East Coast Buried in Snow as Northeast Wisconsin Stays Quiet

Parts of the East Coast saw over 3 feet of snow, while Wisconsin remains below average for the season so far.

Published on Feb. 26, 2026

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A major snowstorm earlier this week dumped over a foot of snow in many East Coast areas, with some spots receiving close to 3 feet. In contrast, Northeast Wisconsin has seen a relatively quiet winter so far, with snowfall totals running slightly below average for the season.

Why it matters

The stark contrast in snowfall between the East Coast and Northeast Wisconsin highlights the regional variations in winter weather patterns across the country. While the East Coast was hit hard, the lack of significant snow in Wisconsin could impact winter tourism and activities in the region.

The details

The storm dropped 36 inches of snow in Providence, Rhode Island, which is the same amount of snow Green Bay, Wisconsin has accumulated since November. Many areas in Northeast Wisconsin are sitting around 30 inches of snow for the season so far, which is slightly below the typical late February average. Locations like Manitowoc are on the lower end at 26.1 inches, while Sturgeon Bay is higher at 42.3 inches.

  • The major East Coast snowstorm occurred earlier this week.
  • Northeast Wisconsin has seen a relatively quiet winter so far.

The players

Green Bay, Wisconsin

A city in Northeast Wisconsin that has accumulated around 30 inches of snow so far this winter, slightly below its seasonal average.

Providence, Rhode Island

A city on the East Coast that received 36 inches of snow from the recent major snowstorm, the same amount Green Bay has seen all season.

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The takeaway

The contrasting winter weather patterns between the East Coast and Northeast Wisconsin serve as a reminder of the regional variations in snowfall and the unpredictable nature of winter weather across the country.