Feb. 24, 2026 — A powerful Nor’easter blizzard struck the U.S. Northeast from Maryland to Maine, dumping up to 3 feet of snow in parts of New England, leaving over 500,000 customers without power, canceling more than 10,000 flights, and prompting travel bans across major cities including New York.
Blizzard warnings affected over 40 million people, with heavy snow, high winds and coastal flooding causing widespread disruptions. Reports confirmed over 30 inches of snow in multiple states, including Rhode Island where accumulations neared 3 feet, and New Jersey where power failures were widespread. Schools closed, roads shut down, and stay-home orders issued in affected areas as the storm, described as a bomb cyclone by forecasters, strained infrastructure.
Live updates from major outlets detailed ongoing recovery efforts. The New York Times tracked snowfall exceeding 3 feet in New England, while CNN reported travel bans persisting amid 2 feet of snow in five states. USA Today noted nationwide outages, and NBC News covered blizzard warnings and flight chaos.
The storm drew comparisons to past events like the 2016 Jonas blizzard, per ABC News, with Reuters highlighting over 7,400 flight cancellations and road closures. The Washington Post forecasted post-storm cold, and BBC reported a New York City travel ban alongside 5,000-plus cancellations.
As of Monday, major networks continued monitoring digging-out operations and potential additional impacts.
