February 24, 2026 — U.S. Northeast A historic bomb cyclone nor’easter described as a “paralyzing blizzard” struck the U.S. Northeast on February 22-23, dumping 1 to 3 feet of snow across New York City, Boston, Philadelphia and surrounding areas.
The storm caused widespread power outages affecting over 500,000 customers, more than 11,000 flight cancellations, road closures, travel bans including New York City’s first in nearly a decade, and blizzard warnings for over 40 million people.
Hurricane-force winds reached up to 70 mph, creating whiteout conditions and record snowfall in areas like Providence, Rhode Island.
Associated Press photo gallery showing snow-covered streets and vehicles buried in the blizzard.
Major news outlets reported extensive disruptions, including states of emergency, school shutdowns and Interstate 95 closures. AP News detailed millions forced to stay home, while CBS News highlighted travel chaos.
Live coverage from NBC News and Fox Weather tracked soaring power outages and extreme weather. The New York Times provided updates on record snowfall burying New England.
ABC News shared videos of the historic bomb cyclone on social media, noting NYC’s rare blizzard warning.
On X, ABC News posted about 40 million under warnings, emphasizing the storm’s scale from credible accounts.
Reuters reported on school disruptions and further travel issues.
