PHILADELPHIA – A major nor’easter that intensified offshore brought heavy snow and strong winds across a wide stretch of the Northeast, leaving a broad range of storm totals from Virginia and the DC region to New York, New Jersey and Connecticut.
What we know:
The storm produced blizzard-like conditions in parts of the region and dumped significant snow across multiple states. Peak storm totals by state included 14 inches in Virginia, 16 inches in Maryland, 21 inches in Delaware, 22.1 inches in Pennsylvania, 30.7 inches in New Jersey, 31 inches in New York and 30.8 inches in Connecticut.
Pennsylvania
Parts of the Philadelphia region reported snowfall well into the teens.
Northeast Philadelphia: 16.0 inchesPhiladelphia International Airport: 14.0 inchesFox Chase: 14.8 inchesNorristown: 13.4 inchesWillow Grove: 13.2 inchesSkippack: 12.8 inches RELATED: What are the biggest snowstorms in Philadelphia area history?
Snow in Willow Grove, PA Feb. 23, 2026. (Photo: Tyler Thrasher/FOX)
New Jersey
Snow totals exceeded 2 feet in several New Jersey communities.
Moonachie: 24.3 inchesRidgefield: 23.2 inchesLeonia: 22.0 inchesCarlstadt: 21.4 inchesOrange: 24.0 inchesMontclair: 19.0 inchesKearny: 19.0 inchesHoboken: 18.5 inchesNewark Airport: 18.3 inchesFreehold: 26.0 inchesMiddletown: 25.0 inchesPerth Amboy: 25.0 inches
NEW YORK, NEW YORK – FEBRUARY 23: A man carrying flowers walks through the snow in the Lower East Side on February 23, 2026 in New York City. A major winter storm has hit the Northeast and Mid-Atlantic regions bringing heavy snowfall and blizzard con
Delaware
Delaware recorded widespread double-digit snowfall totals.
Woodside: 20.5 inchesDover: 16.5 inchesFelton: 17.5 inchesWilmington: 9.5 inchesHockessin: 10.0 inchesLong Neck: 19.3 inchesDelaware Coastal Airport: 19.0 inchesLewes: 18.0 inches
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New York
Snow totals across New York City and Long Island ranged from the mid-teens to more than 2 feet.
Mott Haven (Bronx): 17.9 inchesCo Op City (Bronx): 14.8 inchesSheepshead Bay (Brooklyn): 20.5 inchesBay Ridge (Brooklyn): 16.9 inchesWashington Heights (Manhattan): 18.9 inchesCentral Park (Manhattan): 15.1 inchesJackson Heights (Queens): 17.0 inchesLaGuardia Airport: 15.1 inchesJFK Airport: 15.0 inchesGrasmere (Staten Island): 24.1 inchesRemsenburg-Speonk (Long Island): 27.5 inchesCentral Islip: 27.0 inchesIslip Airport: 22.5 inches RELATED: What are the biggest snowstorms in NYC area history? Connecticut
Connecticut communities reported widespread totals in the teens, with some nearing or exceeding 20 inches.
New Fairfield: 18.0 inchesBridgeport Airport: 16.0 inchesMadison: 19.9 inchesNew Haven: 16.0 inchesLedyard Center: 20.0 inchesMystic: 18.5 inches Virginia
Snow totals varied across Northern Virginia, with higher amounts in some western suburbs.
Reston: 4.5 inchesFalls Church: 3.5 inchesDulles International Airport: 2.0 inchesReagan National Airport: 1.0 inch Washington, D.C.
Accumulations in the District remained relatively modest compared to areas north and east.
Catholic University: 3.6 inches Maryland
Maryland saw a wider range of snowfall totals, with double-digit amounts in some communities.
Long Green (Baltimore County): 5.1 inchesDamascus (Montgomery County): 7.1 inchesSabillasville (Washington County): 12.3 inches RELATED: What are the biggest snowstorms in DC area history?
What we don’t know:
Snow totals can shift as National Weather Service offices and local spotters complete final storm surveys, and as drifting is factored into measurements in wind-prone areas. Some community reports may also be updated as additional observations come in.
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What’s next:
As cleanup continues, cold air could keep snowpack in place and make untreated surfaces slippery. Residents should monitor local forecasts and any updated storm-total reports as final numbers are confirmed.
Snow in Willow Grove, PA Feb. 23, 2026. (Photo: Tyler Thrasher/FOX)
The Source: This article was written using information from FOX 29 Philadelphia, FOX 5 DC and FOX 5 New York.