Snow Totals — snow totals update: How much snow have we gotten so far?

The massive storm that pummeled the northeastern United States from Maryland to Maine on Monday has left officials tallying snow totals as they respond to emergency declarations, shutdowns and power failures. Millions stayed home amid strong wind and blizzard warnings, transportation shutdowns, and widespread school and business closures as crews worked to clear streets and protect historic vessels.

Storm strength and timing

Meteorologists called the storm the strongest in a decade, dumping more than 2 feet (60 centimeters) of snow in parts of the metropolitan Northeast and shattering accumulation records in places. The weather service described Monday’s system as a "classic bomb cyclone/nor’easter off the Northeast coast. " A bomb cyclone happens when a storm’s pressure falls by a certain amount within a 24-hour period, occurring mainly in the fall and winter when frigid Arctic air can reach the south and clash with warmer temperatures. Even as the snow moved northward and tapered off in some areas, the National Weather Service said it is tracking another storm that could bring more snow to the region later this week.

Snow Totals by location

Central Park in New York City recorded 19 inches (48 centimeters) of snow. Warwick, Rhode Island, exceeded 3 feet (91 centimeters), topping the nation so far. Parts of the metropolitan Northeast saw more than 2 feet (60 centimeters). These totals have immobilized transit in many areas and prompted officials to declare emergencies and close schools and businesses, including New York City’s first "old-school" snow day in six years.

Wind, gusts and coastal impacts

The highest wind gust of 83 mph (133 kph) was recorded in Nantucket, with hurricane-force gusts seen all over Cape Cod. Strong winds combined with heavy snowfall contributed to blizzard warnings and widespread disruptions, power failures and transportation shutdowns along the Eastern Seaboard.

New York streets and local reactions

In Lower Manhattan, snow shovelers appeared to outnumber commuting office workers and pedestrians walked freely in streets normally blocked by morning traffic. Luis Valez, a concierge at a residential tower just off Wall Street, said, "It’s very quiet, except for the howling winds. " He cleared the sidewalk and noted that a couple of residents had gone out to get their essentials; otherwise, "there’s nothing. "

Matthew Wojtkowiak, 57, an attorney, was shoveling in his Brooklyn neighborhood. "I’m from the Midwest, so this is in the zone, " he said. "Not too bad, not too easy, either. " He also noted that schools were closed and said he hoped people would get out and enjoy the snow.

Tourists Karen Smith and Adele Bawden, visiting New York from the United Kingdom, described celebrating the day. Bawden said, "We’ve been dancing in Times Square this morning in the middle of the road in rush hour, " and added, "We’ve just been dancing and not believing we could do it. " Ingrid Devita said she liked to patrol the Lower East Side on skis, checking on people who might need help. "I find people fall in the snow and they can’t get up, " she said.

Historic ships and cleanup plans

In Connecticut, crews at the Mystic Seaport Museum prepared to clear snow from a fleet of historic ships, including the 113-foot-long Charles W. Morgan, a wooden whaling ship from the 19th century American merchant fleet. Shannon McKenzie, vice president of watercraft operations and preservation, said shipyard staff will clear the snow by hand using rubber or plast

Officials also noted the storm’s broader impact: the United Nations postponed a Security Council meeting as the region coped with immobilized transit and emergency responses. Meteorologists and weather officials have noted the storm’s combination of power and beauty, with one forecaster describing the event as a "Goldilocks situation" for wet, heavy snow — just the right temperature to maximize moisture-driven accumulation, said Owen Shieh, warning coordination meteorologist at the National Weather Service’s Weather Prediction Center in Maryland.

Residents and officials continue to record and reconcile snow totals across the region while crews respond to outages, clear roads and protect vulnerable sites. The National Weather Service warned that another system could bring additional snow later in the week, extending the region’s recovery and response efforts.