Snow Storm batters Northeast as snow storm dumps record snowfall

A blizzard pummeled the Northeast on Monday, leaving more than 40 million people under warnings and dumping as much as 3 feet of snow in places — a snow storm that has left cities racing to dig out and manage widespread outages and closures. The event matters now because emergency declarations, travel bans and record measurements are forcing extended clean-up and reassessments through Tuesday.

Snow Storm brings record snowfall

Snow totals reached historic levels in parts of the region. As much as three feet of snow was recorded in parts of New Jersey, Rhode Island and New York’s Long Island, and a measurement of 32. 8 inches was taken at T. F. Green International Airport outside Providence, surpassing the previous single-storm record of 28. 6 inches. A satellite video captured at 9: 25 a. m. ET showed the storm's large scale as it moved over the region. Snow was expected to continue into the evening, and officials noted that the record snowfall count was likely to increase as further measurements were recorded later in the day.

Extent of the snow storm

More than 40 million people were placed under warnings during the blizzard. Multiple states declared states of emergency and imposed travel restrictions; 20 counties in New York were also under emergency declarations. The combination of heavy snow and hurricane‑force winds produced large-scale school closures, thousands of flight cancellations nationwide and widespread power outages, with at least 500, 000 customers reported without power as of early Monday evening.

Cleanup orders and remaining closures

Local governments and agencies have moved into recovery and enforcement phases. A city sanitation department declared an official end of storm designation at 4: 30 p. m. ET on Monday; that change also activated requirements for property owners to clear sidewalks by 8: 30 p. m. ET, including a four-foot path for wheelchairs and strollers and clearing around curb ramps, fire hydrants and unsheltered bus stops. In Rhode Island, a state of emergency and a travel ban remained in place so plow crews could continue clearing roads overnight, with a reassessment scheduled for Tuesday morning. State offices were set to remain closed on Tuesday, and all Boston public schools were announced to remain closed on Tuesday, February 24, due to the ongoing snow emergency.

Key takeaways

• Up to 3 feet of snow in parts of the Northeast; 32. 8 inches recorded at T. F. Green Airport (Providence).
• More than 40 million people under warnings; multiple states declared emergencies and travel bans.
• At least 500, 000 customers without power as of early Monday evening; school and office closures continue into Tuesday.

Forward look: measurements and impact tallies are still being updated, and officials in affected states planned reassessments and continued road-clearing operations on Tuesday morning. If additional measurements are recorded, rainfall and snow totals from this event could be revised upward, keeping emergency orders and cleanup timelines in place into the next day.