Winter storm slams Philadelphia region with heavy snowfall

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Last updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 4:46AM GMT
RECAP: Philly region cleaning up from historic storm

PHILADELPHIA (WPVI) -- A major winter storm brought more than a foot of snow to Philadelphia and many other communities in the region, just as the snow from the last storm finally started to melt.

Snow totals even topped 20 inches in spots as a nor'easter struck the region Sunday and lingered well into Monday.

The storm will go down in the record books from Philadelphia north to Boston.

In Philadelphia, we officially received 14 inches of snow, placing this storm as our 17th largest on record.

A jackpot of 18-24" of snow was found in northern Burlington County and northern Ocean County, up toward New York City.

None of our reporting sites officially met the definition of blizzard conditions, but from Newark, NJ, up into Rhode Island and southeastern Massachusetts, many locations have achieved blizzard conditions with a record snowfall of 32.8" in Providence.

When temperatures drop into the low to mid 20s overnight, this means a freeze of any untreated surfaces that will create icy spots for the morning.


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Feb 23, 2026, 2:00 AM GMT

Warnings, restrictions remain in place in Delaware following winter storm

The following changes to driving restrictions in the State of Delaware have been announced and took effect at 11 a.m. Monday:

New Castle County has been downgraded to Level 1 Driving Warning.

Avoid traveling on roadways, unless there is a significant safety, health, or business reason to do so. All motorists are urged to drive with extreme caution.

Kent and Sussex counties remaining at Level 3 Driving Ban.

No person shall operate a motor vehicle on Delaware roadways when a Level 3 Driving Ban has been activated, except for those persons designated as first responders, first informers, and essential personnel, including a "public utility", operators of snow removal equipment employed or contracted by a public or private entity.

All businesses, professional offices, organizations, entities, etc. shall be encouraged to take appropriate protective actions to protect their citizens, customers, and employees by termination of operations or shelter in place.

An employer of a public or private entity shall not terminate, reprimand, discipline, or in any way commit any adverse employment action against as employee who, as a result of the activation of a Level 3 Driving Ban, fails or refuses to report to work during the pendency of the driving ban. Any person or entity in violation of an activated Level 3 Driving Ban may be penalized.

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Feb 23, 2026, 6:40 PM GMT

Crews, business owners work to make roads, sidewalks passable in Roxborough

Action News reporter Leland Pinder is in Roxborough, where city crews and business owners are working to clear the snow.

Action News reporter Leland Pinder is in Roxborough, where city crews and business owners are working to clear the snow.
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Feb 23, 2026, 6:38 PM GMT

Heavy snow, whipping winds hit Atlantic City, NJ

Action News reporter TaRhonda Thomas is in Atlantic City, NJ where crews are working to clear the roads amid heavy snow and whipping winds.

Action News reporter TaRhonda Thomas is in Atlantic City, NJ where crews are working to clear the roads amid heavy snow and whipping winds
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Feb 23, 2026, 6:00 PM GMT

Travel restriction lifted in New Jersey

The New Jersey Office of Emergency Management, under the Division of the New Jersey State Police, has announced that the mandatory travel restriction, which began at 9:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 22, and was extended until 12:00 noon Monday, is now lifted.

While the restriction has ended, motorists are strongly encouraged to avoid unnecessary travel as hazardous conditions persist in some parts of the state. Some roadways remain snow-covered, visibility is limited in some areas, and crews continue working to clear roads and restore safe travel.

Residents should allow extra time for essential trips, reduce speed, and keep emergency supplies in their vehicles.