Feb 23, 2026, 3:26 PM GMT
Tree falls from weight of heavy snow, high winds in Rittenhouse
Action News reporter Cheyenne Corin reports from Philadelphia's Rittenhouse Square, where a tree fell into the roadway under the weight of heavy snow.
Winter storm slams Philadelphia region with heavy snowfall
Last updated: Tuesday, February 24, 2026 4:46AM GMT
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, 12:53 PM GMT
Pennsylvania Turnpike lifts all travel restrictions
All travel restrictions have been lifted on the Pennsylvania Turnpike following the winter storm.
Speed limits may still be in place and used as needed, a Turnpike spokesperson said.
Feb 23, 2026, 12:46 PM GMT
Whipping winds, heavy snow cover roads in Gloucester County, NJ
Action News reporter Elizabeth Worthington was in Gloucester County, New Jersey where whipping winds and heavy snow covered roadways.
Feb 23, 2026, 5:31 AM GMT
Heavy, wet snow slows travel in Montco as crews plow into the night
As night fell in Montgomery County, the snow picked up, visibility worsened and more and more crews hit the roads.
"Long - probably at least into tomorrow night plowing," said Mark Kosma of Warminster.
Snow covered the roads in Norristown, and some people were even trekking through it on foot. Although ridership was light, SEPTA was out taking it slow, helping people get home.
"Some are better than others, most are slick, but it's a heavy wet snow, so it's going to be wet and dangerous," Kosma said of the road conditions.
People made sure to stock up as the storm moved in so they could hunker down until it was over.
"We probably have enough supplies to last a year, but my wife always needs something else," said Gerald Nachman of Wayne.
"We have a snowblower, so my husband is ready for that, and I'll be sitting inside waiting with soup," added Maryanne Keith of King of Prussia.
Earlier in the day, Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro signed a disaster declaration due to the winter storm.
The disaster declaration allows the Commonwealth to quickly draw down funding and provide state agencies with the resources needed to assist counties and municipalities with response efforts.
The governor urged Pennsylvanians to stay off the roads as the storm continues to intensify.
Get live updates on the winter storm here.
