Huge northeast US snowstorm forces millions home; disrupts schools, flights

Al JazeeraCenterEN 2 min read 100% complete by By AFP and APFebruary 24, 2026 at 10:15 AM

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A massive snowstorm, described as the most powerful in a decade, struck the northeastern United States on Monday, February 24, 2026, disrupting travel, closing schools, and forcing millions to stay home. The storm, which broke snowfall records in some areas, left over 24 inches of snow in many locations, with Warwick, Rhode Island recording the highest total at over 36 inches. Thousands of flights were cancelled, primarily at airports in New York, New Jersey, and Massachusetts, and hundreds of thousands lost power across multiple states. While recovery efforts began on Tuesday with roads reopening and power being restored, more snow was forecasted, and over 2,000 flights were cancelled. Emergency declarations were issued across the region.

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