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Iconic Images Of Record-Breaking Nor’easter

February 24, 2026

A powerful nor'easter slammed the East Coast this past weekend, burying cities in more than 20 inches of snow and breaking decades-old records. Providence, Rhode Island, experienced its heaviest snowfall of all time, while New York City saw its biggest snowstorm in over a decade. The historic winter storm forced school closures, road shutdowns, and left neighborhoods transformed into winter wonderlands. Despite the dangerous blizzard conditions, locals made the most of their unexpected snow day. From record-breaking accumulations to breathtaking winter scenes, this nor'easter delivered one of the most photogenic and powerful snowstorms the East Coast has seen in years.