Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – The Feb. 22-23 snowstorm delivered up to 16.9 inches of snow near Interstate 95, ranking among the largest late-season storms on record.
According to the National Weather Service in Philadelphia/Mount Holly, Atlantic City recorded 16.9 inches of snow, Philadelphia International Airport measured 14.0 inches, and Trenton Mercer Airport reported 16.4 inches during the Sunday-to-Monday storm.
In Atlantic City, the total ranks as the seventh-largest snowstorm on record, including downtown records. In Trenton, the storm ranks 10th all-time, while Philadelphia’s total places 16th among its biggest snowstorms historically.
The agency noted that for Philadelphia and Trenton, this marks the first time at least a foot of snow has fallen later than Feb. 17 since the March 13-14, 1993 “Superstorm.”
Major roadways including I-95, I-76, I-295, U.S. Route 1, and the Atlantic City Expressway experienced snow-covered conditions at times during the height of the storm, contributing to travel slowdowns and cleanup operations.
The snowfall totals are especially notable given the late-February timing, when significant accumulations become less common across the region.
Airport operations, commuter rail service, and Monday morning travel were affected as plow crews worked to clear highways and secondary roads.
Students returning to school and commuters along the I-95 corridor faced delays as cleanup continued into Monday.
Officials continue compiling final statistics as the region transitions to quieter weather.
