Philadelphia, Pennsylvania – Snow stacked up steadily across Pennsylvania this winter, and by the close of February, both Philadelphia and Pittsburgh had secured seasons that leaned decisively snowier than average.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service Eastern Region Headquarters, Philadelphia recorded 30.1 inches of snow from December 2025 through February 2026. That total exceeded the city’s normal winter snowfall of 22.8 inches, placing the season solidly above average since records began in 1884.
Across the state in Pittsburgh, snowfall climbed even higher. The Steel City logged 44.5 inches for the same three-month period, topping its seasonal normal of 41.9 inches. Repeated Alberta clippers and larger Ohio Valley systems delivered consistent accumulation across western Pennsylvania.
In southeastern Pennsylvania, plowable snow slowed traffic along Interstate 95, the Schuylkill Expressway and the Pennsylvania Turnpike during multiple commute periods. SEPTA adjusted regional rail schedules during heavier bursts, and Philadelphia International Airport reported several de-icing operations.
Western Pennsylvania saw persistent lake-enhanced and synoptic snowfall events that created slick stretches along Interstate 376 and Interstate 79. PennDOT crews responded to icy bridge decks during early morning cold snaps.
The late-February “Bombo Genesis” system intensified offshore and helped reinforce cold air across the Commonwealth, squeezing out additional snow that nudged both cities higher before winter ended.
With 30.1 inches in Philadelphia and 44.5 inches in Pittsburgh, winter 2025-2026 stands as a notably wintry season statewide. Final climate certifications are expected as the National Weather Service completes its seasonal review.
