Providence, Rhode Island – Snowfall stacked up fast and often across Rhode Island this winter, and by the end of February, Providence had secured one of its snowiest seasons in more than a century.
According to the U.S. National Weather Service Eastern Region Headquarters, Providence recorded 68.5 inches of snow from December 2025 through February 2026. That total soared past the city’s normal winter snowfall of 35.8 inches, finishing more than 32 inches above average and placing the season among the snowiest since records began in 1904.
Temperatures averaged 29.8 degrees during the three-month stretch, slightly below normal. That steady cold allowed snowpack to linger between storms, especially across Providence and Kent counties where side streets narrowed under repeated plow operations.
Several coastal systems tracked close enough to southern New England to deliver heavy accumulation, slowing travel along Interstate 95, Route 6 and Interstate 195. T.F. Green International Airport reported multiple rounds of de-icing and temporary ground delays during peak snowfall.
Interior portions of Rhode Island and nearby eastern Connecticut also saw significant totals, with some communities pushing beyond 70 inches. The late-February “Bombo Genesis” storm intensified offshore and delivered another round of accumulating snow and gusty winds, helping cement Providence’s position among its snowiest winters on record.
With 68.5 inches officially measured, winter 2025-2026 stands out as an exceptionally wintry chapter for Rhode Island. Final seasonal certifications are expected as the National Weather Service completes its climate review.
