Rochester, NY – Rochester has surpassed 100 inches of snow this season, marking a regional milestone.
According to the National Weather Service Eastern Region, Rochester, New York recorded 100.6 inches of snow as of 5 p.m. Wednesday, Feb. 12, becoming the first reporting site to exceed the 100-inch mark during the 2025–2026 season.
The agency noted Rochester picked up 2.5 inches of snow Wednesday, pushing seasonal totals above triple digits for the first time since the 2017–2018 season, when 120.5 inches fell over the full July-to-June snowfall year.
Updated snowfall totals show above-normal accumulation across much of upstate New York and parts of New England. Syracuse has recorded 127.3 inches compared to a normal 87.7 inches, while Buffalo stands at 80.7 inches versus 69.0 inches typical through Feb. 12.
However, the pattern has not been uniform. The National Weather Service reported below-normal snowfall across parts of Maine, the coastal Mid-Atlantic from New Jersey to Virginia, and areas of north-central and northeast Pennsylvania.
Farther south, Washington, D.C. has recorded 8.6 inches compared to a normal 9.1 inches, while Richmond, Virginia stands at 11.0 inches versus 6.5 inches typical to date.
The seasonal totals reflect measurable snowfall at every primary reporting location listed in the update — a rarity the agency highlighted in its post.
For commuters, students, and businesses across the Northeast, above-average snowfall has translated into repeated plowing operations and periodic travel disruptions throughout the winter.
