Washington, D.C. – The Northeast recorded the highest snowfall totals in the United States from a powerful winter storm that impacted large portions of the country over the weekend.
According to the National Weather Service Eastern Region Headquarters, the storm produced the nation’s top official snowfall measurements between Friday and Monday, with the most significant accumulations concentrated in Pennsylvania, New York, and parts of New England. Several locations reported totals exceeding 20 inches, placing the region at the top of national snowfall rankings for the event.
The National Weather Service noted that snowfall continued even after the primary system moved east, as additional disturbances rotated around the backside of the departing storm. This prolonged snowfall boosted totals in parts of western and central Pennsylvania, upstate New York, and central New England, where localized amounts exceeded two feet.
Across the broader region, widespread snowfall of 8 to 18 inches was reported from the Ohio Valley into the interior Northeast. Major travel corridors, including Interstates 70, 76, 79, 80, 81, 87, and 90, were impacted during peak snowfall periods, particularly overnight and during early-morning travel windows.
The storm also brought measurable snowfall to parts of the Midwest, Appalachians, and Mid-Atlantic, though totals outside the Northeast were generally lower. The National Weather Service emphasized that sleet was included in official snowfall totals where observed, consistent with federal climate reporting standards.
Transportation disruptions, school closures, and delays were reported in several states as crews worked to clear roadways and restore normal operations. Commuters, students, and shift workers experienced the greatest impacts during the height of the storm.
The National Weather Service stated that all snowfall figures remain preliminary and will be finalized following a full review of official datasets and local storm reports.
