"Don’t do it" 2026 Blizzard obs, updates and pictures.

[WxWatcher007]

1 minute ago, The 4 Seasons said:

I think theres near zero chance you only get another 3-4. I think most will see another 8-16.

 

TWC map had New Haven only getting 2" more this storm  

[andyhb]

5 minutes ago, Sey-Mour Snow said:

That's an MCD for the ages right there.

[Hoth]

Just now, Hoth said:

 Mesoscale Discussion 0117
   NWS Storm Prediction Center Norman OK
   0413 AM CST Mon Feb 23 2026

   Areas affected...parts of the Northeast and southern New England

   Concerning...Blizzard 

   Valid 231013Z - 231515Z

   SUMMARY...Very heavy snowfall rates of 2-3 inches per hour and
   widespread blizzard conditions should persist across Long Island and
   southern New England through 10 AM EST.

   DISCUSSION...Classic bomb cyclone/nor'easter off the Northeast coast
   will slow its deepening over the next few hours as it tracks
   northeastward off the southern New England coast through midday. As
   this occurs, multiple bands of very heavy snow from NJ to southeast
   MA should consolidate into one primary band across Long Island to
   eastern MA through mid-morning. Extremely enlarged low-level
   hodographs are indicative of the impressive warm conveyor north of
   the cyclone. In addition, very high KDP values detected within and
   somewhat below the dendritic growth zone amid base reflectivity
   values around 35 dBZ all point to highly prolific snowfall rates of
   2-3 in/hr. From eastern Long Island through eastern MA, this appears
   likely to persist for several hours. Measured severe wind gusts
   should persist in this same region, supporting widespread blizzard
   conditions. 

   The aforementioned slowing of cyclogenesis and northeastward track
   will eventually yield a more progressive tapering of very heavy
   snowfall rates from the southwest towards late morning.

   ..Grams.. 02/23/2026

Edit: Sniped.

[ScituateMA]

Downed power pole in scituate. Minot beach area specifically. National grid already on the scene.

 

Multiple blue flashes since 4 am. Maybe transformers exploding, not sure. 

[Kitz Craver]

2 minutes ago, The 4 Seasons said:

I think theres near zero chance you only get another 3-4. I think most will see another 8-16.

 

That band is insane 

[Ginx snewx]

[The 4 Seasons]

1 minute ago, WxWatcher007 said:

TWC map had New Haven only getting 2" more this storm  

maybe they meant per hour..

[CarverWX]

Getting crushed right now! 

[Baroclinic Zone]

Just now, CarverWX said:

Getting crushed right now! 

Right! Congrats and enjoy this one.

[NeonPeon]

10" is my best guess from several samples. The drifting is impressive given how wet the snow was. It's still pretty moist.

I'm not sure what happened over night but I went to bed with 4.

The wind is so steady, dependable, straight line. It's not as intense as it sounds though, overhead it's roaring, down here, gusts to 40, window rattlers not house shakers.  Though I was unwilling to go near trees.

[Spanks45]

4 minutes ago, The 4 Seasons said:

I think theres near zero chance you only get another 3-4. I think most will see another 8-16.

 

My visibilty has dropped dramatically in the past 10 minutes, so hopefully that band is pushing in and setting up shop...

[WxWatcher007]

1 minute ago, The 4 Seasons said:

maybe they meant per hour..

They didn't quality control that one  

14" report in New London. 13.2" in Madison. 

[Kitz Craver]

Power flicker 

[Mj-pvd]

What you think ending times will be?

[Sey-Mour Snow]

Less Than 500’ vis getting light now it’s epic wow! Been so long since something like this 

[Kitz Craver]

1 minute ago, Sey-Mour Snow said:

Less Than 500’ vis getting light now it’s epic wow! Been so long since something like this 

Really has

[Spanks45]

Alright, breathing easier now....just on the doorstep now

[WxWatcher007]

Thundersnow in Plymouth per Cantore. OKX recorded 3"/hr in eastern LI. 

[Baroclinic Zone]

Fuk yeah, just had some lightning!

[Kitz Craver]

1 minute ago, Sey-Mour Snow said:

Less Than 500’ vis getting light now it’s epic wow! Been so long since something like this 

Do we pivot and rot?

[The 4 Seasons]

[OrangeCTWX]

Fell asleep at 230. Set an alarm for 330. Somehow snoozed that.  Woke up to this. Holy ****

[Baroclinic Zone]

Just now, WxWatcher007 said:

Thundersnow in Plymouth per Cantore. OKX recorded 3"/hr in eastern LI. 

See my post

[NeonPeon]

1 minute ago, Mj-pvd said:

What you think ending times will be?

These are the end times! The snow is falling, the snow is falling. Chug your milk. Throw your bread into the wind completely disrobed!

[WinterWolf]

1 minute ago, Sey-Mour Snow said:

Less Than 500’ vis getting light now it’s epic wow! Been so long since something like this 

I think that band is here…going nuts out there. Let’s. Go. 

[Damage In Tolland]

1 minute ago, Baroclinic Zone said:

Fuk yeah, just had some lightning!

Transformer?

[Sey-Mour Snow]

1 minute ago, Kitz Craver said:

Do we pivot and rot?

I think so

[Hoth]

True blizzard conditions now. Wind roaring, can't even see the house across the street. OMG.

[Baroclinic Zone]

1 minute ago, Damage In Tolland said:

Transformer?

No, no popping sounds.

[OrangeCTWX]

2 minutes ago, OrangeCTWX said:

Fell asleep at 230. Set an alarm for 330. Somehow snoozed that.  Woke up to this. Holy ****

Like holy **** heaviest snow I think I’ve ever seen