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Rare Thundersnow Hits NYC, Strikes 1 World Trade Center

2/23/2026

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A rare thundersnow event hit New York City as a blizzard dropped up to 20 inches of snow.
Footage showed multiple lightning strikes hitting 1 World Trade Center, the tallest building in the city.
Each bolt was followed by thunder, underscoring the phenomenon.
According to the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service, thundersnow typically occurs during severe winter storms and requires atmospheric conditions similar to those in tropical storms.

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Story summary

A rare thundersnow event hit New York City as a blizzard dropped up to 20 inches of snow.
Footage showed multiple lightning strikes hitting 1 World Trade Center, the tallest building in the city.
Each bolt was followed by thunder, underscoring the phenomenon.
According to the National Environmental Satellite Data and Information Service, thundersnow typically occurs during severe winter storms and requires atmospheric conditions similar to those in tropical storms.