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Winter Storm Hits Philadelphia: 20+ Inches, State of Emergency

2/24/2026

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A winter storm dumped over a foot of snow in the Philadelphia area, triggering blizzard warnings.
Some regions reported totals above 20 inches, with snow continuing through Monday afternoon.
New Jersey extended a State of Emergency and imposed travel restrictions as the storm is expected to taper off later today.
Power outages affected more than 100,000 customers, and SEPTA service was disrupted.

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Story summary

A winter storm dumped over a foot of snow in the Philadelphia area, triggering blizzard warnings.
Some regions reported totals above 20 inches, with snow continuing through Monday afternoon.
New Jersey extended a State of Emergency and imposed travel restrictions as the storm is expected to taper off later today.
Power outages affected more than 100,000 customers, and SEPTA service was disrupted.