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Rhode Island's Historic Snowstorm: 37.9 Inches, State of Emergency Declared

2/24/2026

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On February 23, 2026, Rhode Island recorded 37.9 inches of snow at T.F. Green International Airport.
The storm surpassed the Blizzard of 1978's 28.6 inches, prompting Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D-RI) to declare a state of emergency.
Snowfall reached 4 inches per hour, creating whiteout conditions and halting snowplow operations.
More than 40,000 customers lost power.
Restoration is expected to take several days, with closures following.

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Story summary

On February 23, 2026, Rhode Island recorded 37.9 inches of snow at T.F. Green International Airport.
The storm surpassed the Blizzard of 1978's 28.6 inches, prompting Rhode Island Governor Dan McKee (D-RI) to declare a state of emergency.
Snowfall reached 4 inches per hour, creating whiteout conditions and halting snowplow operations.
More than 40,000 customers lost power.
Restoration is expected to take several days, with closures following.