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Historic Bomb Cyclone Buries New England in Record Snow

2/25/2026

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A historic bomb cyclone struck New England on February 23, 2026, bringing record snowfall and severe winds.
Whitman recorded 33.7 inches, surpassing the previous 29-inch record.
The storm caused power outages for more than 350,000 customers across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, prompting Governor Maura Healey to issue travel bans in hard-hit areas.
Emergency shelters opened for those without power.
Logan Airport grounded over 970 flights.

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Story summary

A historic bomb cyclone struck New England on February 23, 2026, bringing record snowfall and severe winds.
Whitman recorded 33.7 inches, surpassing the previous 29-inch record.
The storm caused power outages for more than 350,000 customers across Massachusetts, Rhode Island, and Connecticut, prompting Governor Maura Healey to issue travel bans in hard-hit areas.
Emergency shelters opened for those without power.
Logan Airport grounded over 970 flights.