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Record Snowfall Hits Rhode Island, Boston: 37.9 Inches!

2/26/2026

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A powerful storm system delivered record snowfall across Rhode Island and Boston from late Sunday into Monday.
Providence recorded 37.9 inches of snow, surpassing the Blizzard of 1978's 28.6 inches.
Boston experienced 12 to 24 inches of snow.
Nantucket saw wind gusts up to 83 mph.
A new weather system is expected midweek with light snow or rain.

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Story summary

A powerful storm system delivered record snowfall across Rhode Island and Boston from late Sunday into Monday.
Providence recorded 37.9 inches of snow, surpassing the Blizzard of 1978's 28.6 inches.
Boston experienced 12 to 24 inches of snow.
Nantucket saw wind gusts up to 83 mph.
A new weather system is expected midweek with light snow or rain.