New Jersey communities are digging out from a historic blizzard that dumped upwards of 30 inches of snow in some areas, paralyzing travel and prompting widespread emergency declarations. As of late Monday, February 23, 2026, snowfall totals varied significantly across the state, with Bergen County bearing the brunt of the storm.
Lyndhurst reported the highest accumulation with 30.7 inches, closely followed by Carlstadt at 30.2 inches and Leonia with 29.7 inches, according to the National Weather Service and Bob Ziff of the North Jersey Weather Observers. Several other Bergen County towns saw snowfall exceeding 25 inches, including Haworth (27.6”), Englewood (27.5”) and Fort Lee (26”).
The impact extended beyond Bergen County. Newark Airport recorded 27.2 inches of snow, while Orange saw 26 inches. In Hudson County, Hoboken was hit with 20.5 inches, and Kearny received 19 inches. Passaic County towns like Wayne (18.5”) and Clifton (14”) also experienced substantial snowfall.
Further south, Cranford in Union County reported 21 inches, while Westfield saw 20 inches. Atlantic County towns experienced slightly lower accumulations, with Mays Landing receiving 19 inches and Atlantic City reporting 14 inches. Burlington County saw Columbus and Mount Holly both reporting 20.5 inches.
In Camden County, Somerdale recorded 18 inches of snow, while Cape May County saw Ocean City with 16 inches. Morris County towns like Chatham (20”) and Parsippany (18”) were also significantly impacted. Sussex County reported Hopatcong with 12.1 inches.
The blizzard’s intensity prompted widespread travel bans and emergency declarations throughout the region. The storm, which began Sunday, brought not only heavy snowfall but also fierce winds, creating blizzard conditions and making travel treacherous. The National Weather Service had issued Blizzard Warnings for all of Monmouth and Ocean counties, beginning Sunday morning and lasting through Monday afternoon.
The storm’s impact is expected to linger as residents begin the arduous task of digging out and authorities work to restore essential services. The full extent of the storm’s impact, including any potential damage or disruptions, is still being assessed.
