The 2026 snowstorm broke records this week, dumping more than 3 feet of snow in one location in Rhode Island.
TF Green International Airport in Rhode Island recorded 37.9 inches of snowfall between Sunday, February 22 and Monday, February 23, surpassing the previous record of 28.6 inches set during the Blizzard of ’78.
The NWS said 35.5 inches of snow fell in Providence on Monday alone, breaking the previous snowfall record for February 23, which was set in 1967 at 3.8 inches.
While snowfall totals are still being reported, some Ocean State towns have received more than 2 feet of snow, according to the National Weather Service.
Check out the snowfall totals so far for these Rhode Island communities.
On February 23, 2026, during a snowstorm, the west end of Providence experienced heavy snow, high winds, and whiteout conditions. Winds left parts of some streets with up to an inch of snow and others as much as feet deep.
View Rhode Island snowfall totals by town
Here is a list of Rhode Island snowfall totals from the National Weather Service:
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TF Green Airport: 37.9 inches (as of February 23, 7:01 p.m.)
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South East Coventry: 33.5 inches (as of February 23, 7:05 p.m.)
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South East Exeter: 33 inches (as of February 23, 6:15 p.m.)
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Gloucester: 33.7 inches (as of 8:25 pm on February 23)
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Little Compton: 28 inches (as of February 23, 7:34 p.m.)
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Narragansett, Northeast: 33 inches (as of February 23, 6:48 p.m.)
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Newport State Airport: 34 inches (as of February 23, 9 p.m.)
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North Kingstown, West: 36 inches (as of February 23, 7:40 p.m.)
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North Smithfield: 26 inches (as of February 23, 6:04 p.m.)
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Portsmouth: 28.2 inches (as of February 23, 5:58 p.m.)
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GBP: 28 inches (as of February 23, 4:53 p.m.)
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Warren, NW: 35.5 inches (as of February 23, 8:25 p.m.)
Find snowfall totals by Rhode Island address
The Providence Journal’s Jack Perry contributed to this report.
This article originally appeared in the Cape Cod Times: How many inches of snow did RI get? This position has the most
