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Blizzard in Inland Sussex, Delaware
Blizzard February 23, 2026 · Inland Sussex, Delaware
What the National Weather Service wrote
Snowfall amounts generally ranged from around 12-20. The highest reliable measurement received was 21.0 from Long Neck. Blizzard conditions were confirmed based on nearby photos, videos, and weather station observations.
The wider storm
A strong coastal storm developed offshore of the Mid-Atlantic during the daytime hours on February 22nd, bringing high winds and heavy snow to portions of the Mid-Atlantic by that evening and through the morning hours of February 23rd. Blizzard conditions were confirmed for coastal New Jersey and Delaware, with heavy snow and windy conditions extending farther inland. The heavy snow was wet enough to stick to trees, which caused scattered tree damage and power outages across Delmarva, New Jersey, and the Philadelphia metro area.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1318151. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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