Record Snowfalls Blanket Mid-Atlantic, But Seasonal Records Remain Safe

Large portions of the Mid-Atlantic region experienced significant snowfall on Monday, February 23, 2026, with accumulations exceeding a foot in some areas. While daily snowfall records were broken in several cities, meteorologists indicate that seasonal records are unlikely to be surpassed.

Daily Records Broken

According to the National Weather Service, Trenton, New Jersey, and Wilmington, Delaware, broke their daily snowfall records for February 22, previously set in 2001. Trenton received 7.9 inches of snow on Sunday, while Wilmington recorded 5.4 inches.

Philadelphia and Atlantic City both broke daily records for February 23, established in 1987. As of 1 p.m. On Monday, Atlantic City had accumulated over 17 inches of snow, and Philadelphia had received nearly 14 inches.

Overall Seasonal Outlook

Despite the substantial snowfall, meteorologist Eric Hoeflich of the National Weather Service in Mount Holly, New Jersey, stated that the storm’s impact is “not too uncommon” for nor’easters during this time of year. He does not anticipate that this particular storm will break any long-term records for total snowfall.

As of late Monday morning, the Mount Holly forecast office recorded 20 inches of snow. Areas of Sussex County, Delaware, reported as much as 19 inches, and parts of Monmouth and Middlesex County, New Jersey, saw over 2 feet of snowfall. However, the National Weather Service does not maintain long-term records for these specific locations.

Total snowfall for the winter season to date – over 16 inches in Atlantic City, 22 inches in Philadelphia, 21 inches in Wilmington, and nearly 35 inches in Trenton as of Sunday night – is also not expected to challenge long-term records, which exceed 70 inches in some areas and were set during the winters of 1996 and 2010.

Hoeflich predicts that the region will likely complete the winter with above-normal snowfall totals, but no records will be broken.

Transportation Options

For those traveling to or from Atlantic City, NJ Transit offers daily service from Philadelphia 30th Street Station, with additional stops in Pennsauken, Cherry Hill, Lindenwold, Atco, Hammonton, Egg Harbor City, and Absecon. More information on the Atlantic City Rail Line can be found on the NJ Transit website.

American Airlines partners with Landline to provide bus service connecting Philadelphia International Airport to Atlantic City, Wilmington, Scranton, Allentown, and Trenton. Details about the American Airlines Landline service are available on the Landline website.

A free casino shuttle is available between the Atlantic City Rail Terminal and Atlantic City casinos, timed with train arrivals and departures. Further details on the casino shuttle can be found on the NJ Transit website.