Record Snowfall Blankets Northeast, Central Islip, NY Hit with 31 Inches
A powerful winter storm delivered a significant punch to the Northeast, leaving behind record-breaking snowfall totals across multiple states. Central Islip, New York, on Long Island, bore the brunt of the storm, receiving a staggering 31 inches of snow.
Snowfall Totals Across the Region
The storm impacted a wide area, with substantial accumulations reported from Connecticut to New Jersey and throughout New York. Here’s a breakdown of snowfall totals as of February 25, 2026:
Connecticut
- New London County: North Stonington recorded 30.8 inches.
- Middlesex County: Westbrook saw 19 inches.
- New Haven County: Madison received 22.1 inches.
- Fairfield County: New Fairfield reported 21 inches.
New Jersey
- Bergen County: Lyndhurst recorded 30.7 inches.
- Essex County: Orange received 26 inches.
- Hudson County: Hoboken recorded 20.5 inches.
New York
- Long Island (Nassau County): North Merrick received 25.4 inches.
- Long Island (Suffolk County): Central Islip recorded 31 inches, and East Islip and North Patchogue both received 30 inches.
- Bronx County: Mott Haven recorded 23.4 inches.
- Kings County: Sheepshead Bay received 22.5 inches.
- Manhattan (New York County): Washington Heights recorded 22.8 inches.
- Richmond County (Staten Island): Grasmere recorded 29 inches.
- Westchester County: Greenville recorded 24.1 inches.
Impact and Recovery
The heavy snowfall caused significant disruptions, including school closures and travel delays. Utility companies are working to restore power to areas affected by outages. Residents are advised to exercise caution when traveling and to check local forecasts for updates.
The Long Island Ducks’ game scheduled for July 31, 2025, against the Staten Island FerryHawks was postponed due to inclement weather and will be made up on August 4, 2025 [Long Island Ducks].
Looking Ahead
While the storm has passed, residents are urged to remain vigilant and prepared for potential lingering effects, such as icy conditions. Continued monitoring of weather forecasts is recommended.