Uploaded February 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 weeks ago
The Blizzard of ’26 surpassed the Blizzard of ’78 as the most severe storm in Rhode Island’s recorded history.
From Sunday evening to Tuesday morning, it paralyzed the state, cutting power to over 40,000 residents and dumping nearly 40 inches of snow in some areas, with winds reaching 70 mph.
Officials said state roads are generally down to pavement.
However, because of the magnitude of the storm, they also called for public patience in recovering from the massive amounts of snow.
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The Blizzard of ’26 surpassed the Blizzard of ’78 as the most severe storm in Rhode Island’s recorded history.
From Sunday evening to Tuesday morning, it paralyzed the state, cutting power to over 40,000 residents and dumping nearly 40 inches of snow in some areas, with winds reaching 70 mph.
Officials said state roads are generally down to pavement.
However, because of the magnitude of the storm, they also called for public patience in recovering from the massive amounts of snow.
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#blizzard #newengland #providence #rhodeisland #community #neighbor #snowcleanup #winterstorm #severeweather
