Monster Nor’easter Slams Delmarva to Eastern New England, 70+ MPH Wind Gusts and 20” Snow Totals Reported
EAST COAST — A blockbuster winter storm is battering the Eastern Seaboard, delivering heavy snow, hurricane-force wind gusts, and widespread travel disruptions from the Delmarva Peninsula through eastern New England.
Satellite imagery shows a massive, tightly wound coastal system spinning just offshore — a powerful nor’easter that has plastered communities from Maryland and Delaware to New York and Massachusetts.
Heavy Snowfall From Delmarva to Long Island
The hardest-hit corridor stretches from the Delmarva Peninsula northward into the New York City metro and coastal New England.
Confirmed snowfall totals include:
- Islip, Long Island: 20 inches
- Lewes, Delaware: 18 inches
- Berlin, Maryland: 14 inches
- New York City: Around 12 inches
- Atlantic City, New Jersey: Around 12 inches
Snow continues in several areas, with additional accumulation possible as the storm slowly pulls northeast.
Eastern New England Facing Extreme Winds
Along the eastern New England coastline, wind gusts have topped 70 miles per hour, creating blizzard-like conditions in exposed coastal communities.
Officials report:
- Near-zero visibility in heavy snow bands
- Significant blowing and drifting snow
- Coastal flooding concerns
- High surf and beach erosion
In parts of eastern Massachusetts and coastal areas, several inches have already fallen, with another 6 to 10 inches still expected before conditions improve.
Satellite View Shows a Powerful, Well-Organized System
The latest satellite imagery captures a dramatic swirl offshore, with the storm’s comma-shaped cloud shield stretching across the Mid-Atlantic and New England.
The storm’s structure indicates:
- Strong upper-level support
- Deepening surface low pressure
- Intense banding along the coast
This setup explains the narrow corridors of extreme snowfall and high wind gusts observed across the region.
Travel and Power Concerns Growing
Authorities across multiple states are urging residents to avoid unnecessary travel. Snow-covered highways, downed tree limbs, and power outages have already been reported in several areas.
With wind gusts exceeding 70 mph in some coastal locations, power restoration efforts may be delayed until conditions stabilize.
More Snow Before the Storm Exits
While some areas in the Mid-Atlantic may begin seeing gradual improvement later today, eastern New England is expected to remain under the storm’s influence for several more hours.
Additional snowfall of 6–10 inches in parts of coastal New England could push final totals even higher.
Bottom Line
From the Delmarva Peninsula to eastern New England, this powerful nor’easter has delivered double-digit snowfall totals and damaging winds.
With 20 inches already reported in parts of Long Island and winds topping 70 mph along the New England coast, this storm will go down as one of the most impactful East Coast winter events of the season.
WaldronNews.com will continue to monitor conditions and provide updates as this major winter storm exits the region.