NBC Nightly News with Tom Llamas Monday, February 23, 2026
Feb 24, 2026
A record-setting blizzard grinds the Northeast to a halt with massive snow piles, power outages, and an air-travel meltdown affecting thousands of flights. Cartel violence in Mexico forces American tourists to shelter as authorities pursue suspects. A security breach at Mar-a-Lago leads to a shooting of an armed intruder. Olympic celebration conduct and calls for a congressman's resignation also make headlines.
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Record Snowfall Overwhelmed New England Infrastructure
- The storm produced record snowfall in New England, including Providence getting over 30 inches.
- Governors declared emergencies and plows struggled as snow fell two to three inches per hour with hurricane-force gusts downing lines.
Plan For 48 To 72 Hour Air Travel Disruptions
- Expect major travel disruptions and plan for multiple days of delay if you rely on Northeast hubs.
- Airlines warn recovery will take 48 to 72 hours due to digging out runways and parking lots, so postpone nonessential trips.
More Snow Is Coming But It Should Melt Faster
- A follow-up storm system is approaching but will be weaker and warmer, so additional accumulation will be lighter and melt faster.
- Al Roker warned 17 million people remain under winter warnings even as severity eases.