Photos: Winter storm drops more than a foot of snow on Philly
Feb 23, 2026
A major winter storm dropped more than a foot of snow in Philadelphia Sunday through Monday. It was the city’s biggest storm since 2016.
Take a look at these photos of the snow from Getty Images.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 22: Philadelphians brave heavy wind and snow in center
city as a winter storm hit in the afternoon turning rain into heavy snow on February 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphians are preparing for a sever winter storm that is expected to bring up to two feet of snow and high winds. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 22: Philadelphians brave heavy wind and snow in center city as a winter storm hit in the afternoon turning rain into heavy snow on February 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphians are preparing for a sever winter storm that is expected to bring up to two feet of snow and high winds. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 22: Philadelphians brave heavy wind and snow in center city as a winter storm hit in the afternoon turning rain into heavy snow on February 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphians are preparing for a sever winter storm that is expected to bring up to two feet of snow and high winds. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 22: Philadelphians brave heavy wind and snow in center city as a winter storm hit in the afternoon turning rain into heavy snow on February 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphians are preparing for a sever winter storm that is expected to bring up to two feet of snow and high winds. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 22: Philadelphians brave heavy wind and snow in center city as a winter storm hit in the afternoon turning rain into heavy snow on February 22, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. Philadelphians are preparing for a sever winter storm that is expected to bring up to two feet of snow and high winds. (Photo by Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 23: Workers attempt to clear heavy snow from Independence Mall as winter storm conditions continue on February 23, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Nor’Easter brought over a foot of snow to some areas along the east coast impacting travel throughout the region, with snow continuing until the afternoon.
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 23: Residents in Philadelphia dig out their cars as heavy snow continues to fall on February 23, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Nor’Easter brought over a foot of snow to some areas along the east coast impacting travel throughout the region, with snow continuing until the afternoon. (Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 23: Residents in Philadelphia dig out their cars as heavy snow continues to fall on February 23, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Nor’Easter brought over a foot of snow to some areas along the east coast impacting travel throughout the region, with snow continuing until the afternoon. (Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 23: Residents of Philadelphia brave heavy snow and wind as winter storm conditions continue on February 23, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Nor’Easter brought over a foot of snow to some areas along the east coast impacting travel throughout the region, with snow continuing until the afternoon. (Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
PHILADELPHIA, PENNSYLVANIA – FEBRUARY 23: Residents in Philadelphia dig out their cars as heavy snow continues to fall on February 23, 2026 in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. A Nor’Easter brought over a foot of snow to some areas along the east coast impacting travel throughout the region, with snow continuing until the afternoon. (Matthew Hatcher/Getty Images)
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