Photos: Snow blankets the Philadelphia region in first major storm of 2026

Here's how the winter storm and its aftermath have unfolded, in photos.

East Montgomery Avenue in Fishtown is blanketed with snow on Jan. 25, 2026. (Michael James Murray)

Photos: Snow blankets the Philadelphia region in first major storm of 2026

Here's how the winter storm and its aftermath have unfolded, in photos.

Winter storm coverage

From Philadelphia and its suburbs to New Jersey and Delaware, residents are digging out from significant snowfall after this weekend’s winter storm.

Philly saw its highest snowfall since the blizzard of January 2016, recording over 9 inches of snow.

As the region faces a week of bitter temperatures, here are scenes from the winter storm and its aftermath.

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People cross a snow covered street in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
People cross a snow covered street in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Snow is removed in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026
Snow is removed in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
A person walks on a snow covered street in the aftermath of winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
A person walks on a snow covered street in the aftermath of winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Gilberto Hernandez shovels snow in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
Gilberto Hernandez shovels snow in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People walk across a snow covered street in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026.
People walk across a snow covered street in the aftermath of a winter storm in Philadelphia, Monday, Jan. 26, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Snowy Philadelphia streets are seen from above on Jan. 26, 2026 after a major storm
Snowy Philadelphia streets are seen from above on Jan. 26, 2026, after a major storm dropped over 9 inches on the city. (Michael James Murray)
Snowy Philadelphia streets are seen from above on Jan. 26, 2026 after a major storm
The Philadelphia skyline is seen on Jan. 26, 2026, after a major storm dropped over 9 inches of snow on the city. (Michael James Murray)
Griffin Maylath of Haddon Township digs out after a winter storm
Griffin Maylath of Haddon Township digs out after a winter storm dumped more than 9 inches of snow in the region on Jan. 26, 2026. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Snow piles up in great mounds as plows work to clear a parking lot in Haddonfield, N.J.
Snow piles up in great mounds as plows work to clear a parking lot in Haddonfield, N.J. More than 9 inches fell in the region on Jan. 25, 2026. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
Snow still coats portions of Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia
Snow still coats portions of Delaware Avenue in Philadelphia on Jan. 26, 2026, the morning after a storm dumped 9 inches of snow in the area. (Emma Lee/WHYY)
A resident uses a snowblower to clear the sidewalk in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026.
A resident uses a snowblower to clear the sidewalk in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
A snowboarder to catches air outside Vessel Coffee Collection in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
A snowboarder to catches air outside Vessel Coffee Collection in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Cooper the dog enjoys the snow in Fishtown, Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 2026
Cooper, 7, revels in the snow on walk in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Cooper the dog enjoys the snow while walking with his human in Fishtown, Philadelphia, Jan. 25, 2026
Cooper, 7, revels in the snow on walk in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
A resident gets a hand out of the snow in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026.
A resident gets a hand out of the snow in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Fishtown residents work to clear snow on Jan. 25, 2025.
Fishtown residents work to clear snow on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Pearl the dog appears undecided about snow in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2025.
Pearl, 3, is undecided about snow in Philadelphia’s Fishtown neighborhood on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
People sled on Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People gather at Philadelphia Art Museum steps during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
People gather at Philadelphia Art Museum steps during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People walk their dogs during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
People walk their dogs during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
People gather at Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
People gather at Philadelphia Art Museum steps by the Rocky statue during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
An aerial view shows Palmer Cemetery in Fishtown blanketed with snow on Jan. 25, 2026.
Palmer Cemetery in Fishtown is blanketed with snow on Jan. 25, 2026. (Michael James Murray)
An aerial view shows Fishtown blanketed with snow on Jan. 25, 2026.
Fishtown is blanketed with snow on Jan. 25, 2026. (Michael James Murray)
An aerial view shows Palmer Cemetery in Fishtown blanketed with snow on Jan. 25, 2026.
Palmer Cemetery in Fishtown is blanketed with snow on Jan. 25, 2026. (Michael James Murray)
Nikos Kesidis uses a snow shovel to clear his driveway in Hockessin, Del., on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, as a snow storm moves through the region
Nikos Kesidis uses a snow shovel to clear his driveway in Hockessin, Del., on Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026, as a snow storm moves through the region. (AP Photo/Suchat Pederson)
A dog on a leash excitedly walks in the snow
Dock, a ten-year-old snow lover, tastes the snowflakes on a morning walk on Sunday, January 25, 2025. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
Kevin Gallagher shoveling snow from the sidewalk in front of his home during a snowstorm
Philadelphia homeowner Kevin Gallagher said that he aimed to keep ahead of snow accumulation during a winter storm on Jan. 25, 2026. (KImberly Paynter/WHYY)
A snow plow is seen operating on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia during a snowstorm on Jan. 25, 2026
Mayor Cherelle Parker said 1,000 city workers and 600 pieces of equipment are being used to clear the roads. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
A snowboarder rides down Girard Avenue, connected to a car via rope, during a snowstorm in Philadelphia
Despite freezing temperatures and major snowfall on Jan. 25, 2026, Philadelphians made the most of it, including this urban snowboarder traveling down Girard Avenue. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
A snow plow is seen operating on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia during a snowstorm on Jan. 25, 2026
Philadelphia is blanketed in snow on Jan. 25, 2026, during a winter storm that stretched across a majority of the U.S. (Cory Sharber/WHYY)
Snow plows on the street during a snowstorm
A Philadelphia plow driver signals to the snowfall on Aramingo Avenue in Philadelphia during a snowstorm on Jan. 25, 2026. (Kimberly Paynter/WHYY)
A person pushes a bicycle during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
A person pushes a bicycle during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Airport crew plow snow during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026.
Airport crew plow snow during a winter storm in Philadelphia, Sunday, Jan. 25, 2026. (AP Photo/Matt Rourke)
Arbee Catipay and Cortez Warren pose for a photo on a snowy Wilmington, Delaware street
Arbee Catipay and Cortez Warren, of Wilmington, Delaware, expected heavier snowfall. The couple embraced the wintry weather, bundling up and enjoying the snow ahead of Sunday football game festivities. (Johnny Perez-Gonzales/WHYY)
Carter Faiyaz the dog enjoys his first snow day of the year along the sidewalks of Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware.
Carter Faiyaz the dog enjoys his first snow day of the year along the sidewalks of Market Street in Wilmington, Delaware. (Johnny Perez-Gonzales/WHYY)
A dog goes for a walk with her human through snow-covered streets in Wilmington, Delaware
A furry Wilmington resident goes for a walk with her human through snow-covered streets. (Johnny Perez-Gonzales/WHYY)

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