Winter storm slams Northeast, forcing millions to stay home

NPR | By Sarah Ventre

Published February 24, 2026 at 2:42 AM MST

A massive snowstorm pummeled the East Coast Monday, forcing millions of people to stay home amid travel bans and closures.

Sarah Ventre

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