The historic winter storm that pounded the Northeast United States earlier this week has reportedly caused at least a dozen deaths.
“Unfortunately, at least 12 fatalities and 21 injuries have been confirmed from the major winter storm in the Northeast on Sunday and Monday,” meteorologist Max Velocity said.
Velocity listed the following fatalities and injuries:
Confirmed Fatalities: 12+
New York: 5 (Cardiac Arrest while shoveling snow)
Maryland: 2 (tree falling on vehicle)
Pennsylvania: 2 (car crash)
Massachusetts: 1 (Pedestrian hit while shoveling snow)
Rhode Island: 1 (Carbon Monoxide Poisoning)Injuries: 21+
Massachusetts: 10+ (car crashes and carbon monoxide poisoning)
Connecticut: 4 (car crashes)
Pennsylvania: 2 (car crash)
New York: 2 (snowball fight)
New Jersey 1 (car crash)
Maryland: 1 (tree falling on vehicle)
New Hampshire: 1 (car crash)
Unfortunately, at least 12 fatalities and 21 injuries have been confirmed from the major winter storm in the Northeast on Sunday and Monday.
— Max Velocity (@MaxVelocityWX) February 25, 2026
Confirmed Fatalities: 12+
New York: 5 (Cardiac Arrest while shoveling snow)
Maryland: 2 (tree falling on vehicle)
Pennsylvania: 2 (car…
More from the New York Post:
The massive storm that buried the New York metropolitan area in upwards of 2 feet of snow this week claimed at least six lives on Long Island, officials said Wednesday.
Suffolk County officials said the deadly tally includes an unidentified man whose body was found buried in the snow by a shoveling crew around 3:45 p.m. Monday in Deer Park.
The cause of death has not been revealed.
Authorities said a second Suffolk man died while shoveling snow, while a third storm victim’s death is under investigation and has not been officially released.
Nassau County reps said three others tragically died in that county this week — all of them suffering heart attacks while digging out of the snow, authorities told The Post.
“Unlike other snow events where it was a very light snow, as far as, the weight of the snow, this was a very watery and icy snow. So, it weighs a lot more,” said Nassau County Executive Bruce Blakeman, who is running for Governor of New York, according to ABC7 New York.
5 snow shoveling-related deaths on Long Island after blizzard, officials say https://t.co/dBFeXaiQo7 pic.twitter.com/ZZV3DeOFcq
— Eyewitness News (@ABC7NY) February 25, 2026
ABC7 New York shared further:
Most of those who died were men older than 60 who had medical episodes connected to shoveling snow.
Northwell Health experts say when shoveling snow, pace yourself and take frequent breaks.
“If you’re developing trouble breathing, chest pain, arm jaw, back pain, any of these types of symptoms while you’re shoveling snow, regardless of what your heart rate may be, stop what you’re doing,” said Northwell Health cardiologist Dr. Neil Shah.
Nassau County says support is available for older residents in need of help digging out.
“We have hotlines that are set up, both the county and the town where, if seniors need assistance, we will give assistance to the seniors,” Blakeman said.
