Numerous public and private schools are closed throughout Rhode Island for Tuesday, Feb. 23 as the state begins a multi-day effort to return to normal after a snowstorm that smashed single-storm snowfall records set by the Blizzard of '78. Here's what to know today: No matter how you look at it, Rhode Island got walloped in the blizzard.

A powerful storm brought peak blizzard conditions to the state, with over 20 inches of snow in some areas, treacherous roads and widespread power outages.