PROVIDENCE, RHODE ISLAND — After working 32 straight hours caring for patients during the Blizzard of 2026, a nurse at Miriam Hospital finally stepped outside expecting to head home — only to find her car almost completely buried under layers of snow.
The powerful winter storm that swept across Rhode Island left parking lots, streets, and vehicles submerged under heavy snowfall. For hospital staff who stayed overnight to ensure patient care continued uninterrupted, the aftermath was overwhelming.
Sleeping at the Hospital After Back-to-Back Shifts
According to reports from Providence, the nurse had remained on duty for 32 consecutive hours as the blizzard intensified. Like many of her colleagues, she was unable to safely travel home due to deteriorating road conditions and snow accumulation.
Exhausted staff members slept at the hospital wherever space allowed, prioritizing patient care as the storm brought much of the city to a standstill…