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PHOTOS: Snow snarls DC area

WASHINGTON — A snowstorm slammed the D.C. region Wednesday. Public school systems, and the federal government, were closed in response to the wicked weather.

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A snow-capped White House and frozen Lafayette Square. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A snow-capped White House and frozen Lafayette Square. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A small plow clears Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House’s north lawn on Wednesday. With the federal government closed, most of downtown D.C. was empty save for a few tourists snapping selfies in the snow. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A small plow clears Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House’s north lawn on Wednesday. With the federal government closed, most of downtown D.C. was empty save for a few tourists snapping selfies in the snow. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
With a changeover to rain on Wednesday afternoon, half-melted slush pooled on most street corners along the National Mall, making life difficult for anybody hoping to keep their shoes dry. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
With a changeover to rain on Wednesday afternoon, half-melted slush pooled on most street corners along the National Mall, making life difficult for anybody hoping to keep their shoes dry. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A snow plow clears slush off Connecticut Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A snow plow clears slush off Connecticut Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
No bikes on Pennsylvania Avenue, where commuting was slow on Wednesday between slushy road surfaces and caravans of treatment vehicles. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
No bikes on Pennsylvania Avenue, where commuting Wednesday was slow — between slushy road surfaces and caravans of treatment vehicles. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
By noon Wednesday, rain and sleet had mixed in with snow — and slushy messes like this, near Dupont Circle, were common in downtown D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
By noon Wednesday, rain and sleet had mixed in with snow — and slushy messes like this, near Dupont Circle, were common in downtown D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Well, at least someone is enjoying all the snow. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Saeko Robinson)
Well, at least someone is enjoying all the snow. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Saeko Robinson)
Dupont Circle’s fountain in the snow.
Dupont Circle’s fountain in the snow. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
WTOPpaper stands in Dupont Circle, covered with snow. Visible is Connecticut Avenue looking northward. Most stores in the area were open as usual. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓpaper stands in Dupont Circle, covered with snow. Visible is Connecticut Avenue looking northward. Most stores in the area were open as usual. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
The storm that hit the D.C. area Wednesday brought plenty of snow to the National Cathedral. (Courtesy Evan Johnson)
The storm that hit the D.C. area Wednesday brought plenty of snow to the National Cathedral. (Courtesy Evan Johnson)
Northern cardinals take the snow and sleet in stride. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Northern cardinals take the snow and sleet in stride. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow-covered escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow-covered escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A view southbound on Connecticut Avenue toward Dupont Circle. The Washington Monument would normally be visible in the distance from this spot. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A view southbound on Connecticut Avenue toward Dupont Circle. The Washington Monument would normally be visible in the distance from this spot. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A snow-covered street sign near D.C.’s Dupont Circle on Wednesday morning. Normally busting with commuters at this time, traffic in this Connecticut Avenue neighborhood was light on Wednesday morning, with most residents indoors or salting sidewalks. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A snow-covered street sign near D.C.’s Dupont Circle on Wednesday morning. Normally busting with commuters at this time, traffic in this Connecticut Avenue neighborhood was light on Wednesday morning, with most residents indoors or salting sidewalks. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow and sleet had stuck to most parked vehicles in D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood. Pictured: A vehicle was its wipers raised near the Macedonian embassy on Wyoming Avenue, NW. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow and sleet had stuck to most parked vehicles in D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood. Pictured: A vehicle was its wipers raised near the Macedonian embassy on Wyoming Avenue, NW. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow accumulates on a plant in D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow accumulates on a plant in D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
About three inches of snow had fallen in northwest D.C. by mid-morning Wednesday — easily manageable for residents, but enough to snarl long-distance travel and close schools and federal offices. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
About three inches of snow had fallen in northwest D.C. by mid-morning Wednesday — easily manageable for residents, but enough to snarl long-distance travel and close schools and federal offices. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
In northwest D.C.’s Kalorama Heights neighborhood, snow was sticking to roadside signs and vehicles by mid-morning Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
In northwest D.C.’s Kalorama Heights neighborhood, snow was sticking to roadside signs and vehicles by mid-morning Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
On Wednesday morning, Rock Creek Park was — unsurprisingly — most devoid of commuters, save for some joggers and residents of northwest D.C. walking dogs. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
On Wednesday morning, Rock Creek Park was — unsurprisingly — most devoid of commuters, save for some joggers and residents of northwest D.C. walking dogs. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A thoroughly frosted Rock Creek, seen from Beach Drive near Rock Creek Parkway mid-morning Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A thoroughly frosted Rock Creek, seen from Beach Drive near Rock Creek Parkway mid-morning Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
The entrance to Rock Creek in Woodley Park, mostly cleared of traffic. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
The entrance to Rock Creek in Woodley Park, mostly cleared of traffic. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Rock Creek, looking southwest from the Connecticut Avenue overpass just after daybreak on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Rock Creek, looking southwest from the Connecticut Avenue overpass just after daybreak on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Rock Creek Park seen from the Connecticut Avenue overpass in Woodley Park. Snow was accumulating quickly in the hours after sunrise Wednesday, making for a winter wonderland in D.C.’s largest park. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Rock Creek Park seen from the Connecticut Avenue overpass in Woodley Park. Snow was accumulating quickly in the hours after sunrise Wednesday, making for a winter wonderland in D.C.’s largest park. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Traffic on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Traffic on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A Jump bikeshare outside the Dupont Circle Metro Station. Despite the snow, some people were seen using bikes on the sidewalk. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A Jump bikeshare outside the Dupont Circle Metro Station. Despite the snow, some people were seen using bikes on the sidewalk. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A vehicle passes under snow-covered trees on Beach Drive under the Connecticut Avenue overpass in Woodley Park. Roads on Wednesday morning in northwest D.C. were slushy, but drivable. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A vehicle passes under snow-covered trees on Beach Drive under the Connecticut Avenue overpass in Woodley Park. Roads on Wednesday morning in northwest D.C. were slushy, but drivable. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A Capital Bikeshare station near the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street, NW sits largely unused as heavy snow moves in on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A Capital Bikeshare station near the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street NW sits largely unused as heavy snow moves in on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Traffic on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Traffic on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
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Many roads and neighborhoods in D.C. are quiet Wednesday as people try to avoid the snowy weather. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Megan Cloherty)
There aren't many people, or cars, on the road in Northwest D.C. Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Megan Cloherty)
There aren’t many people, or cars, on the road in Northwest D.C. Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Megan Cloherty)
Snow covers Annapolis. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Joan Jones)
Snow covers Annapolis. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Joan Jones)
Plows make their way over Rock Creek Park in D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Plows make their way over Rock Creek Park in D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
It's not the average rush hour at 8:55 a.m. on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Rick Massimo)
It’s not the average rush hour at 8:55 a.m. on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Rick Massimo)
The view up 39th Street, just off Wisconsin Avenue, in Northwest D.C.just before 9 a.m. Feb. 20, 2019. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Rick Massimo)
The view up 39th Street, just off Wisconsin Avenue, in Northwest D.C.just before 9 a.m. Feb. 20, 2019. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Rick Massimo)
This Boston terrier does not appear to be enjoying Wednesday's weather in Vienna. (Courtesy @ReblandoPR via Twitter)
This Boston terrier does not appear to be enjoying Wednesday’s weather in Vienna. (Courtesy @ReblandoPR via Twitter)
The D.C. region was hammered by snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
The D.C. region was hammered by snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A backhoe begins the messy task of cleaning up the snow in Purcellville. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Neal Augenstein)
A backhoe begins the messy task of cleaning up the snow in Purcellville. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Neal Augenstein)
The NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station got a coating of snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Chris Cichon)
The NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station got a coating of snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Chris Cichon)
Takoma Park Police dogs play in the snow Wednesday. (Courtesy Takoma Park Police)
Takoma Park Police dogs play in the snow Wednesday. (Courtesy Takoma Park Police)
Plows on patrol along the GW Parkway south of Alexandria. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
Plows on patrol along the GW Parkway south of Alexandria. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
A plow hits the road in the District. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
A plow hits the road in the District. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
A D.C. resident checks his phone during the snowstorm. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
A D.C. resident checks his phone during the snowstorm. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Drivers make their way through dangerous conditions in D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Drivers make their way through dangerous conditions in D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Maintenance crews shovel snow in Tenleytown. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Maintenance crews shovel snow in Tenleytown. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Plows remove snow from the Capitol grounds Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Mitchell Miller)
Snow blankets the Capitol in D.C. on Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Mitchell Miller)
Snow blankets the Capitol in D.C. on Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Mitchell Miller)
Snow completely blankets a neighborhood in Hagerstown, Maryland. (Courtesy Kirk Marek)
Snow completely blankets a neighborhood in Hagerstown, Maryland. (Courtesy Kirk Marek)
District residents brave the snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Steve Dresner)
District residents brave the snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Steve Dresner)
The District's Woodley Park got its fair share of snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Brennan Haselton)
The District’s Woodley Park got its fair share of snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Brennan Haselton)
Snow blankets crosswalks and roadways in Chevy Chase. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Will Vitka)
Snow blankets crosswalks and roadways in Chevy Chase. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Will Vitka)
This very good dog braved the snowy weather Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Carlos Prieto)
This very good dog braved the snowy weather Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Carlos Prieto)
It's a winter wonderland in Falls Church, Virginia. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Hillary Howard)
It’s a winter wonderland in Falls Church, Virginia. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Hillary Howard)
A plow fights the buildup of snow in Chevy Chase. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Will Vitka)
A plow fights the buildup of snow in Chevy Chase. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Will Vitka)
A cardinal waits among snowy tree branches. (Courtesy Kathleen Malone)
A cardinal waits among snowy tree branches. (Courtesy Kathleen Malone)
Snow collects in the Prince Frederick/Huntingtown area. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Michelle Basch)
Snow collects in the Prince Frederick/Huntingtown area. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Michelle Basch)
(СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Michelle Basch)
Snow coats a backyard in Garrett Park. (Courtesy Andy Field)
Snow coats a backyard in Garrett Park. (Courtesy Andy Field)
A snow plow makes its way through the District near Union Station. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Steve Dresner)
A snow plow makes its way through the District near Union Station. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Steve Dresner)
Snow flies in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Steve Dresner)
It's eerily quiet on Caverly Ave. in Beltsville, Maryland, on Wednesday morning during the snowstorm. (Courtesy David P. Jesser)
It’s eerily quiet on Caverly Ave. in Beltsville, Maryland, on Wednesday morning during the snowstorm. (Courtesy David P. Jesser)
Snow in D.C.'s Woodley Park neighborhood. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow in D.C.’s Woodley Park neighborhood Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Readers report that road conditions are dangerous in Old Dominion in Arlington, Virginia. (Courtesy @GinoKusa via Twitter)
Readers report that road conditions are dangerous in Old Dominion in Arlington, Virginia. (Courtesy @GinoKusa via Twitter)
It's a winter wonderland in Culpeper, Virginia, on Wednesday morning. (Courtesy @RandiLutz via Twitter)
It’s a winter wonderland in Culpeper, Virginia, on Wednesday morning. (Courtesy @RandiLutz via Twitter)
Tire tracks cut through the snow at this Friendship Heights intersection. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Brandon Millman)
Tire tracks cut through the snow at this Friendship Heights intersection. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Brandon Millman)
Snow piles up in the Clifton/Centreville area of Fairfax County, Virginia. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Ana Srikanth)
Snow piles up in the Clifton/Centreville area of Fairfax County, Virginia. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Ana Srikanth)
Dogs at the Lost Dog Rescue Kennel in Falls Church check out the snow Wednesday. (Courtesy Elizabeth Gaffin)
Dogs at the Lost Dog Rescue Kennel in Falls Church. check out the snow Wednesday. (Courtesy Elizabeth Gaffin)
Dogs at the Lost Dog Rescue Kennel in Falls Church check out the snow Wednesday. (Courtesy Elizabeth Gaffin)
Bethesda, Maryland, got a heavy dose of snow Wednesday morning. (Courtesy @JohnKonkus via Twitter)
Bethesda, Maryland, got a heavy dose of snow Wednesday morning. (Courtesy @JohnKonkus via Twitter)
Snow piles up on Route 15 near the Prince William-Loudoun counties line. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Neal Augenstein)
Snow piles up on Route 15 near the Prince William-Loudoun counties line. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Neal Augenstein)
A cold, and wet ride: Snow gathers on a Capital Bikeshare seat in Friendship Heights on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Sarah Beth Hensley)
A cold, and wet ride: Snow gathers on a Capital Bikeshare seat in Friendship Heights on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Sarah Beth Hensley)
Snow piles up in Alexandria, Virginia, Wednesday morning. (Courtesy @SylvieNFawley via Twitter)
Snow piles up in Alexandria, Virginia, Wednesday morning. (Courtesy @SylvieNFawley via Twitter)
The snow view outside of the Glass-Enclosed Nerve Center shortly before 7:30 a.m. Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Joan Jones)
Snow sticks to the ground in Leesburg, Virginia, Wednesday morning. (Courtesy Dan Kelly via Twitter)
Snow sticks to the ground in Leesburg, Virginia, Wednesday morning. (Courtesy Dan Kelly via Twitter)
Snow falls in the early morning hours Wednesday at National Harbor. (Courtesy George West)
Snow falls in the early morning hours Wednesday at National Harbor. (Courtesy George West)
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Fast-falling snow is seen early Feb. 20, 2019 in Warrenton, Virginia. Driving conditions are described as lousy in Northern Virginia. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Neal Augenstein)
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A coating of snow covers vehicles in Fauquier County early Feb. 20, 2019. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Neal Augenstein)
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A snow-capped White House and frozen Lafayette Square. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A small plow clears Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House’s north lawn on Wednesday. With the federal government closed, most of downtown D.C. was empty save for a few tourists snapping selfies in the snow. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
With a changeover to rain on Wednesday afternoon, half-melted slush pooled on most street corners along the National Mall, making life difficult for anybody hoping to keep their shoes dry. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A snow plow clears slush off Connecticut Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
No bikes on Pennsylvania Avenue, where commuting was slow on Wednesday between slushy road surfaces and caravans of treatment vehicles. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
By noon Wednesday, rain and sleet had mixed in with snow — and slushy messes like this, near Dupont Circle, were common in downtown D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Well, at least someone is enjoying all the snow. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Saeko Robinson)
Dupont Circle’s fountain in the snow.
WTOPpaper stands in Dupont Circle, covered with snow. Visible is Connecticut Avenue looking northward. Most stores in the area were open as usual. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
The storm that hit the D.C. area Wednesday brought plenty of snow to the National Cathedral. (Courtesy Evan Johnson)
Northern cardinals take the snow and sleet in stride. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow-covered escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A view southbound on Connecticut Avenue toward Dupont Circle. The Washington Monument would normally be visible in the distance from this spot. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A snow-covered street sign near D.C.’s Dupont Circle on Wednesday morning. Normally busting with commuters at this time, traffic in this Connecticut Avenue neighborhood was light on Wednesday morning, with most residents indoors or salting sidewalks. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow and sleet had stuck to most parked vehicles in D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood. Pictured: A vehicle was its wipers raised near the Macedonian embassy on Wyoming Avenue, NW. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Snow accumulates on a plant in D.C.’s Kalorama neighborhood. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
About three inches of snow had fallen in northwest D.C. by mid-morning Wednesday — easily manageable for residents, but enough to snarl long-distance travel and close schools and federal offices. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
In northwest D.C.’s Kalorama Heights neighborhood, snow was sticking to roadside signs and vehicles by mid-morning Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
On Wednesday morning, Rock Creek Park was — unsurprisingly — most devoid of commuters, save for some joggers and residents of northwest D.C. walking dogs. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A thoroughly frosted Rock Creek, seen from Beach Drive near Rock Creek Parkway mid-morning Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
The entrance to Rock Creek in Woodley Park, mostly cleared of traffic. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Rock Creek, looking southwest from the Connecticut Avenue overpass just after daybreak on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Rock Creek Park seen from the Connecticut Avenue overpass in Woodley Park. Snow was accumulating quickly in the hours after sunrise Wednesday, making for a winter wonderland in D.C.’s largest park. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Traffic on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A Jump bikeshare outside the Dupont Circle Metro Station. Despite the snow, some people were seen using bikes on the sidewalk. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A vehicle passes under snow-covered trees on Beach Drive under the Connecticut Avenue overpass in Woodley Park. Roads on Wednesday morning in northwest D.C. were slushy, but drivable. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A Capital Bikeshare station near the intersection of Connecticut Avenue and Calvert Street, NW sits largely unused as heavy snow moves in on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Traffic on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
There aren't many people, or cars, on the road in Northwest D.C. Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Megan Cloherty)
Snow covers Annapolis. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Joan Jones)
Plows make their way over Rock Creek Park in D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
It's not the average rush hour at 8:55 a.m. on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Rick Massimo)
The view up 39th Street, just off Wisconsin Avenue, in Northwest D.C.just before 9 a.m. Feb. 20, 2019. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Rick Massimo)
This Boston terrier does not appear to be enjoying Wednesday's weather in Vienna. (Courtesy @ReblandoPR via Twitter)
The D.C. region was hammered by snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
A backhoe begins the messy task of cleaning up the snow in Purcellville. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Neal Augenstein)
The NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station got a coating of snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Chris Cichon)
Takoma Park Police dogs play in the snow Wednesday. (Courtesy Takoma Park Police)
Plows on patrol along the GW Parkway south of Alexandria. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Kristi King)
A plow hits the road in the District. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
A D.C. resident checks his phone during the snowstorm. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Drivers make their way through dangerous conditions in D.C. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Maintenance crews shovel snow in Tenleytown. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Dave Dildine)
Snow blankets the Capitol in D.C. on Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Mitchell Miller)
Snow completely blankets a neighborhood in Hagerstown, Maryland. (Courtesy Kirk Marek)
District residents brave the snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Steve Dresner)
The District's Woodley Park got its fair share of snow Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Brennan Haselton)
Snow blankets crosswalks and roadways in Chevy Chase. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Will Vitka)
This very good dog braved the snowy weather Wednesday. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Carlos Prieto)
It's a winter wonderland in Falls Church, Virginia. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Hillary Howard)
A plow fights the buildup of snow in Chevy Chase. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Will Vitka)
A cardinal waits among snowy tree branches. (Courtesy Kathleen Malone)
Snow collects in the Prince Frederick/Huntingtown area. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Michelle Basch)
Snow coats a backyard in Garrett Park. (Courtesy Andy Field)
A snow plow makes its way through the District near Union Station. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Steve Dresner)
It's eerily quiet on Caverly Ave. in Beltsville, Maryland, on Wednesday morning during the snowstorm. (Courtesy David P. Jesser)
Snow in D.C.'s Woodley Park neighborhood. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Alejandro Alvarez)
Readers report that road conditions are dangerous in Old Dominion in Arlington, Virginia. (Courtesy @GinoKusa via Twitter)
It's a winter wonderland in Culpeper, Virginia, on Wednesday morning. (Courtesy @RandiLutz via Twitter)
Tire tracks cut through the snow at this Friendship Heights intersection. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Brandon Millman)
Snow piles up in the Clifton/Centreville area of Fairfax County, Virginia. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Ana Srikanth)
Dogs at the Lost Dog Rescue Kennel in Falls Church. check out the snow Wednesday. (Courtesy Elizabeth Gaffin)
Bethesda, Maryland, got a heavy dose of snow Wednesday morning. (Courtesy @JohnKonkus via Twitter)
Snow piles up on Route 15 near the Prince William-Loudoun counties line. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Neal Augenstein)
A cold, and wet ride: Snow gathers on a Capital Bikeshare seat in Friendship Heights on Wednesday morning. (СÂÜÀòÓ°ÊÓ/Sarah Beth Hensley)
Snow piles up in Alexandria, Virginia, Wednesday morning. (Courtesy @SylvieNFawley via Twitter)
Snow sticks to the ground in Leesburg, Virginia, Wednesday morning. (Courtesy Dan Kelly via Twitter)
Snow falls in the early morning hours Wednesday at National Harbor. (Courtesy George West)
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