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WASHINGTON 鈥� 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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Happy snow day and
— NicolesWinecations (@NicWinecations)

A few shots of the above We even heard some this morning
— Mid-Atlantic Aerial (@midatlaerial)

A snow-capped White House and frozen Lafayette Square. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A small plow clears Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House鈥檚 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. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A snow plow clears slush off Connecticut Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

No bikes on Pennsylvania Avenue, where commuting was slow on Wednesday between slushy road surfaces and caravans of treatment vehicles. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez) — No bikes on Pennsylvania Avenue, where commuting Wednesday was slow 鈥� between slushy road surfaces and caravans of treatment vehicles. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

By noon Wednesday, rain and sleet had mixed in with snow 鈥� and slushy messes like this, near Dupont Circle, were common in downtown D.C. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Well, at least someone is enjoying all the snow. (杏吧原创/Saeko Robinson)

Dupont Circle鈥檚 fountain in the snow. — Dupont Circle鈥檚 fountain in the snow. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Newspaper stands in Dupont Circle, covered with snow. Visible is Connecticut Avenue looking northward. Most stores in the area were open as usual. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

Escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station on Wednesday morning. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Snow-covered escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A view southbound on Connecticut Avenue toward Dupont Circle. The Washington Monument would normally be visible in the distance from this spot. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A snow-covered street sign near D.C.鈥檚 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. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Snow and sleet had stuck to most parked vehicles in D.C.鈥檚 Kalorama neighborhood. Pictured: A vehicle was its wipers raised near the Macedonian embassy on Wyoming Avenue, NW. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Snow accumulates on a plant in D.C.鈥檚 Kalorama neighborhood. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

About three inches of snow had fallen in northwest D.C. by mid-morning Wednesday 鈥� easily manageable for residents, but enough to snarl long-distance travel and close schools and federal offices. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

In northwest D.C.鈥檚 Kalorama Heights neighborhood, snow was sticking to roadside signs and vehicles by mid-morning Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

On Wednesday morning, Rock Creek Park was 鈥� unsurprisingly 鈥� most devoid of commuters, save for some joggers and residents of northwest D.C. walking dogs. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A thoroughly frosted Rock Creek, seen from Beach Drive near Rock Creek Parkway mid-morning Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

The entrance to Rock Creek in Woodley Park, mostly cleared of traffic. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Rock Creek, looking southwest from the Connecticut Avenue overpass just after daybreak on Wednesday morning. (杏吧原创/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.鈥檚 largest park. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

杏吧原创 on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A Jump bikeshare outside the Dupont Circle Metro Station. Despite the snow, some people were seen using bikes on the sidewalk. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

杏吧原创 on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Lots of cancellations and delays at a quiet Natl Airport, but planes still are pushing off
— Kristi King (@king杏吧原创)

(杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Many roads and neighborhoods in D.C. are quiet Wednesday as people try to avoid the snowy weather. (杏吧原创/Megan Cloherty)

There aren't many people, or cars, on the road in Northwest D.C. Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Megan Cloherty) — There aren’t many people, or cars, on the road in Northwest D.C. Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Megan Cloherty)

Snow covers Annapolis. (杏吧原创/Joan Jones)

Plows make their way over Rock Creek Park in D.C. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

It's not the average rush hour at 8:55 a.m. on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C. (杏吧原创/Rick Massimo) — It’s not the average rush hour at 8:55 a.m. on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C. (杏吧原创/Rick Massimo)

The view up 39th Street, just off Wisconsin Avenue, in Northwest D.C.just before 9 a.m. Feb. 20, 2019. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A backhoe begins the messy task of cleaning up the snow in Purcellville. (杏吧原创/Neal Augenstein)

The NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station got a coating of snow Wednesday. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

A plow hits the road in the District. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

A D.C. resident checks his phone during the snowstorm. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

Drivers make their way through dangerous conditions in D.C. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

Maintenance crews shovel snow in Tenleytown. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

Plows remove snow from the Capitol grounds Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Mitchell Miller)

Snow blankets the Capitol in D.C. on Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Mitchell Miller)

Snow completely blankets a neighborhood in Hagerstown, Maryland. (Courtesy Kirk Marek)

District residents brave the snow Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Steve Dresner)

The District's Woodley Park got its fair share of snow Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Brennan Haselton) — The District’s Woodley Park got its fair share of snow Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Brennan Haselton)

Snow blankets crosswalks and roadways in Chevy Chase. (杏吧原创/Will Vitka)

This very good dog braved the snowy weather Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Carlos Prieto)

It's a winter wonderland in Falls Church, Virginia. (杏吧原创/Hillary Howard) — It’s a winter wonderland in Falls Church, Virginia. (杏吧原创/Hillary Howard)

A plow fights the buildup of snow in Chevy Chase. (杏吧原创/Will Vitka)

A cardinal waits among snowy tree branches. (Courtesy Kathleen Malone)

Snow collects in the Prince Frederick/Huntingtown area. (杏吧原创/Michelle Basch)

That sound you hear is my brakes not stopping me, because I was going too fast for the conditions. Slow down, Neal (and anyone else who's like to keep safer) Really snowy and slippery in Leesburg.
— Neal Augenstein (@Augenstein杏吧原创)

(杏吧原创/Michelle Basch)

Snow coats a backyard in Garrett Park. (Courtesy Andy Field)

A snow plow makes its way through the District near Union Station. (杏吧原创/Steve Dresner)

Snow flies in Montgomery County, Maryland, on Wednesday. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez) — Snow in D.C.’s Woodley Park neighborhood Wednesday. (杏吧原创/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) — 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. (杏吧原创/Brandon Millman)

Snow piles up in the Clifton/Centreville area of Fairfax County, Virginia. (杏吧原创/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)

Snow piles up on Route 15 near the Prince William-Loudoun counties line. (杏吧原创/Neal Augenstein)

A cold, and wet ride: Snow gathers on a Capital Bikeshare seat in Friendship Heights on Wednesday morning. (杏吧原创/Sarah Beth Hensley)

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. (杏吧原创/Joan Jones)

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 in Warrenton — Fast-falling snow is seen early Feb. 20, 2019 in Warrenton, Virginia. Driving conditions are described as lousy in Northern Virginia. (杏吧原创/Neal Augenstein)

snow on vehicle — A coating of snow covers vehicles in Fauquier County early Feb. 20, 2019. (杏吧原创/Neal Augenstein)

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A snow-capped White House and frozen Lafayette Square. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A small plow clears Pennsylvania Avenue outside the White House鈥檚 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. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A snow plow clears slush off Connecticut Avenue on Wednesday afternoon. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

No bikes on Pennsylvania Avenue, where commuting was slow on Wednesday between slushy road surfaces and caravans of treatment vehicles. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

By noon Wednesday, rain and sleet had mixed in with snow 鈥� and slushy messes like this, near Dupont Circle, were common in downtown D.C. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Well, at least someone is enjoying all the snow. (杏吧原创/Saeko Robinson)

Dupont Circle鈥檚 fountain in the snow.

Newspaper stands in Dupont Circle, covered with snow. Visible is Connecticut Avenue looking northward. Most stores in the area were open as usual. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

Escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station on Wednesday morning. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Snow-covered escalators leading into the Dupont Circle Metro Station. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A view southbound on Connecticut Avenue toward Dupont Circle. The Washington Monument would normally be visible in the distance from this spot. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A snow-covered street sign near D.C.鈥檚 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. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Snow and sleet had stuck to most parked vehicles in D.C.鈥檚 Kalorama neighborhood. Pictured: A vehicle was its wipers raised near the Macedonian embassy on Wyoming Avenue, NW. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Snow accumulates on a plant in D.C.鈥檚 Kalorama neighborhood. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

About three inches of snow had fallen in northwest D.C. by mid-morning Wednesday 鈥� easily manageable for residents, but enough to snarl long-distance travel and close schools and federal offices. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

In northwest D.C.鈥檚 Kalorama Heights neighborhood, snow was sticking to roadside signs and vehicles by mid-morning Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

On Wednesday morning, Rock Creek Park was 鈥� unsurprisingly 鈥� most devoid of commuters, save for some joggers and residents of northwest D.C. walking dogs. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A thoroughly frosted Rock Creek, seen from Beach Drive near Rock Creek Parkway mid-morning Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

The entrance to Rock Creek in Woodley Park, mostly cleared of traffic. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

Rock Creek, looking southwest from the Connecticut Avenue overpass just after daybreak on Wednesday morning. (杏吧原创/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.鈥檚 largest park. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

杏吧原创 on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A Jump bikeshare outside the Dupont Circle Metro Station. Despite the snow, some people were seen using bikes on the sidewalk. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

杏吧原创 on Rock Creek Parkway under Connecticut Avenue was sparse, save for a few commuters, snow plows and the occasional jogger on Beach Drive. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

There aren't many people, or cars, on the road in Northwest D.C. Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Megan Cloherty)

Snow covers Annapolis. (杏吧原创/Joan Jones)

Plows make their way over Rock Creek Park in D.C. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

It's not the average rush hour at 8:55 a.m. on Wisconsin Avenue in Northwest D.C. (杏吧原创/Rick Massimo)

The view up 39th Street, just off Wisconsin Avenue, in Northwest D.C.just before 9 a.m. Feb. 20, 2019. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Alejandro Alvarez)

A backhoe begins the messy task of cleaning up the snow in Purcellville. (杏吧原创/Neal Augenstein)

The NoMa-Gallaudet Metro station got a coating of snow Wednesday. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Kristi King)

A plow hits the road in the District. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

A D.C. resident checks his phone during the snowstorm. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

Drivers make their way through dangerous conditions in D.C. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

Maintenance crews shovel snow in Tenleytown. (杏吧原创/Dave Dildine)

Snow blankets the Capitol in D.C. on Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Mitchell Miller)

Snow completely blankets a neighborhood in Hagerstown, Maryland. (Courtesy Kirk Marek)

District residents brave the snow Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Steve Dresner)

The District's Woodley Park got its fair share of snow Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Brennan Haselton)

Snow blankets crosswalks and roadways in Chevy Chase. (杏吧原创/Will Vitka)

This very good dog braved the snowy weather Wednesday. (杏吧原创/Carlos Prieto)

It's a winter wonderland in Falls Church, Virginia. (杏吧原创/Hillary Howard)

A plow fights the buildup of snow in Chevy Chase. (杏吧原创/Will Vitka)

A cardinal waits among snowy tree branches. (Courtesy Kathleen Malone)

Snow collects in the Prince Frederick/Huntingtown area. (杏吧原创/Michelle Basch)

Snow coats a backyard in Garrett Park. (Courtesy Andy Field)

A snow plow makes its way through the District near Union Station. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Brandon Millman)

Snow piles up in the Clifton/Centreville area of Fairfax County, Virginia. (杏吧原创/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. (杏吧原创/Neal Augenstein)

A cold, and wet ride: Snow gathers on a Capital Bikeshare seat in Friendship Heights on Wednesday morning. (杏吧原创/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)

snow in Warrenton

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