The nation’s capital woke to a snowstorm on Monday Congress convened Certifying President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election.
this Winter weather hits much of U.S. causing widespread Flights and trains canceled .
Washington, D.C. sees its heaviest snowfall since 2022 According to the World American Association a CBS affiliate.
How much snow did it snow in Washington, D.C.?
according to National Weather Service preliminary snowfall totals About 5.5 inches of snow fell in Washington, D.C. Monday afternoon.
How many inches of snow are expected to fall in Washington, D.C.?
The National Weather Service said a winter storm warning is in effect for Washington, D.C., and surrounding areas until early Tuesday morning.
“Total snow accumulations are possible between 6 and 10 inches, with up to 12 inches,” the agency said Monday morning.
See photos of the snow below.
Snow falls on the U.S. Capitol Building in Washington, D.C., on January 6, 2025.
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Crews clear snow from the east steps of the U.S. Capitol before dawn.
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Workers clear snow from roads near the White House.
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On January 6, 2025, Washington, DC, the Washington Monument was covered in heavy snow.
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Commuters walking in the snow at the Fort Totten Metro Station in Washington, DC
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A woman skiing walks her dog along the National Mall during a winter snowstorm on January 6, 2025.
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On January 6, 2025, it snowed at the U.S. Supreme Court.
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A snowplow clears snow outside the U.S. Capitol before Congress certifies Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election on January 6, 2025.
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A child skis in Stanton Park on Capitol Hill during a snowstorm.
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On January 6, 2025, heavy snow covered a community in Washington, DC.
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A man shovels snow near the Smithsonian’s National Zoo.
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A man runs along the National Mall during a winter snowstorm.
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A view of the West Wing of the White House during a winter snowstorm on January 6, 2025.
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The dome of the U.S. Capitol is clearly visible as a woman walks through a winter storm in Washington, D.C.
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