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Dangerous weather conditions in U.S.
Dangerous weather conditions in U.S. as snow blankets several states
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The nation’s capital woke up to a snowstorm Monday, the same day Congress convened to certify President-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 election.The winter weather hit much of the U.S., causing widespread flight and train cancellations. The snowfall was the most Washington, D.C., has seen since 2022, according to WUSA, a CBS affiliate.How much snow has fallen in Washington, D.C.?According to the National Weather Service’s preliminary snowfall totals Monday afternoon, Washington, D.C., had around 5.5 inches of snow.How many inches of snow are forecast in Washington, D.C.?A winter storm warning was in effect in D.C. and the surrounding area until early Tuesday morning, the National Weather Service said.
“Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches, with amounts of up to 12 inches” were possible, the agency said Monday morning.See photos of the snow below.
Snow falls on the U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., Jan. 6, 2025.
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Crews work before dawn to clear snow from the steps on the East Front of the U.S. Capitol.
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Workers clear snow from paths near the White House.
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The Washington Monument is seen under heavy snowfall in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2025.
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Commuters walk through the snow at the Fort Totten Metro station in Washington, D.C.
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A woman on skis walks her dog along the National Mall as snow falls during a winter storm on Jan. 6, 2025.
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Snow falls on the U.S. Supreme Court on Jan. 6, 2025.
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A snowplow clears snow outside the U.S. Capitol on Jan. 6, 2025, prior to Congress certifying Donald Trump’s victory in the 2024 presidential election.
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A child skis in Stanton Park on Capitol Hill during a snow storm.
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Snow covers a neighborhood in Washington, D.C., on Jan. 6, 2025.
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A man shovels snow near the Smithsonian National Zoo.
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A man runs along the National Mall as snow falls during a winter storm.
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A view of the West Wing of the White House as snow falls during a winter storm on Jan. 6, 2025.
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The Dome of the U.S. Capitol is visible as a woman walks through a winter storm in Washington, D.C.
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Nicole Brown Chau
Nicole Brown Chau is an associate managing editor for push and platforms on CBS News’ Growth and Engagement team. She has previously reported on local New York City news, politics and crime.
