A major winter storm swept through the eastern U.S. on Sunday, blanketing cities in snow and creating hazardous travel conditions. Washington, D.C., saw sledding and fresh powder near the Capitol and Lincoln Memorial, while Arlington residents turned local hills into sled runs by the Marine Corps War Memorial. New York City experienced heavy street and park snow, including accumulation on the Brooklyn Bridge and in Central Park. Farther south, freezing temperatures in Nashville produced dangerous ice and raised risks for slick roads and power issues.
Major Winter Storm Smothers New York City, Washington, D.C. and Philadelphia — See Striking Photos
Luke, 10, sleds near the Marine Corps War Memorial in Arlington, Va.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)
A powerful winter storm swept across the northeastern United States on Sunday, transforming major cities into snow‑filled scenes and producing hazardous travel conditions and widespread disruption.
Scenes From the Capital Region
In Washington, D.C., residents carved fresh tracks through powder near the U.S. Capitol and the Lincoln Memorial, while families bundled up for sledding and winter play along the National Mall. Across the Potomac in Arlington, Va., neighborhood hills became improvised sled runs for children, framed by the wintry silhouette of the Marine Corps War Memorial.
New York City Blanketed
New York City saw snow pile along sidewalks and at iconic crossing points, including the Brooklyn Bridge. Plows worked to keep major streets passable as pedestrians navigated slushy intersections in Manhattan. Central Park filled with walkers braving steady snowfall, and many paused to take in the unusually quiet, snow‑softened cityscape.
Ice Hazards to the South
Farther south, the same system dropped freezing temperatures that produced ice rather than deep snow. In Nashville, vehicles and surfaces were coated with icicles, creating the risk of slick roads and raising concerns about potential power outages where ice can weigh down lines and trees.
Travel and Safety
The storm produced treacherous travel conditions across affected areas. Motorists were urged to exercise caution, allow extra travel time, and avoid nonessential trips while crews worked to clear roads and respond to outages and accidents.
Note: Local conditions varied by neighborhood. Check with city agencies or local media for the latest road and transit updates if you plan to travel.
People cross a street as trucks plow snow in Manhattan.(Timothy A. Cl;ary/AFP via Getty Images)
A person cross country skies during the snowstorm in Arlington, Va.(Julia Demaree Nikhinson/AP)
Abrar Omar walks through Manhattan during the storm.(Heather Khalifa/AP)
Jonnie Plass snowboards on the stairs near the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC.(Alex Kent/Getty Images/Getty Images)
Icicles form on the grill of a pickup truck in Nashville.(George Walker IV/AP)
A person plays with a dog under the Manhattan Bridge in New York City.(Bing Guan/Reuters)
A Northern Cardinal rests on a snowy fence in the North Michigan Park neighborhood in Washington, D.C.(Al Drago/Getty Images)
A man walks past a statue of Pittsburgh Pirates Hall of Famer Willie Stargell outside PNC Park in Pittsburgh.(Gene J. Puskar/AP)
A man walks along the Brooklyn Bridge as snow falls in New York City.(Angela Weiss/AFP via Getty Images)
The U.S. Capitol in Washington, D.C., during the winter storm.(Luke Johnson/Bloomberg via Getty Images)
A person walks across a street during the storm in Philadelphia.(Matt Rourke)/AP)
A person holds an umbrella as snow falls in Central Park in New York City.(Timothy A. Clary/AFP via Getty Images)
Children sled near the U.S. Capitol building in Washington, D.C.(Jonathan Ernst/Reuters)
A person pushes a bicycle during a winter storm in Philadelphia.(Matt Rourke/AP)
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