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See Snow Day Photos In Northern Virginia, Other Areas
It's the first snow of the season for much of Northern Virginia. We asked readers to show what they saw outside.
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VIRGINIA — A blanket of snow is covering much of Northern Virginia and the Shenandoah Valley region on Wednesday in the first winter storm of the season. We asked to see your photos, and you answered.
Places like western Loudoun and areas east of the Blue Ridge Mountains could see a total of 6 to 12 inches of snow and sleet, while eastern Loudoun could get 3 to 6 inches. West of the Interstate 81 corridor, snowfall accumulations could be between 12 to 18 inches. As for areas like Fairfax County, Prince William County, Alexandria, Arlington and Falls Church, accumulation could closer to 1 to 2 inches of snow and sleet.
To visualize the different impacts of the winter storm, we asked our Virginia readers for photos. Below are some of our favorite submissions. You can still send your photos and location to [email protected]. Please only submit photos you took and give Patch permission to publish.
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Justice had fun playing in the snow in Toms Brook. Submitted by Melanie Johnson
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It's a good day for the hot tub and fire in Ashburn Village. Submitted by William Jones
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A stunning look at the trees in Reston. Submitted by Dennis Freeman
Check out the view from the 12th floor in Reston. Submitted by Nan Hart
Kids don't need a lot of snow to break out the sleds in Centreville. Submitted by Suzie Mason
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At 12:30 p.m., there was enough snow to make a snowman in Reston. Submitted by Alexandra South
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Snow day in Oakton. Submitted by Elmas Aysegul Mehmed
Another kid enjoying the snow in Langley. Submitted by Daniel Cameron Morris
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This photo was taken before noon in Front Royal as snow continued to fall. Submitted by Patricia Colton
Snow in Vienna. Submitted by Laura Mandel
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A look at the roads in Cascades/Potomac Falls. Submitted by Hector Santillana
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The snowman tie really completes the snow day look for this dog in McLean. Submitted by Stephanie Peebles
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A winter wonderland in the Mosaic District. Submitted by Candace Fitzsimmons
Roads were covered with snow in Annandale. Submitted by Kecia H.
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Ruby was enjoying the snowfall in Herndon. Submitted by Ed Brimberg
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Hershey and her sister Kona watch the snow from inside in Clifton. Submitted by Mandy Palmer
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Snow in Winchester. Submitted by Kelly Shifflett
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The view in Culpeper County. Submitted by Caroline Franklin
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A light layer of snow by 2 p.m. in Dale City. Submitted by Lcdr Thomas R. May, USN, Retired
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