On the same day, on Monday, the country's capital was hit by a blizzard Congress was called To certify the victory of President-elect Donald Trump in the 2024 election.
Winter weather hits much of the US which led to widespread flight and train cancellations ,
Washington, DC receives the most snowfall since 2022, According to WUSA A CBS affiliate.
How much snow has fallen in Washington, DC?
according to National Weather Service preliminary snowfall totals On Monday afternoon, Washington, DC received about 5.5 inches of snowfall.
How many inches of snowfall is expected in Washington, DC?
The National Weather Service said a winter storm warning was in effect for D.C. and the surrounding area as of Tuesday morning.
“Total snow accumulations between 6 and 10 inches are possible, with amounts reaching up to 12 inches,” the agency said Monday morning.
Check out the snow photos below.
Snow falls on the US Capitol in Washington, DC on January 6, 2025.
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Crews work to clear snow from the East Front steps of the US Capitol before dawn.
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Workers removing snow from roads near the White House.
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The Washington Monument is seen under heavy snowfall in Washington, DC on January 6, 2025.
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Commuters walk through the snow at the Fort Totten Metro station in Washington, DC
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A woman on skis walks her dog along the National Mall as snow falls during a winter storm on January 6, 2025.
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Snow fell on the US Supreme Court on January 6, 2025.
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A snowplow clears snow outside the US Capitol on January 6, 2025, before Congress certified Donald Trump's victory in the 2024 presidential election.
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A child goes skiing in Stanton Park on Capitol Hill during a snow storm.
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Washington, D.C. on January 6, 2025 It snowed in an area.
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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 January 6, 2025.
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The dome of the US Capitol is visible as a woman walks through a winter storm in Washington, DC
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Nicole Brown Chau is the associate managing editor for push and platforms on the Growth and Engagement team at CBS News. She has previously reported on local New York City news, politics and crime.