The blizzard that slammed much of the Northeast only delivered a glancing blow to the Washington area where the storm’s impact was confined to the eastern edge of the region. Area governments had prepared for a heavy snowfall, with road teams heavily salting the region’s roads. The only accumulating snow to be found, however, was east of the District where there was a sharp line between snow and no snow. Montgomery County saw only a few flurries, while eastern parts of Prince George’s County picked up about an inch. As the storm pulled away, it left a frigid wind in its wake.

The busy holiday weekend was not without its problems. The heavy snow that fell from Philadelphia to Boston caused the cancellation of dozens of local flights and Amtrak service to the Virginia shore, where more than a foot of snow fell.