Snowballs fly in Meridian Hill Park

The snow was flying furiously as many packed snowballs, others just grabbed handfuls of snow and launched them in the air. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
The snow was flying furiously as many packed snowballs, others just grabbed handfuls of snow and launched them in the air. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
More than 200 people showed up to take part in the snow ball fight. Word of the time and new location spread on social media. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty) (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Some snowball fighters brought their dogs to enjoy the snow day activity. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Some snowball fighters brought their dogs to enjoy the snow day activity. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Many participants wore costumes, like George Washington University University student Hunter Headapohl who had the day off of school (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Many participants wore costumes, like George Washington University student Hunter Headapohl who had the day off of school. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Nick Davis takes a video of the mayhem in Meridian Hill Park as the snowball fight was underway. Davis, from Iowa, says the snow could be wetter to make better snowballs, but it doesn't seem to be hampering the fun. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Nick Davis takes a video of the mayhem in Meridian Hill Park as the snowball fight got underway. Davis, from Iowa, says the snow needs to be wetter to make better snowballs, but it didn’t seem to hamper the fun. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
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The snow was flying furiously as many packed snowballs, others just grabbed handfuls of snow and launched them in the air. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Some snowball fighters brought their dogs to enjoy the snow day activity. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Many participants wore costumes, like George Washington University University student Hunter Headapohl who had the day off of school (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Nick Davis takes a video of the mayhem in Meridian Hill Park as the snowball fight was underway. Davis, from Iowa, says the snow could be wetter to make better snowballs, but it doesn't seem to be hampering the fun. (WTOP/Megan Cloherty)
Megan Cloherty

WTOP Investigative Reporter Megan Cloherty primarily covers breaking news, crime and courts.

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