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Photos: Song of snow and ice in DC area

WASHINGTON — First, there was the snow. Then came the brutal cold.

The weather on Jan. 4, 2018 was the latest in a string of winter weather to blast the D.C. area. Here are some photos of how people around here coped with the brutal weather.

A jackknifed truck blocks US-50 west of MD-404 on Thursday, Jan. 4. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Blowing snow led to near whiteout conditions on MD-404 on Maryland's Eastern Shore. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — Blowing snow led to near whiteout conditions on MD-404 on Maryland’s Eastern Shore. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Blowing snow, poor visibility and snow drifts made life difficult for drivers along Maryland's Eastern Shore on Jan. 4. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — Blowing snow, poor visibility and snow drifts made life difficult for drivers along Maryland’s Eastern Shore on Jan. 4. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Near whiteout conditions along Maryland's Eastern Shore on Jan. 4, 2018. (WTOP/Dave Dildine) — Near whiteout conditions along Maryland’s Eastern Shore on Jan. 4, 2018. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

The sun rises above a cold and frozen over Rock Creek Park in D.C. on Jan. 4, 2018. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Wind blows over the ice on the Potomac River in Georgetown creating a tundra like effect on Jan. 4, 2018. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Conditions on the roads in Annapolis, Maryland, were less than ideal in the early morning hours of Jan. 4. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Blowing snow creates dangerous driving conditions off of Route 50 in Annapolis, Maryland. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli) — Blowing snow creates dangerous driving conditions off Route 50 in Annapolis, Maryland. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Blowing snow created dangerous driving conditions in Annapolis, Maryland on Jan. 4, 2018. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Waldorf, Maryland in Charles County was one of the areas hardest hit by snow on Jan. 4. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Roads were coated in snow and ice in Charles County, Maryland, after snow slammed the area on Jan. 4. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Snow plows struggled to keep the streets cleared in Charles County, Maryland, on Jan. 4. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

D.C. Fire and Rescue conducting an ice recue drill on the frozen Tidal Basin on Jan. 4. (Courtesy D.C. Fire and EMS) — D.C. Fire and Rescue conducting an ice rescue drill on the frozen Tidal Basin on Jan. 4. (Courtesy D.C. Fire and EMS)

DC Fire and EMS conduct an ice rescue drill on the frozen Tidal Basin on Jan. 4. (Courtesy DC Fire and EMS) — DC Fire and EMS conduct an ice rescue drill on the frozen Tidal Basin on Jan. 4. (Courtesy D.C. Fire and EMS)

D.C. Fire recruits battle the elements at their training academy. (Courtesy D.C. Fire and EMS)

Class 381 of the D.C. Fire Training Academy battle the elements during its training. (Courtesy D.C. Fire and EMS)

Recruits continue their training despite the harsh weather conditions at D.C. Fire's Training Academy. (Courtesy D.C. Fire and EMS) — Recruits continue their training despite the harsh weather conditions at D.C. Fire’s Training Academy. (Courtesy D.C. Fire and EMS)

Recruits at D.C. Fire's Training Academy were still enthusiastic despite the cold and snow. (Courtesy D.C. Fire and EMS) — Recruits at D.C. Fire’s Training Academy were still enthusiastic despite the cold and snow. (Courtesy D.C. Fire and EMS)

A frozen Cascade Falls in Patapsco Valley State Park near Ellicott City, Maryland on Jan. 4. (Courtesy Carl Wright)

A pretty winter sight from Alexandria, Virginia. (Courtesy Lisa Gray)

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A jackknifed truck blocks US-50 west of MD-404 on Thursday, Jan. 4. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Blowing snow led to near whiteout conditions on MD-404 on Maryland's Eastern Shore. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Blowing snow, poor visibility and snow drifts made life difficult for drivers along Maryland's Eastern Shore on Jan. 4. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Near whiteout conditions along Maryland's Eastern Shore on Jan. 4, 2018. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

The sun rises above a cold and frozen over Rock Creek Park in D.C. on Jan. 4, 2018. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Wind blows over the ice on the Potomac River in Georgetown creating a tundra like effect on Jan. 4, 2018. (WTOP/Dave Dildine)

Conditions on the roads in Annapolis, Maryland, were less than ideal in the early morning hours of Jan. 4. (WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

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