First snow of the new year hits D.C. area

The Loudoun County School Board has rejected adding LGBT protection to its equal employment policy. (WTOP/Kristi King) — Catoctin Elementary drop off area is icy Wednesday morning, Loudoun County Public Schools are closed Wednesday. (WTOP/Kristi King)

Chantilly Road and route 50 #wtop pic.twitter.com/s9rX7n2djg
— prashanna sangroula (@prashanna8) January 7, 2015

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Van Dorn St north of bltwy well salted #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/iOT88UgePS
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 7, 2015

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Van Dorn worst spot NB turn lane to Landmark #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/8wdyPjObdY
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 7, 2015

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Avoid creating snow missiles. Clean snow off roof #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/t0PeODw3MP
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 7, 2015

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Some business parking lots etc still dicey #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/cykZNh7zOO
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 7, 2015

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Salt on 2ary rds in Hybla Valley. Man just arriving fr NE Fort Totten area sz drive ok #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/EjjFLLr2HH
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 7, 2015

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

Salt efforts by @VdotNva overnight obvious on clean rds in Hybla Valley #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/S5rgivMwqr
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 7, 2015

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

King's Crossing Apts had snow covered sidewalks 4 Tues walk to skl bus stop. Now minor ice in parking spaces #WTOP pic.twitter.com/ynU8FVwGe3
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 7, 2015

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

West Potomac High in Ffx Co has clear sidewalks and salted parking and access rd #WTOP pic.twitter.com/IMtK3U6cI9
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 7, 2015

(WTOP/Nick Iannelli)

As the year’s first blanket of snow coated the Washington, D.C. area today, giant panda Bao Bao spent much of the morning playing in it for the very first time. The sixteen month-old panda cub tumbled down the hill in her outdoor enclosure, climbed trees and pounced on her mother Mei Xiang. Photo: Devin Murphy/Smithsonian’s National Zoo (Devin Murphy/Smithsonian's National Zoo)

(Devin Murphy/Smithsonian's National Zoo)

Snow closes Montgomery County schools closed. Beltway, like all roads, not good. More @WTOP 103.5 FM. pic.twitter.com/8OlhxkN4J6
— Dave Dildine (@DildineWTOP) January 6, 2015

(Courtesy National Zoo)

So snow, so slow. In Tenley and beyond. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/n9r9azWscR
— Dave Dildine (@DildineWTOP) January 6, 2015

(Courtesy National Zoo)

Forecast: 1-2". Actual: 2-4". Note: The snow's impact cannot be measured in inches. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/D82lNHimqd
— Dave Dildine (@DildineWTOP) January 6, 2015

(Courtesy National Zoo)

A couple pushes a stroller across Farragut Square in downtown D.C. after a snow storm on Jan. 6, 2015. (WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

The animals at the Smithsonian’s National Zoo enjoyed the first snow day of the new year, Jan. 6. Photo: Amy Enchelmeyer/Smithsonian’s National Zoo (Amy Enchelmeyer/Smithsonian's National Zoo)

A light snow falls on a tour group outside the White House in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, as temperatures hover around freezing. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster)

People make their way to work on Capitol Hill in Washington during the first snowfall of the year and the opening day for the 114th Congress, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. Snow and cold air are causing school closures and delays as well as bringing traffic to a crawl around the region. (AP Photo/J. Scott Applewhite)

Getting ready to shovel some snow? Think before you head out, and take it easy. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais ) — A worker uses 2 shovels to help clear the sidewalk entrance to the visitors entrance to the US Capitol Building in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais )

A woman walks past an empty bus stop as a light snow falls, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Baltimore. Maryland State Police say a light morning snowfall is making travel hazardous for those driving in to Baltimore and Washington. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

Workers clear the sidewalks of snow outside the U.S. Capitol, in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015. (AP Photo/Pablo Martinez Monsivais )

A man walks on a snow-covered sidewalk, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, in Baltimore. The National Weather Service says snowfall totals could reach 4 to 6 inches in the Washington suburbs and 3 to 5 in the Maryland mountains. (AP Photo/Patrick Semansky)

People walk toward the Capitol in Washington, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, as snow falls on the start of the 114th Congress in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Snow blankets the National Mall as seen from the U.S. Capitol, Tuesday, Jan. 6, 2015, on the start of the 114th Congress in Washington. (AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Puppies first #snow @WTOP pic.twitter.com/Rfvu2obTRs
— Tiffany (@skins281) January 6, 2015

(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Final total here at the Capitol is 4 inches. Dangerous refreeze by late afternoon. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/eYWp8obuua
— Mike Stinneford (@MikeSABC7wx) January 6, 2015

(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Made it to work safely. Concerned about the drive home,as of 11:30 opposite direction not plowed. @fox5newsdc @WTOP pic.twitter.com/WKG083nmIU
— bombstal franco (@bombstalf) January 6, 2015

(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Greenbriar neighborhood roads still covered and icy. @WTOP @WTOPtraffic pic.twitter.com/OZx6qzVf8a
— Matt Bishop (@matthewbishop) January 6, 2015

(AP Photo/Jacquelyn Martin)

Hyattsville, Maryland. (Courtesy JL Majano via Twitter)

Made it to work safely. Concerned about the drive home,as of 11:30 opposite direction not plowed. @fox5newsdc @WTOP pic.twitter.com/WKG083nmIU
— bombstal franco (@bombstalf) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP Dulles Airport IAD pic.twitter.com/32hcEl1LVJ
— Chronic migraineur (@suitetalker) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP Too little too late! pic.twitter.com/06VJJFcBAU
— Penny Lee Coon (@penny_coon) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Jam packed traffic NB on US1 approaching Alex bltwy #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/Q06c3ECojZ
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP The roads are so bad! I've seen 3 buses like this. pic.twitter.com/jG63ZDqr8W
— Jorge Santoscoy (@jorgesantoscoy) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

RT @SharonAndTheFam: @WTOP - Beltway inner loop. Why can't anything be plowed. Three hours and only halfway! pic.twitter.com/3Fh84yhLL0
— DaveS (@darsal) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Are you ready? #WinterWx advisory kicking in now #WTOP #DCtraffic pic.twitter.com/g9siw1SHKR
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP @mikemosswtop just cleared driveway & car. 1.5-2" here. #snowday #mdwx pic.twitter.com/hxOhc7mHSr
— ColtsfaninBaltimore (@gi_24brother) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Quite a scene at #dca our 8:30am flight still waiting to take off. @USAirways @capitalweather @WTOP #StormTeam13 pic.twitter.com/WlCCXOewOh
— Andrew Roszak (@AndyRoszak) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

NB Fairfax Co Pkwy through Reston untouched by @VaDOT. Someone needs to answer for this mess. @wtop #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/wsjhxI9Zm6
— Alina Atash (@Firegal_01) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Wet mist now in Hybla Valley US1 #WTOP #DCtraffic pic.twitter.com/Jihtz7Wn1Q
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

This was 28 near Dulles an hour ago. Completely snow-covered. @wtop pic.twitter.com/nA49SDeYff
— Amanda Iacone (@Aiacone) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Pup's first snow fall @WTOP pic.twitter.com/qs5SQ6LGRu
— Logan C (@xLostatCx) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP roads not treated in Springfield pic.twitter.com/btOPShQQ3J
— Ameem Yousaf (@MySufiHeart) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Very little accumulation here in Calvert County, but it has caused road problems @WTOP @WTOPtraffic pic.twitter.com/MptpOoegXi
— Michelle Basch (@mbaschWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Icy conditions in some locations even b4 snowfall #WTOP #DCtraffic pic.twitter.com/jjSUSzayQS
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Police too busy w wrecks to file report on this. Told drivers to exchange info #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/VMGw7KwMUj
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Tough conditions for commuters of all sorts #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/OR36Y4yQBi
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

US1 at Alex Bltwy getting dust covered #snow #WTOP #DCtraffic pic.twitter.com/oekECtOr11
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

SUV that clipped this car jumped curb ending up in SB lanes on US1 at Sglebe Rd #WTOP #DCtraffic #VAtraffic pic.twitter.com/PiamStsOHV
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Route 50 (Arlington Boulevard) at 6am @wtop @WTOPtraffic @capitalweather @SteveRudinABC7 @alexliggitt @ARLnowDOTcom pic.twitter.com/smlx3mKOmS
— J Sonder (@jdsonder) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP snow in Lorton, VA pic.twitter.com/P7hPPBTeF1
— Alexis Valentine (@val_luv27) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Arlington Virginia @ 5:30am @ARLnowDOTcom @capitalweather @SteveRudinABC7 @alexliggitt @wtop #snow pic.twitter.com/blkFwdsegF
— J Sonder (@jdsonder) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Snow quickly accumulating in Frederick, Maryland. #WTOP pic.twitter.com/1eLwJdRqpa
— Nick Iannelli (@NickWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP This is in Windsor Mill MD. pic.twitter.com/QYhdGuMyOp
— Frank Snore (@thisisdking) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOPtraffic @WTOP #I66e is crawling near 50 interchange pic.twitter.com/AP8g83Wzy7
— Dan Kelly (@dank4dubv) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOPtraffic @WTOP #I66e is crawling near 50 interchange pic.twitter.com/AP8g83Wzy7
— Dan Kelly (@dank4dubv) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

The difference between pretreated & treated roads in my Arlington neighborhood. (there is none) Slow & cautious @wtop pic.twitter.com/ZsTO5itldN
— Ryan Miller (@RyanMillerABC7) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@Scott_DeMattia: Snow in Downtown Frederick, MD on Market St. @capitalweather @WTOP @JustinWeather pic.twitter.com/XuSzPnaag5
— Scott DeMattia (@Scott_DeMattia) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

2 trucks stuck on van dorn north no cant get help to them according to police. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/z7cnLhoFm8
— Mike Cole (@MJCole_excom) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Definitely more than a half inch in NW Ffx Cty. School's in session. @WTOP pic.twitter.com/rJuuFKHfFm
— Marian McKee (@703BugDoc) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP -66 and Westmoreland (exit 68) - 5 mph. pic.twitter.com/lqC6dkNLzm
— Amanda (@ancesterynerd) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

This is LEAVING my house! N Beauregaud St. @VaDOTNOVA @WTOP pic.twitter.com/O1PSlE1JFF
— Sheena (@CAPLDY) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

On the road for the past two hours and getting to Reston.15 minutes drive turn to 2 hrs @fox5newsdc @WTOP @LoudounWP pic.twitter.com/WNKKcbxhaD
— Zabeehkhan (@Khan3179) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP East Capitol Street at the border of MD and DC has now been closed. Forced to turn around after sitting for 30. pic.twitter.com/XBVRAFKRFb
— The Time Is Now (@MarcusLucas12) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Ffx Co Skl busses for Kings Gardens Apts so late elementary kids assigned to busses 1& told to crowd on bus 3 #WTOP pic.twitter.com/xvSoU6R8pM
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Fairfax County students complain about cold waiting for late busses #WTOP pic.twitter.com/oZ2mcT9DV6
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

Parent Jasmine thinks Ffx Co Skls should have delayed or closed #WTOP pic.twitter.com/5U0BUJQh0z
— Kristi King (@kingWTOP) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@wtop Darnestown Road at a standstill. #SnowRide #TakeItEasy pic.twitter.com/4E5t8OZBly
— Rick Hinshaw (@RickHinshaw) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)

@WTOP Waxpool Dr. Loudon County and not even near 28. Decided my kids not go to school, crazy they are open. pic.twitter.com/f1uLfO7pOo
— Sergio Arana (@scdiat) January 6, 2015

(WTOP/Amanda Iacone)