Snowstorm hits Washington D.C. (27 images)

A woman walks her dog near the U.S. Capitol Building as snow falls in Washington, December 19, 2009. A massive snowstorm hit the Northeast with forecasts predicting one to two feet of snow for the North Atlantic region. UPI/Kevin Dietsch.

A person stands near the U.S. Capitol as snow falls in Washington on December 19, 2009. A massive snowstorm hit the Northeast with forecasts predicting one to two feet of snow for the North Atlantic region. UPI/Kevin Dietsch.

A man runs in shorts near the U.S. Capitol in Washington on December 19, 2009. A massive snowstorm hit the Northeast with forecasts predicting one to two feet of snow all over the North Atlantic region of the United States. UPI/Alexis C. Glenn

A cross-country skier rides the Metro in Washington on December 19, 2009. A massive snowstorm hit the Northeast with forecasts predicting one to two feet of snow all over the North Atlantic region of the United States. UPI/Alexis C. Glenn