Heavy snowfall blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026
Fatih Aktaş • 26 January 2026 • update: 26 January 2026
More than 14,000 flights canceled as historic winter storm batters US
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: A powerful snowstorm brought daily life to a standstill in Washington DC, United States on January 25, 2026. The storm forced the closure of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport until snow could be cleared from its runways. More than 14,000 flights were canceled across the United States through Monday, according to flight-tracking services, as a potentially historic winter storm severely disrupted air travel. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
Heavy snowfall covers Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: Residents gather in front of the Washington Monument, where they enjoyed the snow by playing snowball fights and American football, while others skied and sledded, making the most of the winter weather during heavy snowfall that began late last night blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
Heavy snowfall covers Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: Residents gather in front of the Washington Monument, where they enjoyed the snow by playing snowball fights and American football, while others skied and sledded, making the most of the winter weather during heavy snowfall that began late last night blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
Heavy snowfall covers Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: Roads are cleared from snow during heavy snowfall that began late last night blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
Heavy snowfall covers Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: People walk with their dog during heavy snowfall that began late last night blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
Heavy snowfall covers Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: People enjoy the snow by playing snowball fights during heavy snowfall that began late last night blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
Heavy snowfall covers Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: A view of Washington Monument during heavy snowfall that began late last night blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
Heavy snowfall covers Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: A view of snowy road during heavy snowfall that began late last night blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
More than 14,000 flights canceled as historic winter storm batters US
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: A powerful snowstorm brought daily life to a standstill in Washington DC, United States on January 25, 2026. The storm forced the closure of Ronald Reagan Washington National Airport until snow could be cleared from its runways. More than 14,000 flights were canceled across the United States through Monday, according to flight-tracking services, as a potentially historic winter storm severely disrupted air travel. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
Heavy snowfall covers Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: Residents gather in front of the Washington Monument, where they enjoyed the snow by playing snowball fights and American football, while others skied and sledded, making the most of the winter weather during heavy snowfall that began late last night blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
Heavy snowfall covers Washington DC
WASHINGTON DC, UNITED STATES - JANUARY 25: A view of snowy road during heavy snowfall that began late last night blanketed the US capital, Washington DC on January 25, 2026. ( Celal Güneş - Anadolu Agency )Celal Güneş
