ALEXANDRIA, Va. — The first winter storm of 2026 and third of the season began Saturday night with flurries around 11 p.m. Nearly a week of hype preceded this storm with ever-changing forecasts trending more towards icy.
Just before 9 a.m., the precipitation shifted from light, powdery snow to sleet. At 9:07 a.m., Yardy measured approximately 5 3⁄4 inches of snow in the backyard. Then I shoveled the sidewalk and driveway while it was still fluffy.
The storm is expected to continue throughout the day with more sleet and then freezing rain. Additional measurements are planned.
1 p.m. update
Another inch of sleet/snow has piled up on paved surfaces. I just shoveled the walks and driveway again – very dense.
Sunset update
At 5:15 p.m. EST we were up to 8½ inches of total accumulation – snow and sleet.
Nom nom nom
Beyond Alexandria
Other totals I’m hearing:
- Columbia, Md. – 5 inches
- Wincester, Va. – 5 inches
- Spotsylvania County, Va. – 5 inches
2025-2026 winter snow totals
This the third measurable snow storm of the season. A total of 13 inches has been recorded so far.
Snow Plow Information
This is an aggregation of snow removal information from across Washington, D.C., Northern Virginia and Maryland.
Don’t hate winter, use it
While it’s been suggested that “wind blasted frozen hellscape” is no way to live, I find lots of joys in winter activities. In particular, I enjoy skiing and broomball.
Mid-Atlantic skiing day trips from D.C.
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I’m hoping to get on the slopes some time soon.
In late winter, the spring season of District Broomball will return.
Can’t get enough winter sports?
Come out and play broomball! It’s like hockey without skates, played on a full rink.
