Alexandria: See Jan. 3 Winter Storm Photos, Snowfall Totals

ALEXANDRIA, VA — Monday was supposed to be the day when everyone returned to work or school following the New Year's holiday, but Mother Nature had a different plan for our region.

A winter storm warning was issued by the National Weather Service, with much of the area expecting 5 to 10 inches of snow on the ground. According to preliminary snowfall totals from the National Weather Service, 10.7 inches was reported in southern Alexandria at 1:30 p.m. There were 10 inches recorded in the Lincolnia area and 9.7 inches and 9.2 inches in western Alexandria.

The storm forecast prompted Alexandria City Public Schools to close school buildings and switch to virtual learning. Federal offices in the Washington, D.C. area are closed, along with City of Alexandria government offices and many services.

Whether you're stuck at home or venturing out into the snow, Patch wants to see how the first major snowstorm of the 2021-2022 season looks in your neighborhood. Email your photos to emily.leayman@patch.com. Please only submit photos you have taken. By submitting a photo, you give Patch consent to publish it in a winter storm photo gallery story.

We will share our favorite photos below once submissions come in.

Two pups enjoying the snow in Del Ray

Lainey is enjoying catching snow on her tongue in Alexandria.

A snow-covered Alexandria National Cemetery

View at N. Henry Street in Alexandria

Snowy yard near Alexandria City High School

The waterfront looks quite different with the snow

A winter wonderland view from the backyard

A look at the Masonic Temple from a snow-covered balcony in Alexandria

Snow-covered yard seen from a home in Alexandria

A productive day for snowman making

Snow seen from a porch on Russell Road

Snow in Del Ray

The view from Porto Vecchio looking towards Washington Parkway

It was hard to believe how much snow was coming down

View at Virginia Theological Seminary

A winter wonderland deck in Seminary Ridge

A snowy church view in Alexandria

Snow combined with holiday lights makes a pretty backdrop in Del Ray