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

KINGSTOWNE, 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 NWS, 11.8 inches was reported at 2 p.m. in Franconia. At 1 p.m., 10 inches was recorded in Rose Hill.

The storm forecast prompted Fairfax County Public Schools to cancel classes Monday and federal offices in the Washington, D.C. area to close, and Fairfax County government offices and many of its services to close.

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.

A good day for sledding around Kingstowne

Heavy snow seen in the Stoneybrooke neighborhood near Kingstowne

Heavy snow limited visibility and caused a streetlight to activate in the Franconia neighborhood

Holiday lights paired with snow in Kingstowne

Snowfall in Virginia Hills

A snow-covered car in Kingstowne