First Snow Of 2020: A Day In Photos From Kingstowne

The first snow of 2020 didn't arrive without chaos as early dismissals spurred traffic jams around the area. But once you were off the roads and warming up in your home, you could simply enjoy the view of the snow falling.

Preliminary snowfall measurements from the National Weather Service indicate one area of Rose Hill got around a half inch, which was on the lower end of towns in Northern Virginia. Nevertheless, the snow presented picture-perfect photo opps in Kingstowne and surrounding areas. That's why we asked Patch readers to send photos of how the snow looks outside their windows.

We received photos of snow...and traffic as the snow fell. Check out some of our favorite photo submissions below.

We just missed a white Christmas...but at least the lights were still up when it snowed. Submitted by Christina Spencer

There was enough snow for a mini snowman in Burke. Submitted by Erin Smith

Hayfield got a coating of snow by mid-afternoon. Submitted by Jean Mulroy Martelli

This pup enjoyed a walk as snow began to accumulate. Submitted by Donnie Ruby

The trees got a new look. Submitted by Krista Huang

The view from Lorton. Submitted by Jackie Bolden.

And how could we forget a snapshot of the traffic as commuters headed home? Submitted by Cherie Cox Smith