Winter Wonderland In Alexandria: A Snow Day In Photos

With roads covered in snow and schools and government offices closed, many are snowed in Wednesday in Alexandria. And what else can we do but admire the view as we're outside shoveling, watching the kids play or warming up inside?

That's why we asked Patch readers to send photos of how the snow looks outside their windows. Preliminary snowfall measurements from the National Weather Service indicate Alexandria got over two inches, so the scene was set for perfect photo ops.

SEE ALSO: Winter Storm Update: Snowfall Totals, Crashes In NoVA, DC

Below are some of our favorite submissions.

A backyard wonderland, submitted by Gregory Rouson

A sweeping view of Alexandria and the George Washington Masonic Memorial, submitted by Emily Coyner

A blanket of snow on the street, submitted by Barbara Mancini

Friendship Firehouse stands tall in the snowstorm, submitted by Jasmine Fracyon Milone

A bird bringing a little color to the winter wonderland, submitted by Jennifer Eileen Giglio

Let's give a hand to the snow plow crews clearing the roads, submitted by Juan José Reyes

And a shout out to pet owners who get a snow day with their furry friends on Love Your Pet Day, submitted by Emily Coyner