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A Winter Wonderland: Haunting Beauty of Snowzilla

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The recent snowstorm that blanketed the U.S. Northeast has earned various nicknames: Winter Storm Jonas, Snowzilla, even a playful “Make Winter Great Again.” But regardless of the moniker, one thing is undeniable – this record-breaking snowfall produced some truly stunning visuals.

This article features 10 ghostly, surreal, and extremely white pictures of Snowzilla. From the deserted cityscapes to the snow-laden landscapes, these images capture the storm’s unique beauty and eerie quietude.

The storm’s impact was undeniable. Heavy snow and howling winds crippled the region, shutting down public transportation, roads, and airports from Washington D.C. all the way north to New York City. Just a month ago, the Northeast basked in spring-like temperatures, coaxing some flowers into early bloom. The swift arrival of Snowzilla stood in stark contrast, blanketing the region in over a foot of snow overnight in Washington D.C. alone.

By Sunday, as the storm finally subsided, snow depths in some areas reached a staggering two feet. Baltimore witnessed its biggest snowfall ever recorded, nearly 30 inches, while the nation’s capital edged closer to its own record-holder – the Knickerbocker storm of 1922, named for the theater it tragically demolished.

These haunting and beautiful images offer a glimpse into the heart of Snowzilla, a storm that may have caused disruption but also left behind a breathtaking winter wonderland.

A group of nuns visiting Washington, D.C. from their convent in Chicago walk in the early snow Friday.
PHOTOGRAPH BY JIM LO SCALZO, EPA
By Saturday morning, more than a foot of snow had fallen in Washington. Here, a pedestrian walks along K Street.
PHOTOGRAPH BY JON ELSWICK, ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two men run along the Potomac River as the snow begins to fall Friday.
PHOTOGRAPH BY SAMUEL CORUM, ANADOLU AGENCY, GETTY IMAGES
Snow falls on the sculptures at the Korean War Veterans Memorial.
PHOTOGRAPH BY MICHAEL REYNOLDS, EPA
Many roads became thoroughfares for only a few pedestrians as snow buried cars and shut down transit.
PHOTOGRAPH BY MANDEL NGAN, AFP, GETTY IMAGES
A tree stands in the snow next to D.C.’s Potomac River Friday evening.
PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEX WONG, GETTY IMAGES
A bobcat shovel piled up snow in front of the U.S. Capitol Friday night.
PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEX BRANDON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The Washington Monument towers over a blanket of snow. Residents up and down the U.S. Northeast were urged to stay off roads.
PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEX BRANDON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
The storm nearly buried headstones at Arlington National Cemetery.
PHOTOGRAPH BY ALEX BRANDON, ASSOCIATED PRESS
So it snowed on the cabbage field – [ u/9999monkeys]

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