US Winter Storm Jonas in pictures
A snowstorm that swept from the Gulf Coast to New England brought life to a standstill for millions in the United States. Violent winds and huge snow drifts led six states to call states of emergency.
Sledding at the Capitol
Winter Storm Jonas dumped three feet (90 centimeters) of snow on Washington. To the joy of young and old alike, the ban on sledding was temporarily lifted at the city's monuments.
Blocked at Bowery
A New Yorker attempts to enter the Bowery subway station. New York City saw an incredible 26.8 inches (68 centimeters) of snow, just short of the all-time record set in 2006. To add to the extreme conditions, hurricane-force winds could be felt across the city.
Standstill in Chinatown
A lone resident of New York's Chinatown braves the blizzard at night. New York Governor Andrew Cuomo had urged citizens to stay indoors until the deluge had passed.
A ghost town
Governor Cuomo also issued a travel ban, barring all non-emergency vehicles from entering or leaving New York City. Usually bustling areas like Times Square, Central Park, and Fulton Street station were left deserted.
Streets turn into ski trails
In some cases, it was easier to get around by alternative methods. As all the museums and monuments usually bustling with tourists were shut down over the weekend, Washington reached a virtual standstill during the storm.
Winter wonderland
Some took advantage of the city's quiet to have some fun. Here in Times Square, a woman builds a snowman, while in Washington a group of "Star Wars" fans re-enacted the ice world battle of Hoth at Dupont Circle.
The morning after
On Sunday, most travel bans were lifted as the eastern coast of the US began to survey the damage. Here in Union City, New Jersey, people try to clear their cars and streets with the New York skyline in the background.