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These Photos Show How People Are Braving the Snowpocalypse

Washington Blizzard Begins
A mother and son sled down the hill in front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC on Jan. 22, 2015.Samuel Corum—Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Snowstorm Jonas in Washington DC
Joggers run by the Potomac River with the Memorial Bridge seen behind, during a snowstorm in Washington, DC on Jan. 22, 2016.Michael Reynolds—EPA
Mid Atlantic States Prepare For Large Snow Storm
School children run along the National Mall as snow begins to fall in Washington, DC on Jan. 22, 2016.Win McNamee—Getty Images
Washington Blizzard Begins
A worker clears snow from the steps of the Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on January 22, 2015.Samuel Corum—Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Washington Blizzard Begins
People walk along the steps between the Reflecting Pool and Lincoln Memorial in Washington, DC on Jan. 22, 2015.Samuel Corum—Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
Washington Blizzard Begins
A man skis across the snow covered reflecting pool in front of the United States Capitol in Washington, DC on Jan. 22, 2015.Samuel Corum—Anadolu Agency/Getty Images
APTOPIX Big Snowstorm New Jersey
A stands near his Push cart during a snowstorm on Jan. 23, 2016, on the Atlantic City Boardwalk. Mel Evans—AP
A man dressed as the "Statue of Liberty" tries to fix his light as it begins to snow in Times Square in the Manhattan borough of New York
A man dressed as the "Statue of Liberty" tries to fix his light as it begins to snow in Times Square, New York City on Jan. 22, 2016.Carlo Allegri—Reuters
Dozens of people take part in an impromptu snow ball fight in Times Square in New York City on Jan. 23, 2016.
Dozens of people take part in an impromptu snow ball fight in Times Square in New York City on Jan. 23, 2016. Carlo Allegri—Reuters
Huge Snow Storm Slams Into Mid Atlantic States
Dog owners and runners go through heavy snow fall and strong wind gusts in Central Park on Jan. 23, 2016 in New York City.Astrid Riecken—Getty Images
A New Yorker braves the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Jan. 23, 2016.
A New Yorker braves the Brooklyn Bridge in New York City on Jan. 23, 2016. Louise Wateridge—Pacific Press/Corbis

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