At least 29 people have died as a result of the snowstorm that struck the eastern United States over the weekend.
The storm dumped up to two feet of snow in some areas, affecting 85 million people and leaving thousands trapped in their homes, some without power.
Federal government offices and schools in the Washington area will be closed on Monday as the city continues to deal with the aftermath of the storm.
Schools in Washington will be closed on Monday as the city continues to deal with the aftermath of heavy snowfall which hit the United States this weekend.
Mayor Muriel Bowser confirmed the closures in a press conference on Sunday and urged the public to "stay off the roads" as snow removal efforts continued.
Nasa image shows large parts of the US are still covered in blankets of snow.
Filmmakers have taken advantage of the snowstorm that has hit the US to snowboard and ski through central New York.
The short answer is no - the snow won't survive the journey across the Atlantic.