Before and after: Winter storm blankets Washington

The Washington region battled a heavy, snow-laden nor'easter that created near-blizzard conditions, with blowing snow and poor visibility. On the left, images of some of Washington's most iconic memorials are seen on Thursday, Jan. 21. On the right is how the memorial appeared Saturday near the height of the storm as snow continued to fall. (Photos by Linda Davidson/The Washington Post) The latest from Capital Weather Gang