 Snow has begun falling - and much more is expected |
Government offices, courts and schools have closed early in Washington DC to allow workers to get home ahead of a major snowstorm.
Forecasters have predicted up to 2ft (60cm) of snow, which would make it the snowiest winter in the capital for a century.
Shops in the US capital and surrounding areas are said to be running low on staple supplies as residents stock up.
Blizzard warnings are in effect in much of Delaware and New Jersey.
Virginia Governor Bob McDonnell declared a state of emergency two days ago to allow extra preparation time for emergency and road crews.
According to the Virginia Department of Transportation, 94% of the state's snow removal budget has already been spent, after a major blizzard hit the area in December.
Officials said they would have to use emergency funds to pay for snow removal after this latest storm.
In neighbouring Maryland, nine counties declared snow emergencies, barring cars without snow tyres from driving until the alert is lifted.
Newspapers and TV shows handed out tips on how to deal with the storm, which they have dubbed "snowpocalypse".
Residents were urged to stay off roads, and to prepare for possible power cuts.
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