The transition from snow to sleet began earlier than expected in D.C., but the area still saw significant snow accumulation, ranging from 4.5 to 8.5 inches.

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Multiple inches of snow, sleet and ice fell on Sunday across the DMV, and observations from the National Weather Service are showing totals across D.C., Virginia and Maryland.

The storm was a notable one — not simply because of how much precipitation fell but also because of what fell and how cold it was when it fell.

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Washington, D.C., Maryland and Virginia have all declared a state of emergency as a major winter storm is expected to bring heavy snow, dangerous cold and the likelihood of travel delays and school disruptions to the region.

The heavy snow will change into sleet and freezing rain on Sunday in the D.C. region. Snow accumulation will be a little lower than expected with total amounts from 6 to 10 inches. At noon, temperatures will warm up from the teens to near freezing,

The District tracks snow plows throughout the city, specifying how many hours ago a plow was active on a street using a color-coded map. The Maryland Department of Transportation tracks plows throughout the state on its website.

A storm riding the edge of incoming polar air could bring the D.C. region a meaningful snowfall Sunday, but the exact track will determine whether the region sees a decent storm or misses out entirely.

The snow may have wrapped up, but the bitter cold temperatures are here to stay as the region begins to dig out from its first significant snowstorm in recent years.