AKIPRESS.COM - Federal offices in Washington were closed for the day as snow fell in the US capital, Sky News reported.

Parts of West Virginia, Pennsylvania and New Jersey were also hit by the latest wintry blast.

Heavy snow closed runways at Reagan National Airport, while Dulles International and Baltimore-Washington airports saw several cancellations and delays in and out of the U.S. capital.

In New Jersey, the heaviest snow was reported in the southern part of the state, where many schools were closed or delayed opening.

Rain and thunderstorms also were forecast in the Southeast, some of which could be strong.

Winter's return followed several days of spring-like temperatures in many regions.

Temperatures across many parts of the region hit on Monday are expected to be in tune with spring by Thursday. But forecasters cannot say when the winter weather will finally end.