Snomicron 2022: Snowball battle held in US amid record snowfall; See pics

People in Washington DC welcomed the first snowfall of 2022 with a giant snowball skirmish in front of the US Capitol. The event was named ‘Battle of Snomicron’, in an apparent dig at the ongoing Omicron variant and was organised by the Washington DC Snowball Fight Association (DCSFA).

People in Washington DC welcomed the first snow of 2022 with a giant snowball skirmish in front of US Capitol. Credit: Reuters Photo

The event was named ‘Battle of Snomicron’, in an apparent dig at the ongoing Omicron variant and was organised by the Washington DC Snowball Fight Association (DCSFA). Credit: Reuters Photo

Despite Covid restrictions, the event saw a huge number of participants. The visuals from the event were widely shared on the internet. Here are some glimpses from the event. Credit: Reuters Photo

A person uses an umbrella as a shield during the 'Battle of Snomicron' snowball fight along the National Mall near the US Capitol in Washington, US. Credit: Reuters Photo Credit: Reuters Photo

People compete during the 'Battle of Snomicron' snowball fight at the National Mall near the US Capitol in Washington, US. Credit: Reuters Photo

People clash during the

A person rests on the ground during the