Environment

Winter Storm Jonas, From Outer Space

A stunning NASA photo shows the record snowstorm as seen from the International Space Station.

A winter storm affecting the U.S. East Coast is seen in a NASA picture taken from the International Space Station January 23, 2016. The storm dumped nearly 2 feet (58 cm) of snow on the suburbs of Washington, D.C., on Saturday before moving on to Philadelphia and New York, paralyzing road, rail and airline travel along the U.S. East Coast. NASA

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By Mark Byrnes

January 24, 2016 at 4:39 PM EST

Winter Storm Jonas made its way through the Mid-Atlantic on Saturday, dumping record snowfall from D.C. to New York.

Empty roads and suspended transit gave little option beyond a short walk outside to stave off cabin fever during the day. In outer space, the beauty of Jonas was a little easier to absorb:

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