Snow Wars: The Snowball Strikes Back.

For many the arrival of snow is a burden; transport delays, slippery pavements and a serious case of Snowbesity just the headline disappointments. For some, especially Snowball Fight Associations, the weather is a blessing.

So it proved in D.C. over the weekend when the D.C. Snowball Fight Association rallied the locals into a frenzied, world’s biggest, snowball fight. Onesies, costumes, makeshift armour and GoPros were the order of the day, but words would struggle to tell the full story.

The full gallery of shots is available via Mashable – we’ve just picked the best ones for here. The event has gathered global coverage and engaged millions on social media.