The 2 to 3 inches of snow that blanketed the park and much of Virginia resulted from an arctic cold front that moved through the commonwealth over the past 48 hours, creating the first snow event of the holiday season.

Dozens of parents and children took advantage of the unexpected day off, with many families walking to Forest Hill Park to avoid potentially hazardous driving conditions.

"It's just a good opportunity with all of these people and it's the first snow of the year so we were really excited to get out and play," said Dustin Delong, who spent the snow day with his daughter Austin.

Six-year-old Austin had her own theory about what caused Friday's snowfall.

"I got an ice cube and put it in the toilet and flushed it and then it made snow," Austin said.

She wasn't alone in her s

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