The 2020 Vancouver snowstorm caused commuter mayhem on Wednesday, Jan. 15, and a number of locals decided to stay home. However, they didn't all stay inside.
Over the past few days, social media has been flooded with images of the fresh snowfall, and a number of people have shared snaps of their snow creations. Ranging from hand-sized miniatures to towering behemoths, snowpeople to snow-dogs, snow teddy bears to snow-vegans, Vancouver has flexed its frosty creativity.
Have a look at our round-up of some wonderful snowy displays from around the city.
Despite the dry snow, these Brazilian students managed to build this snowman in Emery Barnes park. A passing chef donated the carrot and potatoes and we added the hat, scarf, and gluten-free crackers for buttons. Very Vancouver!#vancouversnowstorm2020 pic.twitter.com/Foz68G3owO
— James Niland (@JamesNiland3) January 15, 2020
Jabba the Snowman across the street complete with a Pepsi. pic.twitter.com/KmVphp7SFC
— JennKaine (@JennKaine) January 16, 2020
A sad little snowman whose view was covered by Vancouver’s relentlessness. I had to help him out & clean him off. #Kindergartenteacheratheart pic.twitter.com/tc9kCoS791
— Tara Zielinski (@tarazielinski) January 15, 2020
The perfect Vancouver snowman! pic.twitter.com/yuL2tJr8FL
— Edith Cavell Elementary (@CavellElem) January 10, 2020
Snowman and snow dog at Nelson Park this morning. ☃️🐕🤣 @BT_Vancouver @CityNewsVAN @NEWS1130 pic.twitter.com/0YzwtRSuwR
— Kyle Donaldson (@donaldsonkyle) January 16, 2020
#Vancouver kids need to be able to make white snowmen #gratitude 4 more snow @LivingstoneVSB 😉 pic.twitter.com/68Km1YKCYG
— Carrie Froese (@CarrieFroese) January 13, 2020
#VancouverSnowStorm2020 won't stop our #Sunrise #Safety #Team from patrolling our #eastvillagevan #community! It's great to see @CityofVancouver & @TransLink getting #Vancouver up and running! Say hi to the #Snowman out there! pic.twitter.com/JO1JVXQrUy
— HSCPC (@HastingsCPC) January 15, 2020
someone made a snowman! #Vancouver pic.twitter.com/dYeP9QJzDf
— barefootwriter, MA (@bfwriter) January 13, 2020
Vancouver snowman. pic.twitter.com/YTcQaD3uXJ
— @toddireland (@ToddIreland) January 12, 2020
My granddaughter with her first snowman. She now lives in Vancouver pic.twitter.com/dXT63XV28h
— keith (@keith40978784) January 11, 2020
Vegan snowperson because it's Vancouver #vancouversnowstorm2020 pic.twitter.com/6ngKSQxHx5
— Sarah Millin (@SarahMillin) January 15, 2020
Want to see more frosty cuteness? Check out some of Vancouver's cutest icy creations from previous years.
We regret to inform you that our good pal Frosty passed away sometime over the Holidays. This is what remained of him Jan 2 2018. Mind you, a lifespan of a dozen days isn't all that bad for a #Vancouver #snowman! pic.twitter.com/O1owN17T2E
— ECCC Weather British Columbia (@ECCCWeatherBC) January 4, 2018
We regret to inform you that our good pal Frosty passed away sometime over the Holidays. This is what remained of him Jan 2 2018. Mind you, a lifespan of a dozen days isn't all that bad for a #Vancouver #snowman! pic.twitter.com/O1owN17T2E
— ECCC Weather British Columbia (@ECCCWeatherBC) January 4, 2018
Snowman with five bellies! by Ryan Larrabee in #Vancouver. Courtesy of @komonews #Snowman #StormHour pic.twitter.com/pYUgCeNSgx
— #StormHour (@StormHour) January 13, 2017
It snowed in Vancouver today. My work of art. I'm so proud...#snowmageddon2016 #Vancouver #Snowman pic.twitter.com/RMF3GaAzgE
— K. J. Werzun ☃️❄️⛄️❄️🐾 (@KWerzun) December 11, 2016
Thank you to whoever made this at #GrandviewPark #vancouver #snowman pic.twitter.com/VutTFBPZg1
— The Land of Deborah (@LandofDeborah) December 21, 2013
A snowy delight. The dapper snowperson highlights the latest in Vancouver fashion: pinecone buttonups with matching winter white pants and tops. #snowday2019 pic.twitter.com/VXiJGjuSyI
— Kyle Wilson (@klwilson23) February 13, 2019
While many Vancouverites begrudgingly faced the wintry weather this week, a few clever locals chose a unique mode of transportation in the city: skis. Have a look at these resourceful residents here.
