40 Crazy Pictures Of The Freezing Cold That Prove Winter Is A Force To Be Reckoned With

A fresh wave of arctic air is sweeping across the U.S., ushering in another weekend of below-freezing temperatures and widespread snow showers. A significant portion of the central and eastern U.S. will experience snow, particularly in Ohio, West Virginia, Maryland, and Pennsylvania. The most severe wind chills, potentially dropping to -35 degrees Fahrenheit, are expected in Iowa, Illinois, and Missouri.

So, brr, cold

But also, a reminder that winter can be a magical time of year. The crisp air, the blanket of snow, and the twinkling lights create a picturesque scene perfect for snuggling up by the fire with a warm cup of cocoa.

Not only is the winter season visually stunning in these pics, but it also provides a host of fun activities for people of all ages. From skiing and snowboarding to ice skating and building snowmen, there is something for everyone to enjoy during the winter months.

If you need any more proof, these pics will show why winter is genuinely the coolest season of the year.


1. “The Way The Ice Froze On My Car This Morning”

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3. “The Way The Ice Froze To This Fence”

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5. “We Got 28 Inches Of Snow In NY This Past Week, He Was Determined To Play Regardless”

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7. “Jonsey And Reilly Letting Us Know Exactly What They Think Of This Weather”

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8. “The Snow Slid Off The Roof Part Way Before Freezing Again, Creating Horizontal Icicles”

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9. “Seal Ania Is Confused By What The Hell Happened To Her Whiskers (It’s -10°C/14°F In Poland Right Now)”

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10. “Sheets Of Ice That Were Coming Off The Brick Exterior Of Our House After Some Freezing Rain”

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11. “The River By Me Flooded, Then Froze, Then The Water Receded Leaving These Hovering Ice Shelves On The Trees”

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12. “This Building Covered In A Foot Of Ice In Wisconsin”

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13. “The Total Freeze Of Nature In The City Of Vladivostok, Russia”

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14. “Soap Bubbles In -37°C Cold Weather”

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15. “Bird-Shaped Icicle That Formed On Our Front Porch”

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16. “My Sister Rented A Flat Here In North Of Iceland For Christmas, This Is Her View”

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17. “Westcave Preserve In Austin, Texas Following Snow Storms”

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18. “Awww Frick Boys, I Spilled My Coffee”

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19. “Check Out This Crazy Upside-Down Spiral Icicle I Found This Morning (There Is A Small Hole In The Metal Handrail)”

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20. “Ice Driven Through A Fence”

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21. “The Canadian Side Of Niagara Falls Is An Icy, Winter Wonderland Right Now”

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22. “An Ice Storm Froze My Still-Blooming Rose Bushes”

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23. “trying to fry an egg in -10 degrees’

24. “This Gas Station Hose, -39°C”

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25. “Iced Over Bicycle After Winter Storm In Chicago”

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26. “Our Winter Has Been Especially Wintery This Year! Haven’t Seen Anything Like This Before”

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27. “Ice Formed In The Shape Of A Person After Winter Storm”

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28. “Winter Siberian Make-Up. Enjoy”

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29. “Viewfinder Is Unusually Happy That Niagara Falls Are Freezing Over”

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30. “I Thought This Might Fit Here – North Lake Tahoe After Last Winter’s Storm”

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31. “This Toilet Froze And Burst”

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32. “Beautiful Freezing Pattern On My Window”

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33. “Icicles On The Hubcap From Driving In Snow”

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34. “A Balloon Popped And Left Its Ice Shell During Winter Storm Nika”

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35. “I Left My Snow Broom Leaning On My Car And Forgot About It. When I Drove Away, It Had Frozen To The Ground And Stayed Standing”

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36. “Found A Frozen Car Wash In Round Rock, TX. Many Are Left On During The Winter, And Simple Soap/Water Can Cause This To Happen”

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37. “Frozen Gates At Port Stanley, Ontario”

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38. “Windy Day In The Northeast Caused These Icicles To Form Sideways’

39. “This Is What Happens In My Hometown When You Don’t Leave The Faucet Trickling In The Winter. Pipes Bursting In Watertown, NY”

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Read also: 45 Funny Winter Memes That’ll Be Less Funny When You’re Digging Your Car Out Of The Snow

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Nate Armbruster is a stand-up comedian and writer based in Chicago who is likely writing a joke as you read this. Find him online at natecomedy.com.