While some curled up for an epic TV binge, others ignored the city's warnings to stay inside and turned the piles of snow into unique creations.
Snowmen (and women) emerged all over New York City, from Times Square to Harlem, during Jonas. They wore detritus from the street and were involved in all kinds of activities, from hitchhiking to calling for takeout.
Check out our picks for the best snowmen and women built during the blizzard.
Olaf the Snowman
A giant snowman with a purple bucket for a hat emerged at the southern end of Central Park, near the West 59th Street entrance.
Fraggle Rock Snowman
NYC Snowman. Looks like the trash heap from Fraggle Rock. pic.twitter.com/wMVLzzcKnd
— Jason Yarn (@kalyarn) January 25, 2016
A snowman grew from a massive snow pile on Broadway between West 140 and 141st Streets.
Hitchhiking Snowman
Snowman sighting on my run in Central Park this evening in NYC. #centralparknyc #blizzard2016 pic.twitter.com/LrAgafPO6y
— Crystal Scott (@crystalscott) January 24, 2016
This Central Park snowman was looking to hitch a ride south.
Tourist Snowman
Snowman, pedestrians, fun and No traffic. #TimesSquare #NYC #NYCBlizzard pic.twitter.com/bT7eUvOzZK
— Alex Genest (@papaG_steeple) January 23, 2016
A snowman tried to blend in with other tourists in Times Square with an iconic "I Love New York" shirt.
Too Much Takeout Snowman
NYC sidewalk snowman pic.twitter.com/sESQWSXVto
— Great American (@pwsarge77) January 23, 2016
A bloated snowman who had too much takeout during the storm pauses to rest on Broadway near West 77th Street on the Upper West Side.
Full Moon Snowman
Moonrise over the snowman and @EmpireStateBldg #newyork #newyorkcity @NYC @newyorkcity @EverythingNYC #blizzard2016 pic.twitter.com/hEInW951EX
— Gary Hershorn (@GaryHershorn) January 24, 2016
A snowman finds a peaceful moment under a full moon to reflect on the city skyline.
Snow WOMAN
A photo posted by Kimmy K (@kimmykimmykimmyy) on
While not technically made in New York City — but in Hoboken — this snow woman reminds us not all snow creatures are men.
Movie Buff Snowman
A snowman waits outside the Loews on Broadway at West 66th Street for the next "The Revenant" showing.
"True New York" Snowman
A photo posted by Chantal (@chantalmarienyc) on
A snowman has a smoke and places a takeout order at a phone booth in Morningside Heights.