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With global warming affecting the planet, we’re seeing more and more extreme weather all over the world. We’ve written extensively about the bushfires (and now floods) ravaging Australia. But it’s not the only place to see unprecedented weather. A massive blizzard hit Newfoundland and Labrador in Canada, covering the area in huge amounts of snow.

Canadians wanted to show the world just what the worst blizzard in half a century looks like, so they posted a whole bunch of pictures online. From snow completely covering home entrances to roaring gusts of wind, the views from the city of St. John’s and other Canadian cities now look like from some distant icy planet.

Scroll down for some jaw-dropping shots from blizzard-covered Canada and upvote your faves. Don’t forget to send our friendly Canadian buddies some warmth and love!

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Not Laughing Anymore. The Snow Is Piled Up So Hard Against My Door The Doorbell Actually Just Rang. Okay, I'm Laughing A Little At That

Not Laughing Anymore. The Snow Is Piled Up So Hard Against My Door The Doorbell Actually Just Rang. Okay, I'm Laughing A Little At That

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

*ding dong* Excuse me, do you have some time to talk about our Lord and Savior Snow Miser?

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The snowstorm hit Newfoundland on Friday and many Canadians found themselves trapped in their homes due to the snow blocking the entrances to their homes. What’s more, this is far from the end: meteorologists are promising even more snow in the near future.

But the authorities of St. John’s were prepared for such a challenge. The mayor of the city, Danny Breen, declared a state of emergency on Friday, demanding that all businesses close and that all transport vehicles refrain from driving on the roads. With the exception of emergency vehicles, of course.

Bored Panda spoke to Beth Saunders, a local from St. John's, about the situation there. "We knew for about a week that a weather system was coming but we didn't quite understand how intense it would be. As the days got closer the snowfall and wind speed estimates kept increasing. As of Tuesday they were calling for 40 to 60cm, but as of Thursday evening these amounts were increased to 90+ cm of snow and 150+ km/hr winds."

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Newfoundlanders Have The Best Sense Of Humour!

Newfoundlanders Have The Best Sense Of Humour!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

"Hello! I'm here to talk about our great lord and savior, Barney! May I have a minute of your time?"

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Ice Build Up On House In Cape Bonavista

Ice Build Up On House In Cape Bonavista

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What A Cool Driveway In Newfoundland

What A Cool Driveway In Newfoundland

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"The weather people were very on top of this storm and kept everyone in the know. The stores were blocked on Thursday with everyone trying to stock up on food and supplies before the weather hit. The city even called a State of Emergency for Friday on Thursday before anything happened because they knew how bad it would be. We've experienced bad storms before with much lower snowfall amounts," she said.

Beth said that it's stopped snowing currently, but the city is still paralyzed from all the snow. "It's now Monday morning and we're on day 4 of the State of Emergency. This means businesses must remain closed and vehicles have to stay off the road or there's a risk of several thousand dollars in fines. The snow has stopped but we need time to figure out where to put it all. A lot of cars are completely covered with snow which is taking hours upon hours to shovel out. "

"Since we're in a State of Emergency, businesses are forced to close today. All local schools have been cancelled and no one is allowed to return to work (unless you're an essential service like a plow operator or medical professional that has to be at the hospital). Some businesses have staff working remotely from home when possible, but otherwise things are not operating."

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Nl Blizzard

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Surviving Nl Blizzard With A Sense Of Humour!

Surviving Nl Blizzard With A Sense Of Humour!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I would enjoy this setting, especially after a couple of drinks.

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According to Beth, the locals are trying to make the best of a bad situation. "People have been trying to make the best of this situation as much as possible! As you may have seen online, some people are snowboarding and snowshoeing down major downtown streets, having bonfires in their yards with neighbors, making igloos with makeshift refrigerators for their beer and so on!"

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When Your Son, Who Just Got His License This Week, Doesn't Realize The Sunroof Is Open A Crack Before The Worst Snowstorm On Record

When Your Son, Who Just Got His License This Week, Doesn't Realize The Sunroof Is Open A Crack Before The Worst Snowstorm On Record

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Got Their Car Out. Now Just To Run The Wipers And Get That Bit Of Snow Off The Windshield

Got Their Car Out. Now Just To Run The Wipers And Get That Bit Of Snow Off The Windshield

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According to Global News, 93 cm of snow fell in Mount Pearl, while Paradise got 91 cm. Meanwhile, 78 cm of snow fell in St. John’s International Airport—the highest in that area since 1942! So you can bet that no planes will be taking off or landing there for some time.

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Despite the extreme weather, the residents of Newfoundland are coming together to tackle this crisis: neighbors are helping each other out, whether it’s digging through all the snow or helping others locate what they need, from gasoline to medicine.

On Sunday, the Armed Forces were deployed to help the residents out as well. Corporal Tiffany Mackey said that she feels glad to be helping the residents of Newfoundland and Labrador. Her stepmother spent 50 hours at one of St. John’s hospitals during the snowstorm and had this to say: “We’re using our resources to help the people of Newfoundland and Labrador with this snow mess. The fact I can help out and give back is a really good feeling.”

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Walls So High It’s Preventing A Lot Of Further Build Up. Nice!

Walls So High It’s Preventing A Lot Of Further Build Up. Nice!

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Nl Blizzard

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

so much to the comment to jump out the window to get rid of the snow in front of the door from te outside

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Scooby Now Has A State-Of-The-Art "Doggy Snow Outhouse"

Scooby Now Has A State-Of-The-Art "Doggy Snow Outhouse"

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Welcome To Canada. This Is This Morning

Welcome To Canada. This Is This Morning

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#18

What A Load Of Snow!! I'm Just Over 6ft Tall

What A Load Of Snow!! I'm Just Over 6ft Tall

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All We Can Do Now Is Hibernate!

All We Can Do Now Is Hibernate!

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

its a good insulator, thats sort of the best thing about it I guess

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You Know The Snow Is Deep When You Can Have A Tunnel Going To Your Front Door

You Know The Snow Is Deep When You Can Have A Tunnel Going To Your Front Door

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Well, I Found A Place To Keep My Dietcoke Cold! All Is Good!

Well, I Found A Place To Keep My Dietcoke Cold! All Is Good!

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What Is This Dad?

What Is This Dad?

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Dig Out The Door I Guess

Dig Out The Door I Guess

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

At least this answers my question of how you get started when facing a wall of snow.

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We Still Haven't Reached The Road

We Still Haven't Reached The Road

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Holy F......still Not Over

Holy F......still Not Over

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From The Air You Can See The Trenches To Reach Buried Cars

From The Air You Can See The Trenches To Reach Buried Cars

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A Friend’s House

A Friend’s House

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I Think It Counts As Archeology At This Point

I Think It Counts As Archeology At This Point

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

ca. 1999 or 2002? lol, does look like an archaeological dig here :-D

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Pitts Memorial Drive Earlier Today Near The Ruth Avenue Interchange

Pitts Memorial Drive Earlier Today Near The Ruth Avenue Interchange

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Meanwhile In St. John’s. Sir Raymond, Blower Of Snow, First Of His Name Unlocks Legendary Status

Meanwhile In St. John’s. Sir Raymond, Blower Of Snow, First Of His Name Unlocks Legendary Status

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6 Hour Picture Collage Of The Driveway. My Civic Is Slowly Disappearing Under The Drift That Keeps On Growing

6 Hour Picture Collage Of The Driveway. My Civic Is Slowly Disappearing Under The Drift That Keeps On Growing

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Breaking: This Avalanche Happened In Living Room Of A House In Outer Battery Of St. John’s Tonight. It’s In That Lovely Part Of The City That Flanks The Harbour, The One You See In The Tourism Ads

Breaking: This Avalanche Happened In Living Room Of A House In Outer Battery Of St. John’s Tonight. It’s In That Lovely Part Of The City That Flanks The Harbour, The One You See In The Tourism Ads

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I Have Driven A Lot Of Miles In Nl Traffic In The Last 35+ Years, And Have Shovelled A Lot Of Snow In Nlwx, But Having To Shovel This Was A First. Thank You Blizzard2020 For A New Experience

I Have Driven A Lot Of Miles In Nl Traffic In The Last 35+ Years, And Have Shovelled A Lot Of Snow In Nlwx, But Having To Shovel This Was A First. Thank You Blizzard2020 For A New Experience

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Relaxing After Clearing The First 7-8 Ft

Relaxing After Clearing The First 7-8 Ft

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My Sisters House. Spot The Big Red Toyota Tundra In Her Driveway

My Sisters House. Spot The Big Red Toyota Tundra In Her Driveway

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Conquered. Walls Of Snow Nearly 7-8ft High Outside My Apartment

Conquered. Walls Of Snow Nearly 7-8ft High Outside My Apartment

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

Damn. That almost looks like a scene from near the end of "The Shining".

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Plow Got Half Way Up The Street And Then Gave Up In Despair. Oh Dear

Plow Got Half Way Up The Street And Then Gave Up In Despair. Oh Dear

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Looking For The End Of This Crazy Ass Winter

Looking For The End Of This Crazy Ass Winter

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Cars Are Slowly Emerging From Under The Snow. People In The Neighbourhood Stopping By To Help People Who Are Buried

Cars Are Slowly Emerging From Under The Snow. People In The Neighbourhood Stopping By To Help People Who Are Buried

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

but why free the cars, when you cana't drive anywhere? - or is the weight damaging the cars?

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When You Finally Finish Off The Ten Feet Of Snow That Filled Your Basement Door

When You Finally Finish Off The Ten Feet Of Snow That Filled Your Basement Door

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When Your Doorway Is Blocked With Snow...use It Has A Beer Cooler. All Jokes Aside... Please Stay Safe And Warm In

When Your Doorway Is Blocked With Snow...use It Has A Beer Cooler. All Jokes Aside... Please Stay Safe And Warm In

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I Have Uncovered A Step

I Have Uncovered A Step

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Somewhere Under All This Is A Row Of Cars And Front Doors. This Is Going To Take A While

Somewhere Under All This Is A Row Of Cars And Front Doors. This Is Going To Take A While

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

It's the same street from the picture a few higher where the snow plow gave up half way up the street - isn't it?

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A Few Snapshot As Cleanup Really Kicked In Today

A Few Snapshot As Cleanup Really Kicked In Today

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4 years ago DotsCreated by potrace 1.15, written by Peter Selinger 2001-2017

I'd be drinking a beer too, and I don't even drink beer. Lucks like he's in good spirits though!

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5 Hours Shovelling And The Car Is Still Not Cleared

5 Hours Shovelling And The Car Is Still Not Cleared

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Found Our Rental Car. No Joke, Ours Is The One Closest To Lens, The Tiny Sliver Of Chrome...yep. Lots Of People In The Same Boat. State Of Emergency Continues

Found Our Rental Car. No Joke, Ours Is The One Closest To Lens, The Tiny Sliver Of Chrome...yep. Lots Of People In The Same Boat. State Of Emergency Continues

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Just A Little Duster On The Rock

Just A Little Duster On The Rock

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#54

Trying To Make The Most Of It! We’ve Been Without Electricity/Heat For Hours Now

Trying To Make The Most Of It! We’ve Been Without Electricity/Heat For Hours Now

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Well.... Rabbittown Is Starting To Recover

Well.... Rabbittown Is Starting To Recover

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#56

So This Is How It Ends...buried Alive Lol

So This Is How It Ends...buried Alive Lol

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There Are A Fleet Of Plows And Street Cleaners Out Here.

There Are A Fleet Of Plows And Street Cleaners Out Here.

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On Circular Road There Are Still Lots Of Cars Completely Buried. Even The Plows Couldn’t Make It Through The Streets

On Circular Road There Are Still Lots Of Cars Completely Buried. Even The Plows Couldn’t Make It Through The Streets

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Here's What It Looks Like Right Now. Media Outlets, Use Away

Here's What It Looks Like Right Now. Media Outlets, Use Away

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