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If you’re someone who drives a car, it’s quite likely snow is your biggest enemy this time of the year. But you gotta admit, building a snowman can be exciting.
So, let’s put all of the grouchiness aside and let’s check out the most epic (on one scale or another) snowmen and snow sculptures the internet has ever seen.
Bored Panda has scoured the ether for the best of the best, and compiled the curated list below. And why not vote and comment on the submissions you adored the most, or share your snowman adventures and ideas in the comment section at the bottom of the article!
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#1
It Snowed Today In South Carolina. My Papa Made A Snowman
Layla Corman 3 years ago
In a short sleeve shirt, with no snow on the ground at all. As someone who lives in Syracuse NY (The snowiest city in the US), I'm quite jealous! That teny, tiny snowman is amazing!
Catherine Binder 3 years ago
He's wearing short sleeves because they don't have a lot of long sleeve shirts in South Carolina.
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On the right side of the turf 1 year ago
It's not the quantity, it's the quality. A for effort if you ask me!
Snow sculpting is a form of art, usually considered performance art as it’s very much like sculpting using ice or sand—mostly practiced outdoors and often seen by many.
You often see people use anything from just bare hands to shovels, hatchets, and saws, depending on the characteristics of ice. We’re talking about proper snow sculpting, though—building a simple snowman, on the other hand, doesn’t require more than just enthusiasm and manpower.
But in context, pro-level snow sculpting involves blocks of snow that span 6 to 15 feet (1.8 to 4.6 meters) on each side and weigh between 20 and 30 tons. That’s about 3 to 5 elephants in weight.
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#2
Awesome Snow-Dragon
Jef Bateman 3 years ago
I could do this if I had that much snow. Also, patience. Maybe I'd need talent, too. Other than that, I'd be right on it.
Kimberley Gayle Thomas 3 years ago
The eyes are looking at me. I still feel they could pass for being real even though they're not colored nor blinking. That alone would make me do a double take.
#3
A Dog
#4
Woman
Demongrrrrl 3 years ago
They got the folds of her draped fabric perfectly! Whoever made this is a talented sculptor!
Bored Panda got in touch with Ivan Nastić, an illustrator and calligrapher from Serbia who's passionate about fantasy characters and socially-engaged art, and the man behind this snowman, which is also featured in this article.
“I love the winter and the snow so much. The snow is so pure and serene, so my idea is to make something completely opposite out of it,” said Ivan about the inspiration behind his bloodily-spooky snowman. “My initial idea was to make something that will represent the year 2020, some kind of evil spirit snowman.”
#5
Every Year, These 3 Brothers Make A Giant Snow Sculpture In Their Front Yard
DootDootSkeleboi 3 years ago
The last one is a blowfish not the coronavirus
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Wesley Lucas 3 years ago
Wow, great job guys! The best snowmen I ever built were with my siblings 🥰 You guys are crushing it!
Emilio Mayorga 3 years ago
I like the shark that you guys made because I like sharks, looks like a megalodon, and the design is lookin great.
#6
This T-Rex Chasing A Snowman Snow Sculpture
#7
Mailbox Snowman My Wife Made While I Was At Work
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Frosty feasts upon a diet of Amazon packages, holiday cards, and electric bills.
#8
Snoopy And His House
“I woke up and saw that a lot of snow fell during the night, so I just got dressed and ran out and started making the basis of the Snowman,” elaborated Ivan.
“While I was attaching the head onto the body the idea of a gaping mouth just appeared in my mind and I thought ‘that's it, the neighbors are gonna love this one.’”
“This particular Snowman didn't require anything special, so I didn't have to use any supports. The snow was just perfect for sculpting.”
#9
A Snowman I Built An Hour Ago To Honor The Year 2020
Stephen Lyford 3 years ago
Reminds me of a couple of the homunculi from "Fullmetal Alchemist".
#10
Snowmen
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
Imagine stumbling upon these little guys on a cold, frosty night.
#11
What Should We Name This Snow Pup?
#12
Giant Marshmallow And Fire Snow Sculpture
Fun fact, some of the most amazing things have actually been created using snow (and any of its other counterparts, like ice). There’s the ice maze at the Harbin International Ice and Snow Festival, there’s the Hotel of Ice in Balea Lake, Romania, there’s the 'Mother Earth' sculpture in Quebec. The list goes on and on.
This is besides ice chapels, tombs, classic snow castles, and other structures built using what is essentially crystallized water.
#13
A Snowman I Should Not Have Created
#14
Snow Mounds With Glow Sticks In Them
#15
The Small Town Where I Commute For Work Has A Guy Who Builds Snow Sculptures For All To Enjoy As They Drive Past. He Really Outdid Himself With This Most Recent Storm
Layla Corman 3 years ago
Anyone else concerned the red car in the driveway is going to back out and take the tongue/head off? 😮
Alexandra De Leon 3 years ago
Number 15 is personally my favorite snow sculpture. I like this one because it's big and it looks realistic. I also like this one because they added colors to it.
#16
Funny
#17
IKEA Snowmen
But sculpting doesn’t come easy, and even building a traditional snowman can become a bit of a challenge. And Ivan was no exception, as he explained:
“The most challenging part is the same for every snowman I made–finishing everything before the evening frost. When the temperature drops, the snow becomes powdery and impossible to work with, and I work alone so the ticking of the watch is what makes the adrenaline go.”
#18
A Few Days Ago I Saw My Neighbor, A Deaf Man, Building What I Thought Was A Snowman. Yesterday He Finished His Masterpiece
Lilly Gertken 3 years ago
Asl for ily 😌 bc just holding your pinky up is the letter I , making a L shape with your fingers (like the loser sign) is the letter L, and this shape 🤙is the letter Y, so all together is ily
Candia Lee 3 years ago
Thumb should be out straight, not up. This is more like Hook Em Horns.
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Rage of Aquarius 3 years ago
With the thumb being out, I believe it's actually ASL for "love"
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Meredith Hill-Mulligan 3 years ago
ASL for 'I love you' 😌 be cause just holding your pinky up is the letter I , making a L shape with your fingers (like the loser sign) is the letter L, and the shape where you hold out your thumb and pinky finger is the letter Y, so all together it is 'I love you.'
#19
Do You Want To Build A Snowman
Resheph Bloodthorne 3 years ago
Jack the Frosted, was an unhappy restless soul!
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#20
Minions
Catherine Binder 3 years ago
I want to love minions but all that minion meme abuse has taken it's toll.
#21
I Told You My Love That When It Snows We Will Make A Snowman Together
#22
Totoro
Now, if it just so happens that you’re in an area that’s experiencing snow, sufficient amounts of it, then why not go and build a snowman, and keep in mind some words of wisdom who’s built his fair share of snowpeople:
“My advice for the snow enthusiast out there would be: imagine the craziest Snowman and try to build it, but keep in mind that gravity is the enemy and the snow is fickle. Use whatever tools you can find to shape the snow–knives, spoons, gardening tools.”
“I always use two sets of gloves, thick for rough sculpting and thinner ones for details. And be sure to clean the snow around the Snowman because it gets super slippery from all the walking around and you don't want to fall and ruin your work. Happened to me once.”
#23
It Didn't Snow Enough For Snowmen Here In Texas, So My Friend Got Creative
Christina Bathan 3 years ago
We used a tumbleweed as a Christmas tree one year… sprayed it white, light ornaments..
the unsee juice giver 3 years ago
Texas my home and in my mind where the fudging hell is the snow
#24
My Uncle Visiting From The Philippines Has Never Seen Snow. This Is What Happened Today
SoulMan80 3 years ago
I like it how uncle is still wearing flip flops, adapted to the cold weather
Nicki 3 years ago
Flip flops with socks (because it's cold af) is the most Filipino thing I have ever seen! I LOVE THIS MAN!!!
Mimi La Souris 3 years ago
exactly :D you can take a man out of the philippines, but you can't take his flipflops off :D
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Wesley Lucas 3 years ago
🤣 I did this the first year I moved to PA from FL. We never dealt with snow and were woefully unprepared for it, lol. After that first winter of trying to adapt flip flops and shorts into winter wear, I quickly got with the program! Layers are key!
#25
So My Uncle Made This Snowman
#26
Say Hello To Olaf The Danish Snowman
Debra Timah 3 years ago
If you come up from behind, you can sing, "For he's a jolly good Falo..."
#27
This Guy Built A 25 Foot Snowman To Raise Funds For A Local Food Bank
You can get to know Ivan and check out his work on Instagram and ArtStation.
But remember that you’re on Bored Panda, so that means, of course, there’s more snowman ideas for you to check out in the form of a curated list here.
Or, if you haven’t had your fill of snow yet, why not check out everything that Bored Panda has ever done on snow here.
Or keep scrolling. You’re bound to find something!
#28
Since We Are Posting Snowmen... Spotted On A Walk
#29
Snowman With An iPhone
#31
Do You Think The Watterson Estate Is Going To Sue
Wesley Lucas 3 years ago
I kept hoping to see some Calvin inspired snowmen ⛄ Glad that comic was as memorable for others as it was for me!
Ɔ~ã~Ⓡ~ș~Ȭ~ɴ 3 years ago
His face reads "OH NO! LORD HELP ME! I'M BEING ATTACKED BY SMALL CANNIBALISTIC SNOWBALLS!"
#32
This Lord Of The Rings Snowman
#33
At Least Buffalo Still Has Its Sense Of Humor
#34
I Was Unable To Make A Floppy Hat From Snow, But I’m Still Rather Proud Of My Sculpture Of Lady Dimetriscu (Big Vampire Lady) For Scale, I’m 5’10”
LiamTheBot 3 years ago (edited)
What about re7 but yes Lady D. Is from RE8
Load More Replies... Kelsey Rivera 3 years ago
I know we are supposed to be looking at the snowman/snowwoman but both I need to say you are very lovely.
Angie Chiyoko 3 years ago
Dude, shut up. That's not even that tall. That's average
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Snow Sculpting
Star Wars AT-AT Snow Sculpture I learned with powdery snow that the trick is to pile it up into a mound and just let it freeze. Once it's packed and dense after a week or so of the sun during the day and cold temps at night, it's ready for shaping. This AT-AT I created using a Fiskars tree saw for the shape and a flat head screwdriver for the detailing.
Lumos! We took a crack at sculpting Hogwarts from the Harry Potter films with all of this snow!
Rock Mining Locomotive Snow Sculpture. This one was great fun. I had a long mound of snow that I'd shoveled and just left for a couple of weeks so it would freeze and pack down. The kids riding past on school busses played guessing games while it sat there as to what it was going to be. Most thought a dragon. In the end I made a long train with a bunch of mining carts. The carts are all full of rock that was pretty fun to shape with the Fiskars tree saw. Was hysterical, this one. It was right near the end of our driveway and the road, and people would stop and take pictures in front of it.
John Meise 3 years ago
After a week or so? Damn, where I live, if it snows, after a week or so the snow is gone :(
#36
Graveyard Snowmen
Vicky Z 3 years ago (edited)
The dead won't mind for sure! It's just snow it will melt
Load More Replies... Jennifer Smith 1 year ago
Now, put some red glow sticks in these, and no one will ever go outside again.
#37
With The Huge Snowstorm In Madrid I Made A Moai. Instead Of A Snowman
Carlota 3 years ago
The Filomena storm in Madrid was crazy the whole city shut down
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#38
I'm Gonna Have My Own Frosty The Snowman Movie, With Blackjack And Hookers
#39
How We Build Snowmen On Hoth
#40
My Among Us Snow Sculpture (Took 1st Place)
Wesley Lucas 3 years ago
This is so cool, can't wait to show my son! 2021 was definitely the year of Among Us.
#41
I Challenge Y'all To A Calvin Snowman-Off
#42
Snow Dogs
#43
We Made This Snowman Today, And I Don't Think He's Going To Make It
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
I was just about to write that this reminds me of something from Calvin's infamous "Snowman House of Horrors."
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White Paper Tsuru 3 years ago
Put it on an episode of grey's anatomy. They seem to have a thing for impalings.
Joshua Wilson 2 years ago
Also strait from C&H.it’s amazing how one panel can become so popular during winter.
#45
This Snowman
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago
So cute-- I wonder if this is in Hokkaido, Japan which is renown for its snowfall and snow festival.
#46
Probably Won’t Get To See It In Real Life So I Built My Dream Car Out Of Snow
#47
Raising The Bar On Snowmen With A 9' LEGO Guy
#48
Funny Snowman
#49
Big Hero 6
#50
For Some God Forsaken Reason It Snowed In Utah Yesterday. My Friend Took He's Already Made Halloween Pumpkin And Built A Snow Golem
In the intricate world of outdoor art forms, snow sculptures have carved a niche similar to that of creatively designed public benches. Just as benches can transform bustling streets into vibrant communal spaces, snow sculptures reshape snowy landscapes into whimsical, ephemeral art galleries.
Readers interested in the unique transformations of public spaces should explore how creative urban seating adds character to cities.
#51
I'm Pretty Impressed With This Snowman My Brother In-Law Made Today
#53
After The Recent Snow Storm Here, Some Crew Decided To Make Snowmen Out Side Of The Ambulance Bay
#54
Totoro And His Children Snow Sculpture
#55
Snowmen Under Attack
#56
We Made A Snowman For Our Roommate
#57
My Snowman Started To Sag In The Sun And Now Looks Like He Is Petting His Snowdog
#59
Godzilla
#60
This 6 Ft Baby Yoda Snowman
#61
I Made A Very Round Snowman
chrissy goodman 3 years ago
i wonder if they used ice water to shape it? if they did its impressive that means they know compact snow isnt the only key to a perfect snowman. put ice water on a big paint brush and u can brush away all the bumps without melting it. u have to do it very gently tho. my grandpa was one of those epic sand art ppl he tried the same concept with snow and it worked.
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#63
How To Build A Snowman
#64
Heavy Snow Tokyo
#65
My Neighbours Made The Biggest Snowman We've Ever Seen
#68
In Montana We Get Creative With Our Snowmans
#69
Police
DootDootSkeleboi 3 years ago
It’s only the belts. Everything else is real
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Just Moved To U.S.A. From India. Is My Snowman Sikh
#71
This Is My Sister. She Created A Snowman-Dalorian And A Baby Snowda During The Recent Freeze And Record Snowfall In The South/Midwest
#72
I Remember When I Was Younger My Parents Would Say "Don't Put That Nasty Snowball In My Freezer! You Can Do That When You Get Your Own!"
#73
I’m 23 And I Just Made My First Snowman
#74
Snowman Totoro
#75
A Friend's Younger Sister Just Posted This Masterful Snow Sculpture She Made Today. The Caption Said Simply, "I Did This"
#77
Baby Shark?
#79
This Snowman In Finland
Loki’s Lil Butter Knife 3 years ago (edited)
Ugh, the Groke from Moomin (popular animated children's series/characters in parts of Europe)...I'm still slightly disturbed by it.
#80
Attention All Of Florida: I Just Made A Snowman. In My Backyard. He Needs A Name
#81
I Recently Moved To The US From Australia And Made My First Snowman, Ever
#83
Snow Ghost
#84
Guy Standing Next To A Ripped Snowman
#86
So We Are Doing Awesome Snowmen? Here Is A Chain Chomp Me And Some Friends Made A Few Years Ago
#88
Panda
#89
This Cute Snowman I Made
#91
2021 Snowman
#92
My Friends Made The Snowmen From The Christmas Special! It's Creepily Accurate
#93
This Snowman Won't Leave Us Alone. He's Creeping Us Out
Ozymandias73 3 years ago
It's cold outside. Looks awfully cozy in there. Ohhh, you've got some hot cocoa? Be awful nice to come in just for a bit.
#94
We Built A "Snoo Man" This Year Instead Of A Snowman
#95
So I Told My Daughter To Make A Snowman, This Is What She Created
#97
You’ve Seen Baby Yoda But Now Prepare Yourself For Baby Snowman
#98
Made This Fabulous Snowman From Our Blizzard In South Carolina
#99
I Had A Go At Making 'The Snowman'
#100
Snowman In Front Of My University's Art History Building
#104
My Neighbors Built A 12 Foot Tall Snowman
#105
It Snowed A Ton In Portland Oregon Last Night. That Was Good News For The Kids (No School!), But Bad News For The Snowmen
#107
In Honor Of The First Snow I Had To Re-Create Some Calvin’s Snowmen
#108
Me And My Family Carved This For A Snowman Contest. We Named It "The Abominable Snow Tank And Its Strangling Soldiers"
#110
Me And My Friends Made A Snowman
#111
Made The Most Unsettling Snowman I Could So It Can Stare At My Family Through The Living Room Window
#112
So My Neighbor Built A Snowman
#113
My Neighbor Made Among Us Snowmen
#114
I Tried Making A Snow Golem
Wizard 2 years ago
this happens when you shear the golem ; he looses his head , search up "Snow golem without pumpkin head".
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#116
Today We Lit A Snowman On Fire
#118
My Neighbour Built These Incredible Snowmen
#120
The Kids, The Wife, And I Made Olaf For Our Snowman This Year
#122
I Made A Snowman After Our Last Good Snow. Its Been A While, And Since Then, We've Had A Few Warmish Days. Today I Updated My Snowman
#123
Totoro Snow Sculpture Somewhere In Finland
#124
A Snowman My Dad And I Built When I Was A Kid
#125
Someone Built A Snowman Around This Statue
#128
Made This Snow Sculpture Thing With My Friends After The Big Storms We’ve Had In Southern California Lately
#131
You Cleared Your Hydrant And Made An Epic Snowman? As A Firefighter In Ct Going On His 25th Straight Hour Of Work This Made Me Very Happy
#134
My Roommate Assembled This Committee To Welcome The People In The Hood Outside Our Apartment Building
#136
This Unit Of A Snowman Made In Central Arkansas
#138
My Mom Found This Tiny Snowman At The Store, So She Added One Of Her Baby Carrots For His Nose
#141
So I Attempted To Make A 7 Foot Tall Snowman Last Week. This Is The Snowman Today
#142
I Thought You Guys Might Appreciate This Snowman My Friend Found In Chicago
#144
My Dad's Snowman/Snow Sculpture. He Spent Some Good Time Making It
#148
Came Across These Snowman That Felt Like They Could Be Deranged Mutant Killer Monster Snow Goons
#154
When It Snows In October
#158
An Art From Snow
Rage of Aquarius 3 years ago
Snow on the tree looks a bit like Trump in one of those ostrich rider blow-up costumes.
#159
Door Of The Future
#162
Tried To Make A Happy Snowman. Turns Out It Was As Apathetic As I Am About Its Existence
#163
My Snowman (Maurice) Has Melted To Look Like Some Weird Alien Creature
#169
My Snowman Froze At A Funny Angle And Now He Looks Really Bummed Out
#173
Lil Bros Got Creative With Their Snowman This Year
#175
My Son Made An Angry Snowman And Somebody Gave It Slaves I Still Don’t Know What Happened
#179
Panini's First Snowman
moose man 3 years ago
i made a snow man a few days ago and our golden took the sticks
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#184
So My Cousins Made A Snowman
#186
I Made A Snowman For My Kid
#187
My Dad, My Fiancé, And I Built A Snowman Today (In April). Banana For Scale
#191
My Brother Built A Snowman On The Roof
#194
A Kid Took His Grandma's Dentures To Build The Snowman
#198
Peppa The Snow Pig
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J. F. 3 years ago
Respect for the people that can built such snowmen! Sadly we hadn't snow so far where I live : /
Tee Witt 3 years ago
Rare we see snow these days. Lived in Scotland for 12 years and just ONCE did we have snow, Once, I was robbed.
Load More Replies... DDmaybeandor 3 years ago
There are a lot of snowmen at the bottom that should be on the top. Just so many in this list. Great job compiling, thanks for sharing.
Takima Lewis 3 years ago
So many interesting snow masterpieces. You won't find any of this where I live 😔
AJ the hedgehogger 3 years ago
Why has nobody made the snowman from elf? I can't cause it doesn't here in Wodonga.
marianne eliza 3 years ago
What is used to color the snow? Something nontoxic and environmentally safe, I hope.
Leslie Harris 3 years ago
I want to see a Weeping Angel snow sculpture, I would be afraid to look away
J. F. 3 years ago
Respect for the people that can built such snowmen! Sadly we hadn't snow so far where I live : /
Tee Witt 3 years ago
Rare we see snow these days. Lived in Scotland for 12 years and just ONCE did we have snow, Once, I was robbed.
Load More Replies... DDmaybeandor 3 years ago
There are a lot of snowmen at the bottom that should be on the top. Just so many in this list. Great job compiling, thanks for sharing.
Takima Lewis 3 years ago
So many interesting snow masterpieces. You won't find any of this where I live 😔
AJ the hedgehogger 3 years ago
Why has nobody made the snowman from elf? I can't cause it doesn't here in Wodonga.
marianne eliza 3 years ago
What is used to color the snow? Something nontoxic and environmentally safe, I hope.
Leslie Harris 3 years ago
I want to see a Weeping Angel snow sculpture, I would be afraid to look away
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