Our neighbors from Chicago, Detroit and Philly may laugh, but how often do Atlantans have a chance to build a snowman?
If you’re wondering where to start, we’ve got you covered with these seven, easy steps.
Step 1: Move quickly. The snow will not be around long.
Credit: Nick Graham
Credit: Nick Graham
Step 2: Gather a handful of snow and pat it into a small ball. Make sure it sticks together.
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Step 3: Roll the ball across the ground so that it gathers more snow. Keep rolling the snow around until the ball is 3 to 4 feet around.
Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC
Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make two more snowballs each a little smaller than the other.
Credit: Jonathan Phillips
Credit: Jonathan Phillips
Step 5: Place the middle-sized ball on top of the first, then add the smallest.
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Credit: Mark Black
Step 6: Use rocks to form the eyes and mouth. A carrot makes a nice nose.
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Step 7: Take a picture and email it to socialmedia@ajc.com
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Are you building a snowman this weekend in Atlanta? Be sure to tag your pictures on Instagram and Twitter with #ATLweather to be included in our reader picture round-ups!
