60 People Share How Terrible The Blizzard In Canada Is

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!

#1 A Friend’s House

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#2 Nl Blizzard

#3 Well, That’s One Car

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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.

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

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#5 How To Make A Snowman From At Home

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

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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.

#7 This Has Never Happened In The 10 Years We Have Lived Here

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#8 Surviving Nlblizzard With A Sense Of Humour!

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#9 What A Cool Driveway In Newfoundland

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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.

#10 Ice Build Up On House In Cape Bonavista

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

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

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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.”