VIDEO: Who Is This New York Highway Hero?

The weather was absolutely abysmal across the Hudson Valley and beyond over the weekend...  but why should that stop a local hero from taking their favorite toy out for a spin in the snow and sleet?

It's been a particularly rough weather stretch in New York, with snow and rain over the weekend leading into freezing temperatures that aren't supposed to rise until the coming weekend. At least someone was making the best out of a bad situation.

Who Was the Hero Driving on Interstate 787 This Weekend?

"Only in Albany", read the caption of a video posted by Eric Andrus on Facebook (below). The footage showed one of the bravest (or craziest) drivers the Empire State had ever seen.

3-Wheeled Cycle Seen Driving in Winter Storm in Albany

The driver in question, who commuters could easily mistake for Hagrid practicing getting Harry Potter to safety (below), was a wonderous sight as they hunched over the handlebars of their tiny three-wheeled vehicle.

Winter Weather Doesn't Stop Some New York Drivers

This isn't the first time that a New York driver has said "f*** it" when the snow started to fall. Nearly two years ago to-the-date, another winter hero was spotted driving a red Mazda Miata convertible on Route 32 in Kingston, NY (video below with NSFW language).

Daredevil Drivers are a Highlight of New York Winters

While most of us would settle for a steep sledding hill to experience a winter thrill, it's drivers like the ones spotted in Albany and Kingston that help add a bright spot to otherwise dreary and insufferable spells of weather. More responsible New Yorkers can take notes on the checklist below.