Where to Find New York's Massive 23-Foot Snowman

Nothing says winter like building a snowman. Recently, some very ambitious New Yorkers took the idea to a whole different level.

I try to sculpt a snowman after every snowfall in the Hudson Valley. So far this season, however, the lack of precipitation meant that they've been pretty pathetic (below). Nothing compared to the absolute behemoth that was recently constructed upstate.

A lack of significant snow accumulation in the Hudson Valley means that it's been hard to build a properly-sized snowman (TSM Poughkeepsie)

Snowfall in New York State Leads to Massive Snowman Project

While the Hudson Valley hasn't seen much snow, the same isn't true further north. One local business decided to make the best out of the situation with a ten-day project that was finally completed over the weekend.

A nursery in upstate New York recently constructed what could easily be the biggest snowman of the year (St. Lawrence Nurseries via Facebook)

23-Foot Snowman Built in Potsdam, NY

"He’s done!!" began a recent post from St. Lawrence Nurseries in Potsdam, NY (below). The business, which specialized in cold-hardy plants, also seems to have a knack for mammoth snowmen.

How to Visit Potsdam's 23-Foot Tall Snowman

Curious New Yorkers are invited to stop by the business, located at 6527 NY-56 in Potsdam, NY, for photo opportunities. The nursery shared that one of the reasons behind the project was to return to a former Potsdam tradition.

The giant snowman took 10 days to build (St. Lawrence Nurseries via Facebook)

"Decades ago, the streets of Potsdam used to be full of snow and ice sculptures during the winter", the nursery wrote. "We are bringing that energy back to the roadside of Rt. 56".

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Recently, lake effect snow in Oneida and other upstate New York counties meant that residents were absolutely buried in feet of snow. Check out some mind-blowing photos from the recent storm below, and keep scrolling for some more creative snow sculptures.