If you’ve never experienced NYC when it snows 8 or more inches, believe me, it’s a whole new city. The city seems a little more quiet, clean with white, and there’s less traffic, which unfortunately only lasts for a few hours. Next, you get a few feet of slush pooled up around the sidewalks, the snow turns yellow and black, and jay-walking is almost impossible. Consider it an adventure, here’s what it looks like.

One of the best parts of playing out in the snow is coming back home to a warm apartment, changing into dry clothes and spending time with loved ones.