These 14 Pictures Perfectly Capture 2014's Crazy Winter

Updated on 2/5/2014 at 5:20 PM

Here's the thing: there's been a lot of snow this season. Since the start of the new year, there have been polar vortex blizzards, weeks of subzero temperatures, and icy weather in areas that usually stay warm throughout the colder months. It's been a wild Winter, to say the least, and we've seen some outrageous weather pictures of all the craziness in cities like Chicago, NYC, and Washington DC. And although a lot of the weather buzz tends to cover the challenges of commuting and getting around, there have also been some stunning photos of the world transforming into a Winter wonderland. As the chilly season continues and celebrities brave another NYC snowstorm, take a look at the 14 must-see photos from this year's snowy Winter.

Heavy snow fell during the IBU Biathlon World Cup in northern Italy.

In Chicago, IL, ice built up along the shores of Lake Michigan after several days of subzero temperatures.

The iconic NBC Studios sign in NYC was covered with snow in the midst of the polar vortex.

Snow made its way to Charleston, SC, where kids played on snow-covered sand dunes at the beach.

At the start of the new year, a man braved the chilly New York temperatures — and the output from nearby snowblowers — while walking his dog.

A man's glasses fogged up while he commuted to work in downtown Chicago.

In Boston, MA, a woman made her way up the snowy City Hall steps.

Steam rose from Lake Michigan when temperatures hit -15ºF in Chicago.

The Washington Monument was barely visible with snow blowing through Washington DC.

A huge pile of snow sat near the sidewalk in Manhattan.

Central Park transformed into a Winter wonderland after heavy snowfall.

A woman skied through the snowy streets of Detroit, MI.

In Bucharest, Romania, locals were left shoveling lots and lots of snow.

Trees in Masserberg, Germany, were covered with snow.