Heavy blizzards have hit several states in the US, including New York, Arizona and Wisconsin.
Snowstorms and blizzards have been blamed for at least 16 deaths across the country.
Wisconsin declared a state of emergency after it was hit by up to 48cm (19in) of snow earlier in the week.
Across the country, flights have been cancelled, roads closed and power cut off to thousands of people.
Freezing temperatures affected the Multnomah waterfalls in Oregon.
Some children took time out to play in the snow as schools were closed across the country.
The snow failed to bother thousands of snow geese headed to Washington for the winter season, passing by Mount Baker.
Heavy snowstorms also affected those living in Montreal in Canada.
In Iowa, meteorologists recorded the highest snowfall in the area since 1988.
The snowstorm is forecast to continue eastward on Thursday, bringing three to five inches of snow to New England and the north-east.
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