VIDEO: 7 steps to building a snowman

Our neighbors from Chicago, Detroit and Philly may laugh, but how often do Atlantans have a chance to build a snowman?

If you’re wondering where to start, we’ve got you covered with these seven, easy steps.

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Step 1: Move quickly. The snow will not be around long.

Credit: Nick Graham

Credit: Nick Graham

Step 2: Gather a handful of snow and pat it into a small ball. Make sure it sticks together.

Step 3: Roll the ball across the ground so that it gathers more snow. Keep rolling the snow around until the ball is 3 to 4 feet around. 

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Credit: HYOSUB SHIN / AJC

Step 4: Repeat steps 2 and 3 to make two more snowballs each a little smaller than the other.

Credit: Jonathan Phillips

Credit: Jonathan Phillips

Step 5: Place the middle-sized ball on top of the first, then add the smallest.

Credit: Mark Black

Credit: Mark Black

Step 6: Use rocks to form the eyes and mouth. A carrot makes a nice nose.

Step 7: Take a picture and email it to socialmedia@ajc.com

Are you building a snowman this weekend in Atlanta? Be sure to tag your pictures on Instagram and Twitter with #ATLweather to be included in our reader picture round-ups!