The winter season’s biggest snowstorm yet dumped over 10 inches of snow on the borough on Thursday, February 8. Residents and wildlife enjoyed some much needed wintertime fun during the snow day.

The blizzard transformed Harrinton and Mayflower avenues into a winter wonderland.
Photo by Aracelis Batista

Justin Batista (l) and his son, Jesse worked together to clean up after the snowstorm.
Photo by Aracelis Batista

A polar bear enjoyed swimming, splashing and playing with a giant red ball during the Bronx Zoo’s snow day.
Photo by Julie Larsen Maher/WCS

A brown bear enjoyed making some snow angels.
Photo by Julie Larsen Maher/WCS

A Siberian tiger had snow on his face after exploring the snowy Tiger Mountain exhibit.
Photo by Julie Larsen Maher/WCS

Jerome Avenue and the Grand Concourse was a snow covered ghost town last Thursday.
Photo by Miriam Quin

A Bedford Park resident helped clear a path for travelers as the storm continued.
Photo by Miriam Quin