Weather conditions and timing are always a factor for Lee Kosiewski, who aims to build at least one giant snowman a year.

A giant snowman greets travelers to Qunli Music Park in Harbin, Heilongjiang province. LIU YANG / FOR CHINA DAILY During the winter season, various big snowmen scattered throughout Harbin ...

When Cliff Specht rolled into his driveway on New Year’s Day, something wasn’t right. Where was the big neighborhood attraction? Where was the 6-foot, man-made snowman he built seven ...