Snow days are all too rare—at least where I live, outside of New York City—so when they happen, I like to make them a moment.

(Top left) CJ Boston and Cade Nava recreate a scene featuring Charlie Brown and Snoopy using snow during Tuesday’s snowman decorating contest at Paxton-Buckley-Loda High School. (Top right) Camden ...

Creative entries - of the non-melting variety - will be accepted for the Winter Wonderland Snowman Decorating Contest on Monday, Jan. 23, from 4-7 p.m. at the Blount County Public Library, and cash ...