and, of course, the mounds of snow. next, on-the-street interviews with drivers, business owners and the occasional pet. >> easy. >> reporter: during the lulls, reporters turned to light-hearted banter, or as our own reynolds wolf demonstrated, an impromptu dance. remember, even though the forecast can be fearful, and in this case downright bizarre -- >> so you shovel, just back over, shovel! >> reporter: can you say meltdown? not everyone is preparing for the worst. >> are you glad that school is out today? >> yeah! >> reporter: just look at these kids enjoying the winter wonderland and giving us all something to consider. seems sometimes the snow can just be fun. randi kaye, cnn, new york. that was quite a snowman. we have more from port-au-prince around the world.