If you're actually looking forward to taking the kids - or just yourself - outside on Friday or Saturday to build a snowman, snow fort or some other cool masterpiece, here's some inspiration for you.

This article originally appeared on Knoxville News Sentinel: Snow day inspiration: See our photos of snowmen, forts and other cool creations ...

snow fort or some other cool masterpiece, here's some inspiration for you. Check out our photos of amazing snow structures from winters past.

Houston residents enthusiastically embraced the rare snowfall by showcasing their snowman creations through Click2Pins.

Much of Central Texas received a light dusting of snow late Monday into Tuesday, and with schools closed, kids — and adults — across the region took full advantage.

Gusty, widespread winds were the cause of these rare snow creations. Snow rollers were reported across several cities in West Michigan. Lake ice thickens up courtesy of the Arctic blast These little ...

Butler County Parks and Recreation’s Snow Creation Contest is returning this year, and offering prizes to the most imaginative snow designs in Butler County. Submit a picture of your snow creation ...

(Tom Russo | Daily Reporter) He posted the eye-popping pictures on his Facebook page ... both local and national fame for his masterful snow creations, which take up residence in his front yard ...