---
title: "The Definitive Winter Storm Jonas Car Roundup"
description: "In which a snowboarder shreds Times Square and the National Guard reveal their tank."
date: "2016-01-26"
modified: "2016-01-26"
authors:
  - name: "Ben Keeshin"
    link: "https://www.thedrive.com/authors/ben-keeshin"
url: "https://www.thedrive.com/winter-driving/1857/the-definitive-winter-storm-jonas-car-roundup"
categories:
  - "News"
---

# The Definitive Winter Storm Jonas Car Roundup

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Three days after the East Coast suffered the mighty bluster and powder of Winter Storm Jonas, communities up and down the Eastern Seaboard are returning to normal operations. (Well, [except for Queens](<https://nypost.com/2016/01/26/queens-residents-de-blasios-a-moron-for-snow-comments/>).) Roads are passable, trains are running and sidewalks are traversable—provided you snagged a pair of L.L. Bean duck boots before the [shortages](<https://jezebel.com/as-predicted-another-great-l-l-bean-boot-shortage-is-1743489342>) hit. Stores are open, and it’s once again ethical to order delivery. (Keep those tips up, though.) It’s been one Snowy Hell of a weekend, and everyone’s about ready to resume a life outside of the Arctic.

We had some fun though, right? However you may feel about vlogging and [Casey Neistat](<https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=qRv7G7WpOoU>), the man did an excellent job of showcasing the pure awesome that results from empty, snow-packed New York City streets, a junky snowboard, a Jeep Wrangler wearing chains and a surprisingly shred-friendly NYPD. When the “New York, New York” remix slows to half-tempo and the American flag begins to wave in Times Square, try not to believe that now and then, man can triumph over snow and city.

The was the marquis video, but remember: You don’t need drones or production value for snowy vehicular magic. (Ask [this enterprising Toyota 4Runner owner so readily proves](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/1843/toyota-4runner-shrugs-off-new-york-driving-ban>).) So, here’s our roundup of the secondary videos: none of the catchy music, all of the cool.

https://youtube.com/embed/qRv7G7WpOoU

https://www.instagram.com/p/BA-yKl6s3cB

The best thing about the Audi R8 besides the side blade? It’s the only sports car in the world with Quattro all-wheel drive.

https://twitter.com/_/status/691302184949006341

New York’s garbage trucks sometimes serve double-duty as mean-looking snowplows. And, sometimes, they get majorly stuck.

https://youtube.com/embed/bNv4-bMja_8

It’s the little acts of kindness that humanize a government. Like, you know, steering clear of a snowman built by happy, drunk New Yorkers.

https://twitter.com/_/status/690981893152600064

We can’t imagine the demand for seltzer was particularly high during the storm—Jonas and Soda?—but Island Beverages delivered nonetheless.

[https://www.thedrive.com/article/1843/toyota-4runner-shrugs-off-new-york-driving-ban](<https://www.thedrive.com/accelerator/1843/toyota-4runner-shrugs-off-new-york-driving-ban>)

Every SUV has its tribe; now, the 4Runner folks have more ammunition for their fanatical fires.

https://twitter.com/_/status/691009952605945856

An ambulance in need deserves pushing priority. Good thing these citizens had their Wheaties on the morning of Jan. 23.

https://twitter.com/_/status/691400077001236480

The Honda CR-V is famous for its goofy underbite; this lady gave hers a smile, instead.

https://www.instagram.com/p/BBAvj2RIbDR

This circa-2012 Mazda Roof—née, Mazda 3—is a pretty accurate representation of what happened to those who live in New York or Washington and street-parked their rides.

https://twitter.com/_/status/691020315233746944

Takeaways: New York Governor Cuomo isn’t afraid to get a little slushy, and government-issue black Chevy Suburbans look amazing. Are push-bars available to the public?

Land Rover’s 6,000 truckster in the powder: magnificent.

https://twitter.com/_/status/691023677224198144

One of Arlington, Virginia’s snowplows got deeply, deeply mired in snow. Luckily, the municipal police force has a… tank? For towing? It’s… an amphibious eight-wheel-drive truck? Points to anyone who can I.D. the thing.

## Author
Ben Keeshin is a former staff writer for Maxim, and before that, contributed writing to the digital sides of Road & Track and Vanity Fair.

### Author social links  
[Twitter](<https://twitter.com/BnKshn>)