A costumed character wipes away snow for his co-worker while they wait for business at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday. (Photos: Xinhua)

A man rides a bike at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday.

Lovers kiss at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday.

A costumed character waits for business at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday.

A statue is covered with snow at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday.

A statue is covered with snow at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday.

A costumed character wipes away snow for his co-worker while they wait for business at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday.

A statue is covered with snow at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday.

A man rides a tricycle at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday.

A costumed character waits for business at Times Square in New York, the United States, Dec. 18, 2019. A sudden snow squall hit New York on Wednesday.