A snowstorm hit Shenyang and its surrounding areas from March 14 to 15, with heavy snow and high winds causing disruption to traffic in the city.

Some parts of the city saw 17 millimeters of snow fall within three hours, leading to problems with transport and public access.

A Shenyang resident walks past a car covered in snow on March 15.[Photo/Chinanews.com]

Heavy snowfall causes traffic congestion on the morning of March 15.[Photo/Chinanews.com]

Sanitation workers sweep snow-covered streets on the evening of March 15. [Xinhua]

Snow ploughs work to clear streets on the evening of March 15. [Xinhua]