Who was the solitary shoveler in that dramatic November storm photo? From the A look back at the 'wall of snow' in November 2014 series By Charity Vogel May 17, 2015 May 17, 2015 Updated Nov 18, 2025 0 1 of 2 This dramatic photo showing Christopher Robinson digging out in Depew on Nov. 19, 2014, went viral during the storm. Christopher Robinson, 27, cleared snow off his driveway with the use of just a shovel. How much snow? “A lot,” he said. “Maybe 4 feet. I don’t know.” Prefer us on Google Learn More Facebook Twitter WhatsApp SMS Email Print Copy article link Save By Charity Vogel He was the Everyman of the November storm.kAmyFDE 9:>[ @FE H:E9 2 D9@G6=[ 32EE=:?8 2 H2== @7 D?@H]k^AmkAmx7 J@F H6C6 A2J:?8 2EE6?E:@? 5FC:?8 =2DE }@G6>36C’D DE@C>[ D92C:?8 :? 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