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Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High LineIt might be 80 degrees in <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/">NYC</a> but it's wintertime inside luxury car company <a href="http://jaguarusa.com/">Jaguar</a>'s giant domed ice skating rink, which popped up under the <a href="http://inhabitat.com/nyc/index.php?s=high+line+park">High Line park </a>today. The super-sized snow globe was erected by <a href="http://www.pacificdomes.com.">Pacific Domes</a> as part of the automaker's <a href="http://jaguarusa.com/chill-ny/">Chill NY at the High Line</a> event, and invites sweaty New Yorkers to get their skate on for free. We were on the scene snapping photos of the massive buckyball-esque structure going up yesterday - click through our gallery to see the pics and read on for info on how you can get inside this wintery wonderland.1
Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High Line<a href="http://jaguarusa.com/chill-ny/">Chill NY at the High Line</a> is a promotional event sponsored by <a href="http://jaguarusa.com/">Jaguar</a> so after you're done ice skating inside their massive snow globe, you can also check out some of their posh rides.2
Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High LineThere will also be "cool" treats available if you really want to get the full brain freeze experience.3
Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High LineWhile we're enchanted by how this magical winterscape has popped up in the city, we should point out that the huge coolers being used to keep the ice frozen in the dead of summer are more than just a little wasteful.4
Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High LineHopefully people that do decide to check out the event will at least turn off their own individual air conditioning units for the day to offset the energy used to cool the dome.5
Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High LineOne of the workers taking a quick peek out from the top of the dome.6
Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High LineWe we on the scene takings pics as the dome was being covered with a clear lining that will keep the cool air inside.7
Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High LineA closer look at the buckball-like structure.8
Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High LineYou can find Chill NY at the High Line at 17th St. and 10th Ave.9
Jaguar Giant Snow Globe at the High LineThe rink will be open at the following dates and times: Thursday, 8/16 3pm - 8pm Friday, 8/17 12pm - 8pm Saturday, 8/18 12pm - 5pm10
