'The Snowman' Breaks World Record for Time Buried in Snow 5.67K Jeff Neumann 02/26/11 12:35PM Filed to: Records Records China Video "The Snowman," a 54-year-old Chinese man named Jin Songhao, now owns the world record for time submerged in snow after spending 46 minutes and 7 seconds buried in snow wearing only underwear. Bravo, Snowman!