Philadelphia Man's Car Filled with Snow After Key Fob Mishap During Blizzard
A Philadelphia resident experienced a frosty surprise after accidentally opening his car windows overnight with his key fob during a severe blizzard that struck the Northeast. Anthony Romero, a ceramic artist, shared a video on social media showing his Honda vehicle completely filled with snow, with several inches coating the seats, windows, and floors.
An Unfortunate Pre-Blizzard Accident
In the footage, Romero expressed clear distress as he lamented the mishap. 'The f***ing windows opened in the middle of the night,' he said. 'Stupid Honda feature if you sit on the keys, it opens the windows.' The incident occurred amid Winter Storm Hernando, which brought heavy snowfall and bitter temperatures to Philadelphia, with reports indicating approximately 14 inches of snow—the most in a decade—and temperatures dipping to 28°F.
Irony and a Common Problem
Ironically, Romero had recently purchased new rubber mats to keep his vehicle's floors dry during snow and rain. 'I thought "the floor's not going to get wet because there are rubber mats" and then this happens and the whole interior is soaked,' he remarked. 'A lot of good the rubber mats did.' To resolve the issue, Romero climbed into the snow-covered car, rolled up the windows, and cranked up the heat, which successfully melted the snow and evaporated the moisture, leaving the interior surprisingly dry.
This accident appears to be a common occurrence among Honda drivers. Several commenters on Romero's post shared similar experiences, with one noting, 'Been there, done that.' On Honda Reddit pages, drivers have frequently sought advice on the problem, with posts describing windows mysteriously rolling down overnight, often linked to keys being pressed in pockets or while resting.
How the Key Fob Feature Works
The mishap is notable because Honda key fobs do not have a dedicated button for window control. According to sources like Battison Honda, users must press and hold the 'unlock' button to lower the windows, even with the engine off, and can release it at the desired height. In Romero's case, he likely held the button until the windows were fully open. On many Honda models, there is no remote button to roll the windows back up, requiring manual intervention.
Philadelphia was under a blizzard warning during the storm, which caused widespread disruption across the eastern United States. The Daily Mail has reached out to Romero and Honda for further comment on the incident.
