America's Winter Wonderlands

Valdez, Alaska - February 2012

The NOAA's National Climatic Data Center collected 30 years of annual snowfall data, and the results will guide you to the snowiest winter wonderlands in the U.S.

In these places, you definitely don't want to get stuck shoveling. If you live in one of the following six areas, it's time to seriously consider a quality 30+ inch snow blower!

Starting off with the number six spot...

#6 - Boonville, NY

• Average annual snowfall = 193.7 inches
• Most snow in a day = 35 inches
• Record snow depth = 80 inches

#5 - Lead, SD

• Average annual snowfall = 201.4 inches
• Most snow in a day = 52 inches
• Record snow depth = 73 inches

#4 - Truckee, CA

• Average annual snowfall = 202.6 inches
• Most snow in a month = 44.3 inches

#3 - Hancock, MI

• Average annual snowfall = 211.7 inches
• Most snow in a day = 26.5 inches
• Record snow depth = 73 inches

#2 - Crested Butte, CO

• Average annual snowfall = 215.8 inches
• Most snow in a day = 31 inches
• Record snow depth = 120 inches

#1 - Valdez, AK

• Average annual snowfall = 326.3 inches
• Most snow in a day = 47.5 inches

Valdez, Alaska - Winter of 2012

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