Top 10 Snowiest Cities in the United States

Snow is one of the good things that people associated with winter. Of course, this is the good snow, the snow that falls very lightly and gently, the snow that doesn't trap your car in, the snow that has just the right amount of stickiness to build a snowman. Everyone loves that snow. The snow that won't stop falling, that is bitterly cold and wet, and that builds up so tall that you have to shovel it out of your driveway is not so popular. No matter if you love it or hate it, there isn't anything to be done to change it. If you are wishing for more snow, you may want to take a trip to these places. If you are looking to get away from the snow, these are the places you should avoid. Here are the cities with the highest average snow fall in the United States.

Talkeetna

Alaska is just one of those states that is synonymous with the word "cold," so it comes as no surprise that one of its cities receives the tenth most snow fall. Talkeetna, Alaska averages 115 inches of snow each year.

Sault Sainte Marie

The city with the ninth most snow fall in the United States is a little closer to most people than the previous one. Sault Sainte Marie is located in Michigan and receives about 117 inches of snow on average each year.

Syracuse

Syracuse jumps into eight place for the most annual snow fall with only one inch more than the previous city. This New York city averages 118 inches of snow on a yearly basis.

Marquette

Michigan is another one of those states where you would expect a lot of snow. Marquette, Michigan takes the number seven spot on the list of snowiest American city with a very large difference from the city at number eight. Marquette receives 144 inches of snow on average each year.

Yakutat

Another Alaska city earns a spot on the list of snowiest cities in the United States. Yakutat, Alaska is ranked number six with an average snow fall of a 191 inches each year.

Blue Canyon

Some may be surprised to find that this city is located in California, but don't forget about all the California ski resorts! Blue Canyon, California earns its spot as number five on the list with an average of 240 inches of snow falling there every year.

Mount Washington

Located in New Hampshire, Mount Washington takes the number four ranking for the snowiest American city. This city sees, on average, 261 inches of snow with every new winter.

Valdez

Alaska claims a third city on the list of the snowiest cities in the United States. Valdez, Alaska earns its number three ranking by a very large margin. Valdez residents enjoy an average of 326 inches of snow per year.

Mount Baker

The city with the second highest average snow fall every year is Mount Baker, Washington. Mount Baker receives an incredibly high 647 inches of snow on average every single year.

Rainer Paradise

Rainer Paradise, another Washington city, claims the top spot on the list of snowiest cities in the United States. Rainer Paradise sees a record amount of snow every year. With an average of 676 inches of snow every year, Rainer Paradise deserves to be number one.

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