The Snowiest County in Every State

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Love it or hate it, snow is on the way or has already arrived in many parts of the United States. While most places are not likely to see anything close to their state’s record snowfall this year — or anytime soon — historical snowfall records show which places are likely to get the most snowfall compared to other parts of the state.

24/7 Wall St. used data from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA) to calculate for every weather station in the country the total snowfall over the winter of 2016, 2017, and 2018 during the months of November through March. We listed for every state the county with the weather station recording the most snowfall in the state over this period.

Click here to see the places with the biggest snowfall in history in every state

Total snowfall has decreased in many parts of North America. In only six states were snowfall records set after 2010, according to the Environmental Protection Agency (EPA).

On the other hand, long-term patterns are not perfect predictors for short-term seasonal forecasts. The popular and longest continuously-running periodical in North America, The Old Farmer’s Almanac, predicts that the 2019-2020 winter season will be colder and wetter than usual.

Climate change is one reason we are on the whole experiencing less snowfall in the United States. Less snowfall is likely the least of our concerns — click here to find out which climate disasters will get worse if we do nothing to stop climate change. And here are the most common arguments used by climate deniers.

1. Alabama: Talladega County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 8.0 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 0.53 inches in December 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 13 inches on March 13, 1993

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2. Alaska: Haines County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 517.2 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 34.48 inches in February 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 42 inches on January 2, 2012

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3. Arizona: Apache County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 268.4 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 17.89 inches in January 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 40 inches on November 30, 1975

Helping a friend (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Daniel Veazey

4. Arkansas: Arkansas County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 49.5 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 3.30 inches in January 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 13 inches on December 22, 1963

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5. California: Placer County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 1274.0 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 84.93 inches in January 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 49 inches on April 3, 1958

6. Colorado: Delta County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 827.2 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 55.15 inches in January 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 19 inches on March 23, 2016

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7. Connecticut: Litchfield County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 221.4 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 14.76 inches in March 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 30 inches on February 10, 1969

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Delaware National Guard by The National Guard

Delaware National Guard (CC BY 2.0) by The National Guard

8. Delaware: New Castle County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 78.9 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 5.26 inches in January 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 22.5 inches on February 6, 2010

9. Florida: Santa Rosa County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 0.7 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 0.70 inches in January 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 4 inches on March 6, 1954

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10. Georgia: Rabun County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 42.0 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 2.80 inches in December 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 14 inches on January 7, 1988

11. Hawaii: Hawaii County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 2.6 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 0.24 inches in December 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 4.5 inches on December 5, 1958

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12. Idaho: Idaho County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 512.9 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 34.19 inches in December 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 0 inches on N/A 0, 0

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College of DuPage Winter Campu... by COD Newsroom

College of DuPage Winter Campu... (CC BY 2.0) by COD Newsroom

13. Illinois: Dupage County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 99.5 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 6.63 inches in February 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 23 inches on February 2, 2011

14. Indiana: Laporte County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 233.8 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 15.59 inches in January 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 22 inches on February 4, 2009

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15. Iowa: Webster County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 128.7 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 8.58 inches in February 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 14 inches on March 2, 2007

16. Kansas: Decatur County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 70.1 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 5.01 inches in February 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 24 inches on October 26, 1997

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17. Kentucky: Breathitt County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 61.9 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 4.13 inches in January 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 19.8 inches on March 13, 1993

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18. Louisiana: Assumption Parish
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 6.5 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 0.50 inches in December 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 8 inches on December 29, 1901

Bunker in snow, late March by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters

Bunker in snow, late March (CC BY 2.0) by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Headquarters

19. Maine: Aroostook County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 351.9 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 23.46 inches in December 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 28.600000000000001 inches on March 14, 1984

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Garrett County Lighthouse (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Javcon117*

20. Maryland: Garrett County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 254.1 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 16.94 inches in January 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 35.5 inches on February 6, 2010

Interstate 91 in Massachusetts by Adam Moss

Interstate 91 in Massachusetts (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Adam Moss

21. Massachusetts: Franklin County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 283.4 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 18.89 inches in March 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 26 inches on December 19, 1986

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Snowmobile racing and show on ... (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Joe Ross

22. Michigan: Houghton County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 573.7 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 38.25 inches in December 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 26.5 inches on January 18, 1996

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November Snow (CC BY 2.0) by Alan Turkus

23. Minnesota: Lake County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 279.1 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 18.61 inches in December 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 36 inches on January 7, 1994

24. Mississippi: Forrest County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 10.1 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 1.44 inches in December 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 14 inches on January 1, 1964

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25. Missouri: Nodaway County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 45.8 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 3.05 inches in November 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 24 inches on February 25, 1912

26. Montana: Stillwater County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 517.2 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 34.48 inches in November 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 44 inches on April 20, 1912

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27. Nebraska: Sioux County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 163.2 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 10.88 inches in March 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 30 inches on April 9, 2013

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28. Nevada: Douglas County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 340.2 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 22.68 inches in January 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 45 inches on April 4, 1958

29. New Hampshire: Coos County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 491.4 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 32.76 inches in December 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 49.3 inches on February 25, 1969

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Morris County, New Jersey (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Doug Kerr

30. New Jersey: Morris County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 164.6 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 10.97 inches in March 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 26 inches on February 7, 1978

31. New Mexico: Sandoval County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 264.0 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 17.60 inches in January 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 28 inches on November 23, 1931

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32. New York: Cattaraugus County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 684.1 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 45.61 inches in December 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 29 inches on February 20, 1960

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Ruins of the Cane River dam se... by U.S. Fish and Wildlife Service Southeast Region

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33. North Carolina: Yancey County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 296.0 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 19.73 inches in January 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 36 inches on March 13, 1993

34. North Dakota: Bottineau County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 171.1 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 11.41 inches in December 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 24.800000000000001 inches on December 8, 2016

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35. Ohio: Geauga County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 325.6 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 21.71 inches in January 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 18.9 inches on January 4, 2010

36. Oklahoma: Beaver County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 14.5 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 1.21 inches in March 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 22 inches on March 27, 2009

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Fort Klamath (CC BY 2.0) by Loren Kerns

37. Oregon: Klamath County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 1030.5 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 68.70 inches in January 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 37 inches on January 17, 1951

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38. Pennsylvania: Somerset County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 367.8 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 24.52 inches in January 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 40 inches on March 14, 1993

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39. Rhode Island: Providence County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 173.8 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 11.59 inches in March 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 30 inches on February 7, 1978

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40. South Carolina: Greenville County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 48.8 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 3.49 inches in December 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 15 inches on February 15, 1902

41. South Dakota: Lawrence County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 296.6 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 19.77 inches in November 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 52 inches on March 14, 1973

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42. Tennessee: Sevier County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 162.3 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 10.82 inches in March 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 30 inches on March 14, 1993

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43. Texas: Sherman County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 27.8 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 1.85 inches in December 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 16 inches on January 19, 1990

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Beautiful Snowcovered Lane in ... (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Ken Lund

44. Utah: Salt Lake County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 953.0 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 63.53 inches in January 2017
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 38 inches on December 2, 1982

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Vermont State Route 15 (CC BY-SA 2.0) by Doug Kerr

45. Vermont: Essex County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 478.8 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 31.92 inches in November 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 24 inches on December 7, 2003

46. Virginia: Tazewell County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 116.8 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 7.79 inches in March 2018
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 21 inches on January 28, 1998

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47. Washington: Pierce County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 1386.3 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 92.42 inches in December 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 70 inches on November 26, 1955

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48. West Virginia: Tucker County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 400.0 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 26.67 inches in January 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 36 inches on February 10, 1926

49. Wisconsin: Iron County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 307.0 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 20.47 inches in January 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 26 inches on March 13, 2006

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50. Wyoming: Teton County
> Total snowfall during last 3 winters (2016 – 2018, November – March): 699.4 inches
> Avg. snowfall during snowiest winter month: 46.63 inches in December 2016
> 1-day snowfall record (1886-2017): 34 inches on January 28, 1933