The second highest snowfall area is likely to be in mountainous regions with high elevation and cold temperatures, such as the Himalayas, the Alps, or the Andes. These areas receive significant amounts of snowfall due to their geographic features and proximity to moisture sources.
The highest seasonal snowfall ever recorded in the US was in Mount Rainier, Washington in the winter of 1971-1972, with a total of 1,122 inches (93.5 feet) of snowfall.
Alaska typically experiences higher snowfall amounts compared to Ohio. This is mainly due to Alaska’s colder climate and vast geographic area, which allows for more opportunities for snowfall. Ohio sees milder winters with less snow accumulation on average.
Western Maryland easily receives the most snowfall due to the mountainous terrain, primarily because this causes temperatures to be lower and induces orographically enhanced snowfall. Much of Garrett County averages more than 80 inches of snow, with well over 100 inches annually in the highest parts of the county, including Wisp ski area. Source: National Weather Service, LWX Office
The highest recorded snowfall in one day in the United States was 75.8 inches in Silver Lake, Colorado on April 14-15, 1921.
The highest snowfall recorded in the lower 48 states was at Mount Baker in Washington, where 1,140 inches (95 feet) of snow fell during the winter of 1998-1999.
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Grantham, England, experiences snowfall during the winter months, typically from November to March. The amount of snowfall can vary from year to year, with heavier snowfall usually occurring in December and January. Snow may not accumulate significantly in Grantham due to its location in the East Midlands region of England.
London had its highest snowfall in 1947, with a prolonged period of heavy snowfall lasting for several weeks.
Fairbanks, Alaska holds the record for the highest seasonal snowfall in the 1961-1962 season with 100.6 inches of snow.
The annual average snowfall in Fairfax, Virginia is around 22 inches. Snowfall amounts can vary from year to year, but this is the typical average for the area.
A snowfall climatology map shows the areas with the highest average snowfall amounts over a specific time period, typically years or decades. These maps can help identify regions that receive the greatest snowfall accumulations.