Usually the more northern areas get the most snow, but recently our weather has been a bit unpredictable.
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.
Mount Baker in Washington hold the highest seasonal snowfall record in the US. A total of 1,140 inches of snow or 95 feet fell during the winter of 1998 to 1999.
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 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.
Silver Lake, Colorado, USA
Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochestet
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.
Fairbanks, Alaska holds the record for the highest seasonal snowfall in the 1961-1962 season with 100.6 inches of snow.
London had its highest snowfall in 1947, with a prolonged period of heavy snowfall lasting for several weeks.
Scafell Pike is in the Lake District national park in the northwest of England.
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.