Snowiest US Cities — Best for Skiing & Snow Sports
US cities with the deepest annual snowfall — proxies for the surrounding ski terrain.
Climate proxy, not a venue listing. This list ranks US cities by climate suitability — not by golf courses, trail networks, or ski resorts on the ground. Pair with a local guide.
| # | City | Annual snow | Annual avg | Annual precip | Climate type |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Alta, UT | 458.3 in | 39.1°F | 47.08 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 2 | Whittier, AK | 268.2 in | 41.1°F | 197.31 in | Subarctic |
| 3 | West Carthage, NY | 227.7 in | 0.0°F | 56.49 in | |
| 4 | Copenhagen, NY | 227.7 in | 0.0°F | 56.49 in | |
| 5 | Scofield, UT | 225.4 in | 38.7°F | 25.98 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 6 | Sherman, NY | 224.5 in | 0.0°F | 48.22 in | |
| 7 | Panama, NY | 224.5 in | 0.0°F | 48.22 in | |
| 8 | Winter Park, CO | 214.0 in | 0.0°F | 26.40 in | |
| 9 | North Collins, NY | 208.3 in | 46.9°F | 53.73 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 10 | Gowanda, NY | 208.3 in | 46.9°F | 53.73 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 11 | South Dayton, NY | 208.3 in | 46.9°F | 53.73 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 12 | L'Anse, MI | 207.8 in | 39.3°F | 38.26 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 13 | Truckee, CA | 206.6 in | 44.0°F | 30.57 in | Mediterranean continental (warm summer) |
| 14 | Turin, NY | 203.1 in | 40.9°F | 56.82 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 15 | Lyons Falls, NY | 203.1 in | 40.9°F | 56.82 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 16 | Constableville, NY | 203.1 in | 40.9°F | 56.82 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 17 | Crested Butte, CO | 203.0 in | 34.2°F | 23.76 in | Subarctic |
| 18 | Negaunee, MI | 196.8 in | 40.2°F | 36.68 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 19 | Black Hawk, CO | 194.7 in | 39.9°F | 25.83 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 20 | Central, CO | 194.7 in | 39.9°F | 25.83 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 21 | Vail, CO | 189.2 in | 37.9°F | 22.44 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 22 | Blue River, CO | 184.6 in | 0.0°F | 21.77 in | |
| 23 | Breckenridge, CO | 184.6 in | 0.0°F | 21.77 in | |
| 24 | Steamboat Springs, CO | 184.5 in | 40.8°F | 24.68 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 25 | Central City, SD | 183.9 in | 46.3°F | 31.79 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 26 | Lead, SD | 183.9 in | 46.3°F | 31.79 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 27 | Ontonagon, MI | 177.7 in | 43.3°F | 32.91 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 28 | Ouray, CO | 173.4 in | 45.1°F | 24.07 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 29 | Silverton, CO | 172.6 in | 34.7°F | 23.92 in | Subarctic |
| 30 | Terra Alta, WV | 171.1 in | 47.7°F | 57.01 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 31 | Aspen, CO | 170.8 in | 40.6°F | 24.45 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 32 | Thomas, WV | 170.2 in | 45.7°F | 63.16 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 33 | Davis, WV | 170.2 in | 45.7°F | 63.16 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 34 | Hamburg, NY | 167.6 in | 46.0°F | 53.26 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 35 | Springville, NY | 167.6 in | 46.0°F | 53.26 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 36 | Boonville, NY | 164.0 in | 42.0°F | 58.16 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 37 | Port Leyden, NY | 164.0 in | 42.0°F | 58.16 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 38 | Chatham, MI | 164.0 in | 41.4°F | 35.09 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 39 | Fulton, NY | 159.0 in | 47.5°F | 46.69 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 40 | Leadville, CO | 156.9 in | 34.6°F | 13.52 in | Subarctic |
| 41 | Red River, NM | 156.7 in | 39.1°F | 22.02 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 42 | Montreal, WI | 155.0 in | 40.4°F | 37.36 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 43 | Hurley, WI | 155.0 in | 40.4°F | 37.36 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 44 | Grand Lake, CO | 154.9 in | 36.9°F | 18.60 in | Subarctic |
| 45 | Camden, NY | 151.3 in | 45.1°F | 49.93 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 46 | Cleveland, NY | 151.3 in | 45.1°F | 49.93 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 47 | Lake Ann, MI | 143.3 in | 45.7°F | 35.67 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 48 | Empire, MI | 143.3 in | 45.7°F | 35.67 in | Warm-summer humid continental |
| 49 | Fraser, CO | 143.2 in | 36.0°F | 19.58 in | Subarctic |
| 50 | Red Lodge, MT | 141.9 in | 43.4°F | 22.66 in | Warm-summer humid continental |