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2024’s Snowiest CountiesFeatured
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Where in the U.S. can snow pile up the most during the winter months?
To mark Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, Lawn Love ranked2024's Snowiest Counties.
We compared 256 counties by historical snowfall records — including annual snowfall, 1-day, and 3-day records. We also considered the average historical annual temperature and the number of days with temperatures below freezing.
See the 10 snowiest (and 10 least snowy) counties in the U.S. below, followed by key takeaways. (Don’t see your county below? Check out thefull ranking.)
| Snowiest Counties | Least Snowy Counties | ||
|---|---|---|---|
| Rank | County | Rank | County |
| 1 | Valdez-Cordova Census Area, AK | 1 | Monroe County, FL |
| 2 | Coos County, NH | 2 | Miami-Dade County, FL |
| 3 | Placer County, CA | 3 | Honolulu County, HI |
| 4 | Matanuska-Susitna Borough, AK | 4 | Palm Beach County, FL |
| 5 | Yakutat City and Borough, AK | 5 | Lee County, FL |
| 6 | Erie County, NY | 6 | Kauai County, HI |
| 7 | Coconino County, AZ | 7 | Hillsborough County, FL |
| 8 | Southeast Fairbanks Census Area, AK | 8 | Indian River County, FL |
| 9 | Yukon-Koyukuk Census Area, AK | 9 | Orange County, FL |
| 10 | Anchorage Municipality, AK | 10 | Volusia County, FL |
Key insights
Every county representing12 frigid states— such asAlaska,Maine, andColorado— flurry into thetop 100snowiest counties.
TheSouthwestmight have stifling summers, but some areas likeCoconino County, Arizona(No. 7 – Flagstaff is Coconino’s county seat), andNevadacountiesWhite Pine(No. 51) andElko(No. 56), land at the top of our ranking withlow tempsandannual white winters.
Texas,Florida, andHawaiimelt into thebottom halfof our ranking with little to no chances of a snow day.25 countiesfrom these 3 states, as well asCaliforniaandArizona, tie with0 inchesof annual historical snowfall.
Be prepared to let it snow
Living in one of the snowiest counties doesn’t necessarily mean abundant snow days off from work or school. Regions with high annual snowfall are accustomed to it and typically have the right equipment and infrastructure ready to handle ice and flurries.
No matter where you live, set your family up for success when snow strikes:
- Get a sturdysnow shoveland consider investing in asnow blower.
- Set aside a budget to seek help withsnow removal.
Snow can also suffocate, flood, or otherwise damage your lawn. Use the following tips to help your property recover from winter damage:
- Aerateandoverseedyour lawn during itsgrowing season.
- Keep an eye out forpinkandgraysnow mold, and treat if spotted.
- Winterize your lawnahead of the cold season.
- Don’t forget to also winterize yourlawn equipmentandsprinkler system.
- Replace your lawn with acool-season grass type— if practical for your region.
Lawn Love connects you to thebest snow removal crews near youto keep your driveways, sidewalks, and roofs clear of the white stuff while you stay cozy and warm indoors.
To learn how we ranked the cities, see ourmethodology.
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