Where in the U.S. can snow pile up the most during the winter months?To mark Groundhog Day on Feb. 2, Lawn Love ranked 2024’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 the full 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 representing 12 frigid states — such as Alaska, Maine, and Colorado — flurry into the top 100 snowiest counties.
The Southwest might have stifling summers, but some areas like Coconino County, Arizona (No. 7 – Flagstaff is Coconino’s county seat), and Nevada counties White Pine (No. 51) and Elko (No. 56), land at the top of our ranking with low temps and annual white winters.
Texas, Florida, and Hawaii melt into the bottom half of our ranking with little to no chances of a snow day. 25 counties from these 3 states, as well as California and Arizona, tie with 0 inches of 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 sturdy snow shovel and consider investing in a snow blower.
- Set aside a budget to seek help with snow removal.
Snow can also suffocate, flood, or otherwise damage your lawn. Use the following tips to help your property recover from winter damage:
- Aerate and overseed your lawn during its growing season.
- Keep an eye out for pink and gray snow mold, and treat if spotted.
- Winterize your lawn ahead of the cold season.
- Don’t forget to also winterize your lawn equipment and sprinkler system.
- Replace your lawn with a cool-season grass type — if practical for your region.
Lawn Love connects you to the best snow removal crews near you to 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 our methodology.
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