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The Snowiest Places On Earth

Valdez, USA

Valdez gets over 300 inches (762 cm) of snow, making it the perfect spot for sports like snowboarding and heli-skiing.

Shirakawa, Japan

Shirakawa is known for its dense forests, and has a reputation for experiencing snowy weather. The town gets around 415 inches (1,054 cm) of snow every year, according to the  Smithsonian Institution.

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, France

Chamonix-Mont-Blanc is a commune in the French Alps. It hosted the first ever Winter Olympics, this in 1924.

Houghton and Hancock, USA

Unsurprisingly, Houghton and Hancock are popular hangouts for skiing, snowmobiling, and other winter sports.

Saguenay, Canada

Saguenay is a fairly new city. Founded in 2002, the destination is made up of smaller towns and municipalities.

Mount Washington, USA

There’s an average of 282 inches (716.7 cm) of snowfall every year, according to the Weather Channel. Hurricane winds also run wild through Mount Washington.

Sapporo, Japan

The city is renowned for the annual Sapporo Snow Festival, which features local cuisine, snow sculptures, and lots of winter activities. The city gets around 191 inches (485 cm) of snow every year.

Rochester, USA

The city is located south of Lake Ontario and is highly regarded for its broad culinary scene and diverse range of festivals.

Akita, Japan

An average of 107 inches (271 cm) of snow falls here every year, according to MNN. During winter, the city hosts an array of seasonal festivals.