Snowiest Big cities in the United States updated! I’m impressed that Syracuse & Buffalo, NY & Erie, Pa are sticking around in the Top 10 & Top 5. All 3 way under their average if my fuzzy math is right It’s:
Syracuse -29.2
Erie -23.6
Buffalo -19.1
Provo, Utah is way behind too.
Provo -20.8
New update – http://goldensnowglobe.com/all-snowiest-us-cities/
Below are just some of the cities that broke a date record yesterday, 11/11 across the United States. Pretty impressive to say the least. We also have at least 50 large cities in the US now that have measurable snow for the 2019-2020 snow season. I may be wrong and I normally am but I believe that this is by far the earliest that we have had 50 cities with this much snow this early. At least since the Golden Snow Globe snow contest started 10 seasons ago 
As of the last update, your city will need at least a foot of snow just to slide into the Top 10. Almost 2 feet of snow to take the lead away from Lakewood, Colorado which has 22 inches already. The normal for this time in the season for Lakewood is just over 7 inches. If my stats are right, Lakewood’s snow total for the whole season is around 55 inches. They almost have half of that already, so yeah, this is an unusual start to the snow season. Luckily the rest of our cities have the whole season ahead to play catch up
Below are some of the larger cities with a population of 100,000 or more which is based on the 2010 census that set snow records yesterday that were reported by our National Weather Service. As I said, I’m impressed 
Michigan -
Detroit – 8.5 – 4.1 1984
Flint – 8.6 – 1.0 1984
Lansing – 5.6 – 2.8 1933
New York -
Buffalo 8.7 – 5.3 1942
Rochester – 8.2 – 5.2 1991
Wisconsin -
Milwaukee 3.4 – 2.3 1995
Madison – 2.5 – 2.0 1891
Illinois -
Chicago – 3.4 – 1.9 1995
Rockford – 3.2 – 1.6 1995
Springfield – 4.7 – R 0.7 2013
Indiana -
Fort Wayne – 2.9 – 2.0 1921
South Bend – 6.0 – 6.0 1907
Indianapolis – 2.8 – 1.2 1995
Nebraska -
Lincoln – 2.0 – 1.2 2000
Iowa -
Des Moines - 2.9 – 1.5 1940
Missouri -
Kansas City – 0.6 – 0.2 1911
St Louis – 1.5 – 1.0 1911
Kansas -
Topeka – 0.3 – 0.2 1940
Ohio -
Cincinnati – 2.3 – 1.3 1894
Dayton – 2.3 – 2.0 1894
Columbus – 2.1 – 0.5 1983
Kentucky -
Louisville – 0.9 – Trace 1996
Lexington – 1.6 – 0.9 1894
Click here for the Top 25 Big Snowiest Cities in the US
Have a Fun, Safe Winter All!
Updated 10:00 PM – 9/29
Wow! Spokane, Washington broke two date records yesterday and today. Spokane set a record yesterday, 9/28 with 1.9 inches of snow and another record today, 9/29 with 3.1 inches being reported so far. That’s a pretty good start to the snow contest this early in the snow season. I’m impressed and it takes a lot to impress me WTG Spokane!
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Updated 9/28 – Say it isn’t snow! It is and Spokane, Washington is the 1st city, as far as I know, to receive measurable snowfall so far for the 2019-2020 snow season. WTG, Spokane.
There are at least 8 other cities that are reporting a trace of snow this season. The snow season runs from July 1st thru June 30th. Buffalo, NY was the snowiest Big city in the country last season beating out the favorite, Syracuse, NY by a few inches. It will be fun to see if Buffalo can defend their spot on top of the snow mountain.
I’ll have to check and see if any of the other cities have started the snow contest this early. After the way this summer has been, I think I am ready for a little bit of snow It’s still in the where I am at and it’s getting really old. OK, it has been old for the last couple of months. Happy Fall everyone and before you know it we will have a Top 25 list.
First off as always, a Big Thanks to Lora O. and Karen S. for your recent donations to the snow site. They help out a lot and Merry Christmas to the both of you also. Thanks
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Erie, Pennsylvania just keeps adding to their snow totals and the lead they have in the National Golden Snow Globe snow contest. I’m not talking just a little snow but snow that will be remembered and talked about for years to come. Stay safe folks!
Erie, PA’s historic 2-day snowfall for Dec. 25th and Dec. 26th total 58.0 inches and it’s still snowing. Just under 5 feet of snow as of the last update from the National Weather Service out of the Cleveland office. That amount of snow is pretty much unheard of for a major city, not to mention that over 34 inches fell on Chrismas. WOW comes to mind.
Erie, PA may also go over what the normal snowfall totals for an entire season are tonight which I believe is around 100.9 inches and just think, Winter just started Erie is off to a good start to break their all-time seasonal snow record which I believe is 149.1 set back in 2000-2001 snow season.
Erie also set a few records so far with the crazy amount of snow they have received so far and I’m sure more records will be set before it finally stops snowing in Erie, PA. Below are some snow records set so far, courtesy of the Cleveland National Weather Service and the totals just keep changing
Erie now leads second-place Syracuse, NY by 64.1 inches of snow this season as of the last update. That is a crazy lead for this early in the season. That’s Over 5 FEET Of Snow!! Click Here for the NEW current Top 25 snowiest cities in the US
Current Top 5 Snowiest Big Cities in the US
I’ll keep updating this page as more snow stats are reported. For those of you around the Erie area, please stay safe. This much snow is serious stuff. Have a Great night all!
First off as always, a Big Thanks to John A. for your recent donation to the snow site. More than generous and Thank You for taking the time. I really appreciate it, John
Erie, PA snowed into the top spot on the snow mountain on Tuesday and are still adding to their snow totals. WTG Erie and you better look down that mountain because there are a lot of cities camping on it right now trying to climb to the top
There are actually too many cities on the snow mountain right now and I am afraid of an avalanche happening. So, just a heads up that some of the cities will be tossed off of the snow mountain come the next update in a few hours.
It’s fun seeing cities from Texas, Alabama, North Carolina in the snow contest but it’s just too many for me to update a couple of times a day. I looked at around 90 cities yesterday and by the time I finished an update it was time to start another one, lol. I’m a tired man right now
I really do enjoy it and this is about the time in the snow season when I cut the list down to around 50 which is more manageable for me. I always keep an eye on the cities every now and then and if I see it is snowing in a certain area I check the cities out. Some of the cities that get tossed will be back soon I am sure and some of them will be in the Top 25 before the season is over.
Keep in mind that the real goal of the Golden Snow Globe snow site is to have an accurate Top 25 list of snowiest cities in the United States. With that storm that came through the southern states and up the coast hitting some cities that don’t see that much snow I’m not as confident right now with the Top 25 as I normally am. That will work itself out though as the season goes on and different cities move in and out of the Top 25.Like I said, I do this every season and cities are rotating in and out all season.
So take one last look at all of the cities in the contest right now because some will be getting tossed off the snow mountain. I guarantee 100% that some will be back Have a great day all and stay safe…
CLICK HERE for all of the snowiest cities.
See Snow – Drive Slow!!! Well unless you’re on a sled of course.
Billings, Montana holds onto the lead in the snowiest Big city in the United States snow contest. Billings added another 2.8 inches of new snow to their snow totals the last couple of days to win a snowball fight against Spokane, Washington.
Spokane, WA set a date record yesterday, 11/5 picking up 3.2 inches of new snow breaking the old record of 1.9 inches set back in 2013. More than enough snow to slip past Lakewood, Colorado and slide into the #2 spot on the snow mountain. Lakewood slipped down into the #3 slot Seattle, WA also set a date record with 0.4 inches to start off their snow season.
Anchorage, Alaska picked up 3.4 inches of new snow yesterday and moved from the number 10 slot to the number 4 spot in the national Golden Snow Globe contest. Anchorage is still almost 6 inches behind what the average snow to date should be which is 10.0 inches of snow.
Rochester, MN rounds out the Top 5 snowiest Big (population 100,000) cities in the US with 3.3 inches of snowfall on the season.
Current Top 5 Snowiest Big Cities In US
Top 5 Snowiest Big Cities in US
From what I have been reading and hearing it could start getting a little bit interesting for the Northeast come the end of the week. It looks like there could be a pretty good drop in the temps which hopefully sets up some lake effect snow. Should be fun if it does so stay tuned and have a Great day
I think it’s time and safe right now to call Syracuse the snow champs of the Big cities in the United States with a population of 100,00 or more.
Congrats to Syracuse but of course right now it’s an unofficial Congrats. The reason for the unofficial congrats is because the season does go on until June 30th. REALLY! Plus, who is thinking about snow on June 30th
The last time Syracuse won the National Golden Snow Globe contest was back in the 2012-2013 snow season. Syracuse hung on that season to pull out a victory over Worcester, MA. Last season’s defending snow champs Lakewood, Colorado is currently in 24th place.
I also want to say congrats to Runner-up Rochester, NY. I’m pretty confident that Rochester should be able to hold on to the #2 spot on the Golden Snow Globe mountain. With a possible snow storm ready to hit a few cities in the western US I think I will hold off on congratulating the other 3 cities in the Top 5 for now
That said I have posted the most snow that any of the cities in the Top 10 has received in the past for the months of May and June below. This is why I am confident to declare Syracuse the winners of the 2016-2017 Golden Snow Globe snow contest this early/late in the snow season. I will continue to keep updating the snow stats for all of the cities up until the official date of June 30th so stay tuned for any changes and there may be some.
#2 Rochester, New York - The most snow that The National Weather Service is showing for Rochester in May is 10.9 inches of snow which was in 1989. I’m not seeing any snow for Rochester in June and the date of records go back to the 1873-1874 snow season. I’m sure there were several measuring spots over the years but 10.7 inches is the most that shows out of any of them. Right now Syracuse is ahead of 2nd place Rochester, NY by 27.8 inches of snow. It was a close and fun competition this season Roc, but not this season. Not gonna happen
#3 Anchorage, Alaska - The most snow that the National Weather Service is showing for Anchorage, Alaska in may is 5.0 inches back in 2001 and only a trace of snow in June. These records go back almost 70 years to the 1953-1954 season in the Anchorage area. Right now Syracuse is ahead of Anchorage, AK by 52.5 inches of snow. Not going to happen
#4 Erie, Pennsylvania - Here is the most snow that Erie, PA has received in May and June going back to 1926. Erie received 0.4 inches in May of 1989 and received only a trace of snow several time in the month of June. Right now, Erie, Pa is 56.3 inches of snow behind Syracuse, NY. A Big shout out to all of the visitors from Erie but, Not going to happen this season
#5 Worcester, Massachusetts - The most snow that Worcester, MA has ever received in May was 11.4 inches in 1977. Pretty impressive IMO but with the lead that Syracuse has right now that wouldn’t be enough to take the lead. No measurable snow has been recorded in June going back to about 1899. There were several seasons between then and present that snow stats weren’t kept for Worcester. Worcester, MA trails Syracuse, NY right now by 56.6 inches. Sorry Worcester, Not going to happen
#6 Manchester, New Hampshire - There really is now way to figure out how much snow Manchester, NH has received in the months of May and June. Most of the time Manchester didn’t have a weather station to keep track of the snow stats. I’m pretty sure though, that it is safe to say with Manchester trailing Syracuse by 57.2 inches, it’s Not going to happen
#7 Buffalo, New York - The most snow that Buffalo, NY has ever received in May is 7.9 inches in 1989. Buffalo has received a trace of snow in the month of June on several occasions but never any measurable snow in June. The snow stats for Buffalo go back to 1885. One thing that stood out while I was looking up the snow stats was that Buffalo has received a trace of snow at least once for every calendar month including July and August. Pretty cool but being behind Syracuse by 58.8 inches as of the last update, Not going to happen this season. Buffalo is long overdue so keep an eye on them next season
#8 Billings, Montana - Billings, Montana records date back to 1935. The most snow Billings has received in May is 15.0 inches which was back in 1981. Billings also received 2.0 inches of snow in June back in 1950. Currently, Syracuse is ahead of Billings, MT by 60.8 inches. Even though there is snow in the forecast for the surrounding area the next day or two, it’s Not going to happen this season Billings
#9 Hartford, Connecticut - 1.3 inches of snow was the most that Hartford, Connecticut has ever received in May which was back in 1977. Hartford has never recorded any measurable snow in June but has had a trace of snow several times, the last time being in 1993. Hartford’s records go back to 1905. Yup, Not happening! Syracuse is ahead of Hartford by 72.6 inches as of the last update.
#10 Spokane, Washington - The most snow that Spokane, Washington has ever received in May since records have been kept is 3.5 inches which was back in 1967. Spokane has received a trace of snow in June several times with the most recent being just last year in 2016. Right now Spokane trails Syracuse by 73.4 inches of snow this season. Yeah, y’all know, Not happening this season
Source – All information and statistics come from The National Weather Service at http://www.noaa.gov/
First off as always, I want to give a Big Thanks to Nils S. for your more than generous donation. Thank You Nils and Thanks for the kind words, I appreciate it
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Below are some snow storm totals from the storm that was named Stella by TWC. These are some of the snow totals that some of the cities in the Golden Snow Globe and in the Golden Snowball contest piled up on Tuesday, 3/14/2017
Binghamton, NY – 31.2 Old Record 5.9 1991
Syracuse, NY – 18.9
Albany, NY – 17.0 Old Record 12.9 1958
Rochester, NY – 16.4 Old Record 8.2 1993
Hartford, CT – 15.8 Old Record 15.8 2017
Worcester, MA – 14.4 Old Record 14.4 2017
Lowell, MA – 14
Buffalo, NY 13.2 Old Record 6.5 1998
Manchester, NH – 11.7
Central Park NYC – 7.6
Bridgeport, CT – 7.1 Old Record 3.0 1958
Newark, NJ – 7.0 Old Record 7.0 2017
Boston, MA – 6.6
Erie, PA – 5.3
Stay safe all and take it slow out there
It’s looking like where I am at, which is just a little south of Raleigh, NC, may be getting 4-8 inches of snow according to some reports I have been seeing. It looks like I may be adding a city or two from North Carolina and maybe a couple of other cities down south to the National Golden Snow Globe contest.
All I can say is it’s about time, Bring It On, and I am looking forward to it
One thing you need to remember is that the Golden Snow Globe contest is about listing the Top 25 snowiest cities in the US with a Population of 100,000 or more as of the 2010 Census. I try my best to keep the Top 25 snowiest Big cities updated as much as I can and keep in mind that sometimes it is changing by the minute
I also list a lot of other cities around the country just for Fun and to give us an idea of how much snow they are getting in those areas and States. I always keep the cities that are close to breaking into the Top 25 on the site along with cities that I think may have a chance at breaking into the Top 25.
So Yes, cities that aren’t in the Top 25 come and go during the snow season and any cities below the Top 25 may have less snow than another city that isn’t listed in the snow contest. I like to keep the list at around 40-50 which allows me to get more updates in each day.
OK, Some or most of you know I have been down in North Carolina hanging with my Grandson for awhile now. I have been missing the snow and I have only seen snowfall down here a handful of times. I’m looking forward to getting outside and playing in it with my Grandson. Of course, it also means that most of the area will be shut down if this snow does pan out.
The 1st time I saw snow down here it was around 3 inches give or take. Just enough to shut down the schools for 3-4 days. I never understood reading about it being from up north but Yes, it really does happen and Trust Me, they are smart to close everything down.
It’s not like up north in Syracuse, Buffalo, Rochester, Erie or the Tug Hill area where we have plenty of plows and other equipment to help keep things running smooth or as smooth as possible anyways. I didn’t see a plow on our road that time everything shut down which means everything just gets packed down and sooner or later turns to pure ice. So to keep this short, most of the Meme’s you see are true about the south but for good reason
I guarantee that my daughter, her boyfriend, and friends will have the four wheelers and the RZR’s cranked up and playing in the snow too. They are always riding so the only difference is that it will be in snow instead of mud this time around
According to reports from the National Weather Service and some local news stations, it looks like the snow will start falling really late Friday night into Saturday. Raleigh, North Carolina and the surrounding areas including where I am staying are under a Winter Storm Watch right now which is in effect from January 6, 07:00 PM EST until January 7, 07:00 PM EST
Here are a couple of snow maps showing a couple of possibilities including how much snow the National Weather Service is thinking will fall and another map of what has a chance of falling in parts of North Carolina with storm Helena.
Snow Totals Expected Now For NC From Friday, 7pm thru Saturday 7pm
Possible Snow Totals for Ralegh and other parts of North Carolina
Snow Map of Possible Snow Totals for Fri 7pm Thru Sat 7pm
For those of you visiting down here in North Carolina, listen to the news stations and stay off the roads. Trust me, it will be a whole different kind of driving then it is up north. Stay safe all and have a Great day.
First off as always, a Big Thank You to Timothy B. for your recent donation to the snow site. It’s the first donation of the new snow season. I really appreciate it and they really help out a lot. Thanks, Timothy
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Chicago, Illinois and several other cities across the United States received their 1st snowfall of the season. Remember, this snow contest is for cities with a population of 100,000 or more as of the last US Census.
Chicago had the first snowfall of the 2016-2017 snow season picking up 6.4 inches of snow Sunday sliding into a tie for 4th place with Grand Rapids, Michigan. Chicago also set a date snow record for 12/4 Sunday with the fresh 6.4 inches of snow beating the old record of 5.1 inches which was set back in 2010. WTG Chicago and let’s see if you can stay in the Top 5
Current Top 5 Snowiest Big Cities in US
Click Here for Top 25 Snowiest Cities in US.
Grand Rapids, MI did some mountain climbing also picking up 5.6 inches of snow on Sunday just missing a snow record of 5.9 inches that was set in 2009. Grand Rapids jumped all the way from the #23 spot on the snow mountain to the #4 spot.
All in all about 13 Big cities with a population of 100,000 or more received their first snowfall of the season over the weekend with several cities breaking the date record for snowfall. Some which include:
1st Measurable Snow for The Season
Chicago, Illinois
Madison, Wisconsin
Rockford, Illinois
Peoria, Illinois
Lansing, Michigan
Springfield, Illinois
Milwaukee, Wisconsin
Lincoln, Nebraska
Flint, Michigan
Omaha, Nebraska
Des Moines, Iowa
Toledo, Ohio
Colorado Springs, Colorado
* Fort Wayne, IN – new snow record 2.7 inches breaking the old of 1.8 set in 1972.
* Chicago, IL received 6.4 inches breaking the old record of 5.1 set in 2010.
* Madison, WI had 5.7 inches of snow Sunday breaking the old record of 5.6 set in 2007.
* Peoria, IL new date record is 4.2 beating the old record of 2.9 inches of snow set way back in 1964.
I should be getting another snow update in later this afternoon-early evening so stay tuned and stay safe. Have an Awesome Day
