Most Snowy Cities in The Globe

Indeed, the world is full of amazing surprises. Every city in this world has its own unique characteristics. There are cities that became famous because of their climate. Hot climate could be very irritating and not so interesting for people who are living in very hot cities. Most people really want to experience some coldness in life, thus, it would be more fun to visit those snowy cities in the world. It is really more exciting to visit places with snow because you can skate all you want, but there are lots of things that snow can be disastrous. Too much snow all over the city is not good anymore since all your outdoor activities will be affected. If you want to experience living your life with the snow, feel free to choose where you want to go among the top 10 most snowy cities in the world. 

10. Helsinki, Finland

Helsinki gets very cold during winter season since this Scandinavian city is so far north. Helsinki has actually a humid continental climate where there is a chance of snowfall in November and all throughout December up to March. This time, people really experience the coldest feeling in their lives where the coldness all around the city reaches to -20 degrees in some occasions.

9. San Carlos de Bariloche, Argentina

A lot of people from Argentina really love to go in this city since this is the best place where they can ski safely. San Carlos de Bariloche has a cold and mild climate and they enjoy having some snowfall from May until September. The temperature of the place really gets to its lowest degree which is -12 degrees Celsius. The place also experience extreme snow storm which brings a few meters of snow.

8. Reykjavik, Iceland

There is no doubt the Reykjavik which is located in Iceland is one of the most snowy cities in the world. It is actually the most northerly capital city of the world, thus it is not so surprising that the city receives a lot of snow. It is really cold in this city all throughout the year since the temperature does not really go above the freezing point. It is unusual that temperature drop below -15 degrees Celsius during winter.

7. Denver, Colorado

Denver is located in the heart of the Rocky Mountains and close to the ski resort of Aspen. It is really so amazing because this city experience consistent snow over the year. Denver is actually one of the most snowy cities in the world even if it also experience hot and dry seasons. It is included in the list because when it snow, it really snow with a coldness of -29 degrees Celsius.

6. Cleveland, Ohio

Cleveland in Ohio is one of the most snowy cities in the world. There are so many tourists who visit the area just to have fun with the snow. It is expected that there are about 252 centimeters of snow each year. The eastern region experience most of the snowfall, thus it known as the Snow Belt. This city has also experience a humid continental climate.

5. Moscow, Russia

You will surely experience a very cold winter in Moscow, where there would be a snowfall from November up to the end of March. The snowfall really gives some hassle in the roadways since it is the main cause of their traffic. Aside from being one of the most snowy cities in the world, Moscow is also having a very hot summer with sweating heat waves.

4. Valdez, Alaska

When you go to Alaska, expect that you should experience a very cold weather, especially when you go to Valdez. This city is far enough North that experience snowfall in the month November until April. The best sport that you can have in Valdez is no other than heli-skiing and there are also some cruise ship customers who come to see the glaciers and marine life.

3. Quebec, Canada

Quebec is actually one of the cities that is so snowy and indeed, there are about 316 centimeters of snow per year falling over 107 days. There are also large snowdrifts that are falling but Canadians are already experts at coping with snow. Aside from its cold winter, the city also experience warm and pleasant summer.

2. Syracuse, New York

It is really a fact that most of the people really want to go to New York since there are really great opportunities that awaits you in this city. New York is actually one of the most snowy city in the world, thus Syracuse is the most snowy area. Syracuse is known throughout America as the most snowy city, thus it won the Golden Snowball award.

1. Sapporo, Japan

Sapporo is known internationally for producing the Japanese beer. There are so many tourists who come and visit the annual snow festival that is held in this city. Sapporo is actually the most snowy city in the whole world. The snow festival shows that it is really amazing to create different arts out from the snow. This is done over a week in February and you will surely see magnificent ice sculptures. 

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