Results: Snowiest Countries in the World

Japan. Higher elevations in this country see nearly 600 inches of snow per winter season. The majority of snow falls in Japan in January and February. The snowfall is from the cold air that flows from China over the Sea of Japan. When the chilly air temperature mixes with moisture from the sea, it can pour heavy snow on the mountains. With the Sea of Japan always creating moisture in the environment, the country is going to have a lot of snow. If this water had the ability to freeze, Japan would likely not be one of the snowiest countries in the world. Would you want to live there?

Canada. Some records state that Canada is the coldest country on the planet. Winter lasts six to eight months each year. People in Toronto, Vancouver, and Calgary say that they may night see the sun for up to three months at a time. Five degrees Fahrenheit is a warm winter day in this country. A lot of the region experiences days that are a dangerous 76 degrees below zero. In terms of snowfall, 2,200 inches of snow has blanketed the country since the beginning of the 21st Century. Do you live there?

United States. Another one of the snowiest countries in the world is the United States. One reason the U.S. makes the list is because of the sheer size. While some portions never see snow, other states such as Minnesota are known for harsh winters. In the 21st Century alone, the United States has a record of 1,500 inches of snow. If that's not enough, Mount Baker in Washington received 1,140 inches of snow in just one year. The snowiest states in the country include New Hampshire, Maine, Vermont, Alaska, Wyoming, Michigan, New York, Utah, Minnesota, and Massachusetts. New Hampshire averages about 174 inches of snow each winter. Do you live in a snowy state?

Norway. Did you know that Norway's records show 900 inches of snowfall? That's a lot of powder! Winter lasts about four months and the snow is known to be relatively continuous. The average temperature is about 19 degrees Fahrenheit. Oslo sees many below-zero days throughout the chilly season.