50 State Winter Misery Index

[300UGUY]

I think that they have Michigan and Minnesota reversed. We have a lot less sunlight than Minnesota, I believe that Flint, MI, has the most overcast days than any other place in the country. I'm a little west of there, and we frequently go a week at a time without seeing the sun. A lot of SAD disease here, depression and alcoholism.

 

[MinnesotaEric]

I think that they have Michigan and Minnesota reversed.

I read this, turned around and looked at my weather station. Welcome to the sunshine state! :thumbsup:

 

[Garandman]

I think that they have Michigan and Minnesota reversed. We have a lot less sunlight than Minnesota, I believe that Flint, MI, has the most overcast days than any other place in the country. I'm a little west of there, and we frequently go a week at a time without seeing the sun. A lot of SAD disease here, depression and alcoholism.

The snowiest place in MN averages 86" of snow a year. In the Great Lakes snowfall region (Buffalo, Rochester etc) that would be a vacation from winter.
https://weather.com/safety/winter/news/snowiest-places-most-snow

Caribou, Maine averages 109" and the least they've ever gotten is 68". And ski areas everywhere get crazy amounts of snow (that's why they have ski areas!). Jay Peak, Vt averages almost 300". Mount Baker CA averages over 600".

 

[MinnesotaEric]

The snowiest place in MN averages 86" of snow a year. In the Great Lakes snowfall region (Buffalo, Rochester etc) that would be a vacation from winter.
https://weather.com/safety/winter/news/snowiest-places-most-snow

Caribou, Maine averages 109" and the least they've ever gotten is 68". And ski areas everywhere get crazy amounts of snow (that's why they have ski areas!). Jay Peak, Vt averages almost 300". Mount Baker CA averages over 600".

Too cold to snow as much in Minnesota.

"Most heavy snowfalls happen with relatively warm air temperatures near the ground -- usually at 15 degrees F or above. When the temperature drops into the single digits, or below zero, heavy snow is unlikely. That’s not because it’s too cold, but because its too dry. When temperatures are that low, the air’s capacity for water vapor becomes very small."

Too Cold to Snow?

 

[MossRoad]

South Bend takes it for Indiana again!!! Woo Hoo!!! :laughing:

 

[ultrarunner]

Number 47 for California...

 

[Wagtail]

I couldn't find my State anywhere.

Mind you, it's Summer so I really didn't expect to.

 

[square1]

They are right about wishing for snow just to cover the ugly

 

[Thomas]

15th not bad at all...but red necks.:duh:

 

[tcreeley]

Maine - 5th. About right. The cheerful part is right too. Ice fishing and snowsleds gets people outside like nothing else. Lately the winters haven't been bad, some snow but the temps have been good!
18" of snow on the ground. It rained yesterday. 33F at 7am. And the sun is shining.Another hour I'll be heading out to scrape some snow off of the lower drive.