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2. Paradise Rainier Ranger Station, Mt. Rainier, Washington
With average annual snowfalls of 680 inches, the Paradise Ranger Station in Mt. Rainier National Park ranks as North America's snowiest location, and the second snowiest spot on Earth. The ranger station once held a world record for greatest annual snowfall, totalling 1,224.5 inches between 1971 and 1972.
Paradise is the park's main winter-use area, and it's possible for visitors to go snowshoeing, cross-country skiing and snow tubing from there. The road into Paradise remains plowed through the winter, though it's still wise to check road closures before planning a visit.
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Pictures don't load for me either!!! Maybe 'cause I'm in the sunny South with 30-degree temps today.
January 22 2013 at 12:26 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySure wish they would make up their minds. I don't know if I should buy winter or summer clothes.
January 20 2013 at 11:54 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyPictures never load
January 20 2013 at 11:49 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplySo the 10 snowiest places on Earth are coincidentally in the United States? Doubtful.
January 20 2013 at 11:42 AM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Reply1. Japanese Alps, Honshu Island, Japan. But 9 out of 10 is just as hard to believe.
January 22 2013 at 1:19 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyProbably because we monitor things when others don't
Why won't the pictures load? Please help.
January 17 2013 at 5:17 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down Replyyes, but its a dry snow...
January 09 2013 at 2:27 PM Report abuse Permalink rate up rate down ReplyBeautiful pictures
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