The 11 Highest Season Snowfall Totals Ever Recorded in U.S. History

The winter of 2022/23 will not be soon forgotten. It may never be forgotten. Many ski resorts set record snowfall totals.

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Alta Ski Area was the standout of the season. Not only did it set its record for snowfall of 903 inches, but it had the most recorded yearly snowfall overall. However, even with that impressive total, Alta still doesn’t crack the top 11 of the most recorded snowfall totals ever.

Note that not all locations are ski resorts on this list but rather incorporated locations. For the top spots, you’ll also notice an in-state duel between Mt Baker, WA, and Paradise, WA.

#11 Thompson Pass, AK 1971/72 – 944 inches

#10 Paradise, WA 2007/08 – 947 inches

#9 Mt Baker, WA 1973/74 – 958 inches

#8 Thompson Pass, AK 1952/53 – 974 inches

#7 Paradise, WA 1955/56 – 1,000 inches

#6 Mt Baker, WA 1970/71 – 1,008 inches

 

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#5 Paradise, WA 1998/99 – 1,033 inches

#4 Mt Baker, WA 1970/71 – 1,063 inches

#3 Paradise, WA 1973/74 – 1,070 inches

#2 Paradise, WA 1971/72 – 1,122 inches

#1 Mt Baker, WA 1998/99 – 1,140 inches

• Related: The Winter of All Winters | The’ 98-’99 Season at Mt. Baker, WA

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Still Impressive:

• Paradise, WA 1966/67 – 938 inches
• Paradise, WA 2010/11 – 907 inches
• Alta, UT 2022/23 – 903 inches
• Girdwood, AK 1970/71 – 901 inches
• Crater Lake, OR 1949/50 – 889 inches
• Paradise, WA 1970/71 – 884 inches
• Tamarack, CA 2006/07 – 884 inches
• Brighton, UT 2022/23 – 878 inches
• Mt Baker, WA 2016/17 – 866 inches
• Crater Lake, OR 1998/99 – 859 inches
• Pinecrest, CA 1951/52 – 859 inches