We rarely see snow in Vietnam. When the high mountains forecast snow, everyone is very eager to go to the place to see the snow.However, in many parts of the world, snow is like a nightmare. For example, in the city of Shirakawa-go in Japan, the average snow thickness is about 1m each winter, causing traffic delays, making all activities difficult.
1. Chamonix, France: Located at an altitude of 1,035m and with a beautiful view to the snow-covered Mont Blanc all year round, the small town of Chamonix in Southeast France attracts millions of tourists every year. In the summer, “white peaks” pull tourists to flock here to enjoy the winter weather in the middle of summer and participate in many adventure sports activities. In 2016, Chamonix suffered an impressive 792cm snowfall.
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2. Mount Rainier National Park, Washington: The area once held a world record for measured snowfall in a single year. During the 1971 to 1972 season, an impressive 28.5m snowfall fell endlessly. Mount Rainier is famous for its amazing views that stand out on the Seattle skyline, and at the foot of this massive volcano lies a treasure: a stunning national park. The mountain is more than 4,400m high and the top is always covered in snow. Mount Rainier provides the region’s main source of water, with 25 major glaciers and giant ski fields that melt in the spring.
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3. Mount Washington, New Hampshire: This area is also known as “The Home of the World’s Worst Weather”. On average, each year the observatory in Mount Washington (New Hampshire) receives 716.7cm of snow. Not only snow, this place is also favored by strong storms that blow over the peaks of Washington for 110 days a year. As a result, the snow covered the surrounding area and was still trapped in the nearby ravines.
4. Aomori City, Japan: The city of Aomori is covered with snow an average of 762 cm per year, due to its high mountain area but still influenced by the ocean. The city’s name translates as “turquoise forest”, because it is not With snow, this place will be surrounded by oceans and blue lakes.
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5. Shirakawa-go, Japan: The ancient village of Shirakawa-go located at the foot of Mount Haku-san, Gifu Prefecture, Central Japan, was recognized by UNESCO as a world cultural heritage site in 1995. In winter, this place is called “White River Village (White River Village). Village)”, because of the amount of snow 10.5m thick per year. This village is famous for its houses with architecture called gasshō-zukuri (common master), whose roofs are built of thatched roofs like hands. join in prayer. The houses in Shirakawa-go have sloping roofs that let rain and snow fall straight down. Mountains and forests cover 96% of the village’s land, with only 4% of the land available for farming.
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6. Newfoundland and Labrador, Canada: Newfoundland and Labrador is the easternmost province of Canada. This province is located in the Atlantic region of Canada, including the island of Newfoundland and the mainland part of Labrador, with a total area of 405,212 square kilometers. The capital and largest city of Newfoundland and Labrador is St. John’s. According to statistics, this is the 20th largest metropolitan area in Canada, home to nearly 40% of residents in the province. The city receives an average of 335 centimeters of snow each year, which lasts until the end of April.
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7. Valdez, Alaska, USA: The city of Valdez receives about 798 centimeters of snow per year. Despite such extreme weather, sports players love this city. This place is surrounded by the Chugach Mountains, plus dense snow, so it is very suitable for skiing, heli-skiing (skiing in which the player is dropped by a helicopter), snowmobile (using a car to run). machine on snow and ice), snow climbing…
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8. Saguenay, Quebec, Canada: This town was established in 2002, located 320 km west of the capital Quebec. Called a snowman’s paradise, Saguenay is one of Canada’s snowiest cities, averaging 336 centimeters per year.
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9. Sapporo, Hokkaido, Japan: Sapporo is a city located in southwestern Hokkaido, where about 30% of the entire population of Hokkaido is located. This is a place with a lot of snow, on average, the number of snow days accounts for 1/3 of the days of the year. With an annual snowfall of about 485cm, the 2 million residents who live here often hold a snow festival every February.
In the snowy season, you should wear non-slip shoes and a warm, thick down jacket. However, the house always uses a fireplace, so choose clothes that are easy to take off to avoid inconvenience. In the summer, the humidity is low and the average temperature in August is around 25°C, so it’s quite comfortable.
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10. Houghton and Hancock, Michigan, USA: Houghton and Hancock are located opposite each other on both sides of Portage Lake on the Keweenaw Peninsula (Michigan). It receives more than 500cm of snow each year, so it is also a popular winter skiing destination.
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