Hi everyone, I really love the idea of having a true winter experience while in college. Which colleges are known for experiencing the most snowfall during the year? Thanks!
It sounds like you're excited about engaging in winter activities while in college, and there are quite a few campuses that meet your snowy requirements!
You might want to look into colleges in the northeastern United States, particularly in states like Maine, Vermont, New Hampshire, and New York, known for their significant annual snowfall. For example, Bates College, Colby College, and Bowdoin College in Maine, and Middlebury College in Vermont, are particularly known for their wintry environments.
Colleges in Upstate New York like University at Buffalo (SUNY), Syracuse University, or Cornell University also see quite a bit of snow each year, Syracuse in particular is one of the snowiest cities in the U.S.
If you're looking outside of the Northeast, University of Alaska Fairbanks and colleges in snowy parts of the Midwest, like University of Minnesota Duluth or Michigan Technological University, could also be on your radar.
Remember, though it can be beautiful, lots of snow also means cold temperatures and dealing with snowy weather conditions, so you’ll want to be sure you’re truly up for the winter challenge before you decide!
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