Wondering where the snowiest town in Alaska can be found? Valdez is nestled at the head of a deep fjord in Prince William Sound, surrounded by snow-capped mountain peaks. This gorgeous spot is a prime destination for snow lovers, as the town holds state and world records for the most snowfall!

Alaska is pretty well known for its winter weather.
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Subzero temperatures, long, snowy winters, and our northern lights are pretty regular conversation. So for a town to stand out as the snowiest town in Alaska — well, they would have to be pretty special.
And you’re in luck, because Valdez is exactly that: incredibly special!
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This tiny town of just shy of 4,000 residents live in what many people consider one of the most beautiful places in the world. All summer long cruise ships disembark passengers ready to greet Valdez as one of their top bucket list items.
But what many people don’t realize is just how special Valdez is in the wintertime.
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Located right at the head of a deep and majestic fjord in Prince William Sound, this little town by the sea gets absolutely smashed with snowfall every year.

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This is a pretty regular occurrence, as photographs that go as far back as 1907 showcase a town filled with snow each winter.
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Valdez gets 300" of snow on average each year. That makes it not just the snowiest town in Alaska, but the snowiest town in the United States!
And just a short drive away is Thompson Pass, where one of its record-breaking winter seasons dropped over 974 inches in just a few short months.
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So it’s no surprise that Valdez is known as a winter sport destination. With the Chugach Mountains offering hundred of inches of fresh powder, visitors flock each year to this winter wonderland.
You can heli-ski or snowboard, partake in ice climbing competitions, or cross country ski to your heart’s content.
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The city offers plenty of great ways to enjoy the plentiful snowfall. We love snowshoeing before warming up with a hot pizza at The Stampmill.
If you have the chance to visit this bona fide winter wonderland, don’t skip it.
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Whether you love to ski, snowboard, ice climb, or just enjoy cozying up by the fire while you watch the snow fall outside, Valdez is the place to go. Guaranteed it will have you coming back for more each and every year!

Have you ever visited the snowiest town in Alaska during the winter season? What did you think? Did you love it? Let us know in the comments below!

Love learning about the history of Valdez? Don’t forget the time Thompson Pass saw 974″ of snowfall during a single season!

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