Ironwood Named One of Weather Channel's Top 10 Snowiest Cities

IRONWOOD, MI - Friday, December 17, 2010 - An article entitled "America's Top 10 Snowiest Cities" by Jonathan Erdman, Editorial Meteorologist for the Weather Channel, named Ironwood as the tenth snowiest city in America.

According to the article, Ironwood has an average yearly snowfall of 164.6". Our snowiest month is January (40.2"). And our snowiest day in recorded history was 24" on December 16, 1920. The largest record depth was 81" recording on December 12, 1904.

"Ironwood, MI, and its twin city on the Wisconsin side, Hurley, not only reside in a northern location more prone to cold and snow, but also just 18 miles south of Lake Superior."

"Cold north winds pick up moisture off the nearest Great Lake, adding to snowfall totals from a winter storm ('lake enhancement'), but also in the absence of a nearby storm ('lake effect')."

"Locals revel in outdoor recreation. There are five downhill ski resorts, and hundreds of miles of snowmobile trails in the area."

Hancock, Michigan made it to #3 on the list, showing an average yearly snowfall of 218".

The entire list is as follows: [#10] Ironwood, MI (164.6"); [#9] Tahoe City, CA (170.8"); [#8] Red Lodge, MT (173.9"); [#7] Steamboat Springs, CO (175.5"); [#6] Lead, SD (187"); [#5] Truckee, CA (198.3"); [#4] Crested Butte, CO (217.7"); [#3] Hancock, MI (218"); [#2] Boonville, NY (220.5"); and [#1] Valdez, AK (297.7").