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And the Snowiest City Is . . . (no, not Buffalo)

By Mary Yonkers

Education & Training with Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate

December 16, 2013 09:25 PM

And the Snowiest City Is . . . (no, not Buffalo)

Buffalo, New York at the eastern end of Lake Erie usually has the distinction of being the snowiest city, especially during Lake Effect storms. December 2013 snowiest city is not Buffalo, nor is Rochester, NY or Syracuse, NY, nor is Anchorage, Alaska.

Drum roll, please . . . Erie, Pennsylvania is the snowiest city for December with 45 inches of snow . . . so far. (More lake effect snow is forecast for this evening.)

Erie, PA

Yesterday the only schools closed were city of Erie schools, not the suburbs or county. Most of snow fell along the lakeshore, not inland.

Snow

My birds and squirrels are happy that I come out every morning and fill the feeders. (See little squirrel in house feeder.)

Inside the snowman says, Aloha.

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Belinda Spillman

Aspen Lane Real Estate Colorful Colorado - Aurora, CO

Colorado Living!

Hi Mary. That is a lot of snow. I thought we had lots in Colorado but you guys have much more.

Dec 17, 2013 12:56 AM

Gina Tufano

Ask Gina & Company with Pearson Smith Realty - Sterling, VA

Ask Gina & Company, Northern Virginia Real Estate

Shocker - Pennsylvania was definitely not a state that came to mind! If only we could get some of that down in NOVA...

Dec 17, 2013 01:14 AM

Tony & Darcy Cannon

Aubrey and Associates Realty - Layton, UT

The C Team

Mary, That is a lot of snow for this time of the year!!

Dec 17, 2013 02:00 AM

Carolyn Roland- In Delaware and S. Chester County PA

Independent architectural histor'n - Wilmington, DE

Carolyn Roland, GRI, CRS

I hear the ski lifts are busy!

Dec 17, 2013 02:00 AM

Jane Chaulklin-Schott

TEAMCONNECT REALTY - (407) 394-9766 - Orlando, FL

TeamConnect Luxury Homes - Orlando, Florida, 32836

Mary, I just love snow - so pretty; however, I freely send ALL MY SHARE to locations that want it. I promise not to be jealous. In return I request ALOHA SNOWMAN weather. So 'you go for it,' Erie, Pa.! Maybe Santa will bring you even more. Happy for you, Mary - you and your skis.

Dec 17, 2013 02:40 AM

Larry Johnston

Broker, Friends & Neighbors Real Estate and Elkhart County Subdivisions, LLC - Elkhart, IN

Broker,Friends & Neighbors Real Estate, Elkhart,IN

Hi Mary, I don't know where South Bend and Elkhart, Indiana ranks, as we also get Lake effect off of Lake Michigan, but I am already tired of it this year. I will let you be in the forefront. March On! ........come on April!

Dec 17, 2013 03:13 AM

Sidney Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula Kutchuk - Realty Works Temecula

Realty Works Temecula - Temecula, CA

Realty Works Temecula

Mary: I just love your pictures. It looks really beautuful!

Dec 17, 2013 03:18 AM

Brian DeYoung

also affiliated with Berkshire Hathaway Home Services Heritage Realty - Ithaca, NY

The Realtor with personal investment background

Having driven a passenger veicle, or normal size truck ( not a commercial truck) across the unoted stsates about 23 times, i will add to your notes. Although many places can have a lot of snow at times. the area near Erie is the place i typically found to be the toughest portion of my drive if i was crossing the US in the winter.

The COLDEST, was actually Oklahoma. ( once)

Dec 17, 2013 07:12 AM

Robert Vegas Bob Swetz

Las Vegas, NV

Hello Mary and that is a lot of snow ... your post and photos have been FEATURED at:

EXPRESS WITH PHOTOGRAPHS AT ACTIVERAIN

Dec 17, 2013 07:47 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Hello, everyone. Wow! What a day! Glad the snow machine has been silent all day, but it iS expected to be turned on again tonight. I will be back to comment in more details later.

Dec 17, 2013 08:32 AM

Lisa Friedman

Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT

35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Mary, I like your pictures and hope you enjoyed your skiing today. Yes, you have had a lot of snow. Jay Peak, an hour from here gets the most snow in the state with an average annual snowfall of 30 feet!

Dec 17, 2013 08:38 AM

David Spencer

Keller Williams Northland - Kansas City, MO

Show Me real estate in Kansas City

Someone in Buffalo did no record the snowfall that fell on Erie and then on Buffalo.

Dec 17, 2013 09:59 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Lisa, thirty feet is a lot even for a mountain. Our normal snowfall is approx. 100 inches Maybe winter is half over if we are lucky. Skiing was exhilerating.

Dec 17, 2013 10:09 AM

Lisa Friedman

Great American Dream Realty - Essex, VT

35 Years of Real Estate Experience!

Mary, I think you mean 100 INCHES, LOL! Glad you had a nice time skiing!!

Dec 17, 2013 10:13 AM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

Thanks for the correction, Lisa. LOL is right!!!!

Dec 17, 2013 10:37 AM

William Johnson

Retired - La Jolla, CA

Retired

Hi Mary, As I kid I used to go to Lake Erie quite a bit and I can say gowing up in the midwest, I don't miss the snow one bit. Ok, just a tiny little bit, LOL.

Dec 17, 2013 03:16 PM

Barbara-Jo Roberts Berberi, MA, PSA, TRC - Greater Clearwater Florida Residential Real Estate Professional

Charles Rutenberg Realty - Clearwater, FL

Palm Harbor, Dunedin, Clearwater, Safety Harbor

I think I would be dead if I lived up there!!!! At this age, cold weather just is not appealing at all! All my joints tell me when the weather is changing! I remind myself of my grandma......it was always her knee that predicted rain.

Dec 17, 2013 10:56 PM

Joni Bailey

101 Main St. Realty - Huntsville, TX

Your Huntsville / Lake Livingston Area REALTOR®

WOW! 45 inches. That's nuts! Not a title I would want to receive! But then... I am NOT a cold weather girl. It gets too cold in Texas for me! HA! XOXO

Dec 17, 2013 11:47 PM

Mary Yonkers

Alan Kells School of Real Estate/Howard Hanna Real Estate - Erie, PA

Erie/PA Real Estate Instructor

William, if I lived in San Diego, one of our favorite vacation spots, I probably would not miss snow either. Enjoy sunny California.

Barbara-Jo, I understand the challenges of aging as I am right there with you. Stay warm.

Joni, Wow is right on. Most of us are saying the same thing, however, life goes on despite the weather. Congrats on hitting a million points here at ActiveRain.

Dec 18, 2013 06:13 AM

David Shamansky

US Mortgages - David Shamansky - Highlands Ranch, CO

Creative, Aggressive & 560 FICO - OK, Colorado Mtg

Hey 45 inches is a ton of snow, even for our mountains here that would be an epic month!

Dec 18, 2013 01:32 PM