Which state has the best weather?? (snowfall, averages, temperatures, degree)

[philobeddoe]

I'm thinking possibly... Asheville,NC
It's in the Appalachian mtns, over 2,000 ft elevation (I think),
significantly cooler than lower elevation eastern NC
Fair sized city too, I'd live there, no problem
Good recreation nearby, Smoky Mtns National Park, Mt Mitchell

But western US "medium" elevation places are really hard to beat

My picks would be...

Glenwood Springs, Colorado elevation 5700 ft
Really nice, giant hot springs pool right in town, and is close to
much more expensive Aspen and the great scenery of
the "Maroon Bells" (best scenic area in CO)

Albuquerque,NM elevation 5,000 ft
Fast growing city of almost 1 million metro
Very good 4 season climate
Sandia Mtns and skiing is only a quick aerial tram ride away

Funny but if you look at the climate data for Asheville and
Albuquerque, they are kinda similiar in a way
It's weird but I think of Asheville as the eastern version Albuquerque
and Albuquerque as the western version of Asheville

[tigre79]

Originally Posted by Alaskan Mutt

Somehow I don't think Alaska will many peoples lists.

Hey, I moved here for the weather, I guess it must be at the top of my list.

[dxnerd86]

The Pacific Northwest is hard to beat (either Oregon or Washington). There's something for everyone. For example:

Winter: Snow, snow and more snow at elevation, whilst if you want a break from winter, the coast is nice and mild.
Summer: Dry and sunny for the most part. Heat lovers go inland, heat haters stay near the coast.

Bend, OR has a nice four season climate, almost perfect for my tastes (just a bit too dry, but temps are excellent).

[cjg5]

Best weather? Eastern Washington, Eastern Oregon, Northern California, Idaho, Montana, South Central Alaska, and Interior Alaska.

[dunno what to put here]

Originally Posted by tigre79

Hey, I moved here for the weather, I guess it must be at the top of my list.

Alaska is up there for me.
Anchorage, Valdez, Wasilla - all on my list for great climates.
Fairbanks is too cold in the winter, and not snowy enough..

I have to say though, the best weather for me in any state would have to be Vermont, New Hampshire or Maine - they are all cold and snowy, all over, nowhere is mild, and summers are not too warm and they all get thunderstorms, a lot more then here anyway. True four season climates will always get my vote.

The worst state for me would be Hawaii, obviously, unless I lived on the highest mountain.

[Rozenn]

Iowa. Or maybe Indiana if the former is too extreme. Des Moines has a lovely climate.

[papafox]

Eastern MD and VA near sea level no question about have MY favorite weather! Warm temperate climate with mild winters and nice hot summers, but still some snow (10-15 inches/yr is ideal for me), but not so much it gets sickening.

Most importantly plenty of days with low stratiform clouds, rain and fog just like in CT where I live.

[wavehunter007]

Originally Posted by papafox

Eastern MD and VA near sea level no question about have MY favorite weather! Warm temperate climate with mild winters and nice hot summers, but still some snow (10-15 inches/yr is ideal for me), but not so much it gets sickening.
Most importantly plenty of days with low stratiform clouds, rain and fog just like in CT where I live.

Over the last decade I’ve been hearing a lot about how many people are retiring to the Delmarva (eastern Maryland/Delaware along the Atlantic Ocean). It really didn’t make a lot of sense to me at first? Like most people I never (ever) considered the Delmarva region, as Americans we tend to look toward the southern Sunbelt states for nicer climates.

Yet, when you really look at the hard numbers, stations like Dover, Salisbury, Lewis…etc have a nice seasonal climate. You get true hot summers/great beach weather with summer highs near 80 F (or over) for a solid 4 months, the shoulder months (March, April, May, Oct, Nov) are fairly comfortable with highs in the 50’s and 60’s F. The cold season (Dec, Jan, Feb) is short, cool (but not really cold), and the light snow that falls (some winters no snow falls) is very fleeting. You’re right, in a state like Montana, Michigan, Massachusetts…etc the winter gets sickening with the protracted and colder temps, heavy snow, and long transition into spring. Yet, in the Delmarva, you get the semblance of a winter season - without the hassles of real winter. Add in the tax free status of Delaware, and no wonder the retires are flocking to southern Delaware along the Atlantic.

[Flight Simmer]

Arizona

[j96g]

Every state!!!........................According to everyone.