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Projected Dates for Snowfall in US States in 2026
From subarctic Alaskan peaks to the Rocky Mountains and Great Lakes, discover when the first measurable snowfall arrives across 20 states in 2026. Meteorological projections highlight historical autumn benchmarks at iconic American landmarks.
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Projected Dates for Snowfall in US States in 2026 
20. Ohio: Projected Snowfall Early DecemberThe iconic Cleveland arches gather heavy lake-effect snow squalls by early December. 
19. Illinois: Projected Snowfall Early DecemberThe Chicago landmark welcomes icy breezes and early December flakes. 
18. Pennsylvania: Projected Snowfall Late NovemberThe historic brick facade gathers crisp autumn snowfall in late November. 
17. Washington: Projected Snowfall Late NovemberThe iconic Seattle tower pierces chilly winter clouds in late November. 
16. Massachusetts: Projected Snowfall Late NovemberThe golden dome shines over snow-dusted Boston Common in late November. 
15. New York: Projected Snowfall Mid NovemberThe roaring Niagara cataract forms spectacular ice bridges by mid-November. 
14. Wisconsin: Projected Snowfall Mid NovemberThe granite Capitol rotunda catches heavy lakefront drifts by mid-November. 
13. Michigan: Projected Snowfall Mid NovemberThe Straits of Mackinac accumulate drifting ice floes by mid-November. 
12. North Dakota: Projected Snowfall Early To Mid NovemberThe Bismarck Capitol skyscraper braves intense prairie blizzards by mid-November. 
11. South Dakota: Projected Snowfall Early NovemberThe granite presidential carvings wear heavy winter mantles in early November. 
10. Minnesota: Projected Snowfall Early NovemberThe Saint Paul Capitol dome weathers fierce northern chills by early November. 
9. Maine: Projected Snowfall Early NovemberThe coastal beacon guards crashing Atlantic surf amidst early November squalls. 
8. Vermont: Projected Snowfall Late OctoberThe Green Mountain capital welcomes picturesque early snow in late October. 
7. New Hampshire: Projected Snowfall Late OctoberThe Presidential Range witnesses sub-zero gales and snow by late October. 
6. Idaho: Projected Snowfall Late OctoberThe volcanic craters turn into vast winter snowfields by late October. 
5. Utah: Projected Snowfall Late OctoberThe Wasatch mountain slopes greet powdery autumn snowstorms in late October. 
4. Montana: Projected Snowfall Mid OctoberThe rugged Glacier peaks gather deep glacial snowbanks by mid-October. 
3. Wyoming: Projected Snowfall Early To Mid OctoberThe iconic Moulton Barn stands against the towering snowy Teton Range. 
2. Colorado: Projected Snowfall Early OctoberThe Mile High City greets crisp Front Range snow in early October. 
1. Alaska: Projected Snowfall Late SeptemberThe highest North American summit greets freezing subarctic blizzards in September.
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