There’s a saying that winter is never over in Wyoming, and it’s not far from the truth for those who live in the northwest section of the Cowboy State. That’s the area that typically gets the most snow each year.

Spend some time in the tiny town of Moran during the winter months, and you’ll wonder how so much snow can fall on one spot. Known for being the first tourist town in Jackson Hole, it’s located near the gorgeous wilderness of Yellowstone and Grand Teton National Parks and, according to historic data, it’s one of the snowiest places in Wyoming.

Moran, Wyoming is located on the western side of the state, smack in the middle of multiple wilderness areas including Yellowstone National Park, Bridger-Teton National Forest, the Gros Ventre Wilderness, and Grand Teton National Park.

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The snow gets pretty deep up in that corner of the state, even during typical winters. The average annual snowfall in Moran is estimated at just over 166 inches.

Diana Robinson/Flickr Yellowstone Park itself is the only place in Wyoming that gets more snow than Moran. Yellowstone Lake averages about 193 inches and the area near Old Faithful gets around 207 inches of snow per year.

Folks stock up on staples for the pantry and make sure there’s a supply of wood on hand when a winter storm is coming.

Marian Hill/YouTube Little places near Moran make the most of the beautiful area, offering plenty of activities all year long:

Keeping the roads open is the highest priority, for the sake of residents as well as the thousands of tourists that visit the area year-round.

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There are times when extra help is called in to manage the snow.

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Even then, sometimes getting around requires alternative modes of transportation.

Yellowstone Gate/YouTube Just take a look at what it takes to keep rural Wyoming roads open:

Although Moran is considered part of the valley known as Jackson Hole, it’s amazing what a difference a few miles makes.

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The city of Jackson is just 30 miles south of Moran yet, with 66 inches average annual snowfall, it gets less than half of the amount of snow each year.

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Still, there’s usually plenty of the white stuff to cover the mountains and keep the area ski resorts busy all winter long.

David B L/TripAdvisor Snow King in Jackson is about 30 miles south of Moran, and Jackson Hole Resort is only 13 miles more up the road.

Have you visited Moran in the winter?

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Yellowstone Park itself is the only place in Wyoming that gets more snow than Moran. Yellowstone Lake averages about 193 inches and the area near Old Faithful gets around 207 inches of snow per year.

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Little places near Moran make the most of the beautiful area, offering plenty of activities all year long:

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Just take a look at what it takes to keep rural Wyoming roads open:

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Snow King in Jackson is about 30 miles south of Moran, and Jackson Hole Resort is only 13 miles more up the road.

What is the snowiest town you’ve been to in Wyoming?

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