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All 50 States Ranked By The Worst Winters

We New Englanders have certainly become accustomed to some bad winters. But how bad…compared to other states? The Thrillist has conveniently ranked them for us. Who fared the worst in…

First Winter Storm Of The Season Hits Northeast

BOSTON, MA – DECEMBER 03: People walk through the Boston Public Garden as the first winter storm of the season impacts the region on December 3, 2019 in Boston, Massachusetts….

We New Englanders have certainly become accustomed to some bad winters. But how bad...compared to other states? The Thrillist has conveniently ranked them for us.

Who fared the worst in New England?

The answer: Maine. Maine ranked #8 on the list of the most miserable winters. Massachusetts came in at 14, while New Hampshire ranked 15, Connecticut 20, and Rhode Island 21. Wait, where is Vermont on this list? They fared much better, surprisingly, coming in at # 25, mostly because Vermonters love snow and seem to be able to handle driving in it.

Check out the entire list. Colorado was a bit of a shocker.

Remember the winter of 2015?

Jill Leach shovels her car out at her home in Boston's Charlestown section, Wednesday, Jan. 28, 2015, one day after a blizzard dumped about 2 feet of snow in the city. (AP Photo/Elise Amendola)

I snapped a pic of this pile that wouldn't melt that Spring!

Born and raised at Country 1025. Carolyn is a concert-lovin’ country music fan. Plus, an avid New England sports fan. Count Kruser in for standup comedy, movies, and cosmos, but family is #1 for her. Wife, mother of 2- plus Zoey the dog, unpaid cook, cleaner and organizer of chaos. Kruser likes to write about country music, New England lifestyle and trending topics.