Snow occurs sporadically in winter, with an average seasonal snowfall of . Whitehorse has little precipitation with an average annual snowfall of and of rainfall. Annual precipitation averages , including an average seasonal snowfall of . Precipitation averages annually, including an average seasonal snowfall of . Almaty sometimes experiences winter rain, despite heavy preceding snowfall and low temperatures. Annual precipitation averages , with of annual snowfall on average. Annual precipitation averages , with an annual average snowfall of . In the northwest, winters are cold with heavy snowfall and subfreezing temperatures. Winters are generally cold with moderate snowfall. Winters are mild to cold with periods of moderate snowfall. The average yearly precipitation is about , with an average annual snowfall of about . The snowiest recorded winter was 1995/1996 with a total snowfall of . The valley had large amounts of runoff from rain and snowfall. Winters are bitterly cold with frequent, heavy snowfall. The Americans marched in sleet and snowfall.