When Is It Going To Snow In Michigan?

When will it snow in Michigan?

Before the start of every snowmobile season, we get bombarded with the question most often asked, "when is it going to snow in Michigan"?

Unfortunately, it's not an easy task to determine when it's going to snow in Michigan... but we can give you an idea as to when you should keep your eyes open for it to happen.

Book Your U.P. Motel - Hotel Accommodations once it snows!  Michigan U.P. Interactive Motel & Hotel On-Line Lodging Reservations.

Actually we have already received some snow in places in Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Some areas have received as much as an inch of snow. Needless to say, it didn't last long.  Both daytime and over night temperatures have been unseasonably mild this Autumn thus far.  Snow or no snow, one thing is for certain... that's all going to change.

As soon as daytime and over night temps average below freezing, it's that time to start looking towards the sky for snow clouds.   Days gone by, (in the 90's) we use to always have at least a foot of snow on the ground by the firearm deer season opener which begins on November 15th.  That hasn't happened for a long time however.

Now a days, you can expect a good hearty Upper Peninsula snowfall or two by the first or second week in December.  But even with a foot of snow or two... it doesn't take long for it to disappear if we encounter unseasonably mild temps above freezing.  In fact, it has been known in most recent years, to rain in December.

Michigan Snowfall- signs to look for

If you play your cards right and know what snowfall signs to look for, You can get in on some great, early season snowmobile fun and excitement.  First, get yourself a reliable, on-line weather resource.  After ten years reporting on Michigan's Snowmobile weather and trail conditions, we've come to rely on Weather Underground as the Internet's most trusted and most reliable weather forecasts.

In fact, do yourself a big favor this snowmobile season and invest a mere five smacks to join Weather Underground for an entire year, and ultimately customize your weather page to include the locations that you are most interested in .  A click of the button on your new control panel will give you accurate weather for cities throughout the entire Upper Peninsula- all delivered without the flashing page full of ads that appear without a membership.  The best snowmobiling, on line investment you can make.

Keep a close watch on your weather forecasts.  Look for consecutive days (including over night low temps) for approaching cold weather systems in advance and make your plans accordingly.  If the forecast predicts a 30% or 50% chance of snow showers, chances are good it'll probably not snow.  If you see a 70% chance or higher, it's a very good sign that it's gonna snow.

Michigan Weather Links of Interest

November's Warmest Temperatures
The November 2004 mean temperature of 33.9 degrees at the Marquette NWS in Negaunee township is the seventh highest November temperature on record and 4.2 degrees above normal.

Michigan Upper Peninsula Weather Reports & Links
Snowmobile Weather and Snow Reports form Munising, Paradise, Gwinn, Grand Marais, Marquette and the Central Michigan Upper Peninsula

Winter Skin Care Tips
Winter is dry and this affects your skin which makes it very dry, rough and flaky. Whatever happens inside your body would surely reflect what is happening to your skin.

Trapped In Your Car: Could You Survive A Winter Emergency?
Without exception, every Winter we hear about some unlucky soul who gets trapped out on the road during a Winter storm. Some are found quickly, some are found weeks later. Some survive while others don't. Here's the basics you need to prepare yourself and car in case of a Winter emergency.

Return to Top