Snowpack levels across the state are currently 6% of normal.
The deepest snowpack in Michigan
was last observed at
Gaylord 9Ssw
with a
snowpack depth of
1”,
about 106%
of normal when compared to it's
"
average depth for this time of year.
Gaylord 9Ssw,
perched at an elevation of
1,460 ft.,
is currently experiencing some of the coldest temps in
Michigan
with air temps last recorded at
43 degrees.
More snowfall is expected this week, and areas like
Sault Ste Marie
are forecasted to receive up to
12"
of snowfall in the next 5 days.
Statewide Snowpack |
6.0%
Of Normal |
Coldest Location |
43°
Gaylord 9Ssw |
Top 5-Day Forecast |
12"
Sault Ste Marie |
Deepest Snowpack |
1"
Gaylord 9Ssw |
Most Snowfall Past 24 Hours |
"
|
Snowpack conditions in Michigan vary across the state's mountain ranges, including the Porcupine Mountains, Huron Mountains, and the Keweenaw Peninsula. These regions typically receive heavy snowfall due to the lake-effect from Lake Superior. As for snow runoff, the Upper Peninsula rivers such as the Ontonagon, Sturgeon, and Huron provide water for various watersheds.
Michigan's winter climate is characterized by cold temperatures, averaging around 24°F (-4°C), and significant snow accumulation. The state experiences an average of 60 to 80 inches of snow annually, with the highest amounts recorded in the Upper Peninsula. Interesting snow science facts in Michigan include the Lake-Effect Snow Machine, where cold air passing over the warmer waters of the Great Lakes triggers intense snowfall. Additionally, Michigan is home to the National Weather Service's Marquette Weather Forecast Office, known for its expertise in snowfall forecasting.