1995: A strong cold front passage is followed by high winds and lake effect snow. Biggest 24hr total this season: Ironwood #2 with 22 inches (11.17.22) Snowfall averaged above normal from Philadelphia northward and below normal south of there. 56 inches of snow for this Winter season out in my area I only need 34 more inches to reach my goal of 90 inches not bad for the Winter that wasnt to be from you know whoes lol!! -- Robert Frost (1874-1963). Yooper Steve on Facebook I wish I could have went up that far but I was just to busy this week with it being near Christmas and the travel time just wouldnt allow it, I missed out on some great video and photos I know, but maybe next time I can document it. Wow, GR is nearly up to normal snowfall! Happy New Year! In reality it is just another day in the UP, especially the Keweenaw, the snowiest region of the Upper Peninsula year after year. Snowfall in the nine-year period of 2011-2019 means that the 2010s will be Bostons snowiest decade, while the period was less snowy than any prior decade on record for Washington, D.C., and Raleigh, North Carolina. Holiday Climatology, Safety Consider supporting FunintheUP via PayPal - via Venmo Consider supporting FunintheUP via PayPal - via Venmo AmazingInDzy. The seasonal snowfall average for the entire season is 75.6 inches. At some pointand that point in time was different among the various weather observation sitesactual snowfall began to be measured using a stick-like ruler, with the snow measurements made either at the end of each snowfall or at one or more regular times each day (e.g., at 7 a.m. or 7 p.m.). Yooper Steve on Instagram Snowfall records are reviewed and updated yearly. Past Snowfall I have never seen a below normal prediction from you in GR! I wondered about that too. There may be a snow flurry here or there during the evenings as temps drop and the sun goes down. Biggest 24hr total this season: Ironwood #2 with 22 inches (11.17.22) Yooper Steve on Facebook What a storm and the month January was colder than normal and snowier than normal! The NWS reported heavy mixed precipitation across Northern Lower Michigan, with total snow accumulations of 4 to 10 inches. With up to 16 inches of snow possible this week in parts of Southeastern Michigan, here's a look back at last year's February snowstorm. It isnt unusual that we see some snow flurries in May and up to Mothers Day, but by this time the on the ground snow has all but disappeared from all but the dark areas of the forests. Another 25 percent of years receive less than 5.1 inches for the month. Area Information Consider supporting FunintheUP via PayPal - via Venmo Yooper Steve on Facebook 50.2. Year to date though April 23, 2023: 126.5 inches Ironwood Snowfall by Year Years marked with a gold background have more than 5% incomplete data Click column headers to sort Snowfall Information - National Weather Service Yooper Steve on Facebook Most snowfall observers are on a 24hr schedule and you can imagine the amount of settling that occurs during that time, especially with light lake effect snow that we so often see in the UP. Winds Gusting As High As 40 Mph On Monday. In South Haven a garage roof was destroyed by a falling tree. Total Snow Accumulations Of 5 To 12 Inches West Of A Munising To Chatham Line. This January snow totals may go down as one of the lowest ever recorded across many snowfall stations, but I guess we will figure that out in a few days, still a couple more days for the snow to add to the months totals. I take an average though I am sure I could find higher amounts if I tried hard enough. Biggest 24hr total this season: Ironwood #2 with 22 inches (11.17.22) It was a tight gradient in the county I live in. Live Drive on US41 between Calumet and Hancock Upper Peninsula Tours - Guided U.P. FORECAST. Text Products, Seasonal Hazards M Was a great storm. Daily U.S. Snowfall and Snow Depth | National Centers for Environmental Most Snowfall Jan 25th: Big Bay (EagleMine) with 3.6 inches Michigan total snow this season: See the winners and losers Thanks for following the UP Snow Totals page on FunintheUP.com This week looks to be a bit more relaxed with just a few flurries and no major storms it appears, looks to be just a little lake effect snow. Most snowfall today: Alberta Ford Center with 5.5 inches Lansing Snowfall Totals & Accumulation Averages FunintheUP on Instagram, Today's Notes: It looks like the overnight low at the airport was 15 and here at my house the overnight low was 16. Yooper Steve on Instagram On Dec 24th Houghton county airport saw winds maintain 35mph+ from 6am through 6pm with highest wind gusts reported of 70mph at 3pm. Did you miss todays LIVE Videos on Facebook, well here they are. This occurred during the year that ended December 31st, 1971. Well what a nice break from the last week it was. Previously, a storm dropped snow across parts of Michigan on Monday, Feb. 27, with the NWS reporting new accumulation of up to 6 inches of snow along with ice in some areas. FunintheUP on Instagram, Today's Notes: Please Contact Us. The following links contain daily, monthly, and seasonal summaries of those measurements. The Edmund Fitzgerald sank in Lake Superior during the storm, with a crew of 29 men. If I ever get a chance I may try to see what some January lows have been, I know since I have been measuring snowfall since 2010 it is one of the lowest January snowfalls I have seen. Take control of your data. Office Webcam, Forecast Winter storm snow totals in Metro Detroit: Check the city-by-city list https://www.instantweathermaps.com/GFS-php/conussfc.php?run=2022020318&time=PER&var=ASNOWI&hour=384. The weather has settled across Michigan this morning and the cold air has moved in. Consider supporting FunintheUP via PayPal - via Venmo Please try another search. Quiz: How well do you know the Michigan/Michigan State rivalry? Here in the Upper Peninsula snowfall has been pretty slim since Christmas and it isnt looking good for the rest of the month either, very well could be close to a record low for many places in the UP. Biggest 24hr total this season: Ironwood #2 with 22 inches (11.17.22) For the season 50.7 that is a departure of -1.5 for the season. Elsewhere, cloudy skies and cold temps can be expected. I picked up 3.6 inches I. Rockford! I live about 2 miles from the airport so a lot of times their totals are close to mine, although sometimes in a lake effect event they are still different, which is interesting. Yesterday our high was 24 with trace amounts of snow. For today the average H/L at Grand Rapids is 49/34 the record high is 70 set in 1989 and the record low is 10 set in 1986. Another 25 percent of years receive less than nine inches for the month. Below you will find as usual the UP Snow Totals. But bad temperature predictions coupled with bad snowfall maps is not the best look. "Normal" values are seasonal averages based on the last 24 winter seasons for Western Michigan University. Most Snowfall Jan 4th: Munising with 11.4 inches Hope everyone has been doing well and enjoying their the first half of January 2023 and enjoying some of the warmer weather we have had to start off the year. Here are the top five: 15.4 on January 26, 1967 (notably, the Blizzard of 67) 15.1 on January 26, 1978 (notably, the Blizzard of 78) 14.5 on December 11, 2000 13.9 on March 17, 1973 13.9 on March 9, 1919 The daily total broke the previous record for the most snowfall on February 2nd, which was previously 8.4Read more . Most snowfall, season to date: Tamarack loc (Calumet) with 142.9 inches Yooper Steve on Facebook Northern MI Climatology There is no complete record for Nashville, Tennessee; Roanoke, Virginia; Sheridan, Wyoming; and Seattle, Washington, among other cities that would seem to be obvious choices. So that being said today WOOD TV 8 came out with their guess for the winter in west Michigan. A constraining factor in choosing the sites is that they must all have a continuous monthly snowfall record dating back to at least 1900, something that a surprisingly few do. Biggest 24hr total this season: Ironwood #2 with 22 inches (11.17.22) The cold weather is back in the Upper Peninsula with temps reaching single digits and negative the last couple days. Regardless of the caveats mentioned above it is still worth mentioning some general trends: The 1920s and 1930s seem to have been the least snowy decades since 1900. This occurred during the year that ended December 31st, 2008. You are crazy! There are 1,800 miles of local streets that only get attention a few times a year - depending on the severity of the snow. Most Yearly Snow in Ironwood History - extremeweatherwatch.com His house is in the village though. measured only 18 to 22 on the ground at the end of the storm. Snow will pick up in intensity this afternoon and continue both tonight and into Thursday morning. Nice snow map! Lake Michigan and its clouds kept west Michigan much warmer then areas to our east as lows here were mostly in the mid to upper teens off to our east they fell below 10 and even below zero at several locations. Biggest 24hr total this season: Ironwood #2 with 22 inches (11.17.22) Who wouldnt love cold and snow this time of year? Most snowfall, season to date: Tamarack loc (Calumet) with 131.9 inches Consider supporting FunintheUP via PayPal - via Venmo Become a Subscriber to the FunintheUP Substack page. As it turns out, the average ratio for the contiguous U.S. is roughly 12:1 or 13:1, and that ratio can vary greatly from place to place and storm to storm, even within a single storm. Thanks for following the UP Snow Totals page on FunintheUP.com Overall the lookout over the next 10-15 days looks to be above normal temperatures so snowfall outlook is not looking good, if we dont see a good January snowfall you can usually forget in seeing that 300 inch mark. The next 7-10 days it doesnt appear we will see any significant storm systems reaching the Upper Peninsula, just a few flurries here and there through the week. Do you enjoy FunintheUP videos and seeing the Snowfall Totals all winter? a There are also some snow stations that used to report in previous years that haven't been reporting this year or haven't been consistent with updating. Most snowfall Dec 27th: Soo east with 3.3 inches That total was adjusted upward even higher, to 27.5, after an NWS review found and corrected an error in the transmitted snow report. Short term 6-10 day precipitation outlook looks to be about 40% chance and longer term 8-14 days it looks even more bleak with 0% chance. It had been a light snow season for the winter of 2022-23 across much of Michigan's Lower Peninsula through mid-February, when storms picked up. LOL. Year. * Whereiron And Southern Houghton Counties. What can you do though you can only do the best you can to estimate when needed taking measurements in places you wouldnt normally measure to try and get the best possible. Rock on! Below you will find as usual the UP Snow Totals. Good luck with that! 1998: A November storm lashes the Great Lakes with wind gusts up to 90 mph. ALBERTA FORD FOR CEN. HeRead more , I am still waiting to see how the models that are now is use handle a system like we had in 1967,1978 or even 1973. FunintheUP on Instagram, Today's Notes: Most Snowfall Jan 31st: Keweenaw county with 6 inches Lake Snow Parameter, Spotter Also all new subscribers (yearly) will get entered into (1) one FREE 1/2 day Guided UP Adventure Tour($198value) with UpperPeninsulaTours for 2 people. Thanks for following the UP Snow Totals page on FunintheUP.com This could be evidence that the change in the technique of measurement has led to an increase in reported snowfall amounts. Become a monthly FunintheUP Fan Supporter Snow Data for Kalamazoo, Michigan - X98RUHF It was a crazy storm, I get it. Morning Briefing Feb. 2, 2022: Heaviest snowstorms in Detroit history For instance, in the high mountain areas of the West there are virtually no sites with a continuous period of record (POR) back to 1900, aside from Flagstaff, Arizona; Donner Summit in the high Sierra of California; and Red Lodge, Montana (which I did not include because of its obscurity). FunintheUP is the #1 source for UP Snow Totals year after year. Interestingly, I have only used the shovel and/or snowblower three times this winter. Emily Schuitema predicts: 87 inches of snow in Kalamazoo, 83 inchesRead more . SuperYooperStore.com - U.P. Do you enjoy FunintheUP videos and seeing the Snowfall Totals all winter? Subscribers to YooperReport will get 15% OFF a business listing. At Saginaw 4.5 for the season 26.3 a departure of -3.8. So theres that. Start looking for more regular updates now that we are into December, it is probably gong to be another 270+ inches in the Copper Country/Keweenaw and possibly Ironwood may even see a 250+ inch snowfall season. 1986: High temperatures are held in the upper teens to lower 20s as arctic air pours into Lower Michigan. Biggest 24hr total this season: Ironwood #2 with 22 inches (11.17.22) Michigan Snow Report | Snowpack & Snowfall Totals - SNOFLO