Winter Weather In Michigan Promises More Snow And Surprises

Get ready for a winter shake-up in Michigan! This year’s snow totals are looking higher than usual.

Michigan has experienced below-average snowfall over the last couple of years.  In fact, our lowest snowfall on record was the winter of 2020-2021. Looks like that will not be the case this year. The National Weather Service is predicting a snow-covered Michigan this winter.  Let's break down when we can expect above-average snow and why it's happening this year.

Fox 2 Detroit points to the source of the predicted above-average snowfall in Michigan.

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This is going to be a strange back-and-forth this winter due to the mix of above-average precipitation and unstable temperatures.  You'll notice the map from the National Weather Service predicts above-average precipitation, especially in the lower half of the state from December through February.

Here's where it gets tricky.  Our temps will bounce from average to above average through mid-February. But then, below average from the end of February through March. So, what does that mean?

That means areas of Michigan that experience lake effect snow will see more snow than usual this winter.  Inland areas of Michigan will get a large amount of rain and snow, depending on the fluctuating temperatures through mid-February.  Michigan will likely experience larger amounts of snowfall than usual from the end of February through March.

Here's a look at snowfall totals for Michigan last Winter (2024-2025).

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