03/03/2026
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Monday, March 2, 2026 – 12PM
GOLD STANDARD – Season-to-Date Snowfall Totals
As we enter meteorological spring, winter is gradually approaching its final flakes. Across much of Michigan, snowfall totals are running above normal, and in traditional lake-effect areas it has been a substantial year — not only in total accumulation, but in the length of time snow has remained on the ground.
This made for an outstanding ice fishing and snowmobile season across the state.
These totals are from specific observation sites. A few miles in either direction — especially in lake-effect belts — can result in significantly higher or lower numbers.
Southeast & East-Central Michigan
• Detroit – 38.8”
• White Lake – 56.8”
• Glacier Ridge elevation typically adds an extra 10–20 inches annually.
• Flint – 45.0”
• Saginaw – 31.5”
• Valley location reduces elevation and lake-effect enhancement.
Northern Lower Michigan
• Ga***rd – 134.5”
• Petoskey – 126.9”
• Traverse City – 111.5”
• Noticeable reduction in snowfall away from primary NW flow lake-effect zones.
• West Branch – 50.7”
• Alpena – 74.4”
• Houghton Lake – 60.0”
The snowfall gradient across Northern Lower Michigan remains dramatic — a 30–50 mile shift can mean double the seasonal total depending on wind trajectory and elevation
Upper Michigan
• Ironwood – 120.0”
• Houghton – 150.0”
• Marquette – 208.4”
• Sault Ste. Marie – 153.6”
Marquette once again exceeded 200 inches, showcasing the dominance of Lake Superior lake-effect this season.
Above-normal snowfall for much of Michigan.
Strong lake-effect dominance in NW Lower and the U.P.
Impressive snowpack longevity statewide.
Please share your final season snowfall totals and reports below.
