We only had one winter with below average snow 20002001. Metro detroit could set record for virtually no snow in. Past weather in detroit, michigan, usa yesterday and last 2 weeks. The national weather service forecast office for detroit pontiac says a record daily maximum snowfall of 8. Detroit broke a few other unappealing records this season, too. Detroit not only buried under debt, but record snow too. The second worst storm on record was in 1974, which left more than 19 inches of snow in detroit. There are data and descriptions here of how many days it snows and the total amount of snowfall that detroit usually gets.
National snowfall analysis nohrsc the ultimate source for. Detroit ap the national weather service says detroit and flint, mich. Mar 14, 2017 detroit one of the most memorable snow events is the great lakes blizzard of 1999, which dumped nearly a foot of snow on the detroit area the storm began on january 1, 1999, and moved. If enough snow falls, the storm could break detroit s seasonal snowfall record and give chicago its second snowiest winter. Apr 19, 2018 detroit, meanwhile, is above average for seasonal snowfall. The marquette area had a winter ranked as extremely severe due to the length of the snow and cold season. Detroit, meanwhile, is above average for seasonal snowfall. Apr 03, 2019 this winter has been cold and snowy in detroit. Average weather in detroit michigan, united states. Averages are for detroit city airport, which is 6 miles from detroit.
This is the 4th highest snowfall amount recorded in the upper peninsula. A climate graph showing rainfall, temperatures and normals. The national snowfall analysis, version 2, estimates snowfall in the recent past by gathering several operational data sets into a unified analysis. Heres a list of yearly records for the heaviest snowfalls and snowiest days in. Apr 15, 2014 a spring storm shattered seasonal snowfall records in detroit and flint, as melting snow and rising rivers from heavy rain threatened homes tuesday. Daily snow observations from ghcn stations are available using the pulldown menus below to select the state, month, and year of interest for either snowfall or snow depth data. To show variation within the months and not just the monthly totals, we show the rainfall accumulated over. Average annual snowfall totals in michigan current results. Normal values are seasonal averages based on the last fifteen winter seasons for western michigan university.
What to expect as seasons first major snowstorm continues. It was the highest november daily snowfall, topping the previous high mark of 6. This is more than double their average seasonal snowfall of 44. The record monthly snowfall in january of that year helped contribute to the record depth. Average weather in detroit michigan, united states in detroit, the summers are warm, the winters are freezing and windy, and it is partly cloudy year round. October 12 is the earliest the detroit area has recorded snowfall. Access to these data supports the federal emergency management agencys need for near realtime observations used in assessing requests for disaster assistance. Download daily snowfall data for wmu oct 1998 to current. Southeast michigan, including the detroit area, had the most bizarre january snowfall pattern of any part of michigan. Snowfall for upper and lower michigan data is updated at least 6 times daily. Feb 09, 2014 the long cold and snowy winter continues.
Detroit snowfall total records oakland county moms. Due to the lack of data points observation stations with a complete snowfall record. Paul 18841891, downtown minneapolis 18911938, the twin cities international airport 19382000, the chanhassen office of the national weather service 20002004, and back to the twin cities international airport 2004present. Both saginaw and flint also saw the coldest winters on record. Were pretty close this winter with seasonal totals topping over 80 inches. Annual records for the most amount of snow to fall on a single day in detroit. The snowfall totals are annual averages based on weather data collected from 1981 to 2010 for the. The seasonal snowfall average for the entire season is 76.
Average annual snowfall in michigan the tables below give yearly averages for snowfall at cities, towns and parks in michigan. Apr 23, 2020 the national weather service says a record daily maximum snowfall of 8. Metro detroit snowfall totals january 18, 2020 wwj newsradio 950. The highest snowfall ever recorded in the upper peninsula was in 197879 at the keweenaw county snow station with 390. Apr 16, 2018 flint sets seasonal snowfall record ap published 11. The annual bestplaces comfort index for detroit is 6. Metro detroit nears alltime recordwednesdays snow brings metro detroit even closer to its alltime record. Weather records at dfw began 121 years, 5 months and 24 days ago on september 1, 1898.
Detroit snowfall total records i hope we break the detroit area alltime snow fall record set in 18801881 at 93. Weather history for places in michigan old farmers almanac. According to the national weather service in romulus, mich. The record is 74 days in a row, and detroit has had 66 days so far this year.
Detroit shatters january snowfall record, and the seasons. The largest seasonal snowfall came in the winter of 192526, when a total of 78 inches nearly twice the annual average of 41. Ap a spring storm thats left roads slippery across michigan has shattered seasonal snowfall records in detroit and flint. Precipitation is rain, snow, sleet, or hail that falls to the ground. Metro detroit could set record for virtually no snow in december. The great lakes remain at or near record high levels. Feb 09, 2018 the measured snowfall totals in inches in communities across southeast michigan, according to data from the national weather service in white lake. So if the snow sticks for another 8 days, the record will be broken. Thus snowfall can vary quite a bit between the current observing site at dia and the previous locations. Below we have a look at a few of the known records including the heaviest monthly, seasonal, and 24hour.
The national weather service says a record daily maximum snowfall of 8. There were three locations in southeast michigan that set records for january. Start here to maximize your rewards or minimize your. Detroit mi biggest snowfall for each year current results. Call me crazy but i want this winter suffering to go down in history to somehow justify all the misery we have endured. Michigan records 4th snowiest january in history with 2 weeks to goin. Weather reports from the last weeks in detroit with highs and lows. Flint sets seasonal snowfall record ap published 11.
As we move into february, we can start looking at seasonal type of records. Detroit snow record broken, flood warnings in effect. Lodging right on the trails with plenty of parking. Nws detroitpontiac southeast michigan climate information. The previous record for the lowest seasonal snowfall total through february 2 was 31. The weather service says that snowfall pushed the citys seasonal total to 94. Average weather in detroit, michigan, united states, year. This is the lowest seasonal snowfall total that has ever been measured through this date. Seasonal snowfall maps for southeast lower michigan disclaimer though the numbers on the map are the actual values recorded at each site, the contours generated are only estimations from that data so they may not be exactly what you measured at your specific location.
The tables below give yearly averages for snowfall at cities, towns and parks in michigan. Recordsetting snowfall totals in metro detroit wwj. Here is a list of the top 10 heaviest detroit snow falls on record, from the national weather service. Chicago and detroit close in on snowfall records as next. Monthly temperature, precipitation and hours of sunshine. Detroit wwj metro detroit was walloped with a winter storm overnight, leaving the region blanketed with several inches of snow. Detroit snow breaks records, topples power lines, creates. Climate records and information for southeast michigan. Detroits worst snowstorms michigan history the detroit news. The national weather service reported that as of 6 a. The 2000s decade has been one of the snowiest decades in detroit s history.
Detroit, mi detailed climate information and monthly weather. Past weather in detroit, michigan, usa yesterday or. These averages dont show how much detroits snowfall varies from year to year. We usually get 43 inches of snow in metro detroit, but this season i am leaning toward a range between 5060 inches thanks to more snowstorms. Apr 15, 2014 storm breaks detroit, flint snowfall records. Similarly in january, fresh snowfall in the heaviest years amounts to over 17. The 24, 48, and 72 hour accumulations can also be browsed on an interactive map. While located in the great lakes region, detroit does not pick up heavy lakeeffect snow, as they are located too far east of lake michigan and to the west and north of lake erie. Detroits first snowfall of winter usually arrives in november. Et april 16, 2018 the national weather service says the recent wintry weather helped the city of flint set a seasonal snowfall record.
Oct 12, 2017 october 12 is the earliest the detroit area has recorded snowfall. It was the highest november daily snowfall, topping the previous high mark of. That got us thinking, what are some of the heaviest snowfall records in u. Lets take a look at how close detroit is to record setting weather, and if those records may still fall. Jan 30, 2002 the largest seasonal snowfall came in the winter of 192526, when a total of 78 inches nearly twice the annual average of 41. Jan 25, 2017 that got us thinking, what are some of the heaviest snowfall records in u. In december, for instance, one in four years totals over.
The twin cities snowfall data set is derived by merging data from downtown st. About one in five years also receive a light snowfall in october. Detroit ap it was a snowfall for the record books in detroit and flint. Snowfall records and contests for michigan tech students, alumni, and friends the regions prodigious snowfall is a point of pride and a rite of passage. Daily seasonal snowfall at western michigan university in kalamazoo, michigan from 2016 through current. Detroit weather averages and climate detroit, michigan. I would say it will be close, but the record could be broken. Tuesday, eighttenths of an inch fell in flint, pushing the seasonal total to. Michigan winter 201920 will be remembered for snow totals over. A spring snow storm michigan broke seasonal snowfall records in detroit and flint on tuesday, prompting flood warnings, and some areas to declare a state detroit snow record broken, flood warnings in effect. Apr 15, 2014 earlier this season, several other cities in the midwest, and one location in the high plains, also set seasonal snowfall records.
Every husky has at least one great snow story, from digging out the wrong car in the parking lot after a blizzard to somehow making it to class during an epic whiteout. We have already discussed the record january snowfall in detroit and flint as well as the snowiest starts to the winter season through january. That exceeded the previous detroit seasonal record of 93. For detroit, pampreen said, the official snowfall was 9. This might be the earliest snowstorm in detroit history. The water level of lake superior rose 3 in the last month snow is melting and is now 1 higher than one year ago. Et march 15, 2015 people use umbrellas to protect themselves from falling snow as they cross a street in bostons north end. Microsoft excel format or csv format download snow depth data for wmu oct 1998 to current. The numbers are for the total amount of snow and for how many days it snows at least 0.
Climate detroit michigan and weather averages detroit. The seasonal snowfall total as of february 2 was 29. Fridays highs are expected in the low 50s with about a halfinch of rain. Due to the lack of data points observation stations with a complete snowfall record available to generate these maps. Boston breaks seasonal snowfall record detroit news. The city has chalked up 61 inches of snow compared to the average 42. Jump to statistics for the 30year period 19812010 dfw. Average weather in detroit, michigan, united states, year round. In fact, since snowfall records began in 1880 in detroit, only 11% of our octobers have brought us measurable snow. Nerdwallet is a free tool to find you the best credit cards, cd rates, savings, checking accounts, scholarships, healthcare and airlines. These are the extremes in weather records for michigan, a state in the great lakes region of the midwestern united states. Detroit a spring storm thats left roads slippery across michigan has shattered seasonal snowfall records in detroit and flint.
This table shows the total snow and ice accumulations for every relevant month since september 1898 at dfw. Mar 11, 2014 chicago and detroit close in on snowfall records as next storm approaches. Winter in detroit lasts from december to february and is characterized by freezing weather and high humidity of 75%. The starting point for official government weather forecasts, warnings, meteorological products for forecasting the.
Boston breaks seasonal snowfall record ap published 10. Indian river michigan is centrally located between gaylord, mackinaw city and petoskey. Here is a history of big blizzards and snow storms in detroit, including information about snow records and extreme winter weather events. See historical weather data for a location and date.
In terms of snowfall, this winter was no slouch either, with detroit recording 57. Snowfall records and contests alumni and friends michigan. Detroit set a record for snow in the city this winter with a total of 94. Based on weather reports collected during 19852015.