Despite the recent warm weather, November is here and temperatures will begin falling soon. That mean's the first snowfall of the season could be close at hand. Here's what to know.
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The average date for Michigan's first measurable snowfall, at least one-tenth of an inch, is Nov. 16, according to the National Weather Service in White Lake.
Has it snowed yet in Michigan in 2024?
Michigan already saw its
first measurable snowfall of 2024 in the Upper Peninsula in October. The 0.1 inches of snow was recorded in the Michigamme area, 40 miles west of Marquette, on Oct. 15, according to the NWS.
When was the earliest first snowfall in Detroit?
The record for the earliest measurable first snowfall of the season in Detroit is Oct. 12, in 2006, according to the weather agency.
When was the latest first snowfall in Detroit?
The record for the latest measurable first snowfall of the season in Detroit is Dec. 29, set in 1998, according to the NWS.
When was the earliest first snow in Gaylord?
The central northern Michigan city is a downhill skiing mecca for a reason. The record for the earliest measurable first snowfall in Gaylord is Sep. 20, set in 1956, according to the NWS in Gaylord.
When was the latest first snow in Gaylord?
The record for the latest measurable first snowfall in Gaylord took place in 1984 on Dec. 2, the weather agency said.
When was the earliest first snow in Grand Rapids?
The west Michigan city is in the lake effect snow region, where moisture picked up from weather systems crossing Lake Michigan falls back to earth. The record for the earliest measurable snowfall of the season in Grand Rapids is Oct. 7, set in 2000, according to the NWS in Grand Rapids.
When was the latest first snow in Grand Rapids?
The record for the latest measurable first snowfall took place on Dec. 5, 1948, the weather agency said.
When was the earliest first snow in Lansing?
The record for the earliest measurable first snowfall in Lansing was set on Oct. 12, 1909, and again on Oct. 12, 2006, according to the NWS in Grand Rapids.
When was the latest first snow in Lansing?
The record for the latest measurable first snowfall in Lansing was set on Dec. 18, 1883, according to the NWS. However, meteorologists said the record may not be fully accurate, as earlier snowfalls could've melted before record takers went out to measure, the weather agency said.
When was the earliest first snow in Marquette?
The city on the southern shore of Lake Superior often gets snow before the Lower Peninsula. The record for the earliest measurable first snowfall in downtown Marquette was set on Sep. 21, 1859, according to the NWS in Marquette.
When was the latest first snow in Marquette?
The record for the latest measurable first snowfall in downtown Marquette took place on Dec. 1, 2006, the weather agency said.