Average Snowfall in Detroit, MI
27.9"
inches per year
Moderate Snow Area
What to Expect
That is about the US average annual snowfall of 28". At 27.9" per year, a solid snow shovel and windshield cover will get you through most storms. Keep ice melt and a scraper in the car.
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The Snowplow Original 36" Snow Pusher
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Zanch 27" Snow Brush & Ice Scraper
Detachable design with wider snow brush and ergonomic foam grip. Clears snow and ice without damaging your windshield.
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Snow in Michigan
| City | Annual Snow |
|---|---|
| Calumet | 207.8" |
| Hancock | 207.8" |
| Houghton | 207.8" |
| Gaylord | 140.3" |
| Copper Harbor | 132.3" |
| Petoskey | 120.2" |
| Indian River | 120.2" |
| Sault Ste Marie | 120.1" |
| Manistee | 119.6" |
| Marquette | 102" |
| Traverse City | 101" |
| Traverse City South | 101" |
| Grand Haven | 87.2" |
| Muskegon | 87.2" |
| Grand Rapids | 74.9" |
| Kalamazoo | 64.6" |
| Iron Mountain | 61" |
| Alpena | 59.4" |
| Escanaba | 46.9" |
| Saginaw | 40.7" |
| Mount Pleasant | 39.3" |
| East Lansing | 36" |
| Detroit | 27.9" |
Snowfall Near Detroit
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| East Lansing, MI | 77 mi | 36" |
| Saginaw, MI | 87 mi | 40.7" |
| Cleveland, OH | 92 mi | 63.8" |
| Mentor, OH | 100 mi | 113.7" |
| Painesville, OH | 102 mi | 113.7" |