That is over 5x the US average annual snowfall of 28". With 140.3" of annual snowfall, a quality snow blower and heavy-duty shovel are worth the investment. Ice melt should be stocked before the first storm hits.




| 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" |
| City | Distance | Annual Snow |
|---|---|---|
| Indian River, MI | 27 mi | 120.2" |
| Petoskey, MI | 28 mi | 120.2" |
| Traverse City, MI | 50 mi | 101" |
| Traverse City South, MI | 50 mi | 101" |
| Alpena, MI | 61 mi | 59.4" |