Detroit has also remained below freezing 74 days this winter. Detroit has 84.1 inches of snow so far, needing 9.6 inches more to break the season snowfall record from way back in 1880-81. Manistee is reporting 201 inches of snow so far, which is a new record according to the Manistee County Road Commission. The state got hammered Monday with record snowfall as a snowstorm swept through Michigan. The material on this site may not be reproduced, distributed, transmitted, cached or otherwise used, except with the prior written permission of Advance Local. That record could possibly be broken given the fact that the next 14 days are expected to be mostly colder than average. The record 24-hour snowfall in the state was 32 inches and was recorded in the Upper Peninsula's community of Herman on … I would say it will be close, but the record could be broken. "Two snowfall records were set at NWS Marquette yesterday! Help fund crucial watchdog journalism. 8.3 inches broke the old record … The winter temperature in Detroit averaged 20.9 degrees, which is the eighth coldest winter, and the coldest winter since 1977-78. Some locations in northern lower Michigan have also had some of the coldest temperatures on record. The NWS reported 8.3 inches of snow on Sunday, breaking the previous record of 3.1 inches which was set in 1976. Records … Now that is cold. But the snow isn't over. (FOX 2) - The National Weather Service in Marquette says two different snowfall records were broken this weekend in Michigan's Upper Peninsula as over 8 inches of snow fell Sunday and almost 20 inches of snow is already on the ground. Records go back to 1961. Marquette has been below zero 49 days this winter, which is a new record for Marquette. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. © 2020 Advance Local Media LLC. There have been 13 days below zero in Detroit, which is the seventh most below zero days on record and the most below zero temperatures since 1983-84. Temperature Overall. Watch out for a few pockets of mist and drizzle as you are heading out the door on Monday. Additionally, that brought Marquette's total snow for the entire month of October to 19.2 inches, breaking the old record of 18.6 set in 1979. Record 24-hour Snowfall in Michigan . This winter has been cold and snowy in Detroit. Detroit has 84.1 inches of snow so far, needing 9.6 inches more to break the season snowfall record from way back in 1880-81. It will take a late March or April snowstorm. Registration on or use of this site constitutes acceptance of our User Agreement, Privacy Policy and Cookie Statement, and Your California Privacy Rights (each updated 1/1/20). While the amounts at other locations aren't near record amounts, the number of days with snow on the ground has been remarkable in most of Michigan. It will take a few pretty big snowstorms in the next month to break that record. Mark Torregrossa has been the chief meteorologist for three television news stations in Michigan. As we head toward the Halloween holiday, look for more sunshine and cooler air. So in the U.P., many locations can say they just survived the coldest winter since record keeping began. DETROIT (WWJ) - Monday's unseasonably early snowfall was one for the record books. Email him at mark@farmerweather.com and find him on Facebook at facebook.com/mark.torregrossa and Twitter @weathermanmark. But the cold has been relentless, with Saginaw staying below freezing 80 days in a row. I would say it will be close, but the record could be broken. Community Rules apply to all content you upload or otherwise submit to this site. While snow in October is not rare for the Upper Peninsula, this much snow is clearly not expected. So far, they have 19.2 inches of snow in October, breaking the record of 18.6 inches which was set in 1979. The record number is 86 days. We are expecting temperatures only in the mid and upper 40s this afternoon under cloudy skies. The ice is so thick on the Saginaw River in Bay City that a plane with skis was able to land on it this week. Detroit could also set a record for days in a row with at least one inch of snow on the ground. The area will likely go over 20 inches of snow on Monday with another 1 to 3 inches of snow expected followed by record lows. Those statistics are according to the National Weather Service in White Lake, Michigan. The state record low is −51 °F (−46 °C), recorded at Vanderbilt on February 9, 1934, while the state record high is 112 °F (44 °C), recorded at Stanwood on July 13, 1936.. By month View Comments. Also, the snowfall set a new monthly snowfall record for October. Gaylord had its coldest winter on record. While snow in October is not rare for the Upper Peninsula, this much snow is clearly not expected. Do you want to go for the record, or stop at the current amount? Meteorological winter is the best way to track winter temperatures, and it covers the period from December 1 to the end of February. If you have any weather questions, ask them below. While the Detroit area has an impressive relationship with the white stuff, it is the state's northern climes that get most of the snow. Houghton Lake and Alpena had their second coldest winters ever. So if the snow sticks for another 8 days, the record will be broken. All rights reserved (About Us). For Detroit, Pampreen said, the official snowfall was 9.2 inches Monday night, more than doubling the 1984 record of 4.1 inches, and setting the new record for … New record of 19.2 inches breaks the old record of 18.6 inches set in 1979.". A resident of the state for 20 years, he has also gardened since the age of ten and is an avid hunter. "Two snowfall records were set at NWS Marquette yesterday! Other parts of the state have had ample snowfall, but generally not in the top ten snowiest years. Obviously that record will be broken tomorrow, and probably each day for at least the next week or two. Through this afternoon, be on the lookout for a stray shower from time to time. 8.3 inches broke the old record of 3.1 inches set in 1976! That probably will happen. To summarize temperatures in Michigan this winter, it has been cold everywhere, with most locations at least cracking into the top ten coldest winters at individual locations. The record amount is 132 inches, so another 21.4 inches of snow are needed to break a record in Grand Rapids. November is when metro Detroit typically sees its first snow … Detroit Free Press. Let's start with snowfall. So far, they have 19.2 inches of snow in October, breaking the record of 18.6 inches which was set in 1979. Copyright 2020 Scripps Media, Inc. All rights reserved. I don't think that record will be broken. Flint has had 26 days below zero, with the record being 28 days. The most amazing aspect of the cold this winter is the Upper Peninsula has been the farthest from normal. Also, this breaks the old record for monthly snowfall for October! (Image: NWS Marquette). That should bring a round of applause. NWS Marquette said over 8 inches of snow fell Sunday and nearly 20 inches of snow has fallen in October. Of course, that's temporary. National Weather Service in White Lake, Michigan. Now let's look at the rest of the state's winter records. Flint had a stretch of 77 days below freezing, also its third longest stretch. According to the NWS, they had 8.3 inches of snow on Sunday, which broke the old record of 3.1 inches set in 1976. To summarize the snowfall in Michigan this winter, snowfall has been the most above normal in southern Lower Michigan and parts of western Lower Michigan. ©2020 FOX Television Stations, Justice Clarence Thomas administers Supreme Court oath to Amy Coney Barrett at White House, Northville buses stuck in park after COVID-19 impacts district transportation, Senate confirms Amy Coney Barrett’s appointment to US Supreme Court, Thieves use computers to hack, steal six luxury cars at Redford dealer, Sen. Stabenow, Trump campaign adviser make their cases, Michigan ballot proposal 2 and what it means for personal electronic data, 62 students quarantined, 1 staff member after Woodhaven-Brownstown COVID-19 outbreak, Man, 20, shot in face in back seat of stolen car, 1 killed, 1 hurt in shooting overnight in Lincoln Park, 45 missing children among dozens rescued in anti-human trafficking operation, officials say. The daily record snowfall most days this month is a trace (meaning snow, but no accumulation). Marquette, Ironwood, and Manistique have all had the coldest meteorological winter on record. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Here are some records. In fact, since snowfall records began in 1880 in Detroit, only 11% of our Octobers have brought us measurable snow. The area is expected to see more heavy lake-effect snow on Monday with around 1-3 inches possible, along with potential record lows overnight. Today, Flint tied a record of 88 days in a row with one inch of snow or more on the ground. With Halloween approaching, this week we'll see highs in the 40s and lower 50s but still staying above freezing until Friday night. Flint has had its fifth coldest winter, while Saginaw the seventh coldest. Forecasters say we could see around 6 inches before the snow stops falling Saturday. Let's take a look at how close Detroit is to record setting weather, and if those records may still fall. Flint has 77.3 inches of snow so far, needing only 5.6 inches of additional snow to have the snowiest winter in Flint's history. Temperatures are expected to fall into the 30s overnight. Down here in the lower peninsula, only a few flakes have been spotted in the northern lower peninsula but not in the Detroit area. Subscribe to MLive.com. This page gives the highest daily snowfall of each year in Detroit and the date it occurred. So, record breaking or not here in Detroit, it has been a long, cold, snowy winter. I'd be real surprised if that record doesn't fall. Grand Rapids is sitting at the second snowiest winter on record, with 110.7 inches so far. It always has in the past. But I can promise you spring will come. MARQUETTE, Mich. (WXYZ) — The National Weather Service said two snowfall records were broken at the service's station in Marquette on Sunday. If a date has a plus sign beside it that means the same amount of snow also fell on at least one other day earlier in the year. That's easily doable this year. While southern Michigan cities have not set records for being the coldest winter, most cities are in the top ten coldest. Empire, in … As far as amounts, some other locations are getting close to records. Note to readers: if you purchase something through one of our affiliate links we may earn a commission. The farther north you go, the more abnormal the cold has been. That is the third longest stretch below freezing for Saginaw. There are very few things we can say with certainty in meteorology. DETROIT (WWJ) - We finally have some snow in southeast Michigan! In fact, our May 8th record snow is a trace, so … The record is 74 days in a row, and Detroit has had 66 days so far this year. These snowfall extremes were measured at Detroit Metro Airport and go back to 1959. Also, the snowfall set a new monthly snowfall record for October. Thankfully, more sun is in our forecast by Wednesday along with more mid temps.

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