When Will Michigan Get the First Snowfall of the Season?
Winter is coming, and in Michigan, that means snow. Maybe you’re someone who dreads the snow or is excited about seeing the white stuff. Either way, you’re probably wondering, when will Michigan get the first snowfall of the season? Well, here are the stats and probabilities on when to expect that winter weather to arrive.
Before we get to snow in our area, let’s look at one American city that’s never gotten snow. The Farmer’s Almanac has a story about the places in America that have never gotten cold enough to get any snow. “As the summer sun fades and chillier nights and mornings begin to creep onto the calendar, your thoughts might turn to that four-letter word which some of us love, and others love to hate: snow,” they state. “You may wonder: What are some cities, states, or countries where it has never snowed?”
Believe it or not, it’s never, ever snowed in Key West, Florida. “Not only has Key West never experienced snow, it’s never seen frost, ice, or sleet either,” the article states. “That’s because Florida’s low latitude and low elevation hinder temperatures from getting cold enough for snow to fall, let alone accumulate on the ground.” Lucky Key West.
When Will Michigan Get the First Snowfall of the Season?
Now, onto our state. According to Weather.com, the average first snowfall of the year arrives around Nov. 15 in Michigan, with them marking Detroit as the main city for this arrival date. Of course, if you live further north or in the U.P., you’re likely to get snow a lot sooner. As for the Midwest, according to Weather.com, “The season’s first snow in the Midwest typically occurs in October along the northern tier of states, from northern Michigan to the western Dakotas. In November, much of the Ohio Valley, the rest of the Great Lakes, Corn Belt and western Kansas join the ranks.” Find the full story here.
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