The Snowiest Place in Michigan Just Hit the 300 Inch Mark

If you think Michigan got a lot of snow this winter, wait until you hear what’s happening way up in the Keweenaw Peninsula.

While a lot of us downstate were enjoying a little tease of warmer weather this week, the Keweenaw quietly crossed a pretty wild milestone. According to MLive, the area has now topped 300 inches of snow for the season.

Yeah…that’s not a typo. That’s roughly 25 feet of snow, which is taller than a two-story house. Insane.

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Michigan’s Snowiest Spot Just Hit 300 Inches

As of March 11, the Keweenaw Peninsula has picked up 305.75 inches of snow so far this winter. That’s already well above the area’s long-term average of about 240 inches, and it’s creeping closer to one of the biggest seasons ever recorded.

Even though it's clearly a lot of snow, it doesn't touch the all-time record. That record sits at 390.4 inches during the winter of 1978 to 1979. But considering winter in the Keweenaw can stretch well into April, there’s still lots of time.

More Snow Is Already On The Way

Forecasters say the Keweenaw and nearby Houghton County could see another 8 to 12 inches, with some higher elevations possibly picking up closer to 17 inches from the next storm.

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Of course, this is exactly why people love the Keweenaw in the winter. The more snow, the better. Between snowmobiling, skiing, snowshoeing, dog sledding, and even ice climbing, the whole area basically turns into one giant snow playground every winter.