Could the Keweenaw Peninsula reach a historic snowfall mark this winter? Visit Keweenaw thinks the region could come close. As of Monday, the peninsula has received 187.75 inches of snowfall, about 40 inches more than this time last winter.
Historic trends offer an idea of what to expect in the remaining weeks. Visit Keweenaw says winters with moderate snowfall in November and strong totals in December and January typically see modest snow totals in February, averaging closer to 50 inches.
The Keweenaw Peninsula’s all-time snowfall record is more than 390 inches, set in 1978-79. A major factor influencing this winter’s total will be Lake Superior’s ice coverage on the western end of the lake. The National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration estimates about one-third of Lake Superior is covered by ice this winter.
Those interested in learning more about snowfall in the Keweenaw Peninsula over the years can find details online.
