Houghton Lake Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Houghton Lake get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Houghton Lake in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Houghton Lake averages 65.9 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Houghton Lk Roscommon Ap (8.8 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (16.4 in). A typical winter brings about 22.2 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 6.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Houghton Lake get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Houghton Lake in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Houghton Lake snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Houghton Lake yet this season.
Average snowfall in Houghton Lake
That is more snow than 87% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Michigan average of 58.2 inches.
Station: Houghton Lk Roscommon Ap (NOAA USW00094814), elevation 351 m, 8.8 km from Houghton Lake. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Houghton Lake
- Cadillac 74.0″/yr
- Clare 48.5″/yr
- Gaylord 140″/yr
- Mount Pleasant 39.3″/yr
- Traverse City 101″/yr
- Midland 49.0″/yr
- Big Rapids 61.3″/yr
- Freeland 49.0″/yr
- Boyne City 112″/yr
- Bay City 49.0″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Houghton Lake today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Houghton Lake from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Houghton Lake get a year?
On average 65.9 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Houghton Lk Roscommon Ap.
What is the snowiest month in Houghton Lake?
Jan, with an average of 16.4 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.