Traverse City Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Traverse City get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Traverse City in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Traverse City averages 101 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Traverse City Munson (1.9 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Jan is the snowiest month (32.3 in). A typical winter brings about 32.5 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 9.7 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Traverse City get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Traverse City 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.
Traverse City snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Traverse City yet this season.
Average snowfall in Traverse City
That is more snow than 97% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Michigan average of 58.2 inches.
Station: Traverse City Munson (NOAA USC00208249), elevation 194 m, 1.9 km from Traverse City. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Traverse City
- Cadillac 74.0″/yr
- Boyne City 112″/yr
- Gaylord 140″/yr
- Manistee 120″/yr
- Houghton Lake 65.9″/yr
- Petoskey 124″/yr
- Big Rapids 61.3″/yr
- Clare 48.5″/yr
- Cheboygan 87.6″/yr
- Fremont 74.6″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Traverse City today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Traverse City from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Traverse City get a year?
On average 101 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Traverse City Munson.
What is the snowiest month in Traverse City?
Jan, with an average of 32.3 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.