Pure Michigan Launches Winter Snow Map

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Travel Michigan has launched a new interactive Winter Snow Map on Michigan.org to help visitors track and plan winter trips around the best snow conditions across the state. The map uses National Weather Service data and satellite imagery to provide real-time updates on snowfall, with the Keweenaw Peninsula, northern lower peninsula, and southwest Michigan currently seeing the most snow this season.

Why it matters

The Pure Michigan Winter Snow Map provides a valuable resource for winter sports enthusiasts and travelers looking to plan trips around the best snow conditions. This helps drive tourism to Michigan's winter destinations and supports the state's outdoor recreation economy.

The details

The new Winter Snow Map launched last year on Michigan.org/Snow and combines forecasting, real-world data, observations, and historical information to show where the most snow is falling across the state. According to Travel Michigan's Nick Nerbonne, the Keweenaw Peninsula has already received nearly 200 inches of snow this winter, with many other areas like Gaylord and southwest Michigan also seeing over 100 inches. Nerbonne advises visitors to take advantage of the abundant snow by trying activities like cross-country skiing and snowshoeing in addition to downhill skiing.

• The Pure Michigan Winter Snow Map launched last year on Michigan.org.
• As of late January 2026, the Keweenaw Peninsula has received nearly 200 inches of snow.

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What’s next

Travelers can sign up for the weekly Pure Michigan Snow Report to receive updates on the latest snow conditions, activities, and events across the state every Tuesday.