NOAA GHCN StationMIID: USC00204328
Confidence:Moderate

Keweenaw County (Houghton / Copper Harbor), MI: Snow Depth & Forecast

Network: NOAA GHCN Climatological Record •Elevation: 1,100 ft (335 m) •Coordinates: 47.245°N, 88.420°W •Region: Upper Peninsula of Michigan

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Condition scores evaluate settled base depth, fresh powder accumulation, temperature preservation, and wind crust hazards based on current telemetry.

Observation Freshness & Provenance

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Settled Base DepthNOAA GHCN Station
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Recent Snowfall AccumulationNumerical Weather Stream
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7-Day Atmospheric ForecastOpen-Meteo High-Resolution Stream
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Historical Baseline (% of Normal)NRCS / NOAA 1991–2020 Normals
30-Yr BenchmarkBaseline
Settled Base DepthKeweenaw County (Houghton / Copper Harbor)
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Historical Season BaselineNormal Near Zero (Early Season)

Why Conditions Currently Look Limited

Keweenaw County (Houghton / Copper Harbor)
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7-Day Snow & Weather Forecast

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Historical Climate Baselines & Normals

1991–2020 Normals
Current vs Typical for Date
Normal Near ZeroNormal for this date is near zero (early autumn)
Typical Seasonal Peak
44"Typically late Feb – early Apr
Typical Recreation Season
December - AprilCore winter snowpack window
Methodology: Baselines represent 30-year median snow water and depth records calculated by USDA NRCS / NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information.

About Keweenaw County (Houghton / Copper Harbor) Telemetry & Geography

Extending far into Lake Superior, Michigan's Keweenaw Peninsula averages nearly 300 inches of lake-effect snow every winter. It is the holy grail for Midwestern snowmobilers, cross-country skiers, and backcountry powder seekers at Mount Bohemia.

Season Normals & Recreation Windows

The typical winter season for this zone runs from December - April. Historically, peak snow depth averages approximately 44 inches, generally reached between late February and early April depending on elevation.

Operating NetworkNOAA NCEI GHCN (Daily climatological observation record)
Elevation ZoneLowland / Lake-Effect Snowbelt

Station & Telemetry Metadata

NOAA GHCN
Operating NetworkNOAA National Centers for Environmental Information
Reporting CadenceDaily climatological observation summary
Observation EquipmentStandard climatological snow stake & daily observer record
Official Station IDUSC00204328

Station Geography

Base Depth
48"+
24 - 48"
12 - 24"
< 12"
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Nearby Telemetry Stations

Sorted by Distance
Lake Gogebic / Bergland70.9 mi away • 1,310 ft (+210 ft higher)
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Eagle River Northwoods99.7 mi away • 1,640 ft (+540 ft higher)
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Nearby Winter Recreation Areas

Within 100 Miles
Keweenaw Peninsula Snow CountryThe legendary 300-inch Lake Superior snowbelt stretching from Houghton to Copper Harbor.
0.3 mi→
Eagle River & Vilas County NorthwoodsThe Snowmobile Capital of the World and heart of the Wisconsin Northwoods.
99.5 mi→
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