National Weather ServiceMichiganBlizzard WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Blizzard Warnings in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 4 blizzard warnings for Michigan in 2025 and 3 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 11th most of any state. 2026 through September: 3, 50% above the average of 2 for those months in 2008-2025. Keweenaw was covered most often (22 times since 2008).
How many blizzard warnings does Michigan get?
Every blizzard warning that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 3 |
| 2025 | 4 |
| 2024 | 3 |
| 2023 | 1 |
| 2022 | 5 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 7 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 0 |
| 2016 | 1 |
| 2015 | 2 |
| 2014 | 4 |
| 2013 | 2 |
| 2012 | 2 |
| 2011 | 5 |
| 2010 | 2 |
| 2009 | 4 |
| 2008 | 10 |
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
When in the year does Michigan get them?
Sum of 2008-2025; the busiest month is labelled.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
Where in Michigan?
| County or forecast zone | Since 2008 | Since 2023 | Last issued |
|---|---|---|---|
| Keweenaw | 22 | 6 | March 15, 2026 |
| Alger | 19 | 4 | March 15, 2026 |
| Houghton | 14 | 6 | March 15, 2026 |
| Marquette | 12 | 6 | March 15, 2026 |
| Baraga | 8 | 6 | March 15, 2026 |
| Northern Schoolcraft | 8 | 2 | March 15, 2026 |
| Ontonagon | 8 | 5 | March 15, 2026 |
| Luce | 7 | 2 | March 15, 2026 |
| Charlevoix | 6 | 1 | March 15, 2026 |
| Gogebic | 6 | 4 | March 15, 2026 |
| Northern Houghton | 6 | 0 | February 18, 2011 |
| Cass | 5 | 0 | December 22, 2022 |
The NWS issues these products for counties or forecast zones; a zone can be part of a county or a mountain range.
Source: Iowa Environmental Mesonet archive of National Weather Service watches, warnings and advisories (VTEC); National Weather Service. Data as of October 1, 2026.
What is a blizzard warning?
A blizzard warning means sustained winds or frequent gusts of 35 mph or more with falling or blowing snow that cuts visibility below a quarter mile, for three hours or more. A warning means the hazard is happening, about to happen, or very likely: act now to protect people and property. The national record · Every warning type in Michigan.