National Weather ServiceMichiganLake Effect Snow AdvisoryArchive to October 1, 2026
Lake Effect Snow Advisories in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 0 lake effect snow advisories for Michigan in 2025 and 20 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 2nd most of any state. 2026 through September: 0, 100% below the average of 12 for those months in 2008-2025. Alger was covered most often (97 times since 2008).
How many lake effect snow advisories does Michigan get?
Every lake effect snow advisory that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 0 |
| 2025 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 |
| 2019 | 0 |
| 2018 | 0 |
| 2017 | 11 |
| 2016 | 23 |
| 2015 | 11 |
| 2014 | 31 |
| 2013 | 84 |
| 2012 | 24 |
| 2011 | 38 |
| 2010 | 41 |
| 2009 | 43 |
| 2008 | 58 |
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Alger | 97 | 0 | February 9, 2017 |
| Ontonagon | 86 | 0 | February 9, 2017 |
| Keweenaw | 85 | 0 | February 2, 2017 |
| Luce | 73 | 0 | February 9, 2017 |
| Gogebic | 70 | 0 | January 29, 2017 |
| Northern Schoolcraft | 64 | 0 | January 28, 2017 |
| Marquette | 57 | 0 | January 28, 2017 |
| Houghton | 55 | 0 | February 9, 2017 |
| Chippewa | 48 | 0 | February 9, 2017 |
| Otsego | 48 | 0 | November 12, 2014 |
| Charlevoix | 47 | 0 | November 16, 2014 |
| Baraga | 42 | 0 | January 28, 2017 |
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 lake effect snow advisory?
A lake effect snow advisory covered bands of lake effect snow below warning amounts. Since October 2017 the NWS issues a winter weather advisory for it. An advisory is issued for a hazard less serious than a warning that can still cause inconvenience or danger if people are not careful. The national record · Every warning type in Michigan.