National Weather ServiceMichiganWinter Storm WarningArchive to October 1, 2026
Winter Storm Warnings in Michigan
The National Weather Service issued 41 winter storm warnings for Michigan in 2025 and 31 a year on average in 2008-2025; in 2021-2025 it had the 12th most of any state. 2026 through September: 30, 51% above the average of 20 for those months in 2008-2025. Alger was covered most often (97 times since 2008).
How many winter storm warnings does Michigan get?
Every winter storm warning that covered part of Michigan. 2026 is an outline: the year is not over.
The numbers
| Year | Count |
|---|---|
| 2026 (through September) | 30 |
| 2025 | 41 |
| 2024 | 25 |
| 2023 | 25 |
| 2022 | 37 |
| 2021 | 16 |
| 2020 | 16 |
| 2019 | 47 |
| 2018 | 32 |
| 2017 | 33 |
| 2016 | 47 |
| 2015 | 23 |
| 2014 | 34 |
| 2013 | 21 |
| 2012 | 27 |
| 2011 | 26 |
| 2010 | 15 |
| 2009 | 39 |
| 2008 | 57 |
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 | 26 | April 2, 2026 |
| Marquette | 97 | 24 | April 2, 2026 |
| Antrim | 96 | 18 | March 16, 2026 |
| Gogebic | 96 | 21 | April 2, 2026 |
| Ontonagon | 91 | 22 | April 2, 2026 |
| Charlevoix | 86 | 12 | March 15, 2026 |
| Leelanau | 85 | 13 | March 15, 2026 |
| Baraga | 84 | 23 | April 2, 2026 |
| Emmet | 82 | 15 | March 15, 2026 |
| Otsego | 82 | 15 | March 16, 2026 |
| Keweenaw | 81 | 25 | April 4, 2026 |
| Kalkaska | 80 | 16 | January 22, 2026 |
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 winter storm warning?
A winter storm warning means significant snow, sleet or freezing rain is expected that will make travel very difficult or impossible. Each office sets the amounts for its area. 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.