This Michigan Town Already Broke a Snowfall Record This Season

Author Anne Erickson

November 5th, 2021 5:15 PM

There’s no denying that winter is on the way. In Michigan, that means to get ready for snow- and a lot of it. While much of Michigan has yet to get any accumulating snowfall this season, one northern Michigan city has actually already set a new snowfall record.

Tuesday night (Nov. 2), the National Weather Service office in Gaylord, Michigan, had recorded 11 inches of snow since 6 p.m. Monday. By Wednesday morning, they recorded that 11.7 inches of snow fell at the Gaylord office in the 24 hours ending at midnight Tuesday night.

The 11.7 inch showing makes it Gaylord’s snowiest November day since the NWS started recording snowfall there in 1998. The previous November record was set on Nov. 18, 2014, with 10.7 inches. The records also show that Tuesday was Gaylord’s sixth-snowiest day of any month.

To say that I’m not ready for snow and ice is an understatement. I really don’t like anything about the cold weather that’s upon us, but for those who love making snow angels and doing sleighrides, get ready for the most wonderful time of the year. Have you seen snow yet this season? Let me know on Twitter via @AnneErickson or Facebook here.

Some Reasons We Love Michigan in the Winter:

• Winter fun with friends: Sure, the southern U.S. states avoid freezing cold temperatures, but what’s the fun of a fire pit in 70-degree weather? When it’s cold out, fire up the fire pit and invite friends over for a special experience.

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• Watching winter sports: Can we say, “Hockey?!” Michiganders love their Michigan sports, and hockey is right up there. Let’s hope the Red Wings deliver this season.

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• Winter hiking: You never know what you’ll find during a Michigan winter hike. Perhaps some deer or a beautiful snow bank?

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• Watching wildlife: Michigan has some beautiful wildlife in the spring and summer months, but the state also offers a plethora of winter wildlife that’s fun to watch, from birds to deer.

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• Upper Peninsula fun: Plenty of people visit the Upper Peninsula during the warm months, but winter is also a great time to visit. You don’t have to fight the crowds, plus winter is extra beautiful Up North, thanks to all the fresh snow.

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• Skiing, sledding and winter activities: As mentioned in the snow section of this post, if you love now, skiing and sledding, then Michigan is a great state to be in the winter. With so much of the white stuff, Michigan offers boundless opportunities to sled and ski all winter long.

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• Snow: If you’re someone who loves snow, then boy, you’re in the right place. Michigan is full of the cold stuff in the winter. Snow can be beautiful and lends itself to plenty of fun winter activities.

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• Hot chocolate: Whether you like your hot chocolate with marshmallows or whipped cream (Marshmallows for me!), winter in Michigan is the perfect time to enjoy a nice, piping hot cup of hot cocoa. If that’s not your thing, coffee works, too!

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