Alpena Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Alpena get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Alpena in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Alpena averages 59.4 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Alpena Wwtp (0.4 km away). Snow season usually runs Nov through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (16.6 in). A typical winter brings about 22.1 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 7.4 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Alpena get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Alpena in the last 72 hours (checked Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Refreshing…
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Storm-total reports from NWS spotters, CoCoRaHS observers and official stations. Preliminary — totals can rise as later reports arrive.
Alpena snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Alpena yet this season.
Average snowfall in Alpena
That is more snow than 83% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Michigan average of 58.2 inches.
Station: Alpena Wwtp (NOAA USW00014814), elevation 180 m, 0.4 km from Alpena. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Alpena
- Gaylord 140″/yr
- Cheboygan 87.6″/yr
- Petoskey 124″/yr
- Boyne City 112″/yr
- Houghton Lake 65.9″/yr
- Bad Axe 42.5″/yr
- Essexville 49.0″/yr
- Bay City 49.0″/yr
- Midland 49.0″/yr
- Clare 48.5″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Alpena today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Alpena from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Alpena get a year?
On average 59.4 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Alpena Wwtp.
What is the snowiest month in Alpena?
Dec, with an average of 16.6 inches.
Why do snowfall totals differ between nearby towns?
Elevation, distance from the coast or lakes, and narrow snow bands can change totals by several inches within a few miles. Reports are also taken at different times during a storm.