Sault Ste. Marie Snowfall Totals
How much snow did Sault Ste. Marie get? No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sault Ste. Marie in the last 72 hours (as of Oct 20, 13:27 UTC). Sault Ste. Marie averages 120 inches of snow a year, based on NOAA's 1991–2020 records from Sault Ste Marie Sanderson Fld (2 km away). Snow season usually runs Oct through Apr, and Dec is the snowiest month (30.4 in). A typical winter brings about 37.9 days with at least 1 inch of new snow and 11.7 days with 3 inches or more.
How much snow did Sault Ste. Marie get? Latest snow totals
No snowfall reported within 16 miles of Sault Ste. Marie 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.
Sault Ste. Marie snowfall totals, 2026–27 season
No snow has been reported within 16 miles of Sault Ste. Marie yet this season.
Average snowfall in Sault Ste. Marie
That is more snow than 99% of the 3,058 US places we track, and above the Michigan average of 58.2 inches. Part of Upper Peninsula.
Station: Sault Ste Marie Sanderson Fld (NOAA USW00014847), elevation 220 m, 2 km from Sault Ste. Marie. 1991–2020 U.S. Climate Normals.
Snowfall totals near Sault Ste. Marie
- Cheboygan 87.6″/yr
- Petoskey 124″/yr
- Boyne City 112″/yr
- Gaylord 140″/yr
- Alpena 59.4″/yr
- Traverse City 101″/yr
- Gladstone 46.9″/yr
- Escanaba 46.9″/yr
- Marquette 102″/yr
- Houghton Lake 65.9″/yr
Frequently asked questions
What are the snowfall totals in Sault Ste. Marie today?
The table at the top of this page lists every snowfall report within 16 miles of Sault Ste. Marie from the last 24, 48 or 72 hours. It refreshes automatically from National Weather Service storm reports.
How much snow does Sault Ste. Marie get a year?
On average 120 inches, according to NOAA's 1991–2020 climate normals for Sault Ste Marie Sanderson Fld.
What is the snowiest month in Sault Ste. Marie?
Dec, with an average of 30.4 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.