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Winter in Schoolcraft County, Michigan
23 winter storms and snow events in the NCEI Storm Events record, 1950 to 2026. Event types counted: Winter Storm, Winter Weather, Heavy Snow, Blizzard, Ice Storm, Lake-Effect Snow, Sleet.
NCEI notes that Storm Data is compiled from a variety of sources including the National Weather Service, other federal, state and local agencies, the media and the public; that property and crop damage figures are estimates; and that some events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county. FEMA notes that NFIP claim records are redacted and aggregated to protect the privacy of policyholders. Storm records through 30 Jun 2026.
NCEI records 23 winter events in Schoolcraft County, Michigan, between 1950 and 2026, spread over 5 years.
January is the busiest month, with 9 of the recorded events. The last 20 years account for 0 events against 23 in the 20 years before, a change that reflects reporting practice as much as weather.
The county holds 0.2% of the 10,836 winter events recorded in Michigan; its 2.0 per 100 square miles compares with 19.1 statewide.
Some winter weather and high wind events are recorded by NWS forecast zone rather than by county; zone-recorded events whose zone is named for the county are included and marked "Forecast zone" in the table.
Compared with Michigan
| Measure | Schoolcraft County | Michigan | US |
|---|---|---|---|
| Winter events since 1950 | 23 | 10,836 | 287,339 |
| Per 100 square miles | 2.0 | 19.1 | 8.1 |
| Per 10,000 residents | 28.6 | 10.8 | 8.7 |
| Deaths recorded | 0 | 52 | 2,509 |
| Busiest month | January | January | January |
By year
Seasonality
9Feb
3Mar
6Apr
1May
0Jun
0Jul
0Aug
0Sep
0Oct
0Nov
1Dec
3
Recorded events
All 23 events, most recent first. Magnitude is hail size, tornado rating or wind speed as recorded.
| Date | Event type | Magnitude | Property damage | Crop damage | Deaths | Injuries | Geography |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 Apr 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Mar 2003 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Feb 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 27 Jan 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 14 Jan 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Jan 2003 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 18 Dec 2002 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Mar 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 10 Mar 2002 | Blizzard | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Mar 2002 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 8 Mar 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 3 Mar 2002 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Feb 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 1 Jan 2002 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 20 Dec 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 15 Feb 2000 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 2000 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 28 Nov 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 23 Jan 1999 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 9 Jan 1999 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 2 Jan 1999 | Winter Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 29 Dec 1998 | Heavy Snow | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
| 4 Jan 1998 | Ice Storm | — | — | — | — | — | Forecast zone |
Questions and answers
How many winter events has Schoolcraft County had?
23 events in the NCEI Storm Events record between 1950 and 2026. Reporting of winter storms and snow became far more complete after 1996, so early decades undercount.
When was the last recorded winter event in Schoolcraft County?
5 Apr 2003 (Heavy Snow). Records reach NCEI about 120 days after the month ends.
What was the most damaging winter event recorded in Schoolcraft County?
NCEI records no damage estimate for events of this type in the county.
How does Schoolcraft County compare with Michigan for winter?
2.0 events per 100 square miles against 19.1 statewide; the county holds 23 of the state's 10,836 recorded events.
Provenance
NOAA NCEI Storm Events Database, yearly details files through 30 Jun 2026, public domain. County-recorded events plus zone-recorded events whose forecast zone is named for the county (marked "Forecast zone"). Population and area from the US Census Bureau (2021). Built 1 Oct 2026. See the methodology, the Winter hub and the county page.