Photo provided by Skip Schulz Below, snowmobilers pose in front of the famous Keweenaw snow guage in this 2022 photo. As of Wednesday the Keweenaw stands are more than 300 inches for the winter. While the chances of beating the 1978-79 record of 390.4 inches is a long shot. A much safer bet is beating last year's 315.25 inches, with about two weeks left in March and all of April ahead.

THE KEWEENAW– As of Wednesday morning, the Keweenaw Peninsula officially recorded 302.75 inches of snowfall for the 2025-2026 winter season, surpassing the 300-inch mark and already outpacing last year’s total of 267.75 inches at the same point in the season. The total snowfall for the winter of 2024-25 was 315.25 inches. More snow is predicted through the weekend, with up to another foot on its way!

According to a press release from Visit Keweenaw, with winter typically continuing well into April in the Keweenaw, there is still plenty of snow season left for visitors and residents alike.

“Crossing the 300-inch mark is always a special moment for the Keweenaw,” Brad Barnett, executive director of Visit Keweenaw. “This winter has delivered incredible conditions for skiing, snowmobiling, snowshoeing and all the outdoor experiences that make this region the snowiest and most exciting winter destination in the Midwest.”

Heavy lake-effect snow from Lake Superior fuels the Keweenaw’s legendary winters, often producing snowfall totals that rival some mountain regions in the western United States. Those conditions have helped power another strong season for winter recreation across the peninsula, from groomed snowmobile trails and Nordic ski systems to downhill skiing and backcountry exploration.

According to Visit Keweenaw, with weeks of winter still ahead, visitors can continue to enjoy deep snow conditions across the region’s trail networks, ski hills and scenic landscapes.

For current snow conditions, trail reports and winter travel ideas, go to www.VisitKeweenaw.com.