Midwest Region•Capital: Lansing
Michigan Snow Day Predictor
MI
Surrounded by the Great Lakes, Michigan receives heavy lake-effect snow in both the Upper Peninsula and West Michigan snowbelts (Grand Rapids, Muskegon, Marquette).
Typical Closure Threshold
6 to 10 inches (Upper Peninsula: 10 to 16 inches)
Climate Classification
Great Lakes Humid Continental
Average Annual Snow Days
15–35 days (UP: 40–70 days)
Michigan Cities & School Districts
Select your city below for localized school closure probability forecasts and district contacts.
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Department of Transportation Plowing Operations
MDOT and 83 county road commissions manage heavy winter maintenance with continuous salt and sand dispersal.
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School Closure Decision Framework
County road conditions heavily dictate decisions. Michigan law allows districts up to six "forgiven" emergency days per academic year.
Michigan Snow Day FAQs
Q:How many snow days are allowed in Michigan before making up time?
Michigan state law permits districts up to 6 forgiven days for acts of God (weather/emergencies). Additional days require approval or adding days in June.