What happened in the Blizzard of 1978?

The “Great Blizzard of 1978” dumped vast amounts of snow across the region and caused widespread near-hurricane strength wind gusts that heaped snow into enormous drifts. Rain and fog were widespread across the region during the evening hours of January 25, 1978 with temperatures generally in the 30s and 40s.

Was there a blizzard in Chicago in 1978?

The 1978-79 New Year’s Eve snowstorm was just one of many that winter that combined to produce Chicago’s all-time snowiest winter, delivering 89.7 inches of snow. Less than two weeks later the famed “Blizzard of ’79” dumped more than 20 inches of snow on the city from Jan. 12-14, bringing the city to a standstill.

What was the worst snowstorm in Michigan?

At Detroit Metro Airport, there were 16.7 inches of snow that fell, beginning on Super Bowl Sunday and continuing throughout the whole day and overnight. The largest snowstorm in metro Detroit history came on April 6, 1886 when 24.5 inches of snow fell. That’s followed by 19.3 inches of snow between Dec. 1-2, 1974.

Has it ever snowed in Michigan in July?

Yes, in July. (FOX 2) – Yes, really. Someone found snow in Michigan’s Upper Peninsula in late July. Buried underneath about eight inches of saw dust was a Michigan winter’s last breath of cold – a middle finger to anyone who thinks the cold season can be beat.

Who has the most snow in Michigan?

Michigan Average Snow City Rank

Rank	Average Snow ▼	City / Population
1.	179.98 inches	Dodgeville, MI
2.	170.30 inches	Dollar Bay, MI / 896
3.	166.64 inches	Lake Linden, MI / 1,108
4.	166.46 inches	Hubbell, MI / 1,068

How bad are winters in Michigan?

Detroit, Michigan, gets about 43 inches of snow each winter, and temperatures usually sit between 20 and 35 degrees Fahrenheit. But its winters are truly tough because of the lack of sunshine. It averages 59 days of heavy cloud every winter.

What is the sunniest city in Michigan?

Grand Rapids