Michiganders know a thing or two about snow, we deal with an average of 64 inches of the white stuff per year. Our state has a large range when it comes to snow, however, with Detroit averaging 33 inches and the Upper Peninsula ranking much higher. The snowiest town in Michigan is Houghton, which is at the northern tip of the Upper Peninsula and gets slammed with a yearly average of 207 inches of snowfall.

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Winter can really get you down if you stay inside all day long and it’s wonderful to see a town in Michigan making the best of it. Do you enjoy a snow day? Have you witnessed a powerful Michigan blizzard? Let us know what it was like in the comments. While you’re visiting Houghton, you’ll want to check out The Finnish Diner In Michigan Where You’ll Find All Sorts Of Authentic Eats.

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