St. Joseph

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Nature loves winter in Southwest Michigan and you will, too. Whether you are coming for a romantic getaway, to play with your children or grandchildren, meet up with your best friends or just enjoy a peaceful solo retreat, this is a top Michigan winter destination!

The same Lake Michigan that makes warm weather months so popular here also creates a winter wonderland when the temperature dips below freezing. 

Thanks to our lake effect snow, our counties average 60-80 inches of snowfall annually. Our snowiest time is late January through February, but there’s typically piles of flakes to play in from mid-December to mid-March. Worried about driving our roads in the winter? We budget for snow removal, and our crews work hard to keep highways and county roads clear while you are visiting.

Another reason we are a top Michigan winter destination is that the Big Lake also moderates our temperatures so they range from the low to mid-30 degrees Fahrenheit. It’s rare that you won’t be comfortable playing outside from rosy sunrise to star-studded nightfall.