A snowmobile in Michigan spends about 6 months a year in summer storage at Grand Rapids, where NOAA records 77.6 inches of snow a year. 7 snowmobile storage facilities are listed in Michigan, 0 with indoor space.
| Month | Detroit high / low | snowmobile | Grand Rapids snow | Grand Rapids high / low | snowmobile |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 32° / 19° | on the snow | 22.6 in | 31° / 19° | on the snow |
| Feb | 35° / 21° | on the snow | 17.2 in | 34° / 20° | on the snow |
| Mar | 46° / 29° | on the snow | 7.6 in | 45° / 27° | on the snow |
| Apr | 59° / 39° | thin snow | 2.0 in | 58° / 37° | thin snow |
| May | 70° / 50° | summer storage | 0.0 in | 70° / 49° | summer storage |
| Jun | 80° / 60° | summer storage | 0.0 in | 79° / 58° | summer storage |
| Jul | 84° / 64° | summer storage | 0.0 in | 83° / 63° | summer storage |
| Aug | 81° / 63° | summer storage | 0.0 in | 81° / 61° | summer storage |
| Sep | 74° / 56° | summer storage | 0.0 in | 74° / 53° | summer storage |
| Oct | 62° / 44° | summer storage | 0.3 in | 61° / 42° | summer storage |
| Nov | 49° / 34° | thin snow | 7.1 in | 47° / 33° | on the snow |
| Dec | 37° / 25° | on the snow | 20.8 in | 36° / 25° | on the snow |
Snowmobile column rule: on the snow at 5 in of monthly snow or more; thin snow from 1 in; summer storage below.
By that rule a snowmobile at Detroit has 4 months on the snow (December to March), 2 of thin snow and 6 summer storage. By that rule a snowmobile at Grand Rapids has 5 months on the snow (November to March), 1 of thin snow and 6 summer storage.
Detroit averages a 83.7°F July high and 13.0 days at or above 90°F; Grand Rapids peaks at 4.0 in of rain in October. Across the 6 summer storage months at Grand Rapids, the average high tops out at 83.1°F and 22.8 in of rain falls. 0 of 7 listed Michigan facilities list indoor space.
7 live listings in 1 city. No Michigan snowmobile storage listing publishes a rate on StowHelp.
| Facility | City | Listed storage | Listed amenities | Also listed for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Storage Station | Detroit | |||
| Expert Storage Solutions LLC | Detroit | |||
| Davenport Enterprises LLC / Metro Vehicle Storage | Detroit | |||
| Macomb RV Storage | Detroit | |||
| Midwest RV & Boat Storage | Detroit | |||
| All-Terrain Powersports | Detroit | |||
| Southgate RV Storage | Detroit |
When the snow is done. By our season rule the last month on the snow at Grand Rapids is March, and NOAA's median last 32°F night there is April 29. The month after, Grand Rapids averages 2.0 in of snow and a 57.8°F high. 0 Michigan listings offer indoor space for the 6-month layup.
At Detroit our rule gives 6 months of summer storage, 2 of thin snow and 4 on the snow; at Grand Rapids it is 6, 1 and 5. The on the snow stretch at Grand Rapids runs November to March. Higher ground near you will have more snow months.
0 of 7 live Michigan listings list indoor space, 0 climate-controlled, 0 covered and 0 outdoor. By city: Detroit (7 total, 0 under roof). Ask each facility about rodent control and whether a battery maintainer can stay plugged in for the 6 summer storage months.
Detroit averages a July high of 83.7°F and 13.0 days a year at or above 90°F; Grand Rapids is wettest in October at 4.0 inches (NOAA 1991-2020). 0 of 7 Michigan listings list indoor space and 0 climate-controlled units for the 6 summer storage months.
Before the snow returns. Our rule puts the first month of thin snow at Grand Rapids around November, and the median first 32°F night there is October 20. Snow averages 77.6 in a year there; plan the pickup a few weeks before the first month on the snow, November.
NOAA NCEI Climate Normals 1991-2020 (USW00094847, USW00094860); NOAA AOML hurricane impacts 1851-2025; StowHelp listings 2026-10-07 (methodology).