Heavy Snow — Branch, Michigan

2023-03-03 · Branch, Michigan

Event narrative

Heavy wet snow, wind gusts of 30 to 50 mph, and visibilities reduced to less than a quarter of a mile at times created difficult travel. There were a few reports of power outages and wind damage. Storm total snow accumulations generally ranged between 7 and 9 inches across the county, with thundersnow and snowfall rates in excess of 1 inch per hour at times. There was a report of 8.5 inches of snow in Kinderhook.

Wider weather episode

A burst of heavy wet snow and gusty winds led to difficult travel and a few reports of wind damage during the afternoon and evening hours of March 3rd. Snow accumulations ranged between 4 and 10 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1074209. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.