Blizzard — Northern Houghton, Michigan

2025-02-06 to 2025-02-07 · Northern Houghton, Michigan

Event narrative

The combination of lake effect snow showers and very strong winds created blizzard conditions in Upper Michigan's Copper Country on the afternoon and evening of the 6th. The Houghton County Airport reported 7.5 consecutive hours of blizzard conditions and white out conditions were reported on many roadways. Michigan State Police reported that several cars were reported to be in ditches and advised against travel on US-41. Multiple schools in the impacted areas were released early Thursday and delayed their start Friday morning. Peak wind observed at Houghton County Airport was 61 mph. Snowfall reports ranged from 2 to 6 inches. Key impacts: transportation delays, school closures, traffic accidents, scattered power outages.

Wider weather episode

The combination of lake effect snow showers and very strong winds created blizzard conditions in Upper Michigan's Copper Country Thursday afternoon and evening. Areas of blowing and drifting snow were also noted in central and eastern Upper Michigan. The Houghton County Airport reported 7.5 consecutive hours of blizzard conditions and white out conditions were reported on many roadways. Michigan State Police reported that several cars were reported to be in ditches and advised against travel on US-41. Multiple schools in the impacted areas were released early Thursday and delayed their start Friday morning. Peak wind observed at Houghton County Airport was 61 mph while widespread 40-55 mph winds were reported across the forecast area. Snowfall reports ranged from 2 to 6 inches.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 1237583. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.