Winter Storm in Charlevoix County, Michigan

Snowfall totals of 8-10 inches across the county. Boyne Falls AWOS, KBFA, reported wind gusts greater than 35mph with consistent visibilities at or below 1/4 mile between 09:55 and 14:15, combined with falling snow. Wind gusts reached as high as 60mph at the cooperative observer station in Boyne Falls.

Very strong low pressure system crossed northern Michigan during the overnight hours on the 28th into the 29th. Somewhat milder air ahead of the low led to some areas of rain/freezing rain during the overnight hours, before transitioning to snow as much colder air rushed into the region behind a cold front. Highest snowfall totals ranged from 8-10 inches across NW lower Michigan to nearly 2 feet across western Chippewa and Mackinac counties. Sustained winds of 20-30mph were accompanied by widespread wind gusts of 40-50mph'including some stronger wind gusts to around 60-70mph early in the morning. Synoptic moisture departed through the afternoon and snowfall tapered off to NW lake effect bands through the afternoon as winds slowly diminished.