Winter Storm in Northern Schoolcraft, Michigan

Winter Storm January 28, 2026 – January 29, 2026 · Northern Schoolcraft, Michigan

What the National Weather Service wrote

Nearby observation from Chatham Cooperative Observer (CEFM4) observed 8 inches of snow between 0800 1/28 and 1/29 and the NOHRSC snowfall analysis highlights similar snowfall amounts in northern Schoolcraft County. Key impacts: Difficult travel.

The wider storm

Strong lake effect snow showers occurred January 28 through January 29th, impacting Luce, Schoolcraft, and Alger counties in Upper Michigan. As the event progressed, a dominant lake effect band slowly progressed westward, which eventually focused impacts into Alger County. Heavy snowfall was observed, with snowfall rates of 1 inch per hour or greater and gusty northwest winds contributing to blowing snow and reduced visibilities.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1315281. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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