Winter Storm — Northern Schoolcraft, Michigan

2026-01-28 to 2026-01-29 · Northern Schoolcraft, Michigan

Event narrative

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.

Wider weather episode

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_id 1315281. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.