Winter Storm in Northern Houghton, Michigan

Winter Storm March 12, 2026 – March 13, 2026 · Northern Houghton, Michigan

What the National Weather Service wrote

Heavy snowfall and winds gusting to 51 mph created difficult travel conditions in the Houghton area. Snowfall analysis and observations showed 8-12 of snowfall. Key impacts: travel delays, school closures.

The wider storm

A strong clipper low tracked through the Upper Great Lakes, bringing widespread heavy snowfall which transitioned to lake enhanced/effect as the storm progressed. Over a foot of snow fell at several locations. Many school districts, colleges and a few businesses were closed across the U.P.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1322734. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.

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