Blizzard in Delta, Michigan

High winds and heavy snow brought blizzard conditions to Delta County. ESC/MNM ASOS reported blizzard conditions. Snowfall of over two feet fell across much of the county. Up to 7% of the county was without power during the event. A few FM radio towers became inoperable. Plowing operations suspended due to severe weather conditions. MI Governor declared a state of emergency. Flights cancelled to/from ESC. Vehicles were reported stranded, especially in the Escanaba area. A Local Area Emergency was issued by request from the EM for impassable roads and extreme travel conditions and to advise people to stay off the roads. An elderly person had to be rescued from their home using snowmobiles and side-by-sides due to impassable roads after loosing power in the Garden Peninsula. Key impacts: school closures, power outages, impossible travel.

A powerful blizzard tracked through the Upper Great Lakes, bringing widespread blizzard conditions, with high winds and heavy snow to the U.P. Portions of the central and eastern U.P. experienced up to 4 feet of snowfall. Extreme conditions resulted in road departments pulling crews and pausing snow removal. Extreme snowfall and drifting resulted in cars being stranded and emergency officials advising people to not venture outside by foot or vehicle.