Blizzard in Menominee, Michigan
Blizzard March 15, 2026 – March 16, 2026 · Menominee, Michigan
What the National Weather Service wrote
High winds and heavy snow brought blizzard conditions to Menominee County. MNM ASOS reported blizzard conditions. Snowfall of over two feet fell across much of the county. Up to 1% of the county was without power during the event. A few FM radio towers became inoperable. Plowing operations were suspended due to severe weather conditions and secondary roads were impassable. The Menominee County Sheriff's office advised the public not to travel. Key impacts: school closures, power outages, impossible travel.
The wider storm
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.
Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event 1327072. Narratives are written by the National Weather Service forecast office that issued the report.
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