Blizzard in Dickinson, Michigan

High winds and heavy snow brought blizzard conditions to Dickinson County. IMT ASOS reported blizzard conditions. Snowfall of around two feet fell across much of the county. A few FM radio towers became inoperable. IMT airport closed, along with weather reporting outages and cancelled flights. A local area emergency was issued at the request of the EM for zero visibility, impassable roads and advising not to travel. 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.