Winter Storm in Gogebic, Michigan

Ironwood observer (IWOM4) observed 14.5 inches of snow over 48 hours between 0800 3/14 and 3/16. Additional observations across the county spanned five to one and a half feet of snow. Key impacts: Difficult to dangerous travel and flight delays.

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.