Winter Storm — Mackinac, Michigan

2012-01-01 to 2012-01-03 · Mackinac, Michigan

Wider weather episode

Strong low pressure moved northeastward across Central Lower Michigan during the daylight hours of New Years Day. Cold air would blast in on strong northwest winds behind the system, with those winds veering north-northwest on the 2nd. Moderate to heavy lake effect snow fell, accompanied by gusty winds and considerable blowing and drifting snow. In Northern Lower Michigan, storm totals of 8 to 12 inches were common from Cadillac, northeastward to Kalkaska, Mancelona, and Gaylord. In Eastern Upper Michigan, Sault Ste Marie, Trout Lake, and Hessel were all in the 8 to 10 inch range.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 363376. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.