Heavy Snow — Mecosta, Michigan

2014-02-20 to 2014-02-21 · Mecosta, Michigan

Event narrative

Three to four inches of new snow combined with very strong wind gusts of up to 50 to 55 mph to produce near whiteout conditions at times on the 21st.

Wider weather episode

A strengthening low pressure system tracked from the Southern Plains northeast through Wisconsin and Lake Superior on Thursday and Friday, February 2

0-21. Biggest impacts were realized on the 21st with significant blowing snow

reducing visibilities and strong winds. Observed impacts included reports of near

blizzard conditions, multiple traffic accidents, and a closure of US-127 in

Isabella County. Wind gusts in the 45-55 mph range were common.

Source: NOAA Storm Events Database, event_id 502152. Narrative written by the NWS forecast office that issued the report.