Winter Storm in Alcona, Michigan

A strong low pressure system moved north-northeast from Texas, reaching central Lake Michigan by the morning of the 29th. Warm and moist air surged north into Michigan in advance of this system, overriding cool and dry air already in place. This resulted in a wintry mix in some parts of northern lower Michigan, and widespread snow elsewhere. Snowfall amounts were in the 8 to 10 inch range near and north of M-32. The highest total, just over a foot, was from Maple City in Leelanau County. Snowfall amounts fell off a bit to the south, where sleet mixed in at times, and a touch of freezing rain was also seen south of M-55. Gusty east winds resulted in considerable blowing and drifting snow. Along the Lake Huron coast from Harrisville to St Ignace, blizzard conditions were approached at times.