Power Outage in Marquette, MI

Observers and snowfall spotters reported storm total snowfall of more than one to two and a half feet of snowfall over the higher terrain of western Marquette County from late evening April 30th to the afternoon of the May 2nd. Storm total snow near the Lake Superior shoreline was closer to 4 to 7 inches during the event. The Marquette NWS in Negaunee Township measured 27.9 inches of snowfall during the event with a May calendar day record of 19.8 inches on the 1st. This event helped push the 2022-2023 NWS Marquette seasonal snowfall total to 265.1 inches, the 4th highest on record. ||The wet and heavy snowfall combined with north winds gusting near 45 mph at times brought down trees and powerlines causing widespread power outages. Numerous roads were closed across the county due to the near impossible travel on roadways from dense and compacted wet snow. Schools were closed throughout the county on the 1st and 2nd.

Storm total observer and spotter snowfall reports from late on March 31st to late morning of April 1st included 17 inches at Watson and Arnold, 14 inches at K.I. Sawyer and Little Lake, 10 inches at Gwinn and the National Weather Service in Negaunee Township and 5 to 8 inches from Clarksburg and Ishpeming through Marquette to Harvey. The heavy snow combined with strong northeast winds gusting as high as 45 mph caused power outages across portions of southern Marquette County.

Two-day storm total accumulation of wet snowfall around Marquette County included between 13 and 18 inches near National Mine, 14 inches at Clarkburg, 13 inches at the National Weather Service in Negaunee Township and around 10 inches from Sands Township to near Little Lake. The heavy wet snow combined with north wind gusts between 45 and 60 mph to cause extensive tree damage and widespread power outages to nearly 15,000 customers. Schools were closed throughout the county on the 18th. ||Storm force north winds on Lake Superior whipped up waves as high as 20 feet near the Lake Superior shoreline. The pounding surf and threat of beach erosion caused Marquette city officials to close Lakeshore Boulevard from Picnic Rocks to Presque Isle Park from the 17th into the 18th.

Power line down at the corner of College and Lincoln Avenues in the Dance Zone parking lot. Lots of branches were reported down in the neighborhood.

A NWS employee in Marquette reported a loss of power due to thunderstorm outflow winds.

A downed tree damaged the power mast of the roof on the northside of west Bass Lake. Report was relayed from the WJMNTV3 meteorologist.

Marquette County Dispatch reported a power line down across Highway M-35 between Chipmunk Field and the Cataract Basin Drive west of Princeton. The time of the report was estimated from radar.

Multiple power outages were reported in the Forsyth and Richmond townships of Marquette County. Time of the report was estimated from radar.

Numerous trees were reported down across power lines on Silver Creek Road near Teaching Family Homes of Upper Michigan.

Extensive tree and power line damage was reported along and across Highway US-41 south of M-28 from Veda Street south to Magnum Road.

The Michigan State Police Dispatch in Negaunee reported trees and power lines down across Marquette County with widespread power outages reported. Downed power lines also ignited numerous brush wildfires across the county with the biggest fire, the Helen Lake Fire, burning nearly 7 acres a few miles northeast of Witch Lake. ||Strong south winds also peeled off shingles and roofing underlayment from about a quarter of the roof at the Marquette Country Club where only the plywood decking was visible. ||There were also reports of a wind damaged home on Oak Brook Drive in Chocolay Township where a section of the metal roofing tore off and caused a head injury to the resident. Emergency services were dispatched to the residence.

Widespread freezing rain of 0.25 to .40 inches caused treacherous and icy road conditions, tree damage and widespread power outages during the period especially over western and southern portions of Marquette County. Schools were cancelled on the 23rd due to the impacts from the freezing rain.

Law enforcement reported trees down on power lines and a blown transformer in the city of Marquette along W. Fair Avenue and Kimber Avenue. Also, a marquee sign at Westwood Mall in Marquette was torn off and strewn across Highway US-41. Wind gusts at the Coast Guard station at the time of the damage were near 45 mph from the north.

The Marquette County Police/Fire Dispatch reported widespread tree and power line damage from Negaunee through Marquette to Harvey and Gwinn on the morning of the 16th. One tree fell on a mobile home at 553 Mobile Estates near Gwinn. Many roads were partially or totally blocked from downed trees. The Marquette Board of Light and Power reported that outages reached up to 1,000 in Marquette, Negaunee, Harvey and surrounding areas, and UPPCO reported nearly 6000 customers without power between Marquette and Iron counties from the storm. Republic-Michigamme Schools were also closed on the 16th.

Utility company outage maps showed numerous customers without power along the Big Bay Road from near Sugar Loaf Mountain up to Big Bay due to strong winds on the morning of the 11th. There were also around 100 customers without power in the Little Lake area.

Report of a tree down on a power line three miles northeast of Palmer. The power line was smoking, details were unknown.

UPPCO outage map showed hundreds of customers without power in the area between Witch Lake and the Iron County line. Delayed report with the time estimated by radar.

UPPCO outage map showed more than a thousand customers without power in the area west of Gwinn with most power outages concentrated around Shag Lake. This is a delayed report with time estimated from radar.

Marquette County Central Dispatch and a local media outlet meteorologist from WLUC-TV6 relayed a report of downed power lines off County Road FFG in Humboldt Township between Helen and Long Lake. A small brush fire was ignited.

Marquette County Central Dispatch reported that power lines were down in the Shiras Hills subdivision in south Marquette.

One inch diameter hail and also a tree down over a power line just east of Witch Lake.

Numerous power outages reported in the Little Shag Lake area west of Gwinn. Additional multiple outages were also reported in Princeton and Forsyth Township.

Law enforcement reported downed power lines on Highway US-41 near Heritage Drive causing power outages. The NWS Marquette also took a power hit and was on generator power for a period.

There was a report of half a tree down and a power outage near Ishpeming from thunderstorm winds. Time of the report was estimated from radar.

Law enforcement dispatch reported downed power lines across a driveway on County Road CD southwest of Ishpeming.

Law enforcement reported multiple power lines down along County Roads CJ and 496 in Ely Township.

WJMN-TV reported at least one tree down on power lines along Highway US-41 in Negaunee Township on the morning of the 10th. These downed trees were likely responsible for the reports of numerous power outages between Negaunee and Marquette.

Storm total snowfall amounts across the county included 20 inches near Little Lake, 18.8 inches at the Marquette National Weather Service Office, approximately 18 inches at both Harvey and Skandia, 17 inches at K.I. Sawyer and between 13 and 14 inches in the city of Marquette. The wet, heavy snow combined with north to northwest winds gusting as high as 40 to 45 mph at times uprooted several trees in the Marquette-Harvey area and downed power lines as well causing multiple power outages across the county. There were multiple reports throughout the morning of the 13th of vehicles, including semis, getting stuck in the wet heavy snow. A plow was called to assist an EMS vehicle stuck near Marquette Mountain.

The higher terrain of Marquette measured between 12 and 16 inches of snowfall during the storm event. The National Weather Service in Negaunee Township measured just over 16 inches of snow during the event with 3 inches of liquid water content. The dense, heavy snow combining with northerly wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph at times caused damage to trees and power lines across the county. UPPCO reported that the winds, weight of the snow and falling trees snapped 40 power poles, which had to be replaced. UPPCO also reported that 12,000 customers or about 20 percent of their customer base lost power at least once during the event. Around 150 workers spent approximately 15,000 hours repairing the damage to power lines, and crew were dispatched to 2100 locations to make repairs. Many businesses were closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Law enforcement reported downed power lines near the intersection of South McClellan and West Washington Street in Marquette.

Trees were reported on power lines along Wright Street in Marquette Township. Smoke was observed coming from either the trees or the power lines.

A tree was reported down on a power line along County Road 510 just south of the Dead River in Marquette.

Law enforcement reported power lines down in Ishpeming off West Superior Street.

Law enforcement reported trees down on power lines along Cooper Lake Road in Ishpeming Township.

Trees were reported down on power lines south of the Dead River Basin along Deer Lake Road in Ishpeming Township.

Downed power lines were reported near the Berry Events Center on the campus of Northern Michigan University.

Trees were reported downed on power lines along East Michigan Street in Marquette.

A power line was reported down along the intersection of East Hewitt Street and High Street in Marquette.

Spotter reports throughout the county measured anywhere from three to six inches of wet snow over an approximate 10-hour time period. Marquette Board of Light and Power reported scattered power outages from the wet snow, and area schools were closed throughout the county on the 12th due to impacts from the storm.

One quarter to three quarters of an inch of ice accumulation occurred across Marquette County on the morning of the 4th causing tree damage and power outages across the county. Schools throughout the county were closed on the 4th due to the ice and slippery conditions.

The Marquette County Sheriff's office reported a tree and power wires down on County Road 476 about one mile south of County Road PG.

The Marquette Fire Department responded to a fire on Grant Street in Marquette on the morning of the 12th. It was determined that a lightning strike caused the fire and engulfed a small shed in flames. The structure was a total loss. Also, the Marquette Board of Light and Power was contacted as the electrical supply for an adjacent home was damaged by the radiant heat from the fire. Marquette Police blocked off Lincoln Street between Ridge and Jefferson streets during containment of the fire.

The Marquette County Central Dispatch reported two trees down, one on a power line, five miles northeast of Negaunee. Time of the report was based on radar.

The Negaunee Township Fire Department received multiple reports of trees down on power lines in the area of North Road and Kivela Road. Time of the report was estimated from radar.

Hundreds of trees and power lines were downed throughout the county from the strong fall storm causing widespread power outages. City of Marquette schools were closed on the 24th.

Local law enforcement reported power lines down three miles northwest of Gwinn.

A trained spotter reported numerous trees and a few power poles downed around South Republic. At least one tree fell on the roof of a house. The strong wind also tipped over a pull behind camper trailer and bent over a street sign. Hail of unknown size was also reported.

The Marquette County Dispatch Center reported multiple high-tension transmission lines downed resulting in widespread power outages and the closure of US Highway 41 west of Ishpeming. Time of the report was estimated from radar.

The regional central dispatch center reported large power poles down near the intersection of Highway US-41 and County Road 496 in West Ishpeming.

Tree damage and downed trees were reported in Ishpeming and across much of Marquette during the period. Roof damage was observed at the Bothwell Middle School in Marquette, and at a workshop in Skandia, and power outages were reported throughout much of the county.

Observers across the county measured between two and four inches of lake enhanced snow during the event. Northwest winds gusting between 40 and 50 mph also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow and sporadic power outages.

Several trees were reported down across Marquette County from high winds. The Marquette Board of Light and Power reported 13 power outages between Marquette and Harvey into the morning of the 15th.

Law enforcement reported downed trees and power lines on the intersection of Cooper Lake Road and Deer Lake Road northwest of Ishpeming.

The Ishpeming Township Fire Department reported several trees down on Cooper Lake Road south of the Deer Lake Road intersection. Some of the downed hardwood trees were estimated to measure between 12 and 18 inches in diameter and a few were snapped off toward the tops. The power company was on the scene to help with cleanup, and one car had a tree lying down on it. This was a delayed report.

Brief moderate snow likely contributed to an accident on County Road 550 at the halfway location between Big bay and Marquette. An SUV slid off the road, hit a power poll and landed in a ditch. The female driver of the SUV sustained minimal injuries and was taken by ambulance to the UP Health System in Marquette.

Strong west winds gusting near 50 mph knocked down some trees limbs causing a power outage which affected UPPCO customers in the Gwinn area on the morning of the 24th.

Strong northwest winds knocked down several trees and caused power outages to more than 1,000 Upper Peninsula Power customers across the area. Ishpeming Public Schools closed its middle/high school complex due to loss of power. At St. Johns Parish an early childhood program and a nursing class were cancelled.

There were several reports of tree limbs down on cars and at least one report of a power line down in Marquette. A peak wind gust of 44 mph was reported at the K.I Sawyer AWOS station during this same time.

Storm total snowfall included 20 inches seven miles southwest of Ishpeming, 17 inches at the National Weather Service in Negaunee Township and 15 inches at Arnold. The wet heavy snow combined with north wind gusts to 50 mph at times contributed to sporadic power outages and numerous traffic accidents across the Marquette area. Area schools were closed on the 20th and 21st due to the storm.

The spotter nine miles southwest of Big Bay measured seven inches of wet heavy snow in a 14-hour period. Five to six inches of snow were also reported from Negaunee to Ishpeming. Sporadic power outages were reported due to the heavy wet snow.

The National Weather Service in Negaunee Township measured 12.2 inches of wet heavy snow in less than 24 hours while the Ishpeming area measured around 10 inches. In addition to numerous minor accidents, the combination of wet snow and north wind gusts to 35 mph caused power outages and sporadic tree damage throughout Marquette County. The storm closed schools in Ishpeming, Negaunee and Marquette on the 10th.

Strong north winds from the storm knocked down numerous large trees across roads and power lines and caused widespread power outages across Marquette County from the evening of the 29th into the morning of the 30th. Thousands of residences in Marquette, Harvey, Skandia, Negaunee, Ishpeming and Gwinn were without power from the evening of the 29th into the 30th. Some customers were without power for several days. The most extensive and widespread tree damage observed was on Partridge Bay Trail off of County Road 550 just northwest of Marquette where hundreds of one to two-foot diameter oak and quaking aspen trees were toppled across the road. Heavy rain accompanying the storm also caused ponding of water on city streets.||In addition...bricks blown off the Pioneer Square Building in Ishpeming caused extensive damage to a pickup truck.

Strong winds caused trees to fall on power lines resulting in power outages to approximately 2,000 customers in Marquette County.

The Marquette National Weather Service in Negaunee Township measured a 48-hour storm total of 21.9 inches ending on the morning of the 13th. The snowfall total of 12.3 inches on the 12th broke a 49-year-old daily record at the National Weather Service. North winds gusting over 30 mph at times also caused blowing snow and white-out or near white-out conditions into the morning of the 13th. ||The storm caused canceled or delayed flights at Sawyer International Airport on the 12th and 13th. Schools throughout much of Marquette County were closed on the 13th due to the effects of the storm. Strong north winds to 40 mph also toppled a tree onto power lines in Gwinn on the evening of the 12th.

The Marquette County Central Dispatch reported numerous trees down on power lines across the county. Fallen trees caused damage to an apartment building in Marquette and significant roof damage to a commercial building just northeast of Negaunee. The Republic-Michigamme Schools were cancelled on the 27th.

The Black River Falls Wildfire started southwest of Ishpeming in Marquette County on the afternoon of the 20th. The wildfire was ignited when a jack pine tree branch split off the main stem from strong southerly winds and fell across a power line. The wildfire burned 811 acres, destroyed 21 residences and 12 other structures. The fire fighting efforts were led by the Michigan DNR. The wildfire was contained on the 22nd and mop up efforts continued into the 26th. The cost for personnel and equipment to fight the wildfire was estimated at near $100,000. The total damage estimate is unknown at this time but presumed to be in the millions of dollars.

A 40-foot pine tree was downed by strong winds. Snapped power lines were also reported.

Localized strong wind downed a few large trees and caused power outages around the town of Negaunee on the 16th.

Storm total snowfall included 20.5 inches at the National Weather Service in Negaunee Township, 14.0 inches seven miles south of Ishpeming and 12.3 inches at Clarksburg. The heavy wet snow caused power outages, some tree damage, and closed schools throughout Marquette County on the 21st.

From midnight to 11 am on the 1st frequent north wind gusts of 40 mph or greater were measured by the ASOS at K.I. Sawyer International Airport. During the time of the strong winds, heavy snowfall occurred over the highlands of Marquette County, resulting in widespread blizzard conditions. The heaviest total snowfall was measured over the highlands west of Marquette where 20 to 25 inches fell from Palmer to Ishpeming and Negaunee.||The combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds toppled several trees and caused power outages in the Marquette area that affected nearly |2,700 customers. The harsh winter weather also caused the Marquette County Courthouse and service centers to reduce operations. Most schools were closed throughout the area due to the blizzard conditions.||The weather also forced the closure of Lakeshore Boulevard in Marquette from Hawley to Wright Street while the Michigan State Police reported numerous minor accidents throughout Marquette County due to the poor road conditions. One rollover accident reportedly caused minor injures to two Marquette women.

Numerous trees were reported down in the city of Marquette, Chocolay township in Harvey and Ely Township, southwest of Marquette. Marquette's Presque Isle Park was also closed due to numerous trees and fallen debris over the roadways. About 2,800 customers had their power disrupted in the Marquette area, including Ely Township and the towns of Skandia and Harvey according to the Marquette Board of Light and Power.

Champion and Negaunee measured ten to twelve inches of snow in 24 hours. Considerable blowing and drifting of snow was also observed as winds gusted in excess of 40 mph at some locations. The combination of heavy snow and strong wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph downed trees and caused power outages in Marquette. Numerous accidents were attributed to slippery roadways and poor visibility. In addition, most area schools were closed on the 6th due to the storm.

A wildfire in Powell Township near Big Bay destroyed three structures including an abandoned VFW hall on the 29th. The fire burned approximately sixty acres before it was brought under control. |A fire-related power outage on Green Garden Road in eastern Marquette County left sixty homes without power for several hours on the 29th.

All flights into and out of K.I. Sawyer International were cancelled on the 4th as whiteout conditions were reported on the runways. Wind gusts greater than 35 mph were reported at the K.I. Sawyer AWOS through much of the day with visibility of one-quarter mile or less. Whiteout conditions were also reported in downtown Marquette as many area schools were closed, including Northern Michigan University. In addition, about 3000 Marquette Board of Light and Power customers lost power in various locations throughout Marquette County on the 4th as downed trees fell across power lines. Several minor accidents were also reported on area roadways.

Numerous trees and power lines downed.

Trees and power lines were knocked down.

Trees were blown down across power lines.

A one foot diameter tree was blown down across power lines.

Sixty foot tall trees blown down. Power lines were knocked down.

A long-duration powerful fall storm impacted much of west and north central Upper Michigan from the 16th through the 18th with damaging winds, heavy wet snow, and some lakeshore erosion and flooding near Lake Superior. The storm and its impacts attracted national and regional media attention with the NWS Marquette staff giving numerous phone and video interviews leading up to and during the storm.

A potent low pressure system lifting north through Ontario brought a strong low-level jet max across Upper Michigan resulting in widespread damaging winds and sporadic power outages over much of west and central Upper Michigan on the 9th. The strong winds and resulting downed power lines and relatively dry antecedent conditions also initiated several small wildfires across the area.

A warm front lifting northward from a Central Plains low brought widespread freezing rain and some sleet to portions of west and central Upper Mi from late evening on the 29th into the morning of the 30th. The ice accumulation from the freezing rain caused treacherous travel conditions, closed schools and knocked out power at some locations.

Warmer, moist air moving across a shallow layer of cold air at the surface produced fairly widespread freezing rain for portions of west and central Upper Michigan from the 22nd into the 23rd. The freezing rain resulted in treacherous and icy road conditions, tree and power line damage and power outages.

A strong winter storm brought moderate to heavy snow and considerable blowing snow to portions of west and north central Upper Michigan from the 18th into the 19th. The storm also packing northwest wind gusts over 60 mph brought blizzard conditions and power outages to Alger County during the morning of the 19th.

A powerful storm tracking through the Upper Great Lakes produced strong and damaging winds across much of west and central Upper Michigan on the 16th.

Strong winds from a deepening storm system tracking across the Upper Great Lakes produced power outages over portions of Keweenaw, Luce, Alger and Marquette counties on the 11th.

Strong northwest winds in the wake of a powerful storm system brought colder air across Lake Superior which generated moderate lake effect snow showers over the northwest wind snow belts of Upper Michigan on the 1st.

Wind and heavy rain from the remnants of Tropical Storm Cristobal lifting up from the Gulf of Mexico caused power outages and localized street flooding over portions of Upper Michigan on the 10th.

A deepening storm system tracking from the Central Plains across northern Lower Michigan snarled holiday traffic by dumping moderate to heavy snow across much of west and north central Upper Michigan on the 27th, the day before Thanksgiving. The dense heavy snow combined with strong northeast to east winds gusting from 35 mph to more than 50 mph at times to cause downed trees and power poles across much of Upper Michigan. Widespread power outages were reported across much of Upper Michigan affecting thousands of customers, and some residences remained without power for several days after the storm.

A powerful bomb cyclone developing over the Central Plains and moving into the Great Lakes region produced heavy snow and blizzard conditions across much of the Upper Michigan from the 24th into early on the 25th. The accumulated heavy snow from this event and storms earlier in the month caused roof collapses of numerous businesses and a few farm buildings as well across portions of Upper Michigan.

A rapidly deepening fall storm system tracking from the Ohio Valley to near the Mackinac Straits produced very strong and damaging north winds up to 60 mph, power outages and extensive lake shore flooding over mainly the north half of Upper Michigan on the 24th.

During the morning hours, a line of strong to severe thunderstorms developed west of Upper Michigan and continued to track eastward throughout the morning and early afternoon hours. This line of strong to severe storms brought nickel to quarter size hail and strong wind gusts that snapped power poles and medium to large size trees.

A powerful storm system moving through Northern Ontario produced damaging winds over portions of west and central Upper Michigan from the 7th into the 8th.

Strong northwest winds in the wake of a cold front downed trees and some power lines over portions of Upper Michigan on the 20th.

Strong winds associated with a deepening low pressure system lifting from the Central Plains into the Upper Great Lakes knocked down trees and power lines causing power outages which impacted nearly 6000 UPPCO customers across Upper Michigan on the morning of the 24th.

Heavy rain developing along a cold front tracked west to east across Upper Michigan on the 10th. Strong north winds behind the front caused coastal flooding and erosion along the Lake Superior over portions of west and north central Upper Michigan from the 10th into the 11th. The strong winds also caused a brief power outage and downed a couple of trees in Eagle Harbor.

A powerful storm system tracking through the Great Lakes generated strong northwest winds across the region and some moderate snow downwind of Lake Superior from the evening of the 17th through the 18th.

A powerful low pressure system originating over the mid-Mississippi Valley dumped wet heavy snow across much of the east half of Upper Michigan from the 20th into the 21st. A few locations over western Upper Michigan also saw heavy snow during the event. Strong wind gusts to 50 mph accompanying the wet snow caused power outages across the area.

A rapidly deepening low pressure system moving through the Upper Great Lakes caused heavy rain, damaging north winds and power outages from the evening of the 29th into the 30th.

Strong west winds in the wake of a powerful cold front resulted in downed trees and power lines over portions of west and north central Upper Michigan on the 18th. Lake effect snow and extreme blowing snow also resulted in blizzard conditions over the Keweenaw Peninsula.

A powerful low pressure system and cold front sweeping across Lake Superior caused extensive wind damage at several locations along Lake Superior on the 3rd.

Winds gusting over 50 mph downed a large pine tree and snapped power lines in Marquette on the afternoon of the 20th.

Lightning struck a power pole and ignited a fire at a home in Negaunee on the evening of the 17th. The lightning bolt traveled from the power pole to a metal dryer vent on the side of the house, starting the fire. Negaunee firefighters responded to the blaze and all people inside the house escaped without injury.

A low pressure system originating over the Plains deepened as it moved into the Western Great Lakes on March 31st. Snow mixed with rain and sleet over east and south central counties of Upper Michigan on the afternoon of the 31st and then fell heavy at times through the evening of March 31st into April 1st. ||The combination of heavy snow and north winds gusting as high as 50 mph near the Lake Superior shore lead to blizzard conditions as well as numerous power outages over Marquette and Alger counties.

A powerful Arctic cold front pushed through the Upper Great Lakes on the afternoon and evening of the 9th and produced blizzard conditions in lake effect snow and blowing snow over portions of Upper Michigan into the 10th. Bitterly cold wind chills of 30 below to 40 below zero were observed over much of Upper Michigan from the night of the 9th into the morning of the 11th.

An intense low pressure system moving over Lake Superior on the morning of the 27th produced strong, gusty northerly winds and lake effect snow in its wake across the west and central Lake Superior shoreline areas of Upper Michigan. Downed trees and power lines were reported throughout the region as well as other property damage. Brief blizzard conditions in lake effect snow and blowing snow were also reported.

A prescribed burn by the U.S. Forest Service on the 27th blazed out of control by the 29th fueled by low relative humidity and strong west winds gusting over 40 mph. The wildfire consumed more than 1300 acres in western Baraga County until it was mostly contained by the end of the 30th. |Another fire in northwest Marquette County destroyed three structures and burned approximately 60 acres before it was brought under control on the 29th. A downed power line on Green Garden Road in eastern Marquette County also left 60 homes without power for several hours.

A strong low pressure system originating over the northern Plains tracked toward Upper Michigan on the 11th. Strong winds from the storm knocked down numerous trees and power lines in central and southern Menominee County on the 11th. Wet heavy snow on the 11th and 12th caused tree limbs to break off at numerous locations across western Upper Michigan while frequent power outages were reported in Gogebic and Ontonagon counties. The heaviest snow occurred at Ironwood where nearly 8 inches accumulated. Elsewhere, 3 to 5 inches of snow was reported over higher terrain locations of the west. Heavy rain exceeding 6 inches in some areas resulted in widespread flooding across northern Marquette County on the 11th and 12th. Significant road damage occurred on County Road 550 between Big Bay and Marquette with a washout reported near County Road KS and a mudslide reported near Eagles Nest Road. Other smaller creeks inundated portions of County Road 550. Washouts were also reported along County Road 510, Loma Farms Road at the Big Garlic River, Homeier Road near the Yellow Dog River, the County Road GGA Bridge at Clark Creek, and Dump Road in Big Bay. The Chocolay River at Harvey exceeded a flood stage of 9 feet on the morning of the 12th and then crested at nearly 12 feet on the evening of the 12th before subsiding below flood stage by the evening of the 14th. In addition to flooding the DNR public fishing pier on Highway M-28, water also inundated a portion of Timber Lane in Harvey, flooding a few properties and a home in that area. Damage to the home was minor and limited to the first floor. Heavy rain of 2 to 3 inches also fell across portions of Keweenaw, Houghton and Baraga counties. The Keweenaw County Sheriff's Department reported a washout of Highway US-41 at French Annie Creek just south of Copper Harbor.

A low pressure system developing over the central Plains deepened rapidly as it moved across eastern Upper Michigan on the evening of the 13th. As a result of this strong storm, intense convective snow and blizzard conditions enveloped much of west and north central Upper Michigan on the 13th and 14th. Higher terrain locations in Gogebic, Ontonagon, Houghton, Keweenaw, Baraga and Marquette counties generally received one to two feet of snow in a 24-hour period. The greatest storm total accumulations included 33 inches in Rockland, 32 inches in Painesdale and 21 inches at the National Weather Service in Marquette. Embedded thunderstorms associated with the storm initially resulted in snowfall rates of one to two inches per hour at some locations on the 13th. Heavy sleet accumulations also occurred at Iron Mountain (one half-inch) and Two Heart in Luce County (one inch). The heavy wintry mix and blizzard conditions caused some road closures, numerous motor vehicle accidents and closed schools area wide, including Northern Michigan University in Marquette and Finlandia College in Houghton. Blizzard conditions resulted in plows being pulled off Highway 41 from Calumet to Mohawk during the evening of the 13th and early morning of the 14th. Power outages also occurred from strong winds downing trees on power lines. The county sheriff reported that the storm cancelled all activities across Ontonagon County.

A low pressure system developing over the central Plains deepened as it moved over eastern Lake Superior on the morning of the 16th. Abundant moisture associated with this storm system dropped heavy, wet snow across much of west and central Upper Michigan. 12-hour snowfall totals ending on the morning of the 16th included 11 inches near Little Lake in Marquette County and 11 inches at Rockland in Ontonagon County. Ten inch snow amounts were reported at Bruce Crossing, Watton, Kenton and Iron River with 8 inches at Watersmeet in Gogebic County. Widespread 8 to 9 inch amounts were reported over the Keweenaw Peninsula with 6 to 8 inch amounts across Dickinson County. The wet, heavy snow caused a number of minor traffic accidents and closed many area schools, including Northern Michigan University in Marquette. The snow also downed tree limbs and caused widespread power outages in Dickinson and Iron Counties and scattered power outages in southern and western Marquette County. Due to the prolonged power outages to around 1,100 customers, a state of emergency was declared in Dickinson County for 24-36 hours in the storm's wake. Behind the storm on the afternoon of the 16th into the morning of the 17th, lake effect snow showers dumped an additional 18 inches of snow in 12 hours at Rockland while Chatham in Alger County also measured 18 inches of new snow. Ten inches of lake effect snow fell at Wetmore in Alger County while Bruce Crossing in Ontonagon County received an additional 9 inches of snow.

Low pressure approaching from South Dakota deepened rapidly as it tracked across Lake Superior on the 13th. Damaging winds occurred across much of west and central Upper Michigan as highlighted by the following reports.-Measured wind gust of 63 mph at the Copper Harbor ASOS site. -Numerous trees knocked down and power outages reported throughout Menominee County. -Six-inch diameter tree downed three miles north of Escanaba in the town of Wells. Power outages were also reported in Wells. -50-foot willow tree fell on a home in Garth Point just south of Rapid River. The house sustained minor roof damage. -Tree blown down at intersection of Highway M-35 and County Road 480 five miles southeast of Negaunee. -Tree blown down across Forestville Road two miles west of Marquette. -Tree down on County Road 492 eight miles southeast of Negaunee. -Tree blown down at intersection of Neegee Road and County Road 510 eight miles northeast of Negaunee. -Tree down on wire along Highway M-35 in Negaunee, MI.-Tree down on wire along Highway US-41 in Negaunee Township. -Small trees and branches knocked down in Manistique. Powerline also knocked down. Small building damaged with torn shingles and siding.

A cold front advancing through a moist and unstable airmass triggered a severe thunderstorm squall line which tore through much of west and central Upper Michigan on the morning and early afternoon of the 9th. The squall line produced widespread damage to large trees and power lines. The Upper Peninsula Power Company estimated around 175 customers in the Witch Lake area of western Marquette County were without power due to the storms.

A rapidly deepening storm moved across northern Wisconsin eastward into southeast Canada. Snow developed over western and central Upper Michigan and became heavy at times. Northwest winds behind the storm increased to as high as 40 mph, resulting in areas of blowing and drifting snow. Blizzard conditions occurred near Lake Superior in Alger, Luce and Northern Schoolcraft Counties with frequent periods of zero visibility. Schools and a few businesses were closed in Gogebic, Ontonagon, Baraga and Marquette counties and some roads were blocked in Houghton and Keweenaw counties.The snow was wet and heavy, breaking off tree branches and downing power and telephone lines and hampering plowing and cleanup efforts. Roads were slick and hazardous, restricting travel across the area.

Four feet of water was reported flooding the first floor of the Wisconsin Electric Power Plant at Presque Isle in Marquette.

Flooding was reported along Wright and Granite Streets in Marquette. The road to the Presque Isle Power Plant was underwater. Four primary residences had flood damage along Granite Street.

When the Mother's Day storm runoff from the Huron Mountains overwhelmed a dike holding back Silver Lake in northwest Marquette County, a wave of water inundated the Dead River basin all the way to Lake Superior in Marquette. A number of roads and bridges were washed out by the flood waters. Officials in the city of Marquette issued a mandatory evacuation order for about 1800 people living north of Wright Street. The Presque Isle Power Plant at the Upper Harbor in Marquette was flooded and shut down for a number of days, resulting in shortages of electricity across western and central Upper Michigan. Flood waters on the Dead River did not subside until May 20th.

Southerly flow from a strong area of low pressure over Minnesota brought abundant moisture and warm air aloft into Upper Michigan during the morning of December 18th. At the surface, early morning temperatures were still below freezing when rain began falling over the southern Upper Peninsula and then spread northward. As the rain fell, it froze on road surfaces as well as cars, trees and other objects. A quarter of an inch of ice accumulation was reported in Powers, Paulding, Cornell, Rock, Arnold, Wetmore, McMillan, Steuben and Nestoria. Watersmeet reported half an inch of ice and Iron Mountain reported a third of an inch of ice. Many schools were closed and numerous minor auto accidents were reported. The freezing rain ended about noon as temperatures warmed above freezing and the accumulated ice began melting.

On Sep 30, a short wave moving from the plains into south central Canada brought a warm front into Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Scattered thunderstorms developed along the front, with several of these storms becoming severe. One supercell that originally developed in an area of higher shear over northern Wisconsin produced three tornadoes and extensive downburst wind damage in southern Dickinson County when it encountered an outflow boundary from earlier convection. The majority of damage to the Iron Mountain, Kingsford and Quinnesec areas was caused by downburst winds, which knocked trees into homes, downed power lines, etc. The most significant damage was produced by the tornado that moved through Kingsford and Iron Mountain.

Widespread severe thunderstorms struck Upper Michigan on August 1st as a strong surface low pressure center moved northeast into Ontario and its attendant warm and cold fronts interacted with a warm, moist and unstable airmass over the northwest Great Lakes. Thunderstorms first developed in Upper Michigan during the pre-dawn hours over the west, then continued off and on through the day before exiting Luce and Schoolcraft Counties late in the afternoon. There were numerous reports of wind damage, large hail, and torrential flooding rains. Wind gusts estimated as high as 80 mph near Houghton peeled a roof off a warehouse, overturned a truck, and downed numerous trees and power lines. One thunderstorm bombarded Escanaba with golf ball-sized hail and dropped enough rain to inundate the intersection of US-2, M-35, and US-41 with a foot of water. Nearby Gladstone measured 2.06 inches of rain...and Wetmore in Alger County logged 2.40 inches in a short time.

A late winter storm system from the central plains passed south of Michigan's Upper Peninsula on April 28, dropping up to 10 inches of heavy, wet snow over parts of the southern and central Upper Peninsula before dawn. Iron Mountain and Wetmore reported 10 inches of new snow, 9 1/2 inches fell in Skandia, and 8 to 9 inches were reported at Bark River, Carney, and in northeast Delta County. The weight of the snow broke trees and branches and interrupted power and telephone service in Menominee and Dickinson Counties.

A powerful winter storm that formed east of the Rockies intensified as it tracked northeast across Wisconsin and eastern Upper Michigan. Ahead of the storm system, freezing rain, sleet and rain fell over Michigan's Upper Peninsula. Temperatures rose into the lower 40s across the central and eastern parts of the Upper Peninsula where local flooding was reported on many roadways due to snow melt and rainfall. Temperatures quickly fell back below freezing with the passage of the trailing cold front. Storm force northwest winds were recorded over Lake Superior with winds over 40 mph across much of western and northern Upper Michigan. Blizzard conditions were observed and made driving almost impossible. Lake effect snow, heavy at times, combined with strong northwest winds that gusted to over 60 mph to produce widespread white outs. Power outages occurred with downed power lines, and numerous minor traffic accidents were reported, including one 5 car pile-up. Some roads were closed when snowplow crews could not keep up with falling and blowing snow.Freezing rain coated Negaunee, Marquette and Harvey with 1/4 to 1/2 inch of ice. and left a 1/4 inch coating of ice in Felch, Bark River, and over most of Iron, Alger and Schoolcraft Counties. A combination of sleet and freezing rain left an accumulation of ice varying from 1/4 to 1 1/2 inches thick in Menominee County. Newberry reported 1/2 inch accumulation of ice from the freezing rain. Ironwood and Bessemer reported 8 inches of new snow in 12 hours. Rockland received 10 inches of snow in 24 hours, 11 inches of new snow fell in Herman with considerable blowing and drifting. Ten inches of snowfall in 24 hours was measured at the National Weather Service Office with blizzard conditions reported over the west half of Marquette County. Seney reported 8 to 10 inches of snow with 2 to 3 foot drifts. Shingleton reported 9 inches of snow and Newberry reported 14 inches with considerable blowing and drifting .High winds of 50 to 60 mph knocked down trees and power lines and caused blizzard conditions in Ontonagon, Houghton, Keweenaw, Marquette, Alger, Luce and Schoolcraft Counties. Some main highways were closed because of zero visibility and snow drifts blocking the road.

Heavy snows occurred over western Upper Michigan as a low pressure system moved across the Great Lakes region. The snow began on the 26th and continued into the 28th. Scattered power and telephone outages were reported as tree branches weighted down by the wet snow snapped and fell across the lines. Strong northeast winds enhanced the snowfall, adding moisture from Lake Superior. The greatest amounts fell on the central highlands overnight on the 26th and during the morning of the 27th. Thirty inches of snow fell at the National Weather Service Office near Negaunee. Other snowfall totals from the storm included 9 inches in Iron Mountain and Ontonagon, 10 inches at Amasa, Bruce Crossing and northwest Dickinson County near Channing, 11 inches in Rockland, Calumet, Herman and Pelkie, 12 inches at Stambaugh, Phoenix, Paint Lake near Kenton and at Fortune Lake near Crystal Falls, 13 inches in both Gwinn and Watton. The National Weather Service Office set daily record snowfalls on the 26th with 9.2 inches of snow and again on the 27th with 19.2 inches of new snow. The record snowfall on the 27th was also the all-time daily record for the month of November. The 2.16 inches of water equivalent on the 27th also set a record.