A major winter storm passed northeast through Michigan into Ontario on the 9th, with the associated cold front passing through during the afternoon hours. Strong winds and lake effect snow showers were widespread across northern Michigan in the wake of the cold front.  The wind and snow caused blizzard or near blizzard conditions across much of northern Michigan soon after the frontal passage, with these conditions persisting into the 10th across many areas.The blizzard conditions were the worst and most persistent across eastern Upper Michigan and resulted in the most significant impacts.  Major highways were closed across the region during the event and several shelters were opened to house stranded travelers.

Blizzard in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in ARENAC, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in WEXFORD, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in ALPENA, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

High Wind in OSCODA, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 09-MAR-02 22:00:00 (EST)
Magnitude: 50 E
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in MISSAUKEE, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in OGEMAW, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in IOSCO, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Winter Storm in ALCONA, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in MANISTEE, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in CHIPPEWA, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Blizzard in EMMET, MICHIGAN
From 09-MAR-02 18:00:00 to 10-MAR-02 14:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER