An extended period of heavy snow affected almost all of Northern Lower Michigan, as a strong low pressure system over the southern plains gradually moved toward the state.  An initial burst of snow, enhanced by east winds from Lake Huron, produced 6 to 10 inch amounts from Cheboygan to Alpena on the 26th.  A brief lull followed in the early morning hours of the 27th before snow reintensified.  Heavy snow was more widespread during the daylight hours of the 27th, with another 6 to 10 inches east of I-75, and 3 to 5 inches to the west.  The snow continued into the night, gradually transitioning to lake effect snow overnight (see next event).  Total snowfall amounts during this period ranged from around 10 inches near Traverse City and Cadillac, to just over 20 inches near Rogers City and Alpena.  The latter area was certainly the hardest hit, with widespread school, government and business closings during the multi-day storm.

Heavy Snow in ALPENA, MICHIGAN
From 26-JAN-04 21:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in ALCONA, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in OSCODA, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in ARENAC, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in IOSCO, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in OGEMAW, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in GLADWIN, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in EMMET, MICHIGAN
From 26-JAN-04 22:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 28-JAN-04 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in MISSAUKEE, MICHIGAN
From 28-JAN-04 00:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 28-JAN-04 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 10:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN
From 26-JAN-04 21:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 28-JAN-04 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT

Heavy Snow in ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
From 28-JAN-04 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in WEXFORD, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 20:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 28-JAN-04 02:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 27-JAN-04 18:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: TRAINED SPOTTER

Heavy Snow in PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN
From 26-JAN-04 22:00:00 to 28-JAN-04 04:00:00 (EST)
Reported by: LAW ENFORCEMENT