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.

Winter Storm in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 06:00:00 to 27-NOV-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Northerly wind gusts ranged from 40 to 70 mph at the Copper Harbor ASOS for three hours as visibility dipped to one half mile or lower in snow and blowing snow. Blizzard conditions were observed for two hours.

Winter Storm in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 08:00:00 to 27-NOV-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Briefly heavy lake effect snow accumulating from 1 to 4 inches along with northerly winds gusting between 40 to 70 mph produced blizzard conditions for two hours in Marquette. Several minor traffic accidents were attributed to the blizzard conditions.

High Wind in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 08:00:00 to 27-NOV-07 10:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

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.

High Wind in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 04:40:00 to 27-NOV-07 04:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 54.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gust was measured at the Ontonagon GLOS site.  Sustained winds were measured at 49 mph.

High Wind in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 05:36:00 to 27-NOV-07 05:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Sustained wind speed was measured at 46 mph.

High Wind in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 06:50:00 to 27-NOV-07 06:55:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 62.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 07:00:00 to 27-NOV-07 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 2.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Park/Forest Service

A 32-inch diameter hemlock tree was snapped in half five miles east-northeast of Pequaming.  An 18-inch red pine and 24-inch white pine were snapped at the bases.

Winter Weather in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 02:00:00 to 27-NOV-07 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snow and northwest winds gusting to 40 mph combined to reduce visibility to one half mile or less at Ironwood in the early morning hours. Classes were delayed two hours at both the Wakefield-Marenisco and Watersmeet schools while the morning kindergarden class at Wakefield-Marenisco was cancelled. Girls basketball games in Ironwood and Wakefield-Marenisco were cancelled as well.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 06:00:00 to 27-NOV-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Northerly wind gusts ranged from 40 to 60 mph at the Houghton County Airport ASOS for three hours as visibility dipped to one half mile or lower in snow and blowing snow. Blizzard conditions were observed for two hours.

High Wind in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 09:00:00 to 27-NOV-07 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gusts in excess of 65 mph were measured at the Munising ASOS at 930 am and at the Grand Marais GLOS site at 1040 am during the wind event.
Throughout much of Munising, large trees and power lines were knocked down across roadways or driveways, blocking traffic and/or causing minor damage. Debris from homes including roofing shingles, corrugated plastic sheeting and trim from windows and doors littered Munising streets. The strong winds also toppled a large spruce tree onto the side of the Bowerman Funeral Home on Superior Street. A few minor accidents were attributed to the poor visibility brought on by the lake effect snow and blowing snow accompanying the storm.
Eleven miles southwest of Munising, numerous trees were toppled along Sixteen-Mile Road.

Winter Weather in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 11:30:00 to 27-NOV-07 13:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Observers at Newberry and Rainbow Lodge measured four to six inches of snow as northwest winds gusted in excess of 40 mph at the Newberry AWOS during the peak of the storm.  The combination of snow and blowing snow reduced visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. Michigan State Police reported several accidents related to the poor driving conditions from the storm.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 09:30:00 to 27-NOV-07 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Snow in combination with northwest winds gusting in excess of 40 mph reduced visibility to a quarter mile or less at times. The Michigan State Police reported a small number of accidents related to the poor driving conditions from the storm.

Winter Storm in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 06:00:00 to 27-NOV-07 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Northerly wind gusts ranged from 30 to 60 mph in the Ontonagon area for three hours as visibility dipped to one half mile or lower in snow and blowing snow. Blizzard conditions were observed for two hours. The  Ewen-Trout Creek Schools cancelled classes for the day.

High Wind in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 07:40:00 to 27-NOV-07 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-07 08:00:00 to 27-NOV-07 08:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 65.00 EG
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Four 18 to 22-inch diameter evergreen trees were downed along with one 20-inch diameter birch tree at Freda.