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.

Winter Weather in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Heavy snow began on the evening of the 31st and continued into the morning of April 1st. Storm total snowfall amounts of six to nine inches were reported across Keweenaw County ending on the morning of the 1st. North winds gusting over 30 mph at times also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Moderate snow began on the evening of the 31st and continued into the morning of April 1st. Storm total snowfall amounts of four to six inches were reported across northern Houghton County ending on the morning of the 1st. North winds gusting over 30 mph at times also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in DELTA, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

The town of Rock received an estimated total of 18 inches of snow in the
24-hour period ending early afternoon on the 1st.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The observer 11 miles north of Manistique measured ten inches of snow in 24 hours.

Blizzard in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

The Munising ASOS reported frequent north wind gusts over 35 mph from 2 am to 2 pm on the 1st.  For several hours in the early morning, wind gusts were measured at 45 mph or higher.  During the time of the strong winds,  storm total snowfall amounts of 10 to 12 inches were being reported from Eben Junction to Chatham and Munising resulting in widespread blizzard conditions across the area. Deputies in Alger County reported numerous minor accidents due to the blizzard conditions.

Winter Storm in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

COOP observers reported 24-hour snowfall totals of twelve inches near Stambaugh and eight to nine inches at Iron River and Amasa.  North winds gusting over 30 mph at times causing considerable blowing and drifting of the heavy snow.

Winter Storm in DICKINSON, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 10:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers reported 24-hour snowfall totals of 14 inches at Felch and 10 inches near Ralph. North winds gusting over 30 mph at times caused considerable blowing and drifting of the heavy snow.
All schools throughout the area were closed due to the harsh winter storm while deputies in Dickinson County reported numerous minor accidents from  the snow-packed and slippery highways.

Winter Storm in MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 08:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated six inches of snow fell at La Branche in 12 hours. North winds gusting over 30 mph at times also caused considerable blowing and drifting of the heavy snow.

Winter Storm in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Watton observer measured 11 inches of snow in 18 hours while the L'anse observer measured 10 inches of snow in 12 hours ending on the morning of the 1st. North winds gusting over 30 mph at times also caused considerable blowing and drifting of the heavy snow.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated ten to twelve inches of snow fell in the 24 hour period ending at noon on the 1st.

Winter Storm in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The Ironwood observer measured ten inches of snow in 12 hours. North winds gusting to 30 mph at times also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated 24-hour snowfall total of 12 inches was reported in Merriweather.  North winds gusting to 30 mph at times also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow.
Schools in Ontonagon County were closed on the 1st due to the winter storm.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The Kenton observer measured twelve inches of snow in 24 hours.  North winds gusting over 30 mph at times also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow.

Winter Storm in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers at Rainbow Lodge and Newberry measured eight inches of snow in 12 hours.

Blizzard in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 01-APR-08 00:00:00 to 01-APR-08 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

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.