An upper disturbance moving across the region brought the first widespread measurable snow to Upper Michigan on the 12th and 13th.  Several counties reported accidents during this event due to the snow-covered and slippery highways.

Winter Weather in MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 11:00:00 to 12-OCT-09 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters measured a widespread two to three inches of snow over the county during the event.

Winter Weather in DELTA, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 12:00:00 to 12-OCT-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers measured a widespread two to four inches of snow across Delta County during the afternoon and evening of the 12th.

Winter Weather in DICKINSON, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 09:00:00 to 12-OCT-09 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers measured a widespread two to three inches of snow across Dickinson County during the event.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 15:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Several observers measured two inches of snow during the event.  Despite the minimal snowfall, the state police post in Calumet reported several traffic accidents due to the snow-covered and slippery highways.  One minor injury was also reported.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 10:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters reported two to three inches of snow across northern Schoolcraft County during the event.

Winter Weather in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 13:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer six miles north of Greenland received nearly three inches of snow during the event.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 10:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers reported a widespread two to three inches of snow away from Lake Michigan during the event.

Winter Weather in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 14:00:00 to 12-OCT-09 23:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Mohawk measured nearly three inches of snow during the event.  The County Sheriff also reported several minor accidents due to the slippery highways.

Winter Weather in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 10:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Despite snow amounts of less than two inches, the Luce County Sheriff blamed slippery roads for a logging truck accident on Highway M-123 just north of the entrance to Upper Tahquamenon Falls.

Winter Weather in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 14:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 13:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Despite snow amounts of less than two inches, the State Police reported several accidents due to snow-covered and slippery highways.  One accident caused a minor injury in Ely Township in the western part of the county.

Winter Weather in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 12-OCT-09 12:00:00 to 13-OCT-09 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Newspaper

Despite snow amounts of less than two inches, the Alger County Sheriff reported several minor accidents due to snow-covered and slippery highways.