A storm system originating over the Central Plains tracked through Lake Huron bringing heavy snow and blowing snow to much of north central and eastern Upper Michigan from Feb 17-20. North wind gusts of 45 to 50 mph behind the storm caused blizzard conditions for some locations along Lake Superior.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 17-FEB-09 22:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Spotters estimated six inches of wet snow near Steuben for the 12-hour period ending at 10 am on the 18th. Periods of moderate lake effect snow and blowing snow continued from the 18th into the morning of the 20th causing reduced visibility and travel difficulties.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 17-FEB-09 22:00:00 to 19-FEB-09 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters measured around six inches of snow between Cooks and Manistique for the 12-hour period ending on the morning of the 18th. Lighter snow and blowing snow continued to reduce visibilities into the 19th.

Winter Weather in DICKINSON, MICHIGAN
From 17-FEB-09 21:00:00 to 18-FEB-09 09:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Norway measured 4.6 inches in 12 hours.

Winter Weather in MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
From 17-FEB-09 19:00:00 to 18-FEB-09 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An observer south of Bark River along the Menominee/Delta County line measured four inches of snow in 12 hours.

Winter Storm in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 18-FEB-09 00:00:00 to 18-FEB-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A trained spotter near Au Train estimated ten inches of snow at his house with visibility less than 150 feet in the evening hours.

Winter Storm in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 20-FEB-09 01:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard conditions subsided as Highway M-28 reopened by late morning on the 20th. Northwest winds gusting to 25 mph still caused some drifing of snow and reduction in visibility due to snow and blowing snow. Au Train-Onota and Munising schools remained closed on the 20th.

Winter Storm in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 18-FEB-09 07:00:00 to 19-FEB-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

National Weather Service employees measured eight to nine inches of wet snow in Marquette during a 15-hour period. Snowfall rates exceeded an inch per hour on the evening of the 18th. Schools throughout much of Marquette County were closed on the 19th due to the heavy snowfall.

Winter Storm in DELTA, MICHIGAN
From 17-FEB-09 20:00:00 to 19-FEB-09 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers measured 12-hour snow amounts of 5 to 6 inches over the east and northeast portion of the county on the morning of the 18th. Although snow amounts diminished during the day on the 18th, northwest winds continued to gust frequently over 25 mph resulting in considerable blowing and drifting of snow. Schools throughout Delta County were closed on the 19th.

Winter Weather in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 18-FEB-09 09:00:00 to 18-FEB-09 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Mohawk measured nearly four inches of snow in 12 hours with considerable blowing snow.

Winter Weather in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 18-FEB-09 08:00:00 to 18-FEB-09 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers throughout the county measured two to three inches of snow with considerable blowing and drifting of snow and icy roadways.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 18-FEB-09 08:00:00 to 19-FEB-09 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers in Painesdale and Laurium measured between 6 and 8 inches of snow for the 24-hour period ending on the morning of the 19th.

Winter Storm in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 17-FEB-09 09:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Rainbow Lodge near Two Heart measured a 24-hour snowfall amount of 10.5 inches ending on the morning of the 18th, with a two-day storm total of 18.5 inches ending on the morning of the 19th. The observer in Newberry measured 8.9 inches of snow for the 24-hour period ending on the morning of the 20th.  North winds gusting to 25 to 30 mph throughout much of the event also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow. Tahquamenon Area Schools were closed on the 19th due to the heavy snow and blowing snow.

Blizzard in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 18-FEB-09 21:00:00 to 20-FEB-09 01:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Highway M-28 was closed from Harvey to Munising. The Michigan State Police reported whiteout conditions and severe drifting on M-28 due to moderate to heavy snow and blowing snow. The Munising ASOS measured frequent wind gusts of 40 mph or greater during the event. Schools were closed throughout much of Alger County on the 19th and 20th.