A winter storm impacted most of Southwest Lower Michigan from near Interstate 96 northward from late afternoon of March 22nd into the early afternoon hours of March 23rd.  Areas north and east of a line from Baldwin to Alma had between 6 and 12 inches of snow.  North of Interstate 96 northward there was a significant amount of ice accumulation from freezing rain and sleet that fell during the night into the morning. Numerous accidents were reported and there were numerous school closings.  Power outages were common on the morning of the 23rd due to downed power lines.

Winter Weather in MUSKEGON, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tenth to nearly a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation occurred across the eastern half of the county.

Winter Storm in MASON, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Two to 4 inches of snow and up to one inch of sleet fell over the county.  The heaviest snow and sleet was over the eastern half of the county.

Winter Storm in LAKE, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A winter storm brought a mix of snow and sleet to Lake county.  Up to six to ten inches of snow was reported across northeast Lake county.

Winter Storm in CLARE, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A winter storm brought heavy snow to Clare county where around 8 to 10 inches of snow was reported.

Winter Storm in OSCEOLA, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A winter storm brought heavy snow to Osceola county.  Around a foot of snow fell across portions of northern Osceola county.

Winter Storm in MECOSTA, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A winter storm brought heavy snow and sleet to Mecosta county.  Up to around 8 to 10 inches of snow was reported across northeast Mecosta county.

Winter Storm in ISABELLA, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Trained spotters in and near Mt. Pleasant reported storm total snowfall of seven to seven and a half inches, and portions of northern Isabella county received approximately eight to nine inches of snow.

Winter Weather in KENT, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tenth to nearly a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation occurred across northern Kent county primarily north of I-96, resulting in numerous school closings and several power outages.

Winter Weather in IONIA, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tenth to nearly a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation was reported across northern Ionia county primarily north of I-96, resulting in numerous school closings and several power outages.

Winter Weather in CLINTON, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A tenth to nearly a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation was reported across northern Clinton county primarily north of I-96, resulting in numerous school closings and several power outages.

Winter Storm in OCEANA, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A winter storm brought up to around a quarter to half inch of ice accumulation as well as snow and sleet, resulting in numerous school closings and scattered power outages.

Winter Storm in NEWAYGO, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A winter storm brought over a half an inch of ice accumulation as well as snow and sleet, resulting in numerous school closings and power outages.

Winter Storm in MONTCALM, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A winter storm brought over a half an inch of ice accumulation as well as snow and sleet, resulting in numerous school closings and power outages.

Winter Storm in GRATIOT, MICHIGAN
From 22-MAR-11 20:00:00 to 23-MAR-11 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Over a quarter of an inch of ice accumulation as well as snow and sleet was reported across Gratiot county, resulting in numerous school closings and scattered power outages.