A Plains low pressure system tracking across northern Wisconsin and eastern Upper Michigan dropped heavy snow across much of the west half of Upper Michigan from the 23rd into the morning of the 24th.  Some ice accumulation from freezing rain also occurred over central Upper Michigan on the morning of the 23rd.

Winter Weather in DICKINSON, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 03:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 05:30:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer northeast of Iron Mountain measured .20 of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain early morning on the 23rd.  Schools were closed through the county on the 23rd due to the storm.

Winter Weather in DELTA, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 15.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers near Gladstone and Bark River measured around .15 of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain. The ice on roadways caused numerous accidents, three of which resulted in minor injuries. Area schools were cancelled on the 23rd due to the storm.

Winter Storm in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Six inches of wet heavy snow fell in six hours at the National Weather Service in Negaunee Township on the 23rd.  Over one-inch per hour snowfall rates were also reported near Big Bay and Ishpeming along with a light glaze of ice accumulation from freezing drizzle. Area schools including Northern Michigan University were closed on the 23rd due to the storm.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Spotters from Calumet to Hancock measured 7 to 8 inches of wet snow in a 12-hour period.  Storm total snow accumulation into the morning of the 24th exceeded a foot at Twin Lakes, Calumet and Hancock.

Winter Weather in MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 03:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Menominee measured one-eighth of an inch of ice accumulation from freezing rain on the 23rd.  Side roads were covered in ice which resulted in several cars sliding into the ditch.  Many area schools were closed on the 23rd due to the icy roads.

Winter Storm in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 06:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 15:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers eight miles west of Ontonagon and in White Pine and Paulding measured 6 to 7 inches of snow in eight hours on the 23rd.  Some light glaze of ice accumulation was also reported due to freezing drizzle.

Winter Storm in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 06:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter east of Watersmeet measured eight inches of wet snow in 12 hours.

Winter Storm in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 08:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter four miles northeast of Calumet measured over seven inches of wet snow in 12 hours while the observer in Mohawk measured over 11 inches of snow in a 24-hour period ending on the morning of the 24th.

Winter Storm in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 05:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 19:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer just east of Stambaugh measured eight inches of wet snow in just over 12 hours.

Winter Storm in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 06:30:00 to 23-JAN-12 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Seven inches of wet snow fell in L'anse on the morning of the 23rd. A 24-hour storm total of 11 inches fell in Herman ending on the morning of the 24th.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 23-JAN-12 07:00:00 to 23-JAN-12 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

An estimated eight inches of wet snow fell in Kenton on the morning of the 23rd.