A low pressure system lifting up from the Southern Plains brought moderate snow mixed with sleet and freezing rain to much of west and central Upper Michigan from late on the 3rd through the 4th.

Winter Storm in DICKINSON, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 18:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer near Iron Mountain measured 3.8 inches of snow in 24 hours.  Along with the snow, The Iron Mountain ASOS reported nearly seven hours of freezing rain during the late morning and afternoon of the 4th.   Several accidents were reported throughout the area and lingering effects from the icy roads caused school delays or closures into the 5th.

Winter Storm in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 21:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

The observer five miles southeast of Watersmeet measured nearly four inches of wet snow in less than 24 hours.  The observer near Bergland reported sleet and freezing rain for several hours on the afternoon of the 4th.  Several accidents were reported throughout the area due to slippery highways.  Lingering effects from the icy roads forced the closure of Watersmeet Schools on the 5th.

Winter Storm in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 22:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

A widespread four to five inches of snow fell in just under 24 hours.  On top of the snow, freezing rain accumulated up to .2 inch in 4-5 hours on the afternoon of the 4th.  Numerous accidents were reported throughout the area.  Lingering effects from the icy roads forced the closure of many schools throughout the county on the 5th.

Winter Storm in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 22:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A widespread four to five inches of wet snow fell in less than 24 hours throughout Baraga County.  Several hours of sleet and freezing rain were also reported on the afternoon of the 4th resulting in several accidents.  Lingering effects from the icy roads forced the closure of many schools throughout the county on the 5th.

Winter Storm in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 23:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three inches of snow accumulated in less than 24 hours over portions of Alger County.  On top of the snow accumulation, up to .2 inch of freezing rain accumulated in about five hours on the afternoon of the 4th.  Numerous accidents were reported throughout the area, and the lingering effects from the icy roads forced the closure of many schools throughout the county on the 5th.

Winter Storm in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 22:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Mohawk measured seven inches of snow in less than 24 hours. Five inches of snow fell in the 12-hour period ending on the evening of the 4th. Some sleet and freezing rain mixed with snow on the afternoon of the 4th.  Numerous accidents were reported throughout the area.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 22:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter near Sidnaw estimated nearly five inches of snow in less than 24 hours.  Freezing rain was also reported for several hours on the afternoon of the 4th resulting in several accidents.

Winter Storm in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 20:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Two to four inches of widespread snowfall was reported throughout the county.  There was a period of freezing rain and sleet on the afternoon of the 4th.  Several accidents were reported throughout the area.

Winter Storm in DELTA, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 20:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A widespread three to five inches of wet snow fell in less than 24 hours throughout much of the county.  A period of sleet and freezing rain on the morning of the 4th also contributed to several accidents throughout the area.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 04-DEC-13 01:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

A widespread five to seven inches of wet snow was reported across much of the county in less than 24 hours.  A period of sleet and freezing rain was also reported during the afternoon of the 4th.  Numerous accidents were reported throughout the area.

Winter Weather in MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 12:00:00 to 04-DEC-13 11:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Observers reported a widespread two to three inches of wet snow over 24 hours.  Some sleet and freezing rain were also reported on the morning of the 4th which contributed to slippery roadways.

Winter Storm in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 03-DEC-13 21:30:00 to 04-DEC-13 20:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers in the Ontonagon area measured nearly four inches of snow in less than 24 hours.  Four hours of sleet and freezing rain on top of the snow created treacherous driving conditions.  Numerous accidents were reported throughout the area.