A deepening low pressure system tracking northeast through Kentucky and Ohio brought heavy snow and blizzard-like conditions to the region on January 5th.  Total snow accumulations ranged between 10 and 20 inches, while 30 to 40 mph wind gusts late in the day resulted in significant blowing and drifting snow.

Winter Storm in CASS, MICHIGAN
From 04-JAN-14 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-14 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Moderate to heavy snow developed during the evening hours of January 4th and continued through the early morning hours of January 6th. Total snow accumulations ranged between 12 and 19 inches across the county. Winds picked up and gusted to between 30 and 40 mph by late in the afternoon and evening on January 5th, creating blizzard-like conditions at times. This led to snow emergencies and closings of schools and businesses the next morning as many roads became impassable.

Winter Storm in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 04-JAN-14 18:00:00 to 06-JAN-14 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Moderate to heavy snow developed during the evening hours of January 4th and continued through the early morning hours of January 6th. Total snow accumulations ranged between 13 and 19 inches across the county. Winds picked up and gusted to between 30 and 40 mph by late in the afternoon and evening on January 5th, creating blizzard-like conditions at times. This led to snow emergencies and closings of schools and businesses the next morning as many roads became impassable.

Winter Storm in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 04-JAN-14 21:00:00 to 06-JAN-14 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate to heavy snow developed during the evening hours of January 4th and continued through the early morning hours of January 6th. Total snow accumulations ranged between 12 and 17 inches across the county. Winds picked up and gusted to between 30 and 40 mph by late in the afternoon and evening on January 5th, creating blizzard-like conditions at times. This led to snow emergencies and closings of schools and businesses the next morning as many roads became impassable.

Winter Storm in BRANCH, MICHIGAN
From 04-JAN-14 22:00:00 to 06-JAN-14 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Moderate to heavy snow developed during the evening hours of January 4th and continued through the early morning hours of January 6th. Total snow accumulations ranged between 12 and 17 inches across the county. Winds picked up and gusted to between 30 and 40 mph by late in the afternoon and evening on January 5th, creating blizzard-like conditions at times. This led to snow emergencies and closings of schools and businesses the next morning as many roads became impassable.

Winter Storm in HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
From 05-JAN-14 05:00:00 to 06-JAN-14 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Moderate to heavy snow developed during the morning hours of January 5th and continued into the early morning hours of January 6th. Total snow accumulations ranged between 10 and 14 inches across the county. Winds picked up and gusted to between 30 and 40 mph by late in the afternoon and evening creating blizzard-like conditions at times. This led to snow emergencies and closings of schools and businesses the next morning as many roads became impassable.