A quick-hitting heavy wet snow event affected southern Lower Michigan during the morning and early afternoon hours of March 12th as deepening low pressure tracked east through the Ohio River Valley. Total snow accumulations generally ranged between 5 and 6 inches.

Winter Storm in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-14 02:00:00 to 12-MAR-14 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Rain changed over to snow during the early morning hours of March 12th, becoming moderate to heavy at times during the remainder of the morning. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph, combined with the falling snow, reduced visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile at times. Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged between 5 and 6 inches. A few accidents and slide-offs were reported across the region due to snow covered and slick roads. Many schools were either closed or delayed.

Winter Storm in CASS, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-14 02:00:00 to 12-MAR-14 11:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Rain changed over to snow during the early morning hours of March 12th, becoming moderate to heavy at times during the remainder of the morning. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph, combined with the falling snow, reduced visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile at times. Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged between 5 and 6 inches. A few accidents and slide-offs were reported across the region due to snow covered and slick roads. Many schools were either closed or delayed.

Winter Storm in BRANCH, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-14 04:00:00 to 12-MAR-14 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Rain changed over to snow during the early morning hours of March 12th, becoming moderate to heavy at times during the remainder of the morning. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph, combined with the falling snow, reduced visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile at times. Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged between 5 and 6 inches. A few accidents and slide-offs were reported across the region due to snow covered and slick roads. Many schools were either closed or delayed.

Winter Storm in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-14 04:00:00 to 12-MAR-14 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Rain changed over to snow during the early morning hours of March 12th, becoming moderate to heavy at times during the remainder of the morning. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph, combined with the falling snow, reduced visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile at times. Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged between 5 and 6 inches. A few accidents and slide-offs were reported across the region due to snow covered and slick roads. Many schools were either closed or delayed.

Winter Storm in HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
From 12-MAR-14 04:00:00 to 12-MAR-14 12:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

Rain changed over to snow during the early morning hours of March 12th, becoming moderate to heavy at times during the remainder of the morning. Wind gusts of 30 to 40 mph, combined with the falling snow, reduced visibilities to less than a quarter of a mile at times. Snowfall totals across the county generally ranged between 5 and 6 inches. A few accidents and slide-offs were reported across the region due to snow covered and slick roads. Many schools were either closed or delayed.