Deep low pressure lifted across the upper Mississippi Valley late on the 23rd, pushing a cold front into northern Michigan toward or just after midnight. High winds occurred in some areas just behind the cold front, resulting in scattered tree damage and power outages. Gusts in excess of 60 mph were measured in some locations, including the Alpena, Mackinaw City, and Sault Ste Marie areas. In a few spots, the power remained out into Christmas Day.

High Wind in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 02:10:00 to 24-DEC-15 05:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 01:30:00 to 24-DEC-15 04:30:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered downed trees were reported.

High Wind in MANISTEE, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 01:00:00 to 24-DEC-15 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

High Wind in MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 03:40:00 to 24-DEC-15 06:40:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 14.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Some tree damage was observed along the Lake Michigan coastline, and near St Ignace.

High Wind in EMMET, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 03:03:00 to 24-DEC-15 06:03:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

A number of trees were downed across the county.

High Wind in CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 04:02:00 to 24-DEC-15 06:02:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 12.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered trees were downed in county.

High Wind in CHIPPEWA, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 04:05:00 to 24-DEC-15 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 56.00 MG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts to 64 mph were measured at Dafter and Kincheloe. Some tree damage resulted.

High Wind in CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 04:05:00 to 24-DEC-15 07:05:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 60.00 MG
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts to 69 mph were measured at Mackinaw City. Some trees were downed, in particular in the northern part of the county, near Lake Huron.

High Wind in ALPENA, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 04:15:00 to 24-DEC-15 07:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 53.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Wind gusts to 61 mph were measured at Phelps Collins Field, west of Alpena.

High Wind in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 03:08:00 to 24-DEC-15 06:08:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 58.00 MG
Property damage: 22.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Wind gusts to 67 mph were measured in Waters, and 58 mph at the Gaylord Regional Airport. Sporadic tree damage and power outages resulted.

High Wind in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 03:15:00 to 24-DEC-15 06:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 EG
Property damage: 8.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Scattered trees were downed, particularly in the eastern portion of the county.

High Wind in WEXFORD, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 02:15:00 to 24-DEC-15 05:15:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 57.00 MG
Property damage: 18.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 66 mph gust was measured in Cadillac. Some trees were downed in the city.

High Wind in OGEMAW, MICHIGAN
From 24-DEC-15 03:10:00 to 24-DEC-15 06:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 51.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

A 59 mph gust was measured near West Branch.