A quick-moving Alberta Clipper brought a quick burst of snow, strong winds, reduced visibilities, and significant blowing snow to the region late January 8th into January 9th.

Winter Storm in BERRIEN, MICHIGAN
From 08-JAN-15 15:00:00 to 09-JAN-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow, heavy at times, associated with a clipper system dropped between 5 and 9 inches of snow. Wind gusts ranging between 30 and 40 mph in tandem with the falling snow created whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of the snow also created additional travel problems across mainly open and rural areas into Friday afternoon, with a few roads becoming impassible. There were reports of slide-offs and accidents across the region, along with numerous school delays and closings.

Winter Storm in CASS, MICHIGAN
From 08-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 09-JAN-15 18:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Snow, heavy at times, associated with a clipper system dropped between 5 and 12 inches of snow. Wind gusts ranging between 30 and 40 mph in tandem with the falling snow created whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of the snow also created additional travel problems across mainly open and rural areas into Friday afternoon, with a few roads becoming impassible. There were reports of slide-offs and accidents across the region, along with numerous school delays and closings.

Winter Weather in BRANCH, MICHIGAN
From 08-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 09-JAN-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Periods of snow during the late afternoon hours of January 8th into Friday morning accumulated to between 2 and 4 inches. Wind gusts ranging between 30 and 40 mph in tandem with the falling snow created whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of the snow also created additional travel problems across mainly open and rural areas into Friday afternoon. There were reports of slide-offs and accidents across the region, along with numerous school delays and closings.

Winter Weather in ST. JOSEPH, MICHIGAN
From 08-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 09-JAN-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Periods of snow during the late afternoon hours of January 8th into Friday morning accumulated to between 2 and 4 inches. Wind gusts ranging between 30 and 40 mph in tandem with the falling snow created whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of the snow also created additional travel problems across mainly open and rural areas into Friday afternoon, with a few roads becoming impassible. There were reports of slide-offs and accidents across the region, along with numerous school delays and closings.

Winter Weather in HILLSDALE, MICHIGAN
From 08-JAN-15 16:00:00 to 09-JAN-15 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Periods of snow during the late afternoon hours of January 8th into Friday morning accumulated to between 2 and 3 inches. Wind gusts ranging between 30 and 40 mph in tandem with the falling snow created whiteout conditions at times. Significant blowing and drifting of the snow also created additional travel problems across mainly open and rural areas into Friday afternoon. There were reports of slide-offs and accidents across the region, along with numerous school delays and closings.