A strong low pressure system with copious moisture moved northeastward from the Southern Plains to Lake Erie on February 24.  Precipitation broke out across Southeast Michigan during the early morning hours of the 24th, spreading from south to north during the morning hours.  Temperatures were marginal for snow, but it was cold enough for mainly snow north and west of the glacial ridge.  To the south and east, including the city of Detroit, much of the precipitation fell as rain or a wintry mix, drastically reducing snowfall totals there.  The snowfall was heavy at times during the afternoon and evening hours north of a line from roughly Ann Arbor to Port Huron, with 1 inch per hour rates common.  The snowfall tapered off for a time overnight as the main precip shield was shunted to the west, but lingering moisture and forcing moved across Southeast Michigan once more during the morning hours of the 25th, adding a few more inches to storm totals.
All told, the heaviest amounts from 12 to 14 inches occurred in a stripe across Lapeer County, southern portions of Shiawassee and Genesee Counties, and northern portions of Oakland and Livingston Counties.  At least 8 was common north and west of the glacial ridge.  Lesser amounts of 2 to 4 inches occurred over the city of Detroit, with a tight gradient in snowfall in between. Here are some of the higher reports received:
Burton...                14.0 inches.
Lyndon Township...  13.0 inches.
Hartland...              13.0 inches.
Perry....                 12.8 inches.
Lake Orion...           12.4 inches.
Kingston...              12.0 inches.
Sanford....              11.0 inches.
Plymouth...              9.0 inches.

Heavy Snow in LIVINGSTON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in OAKLAND, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in MACOMB, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WAYNE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in WASHTENAW, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in LENAWEE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in MIDLAND, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in BAY, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in HURON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SAGINAW, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in TUSCOLA, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SANILAC, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in SHIAWASSEE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in GENESEE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in LAPEER, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Heavy Snow in ST. CLAIR, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-16 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-16 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter