A strong low pressure system moving across the Upper Great Lakes and a push of Arctic air behind this system generated moderate to heavy lake effect snow over the west to northwest snow belts of Lake Superior from the 5th into the 9th.  Strong and gusty winds also led to considerable blowing and drifting of snow as well.

Winter Weather in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 05-DEC-17 00:00:00 to 05-DEC-17 07:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer at Ironwood measured six inches of lake effect snow in approximately seven hours.  West winds gusting over 35 mph at times caused considerable blowing of snow reducing visibility to one half mile or less at times.  In addition, multiple power outages were reported.

Winter Weather in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 05-DEC-17 03:00:00 to 05-DEC-17 21:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

There was a public report of an estimated eight inches of lake effect snow in 18 hours at Ontonagon.  The report was from the WLUC-TV6 social media page.  The MDOT RWIS site in Ontonagon measured a 59 mph wind gust on the morning of the 5th.  In addition, several power outages were reported.

Winter Storm in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 05-DEC-17 03:00:00 to 06-DEC-17 09:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Allouez reported nine inches of lake effect snow in roughly 27 hours.   Strong winds gusting near 55 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow with whiteout conditions at times. Drifts of three to four feet were reported in some areas.  In addition, multiple power outages were reported.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 05-DEC-17 03:00:00 to 06-DEC-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

There was a public report of 8 to 10 inches of lake effect snow in approximately 19 hours in the Houghton/Hancock area. Strong winds gusting near 55 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow with whiteout conditions at times.  Drifts of three to four feet were reported in some areas.  Observers in Painesdale and Allouez reported nine inches of lake effect snow in roughly 27 hours along with considerable blowing and drifting of snow.

High Wind in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 05-DEC-17 20:00:00 to 05-DEC-17 20:10:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 52.00 EG
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

The spotter in Laurium reported one large tree down along US-41 in Calumet and two large trees down on Pewabic Street in Laurium.  Each tree was about two feet in diameter, and one of them landed on a house.  The spotter in Freda also measured wind gusts near 60 mph earlier in the afternoon with power outages.

Winter Weather in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 06-DEC-17 16:00:00 to 07-DEC-17 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 10.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers in Newberry and seven miles south of Pine Stump Junction measured nine inches of lake effect snow in approximately 15 hours.  There was also a public report of 5 to 6 inches of lake effect snow in 12 hours near McMillan. Strong gusty winds resulted in multiple power outages.

Winter Weather in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 06-DEC-17 17:00:00 to 07-DEC-17 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was a public report of 6 to 8 inches of lake effect snow in 12 hours at Munising.  Local law enforcement reported hazardous snow covered roads. Strong gusty winds resulted in blowing snow and several power outages.

Lake-Effect Snow in NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 06-DEC-17 18:00:00 to 07-DEC-17 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was a report of 12 inches of lake effect snow in 12 hours at Seney.   Duration of the event was estimated via radar. Strong gusty winds resulted in blowing snow and several power outages.

Winter Weather in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 05-DEC-17 04:00:00 to 06-DEC-17 16:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was a report of ten inches of lake effect snow in 36 hours at Keweenaw Bay.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 06-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 07-DEC-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Painesdale measured 6.3 inches of lake effect snow in 24 hours.  Northwest winds gusting over 30 mph reduced visibility to one half mile at times in snow and blowing snow.

Winter Weather in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 07-DEC-17 16:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 04:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was a report of four inches of lake effect snow in 12 hours at Keweenaw Bay.

Winter Weather in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 07-DEC-17 08:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

There were reports of seven to nine inches of lake effect snow in 24 hours from Redridge through Painesdale to Chassell.  There was a isolated report of 13 inches of lake effect snow in 24 hours near Allouez.

Lake-Effect Snow in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 08-DEC-17 04:00:00 to 08-DEC-17 14:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Social Media

There was a report from social media of an estimated ten inches of lake effect snow in ten hours at Newberry.

Winter Weather in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 08-DEC-17 07:30:00 to 09-DEC-17 07:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Munising measured 11 inches of lake effect snow in 24 hours.