A high-impact winter storm blasted northern Michigan with ice, snow, and wind. Intense low pressure would move almost due north up the long axis of Lake Michigan on the 24th. The initial push of precipitation into northern Michigan fell as freezing rain, with a number of places seeing around an eighth of an inch of ice accumulation on the day and night of the 23rd. Cold air blasted back into the region during the day and night of the 24th, on high westerly winds. That changed precipitation to snow, which diminished early on the 25th. The highest snowfall amounts were 11 inches near Gaylord, and 7 inches near Sault Ste Marie as well as Cadillac. Meanwhile, wind gusts of 40 to 60 mph were common during the day and night of the 24th. Mackinac Island had a measured gust to 63 mph, and Traverse City gusted to 60 mph. A few trees were downed by the wind here and there. The combination of snow and wind resulted in outright blizzard conditions across a good portion of northern Michigan - a rarity. Many roads (especially north-south roads) were rendered impassable by blowing and drifting snow, and drifts as high as 6 feet were not unheard of. Travel became nearly impossible by late afternoon of the 24th, and remained that way until the snow was gradually cleaned up on the 25th or even later.

Blizzard in MACKINAC, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard in EMMET, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard in CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard in CHARLEVOIX, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 3.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 5.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Blizzard in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

Blizzard in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 6.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard in OSCODA, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in MANISTEE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard in WEXFORD, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard in MISSAUKEE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Emergency Manager

Blizzard in ROSCOMMON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

High Wind in IOSCO, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Magnitude: 50.00 MG
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: C-MAN Station

Blizzard in CHIPPEWA, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 14:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 06:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee