A powerful bomb cyclone developing over the Central Plains and moving into the Great Lakes region produced heavy snow and blizzard conditions across much of the Upper Michigan from the 24th into early on the 25th. The accumulated heavy snow from this event and storms earlier in the month caused roof collapses of numerous businesses and a few farm buildings as well across portions of Upper Michigan.

Winter Storm in DICKINSON, MICHIGAN
From 23-FEB-19 23:30:00 to 24-FEB-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer just north of Iron Mountain measured six inches of wet snow in less than four hours.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm. Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering impacts from the storm.

Winter Weather in MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
From 23-FEB-19 22:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 03:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 150.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated three to four inches of wet snow fell in five hours across much of the county.  This wet snow combined with the weight of snow from previous storms earlier in the month caused damage to three farm buildings in Harris Township.  One free stall barn collapsed and killed 27 cows.  Damage estimates from the loss of the buildings and livestock approached $150,000.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm. Many schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering impacts from the storm.

Winter Weather in DELTA, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 05:30:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

An estimated three to five inches of snow fell in the Escanaba-Gladstone area in less than six hours.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm. Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering impacts from the storm.

Winter Weather in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 01:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Three to four inches of wet snow fell in Newberry in four hours.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated five to six inches of wet snow fell in approximately five hours over northern Schoolcraft County.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 07:45:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated six to eight inches of wet snow fell in less than eight hours across southern Houghton County.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Weather in SOUTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 05:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Manistique measured four inches of wet snow in approximately five hours. Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm. Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 06:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated six to eight inches of snow fell in less than five hours across much of Iron County.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 23-FEB-19 23:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 06:45:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers from Wakefield to Watersmeet measured seven to nine inches of snow in less than eight hours.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Munising measured six inches of wet snow in five hours.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 01:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The Marquette National Weather Service in Negaunee Township measured eight inches of wet snow in six hours.  Other locations throughout the county measured anywhere from 7 to 12 inches of snow during the early morning of the 24th.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers in Herman and Nestoria measured between 10 and 12 inches of wet snow in six hours on the morning of the 24th.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 00:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers in Ontonagon and Paulding measured between seven and nine inches of wet snow in seven hours.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers in Chassell and Kearsarge measured between six and eight inches of wet snow in less than six hours during the early morning of the 24th.  Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Winter Storm in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 02:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated six to eight inches of wet snow fell in less than six hours on the morning of the 24th over portions of Keweenaw County. Many churches and businesses were closed on the 24th due to impacts from the storm.

Blizzard in NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county during the afternoon of the 24th and continuing into the morning of the 25th.  Northwest winds, gusting to an estimated 45 mph at times, caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow as many roads were drifted shut and closed, including Highway M-28.  Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th.

Blizzard in SOUTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county during the afternoon and evening of the 24th. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph at times  caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow and closed many secondary roads. Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering effects from the storm.

Blizzard in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county during the afternoon and evening of the 24th. Northwest winds gusting to 45 to 55 mph at times  caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow and closed many secondary roads. Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering effects from the storm.

Blizzard in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county during the afternoon and evening of the 24th. Northwest winds gusting over 35 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow and closed many secondary roads. Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering effects from the storm.

Blizzard in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county from the afternoon of the 24th into the morning of the 25th. Northwest winds gusting to 50 to 60 mph at times caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow and closed many roads, including Highway M-28. Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering effects from the storm.

Blizzard in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 07:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: ASOS

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county from the afternoon into the morning of the 25th. Northwest winds gusting to 50 to 60 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow and closed many roads, including Highway M-28. Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering effects from the storm.

Blizzard in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 1.00M
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard conditions were observed throughout the county from the afternoon of the 24th into the early morning of the 25th. Northwest winds gusting to 50 to 60 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow and closed many roads, including Highway M-28 east of Harvey.  Some higher terrain locations across the county reported nearly two feet of storm total snowfall.  The weight of heavy snow from this storm and previous storms during the month of February caused numerous roof collapses of businesses throughout the county.  The heavy snow also caused the roof of the Negaunee Bus Depot to collapse which alone caused damage in the hundreds of thousands of dollars.  Schools throughout the county, including Northern Michigan University, were closed on the 25th due to lingering effects from the storm.

Blizzard in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 07:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county during the afternoon and evening of the 24th. Northwest winds gusting to 50 to 60 mph caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow and closed many secondary roads. Some locations across the county reported nearly two feet of storm total snowfall.  Schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering effects from the storm.

Blizzard in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county from the afternoon of the 24th into the early morning of the 25th. Northwest winds gusting to 60 mph at times caused extreme blowing and drifting of snow and closed all roads across the northern part of the county. All schools throughout the county, including Michigan Technological University, were closed on the 25th due to lingering impacts from the storm.

Blizzard in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 24-FEB-19 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county during the afternoon and evening of the 24th. Northwest winds gusting to 50 to 60 mph at times caused considerable  blowing and drifting of snow and closed many secondary roads across the county. Some locations across the county reported nearly two feet of storm total snowfall. All schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering impacts from the storm.

Blizzard in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 24-FEB-19 08:00:00 to 25-FEB-19 03:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Law Enforcement

Blizzard conditions were reported throughout the county from the afternoon of the 24th into the morning of the 25th. Northwest winds gusting to 60 mph at times caused extreme  blowing and drifting of snow and closed most roads across the county. All schools throughout the county were closed on the 25th due to lingering impacts from the storm.