A deepening storm system tracking from the Central Plains across northern Lower Michigan snarled holiday traffic by dumping moderate to heavy snow across much of west and north central Upper Michigan on the 27th, the day before Thanksgiving.  The dense heavy snow combined with strong northeast to east winds gusting from 35 mph to more than 50 mph at times to cause downed trees and power poles across much of Upper Michigan.  Widespread power outages were reported across much of Upper Michigan affecting thousands of customers, and some residences remained without power for several days after the storm.

Winter Storm in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

The higher terrain of Marquette measured between 12 and 16 inches of snowfall during the storm event.  The National Weather Service in Negaunee Township measured just over 16 inches of snow during the event with 3 inches of liquid water content.  The dense, heavy snow combining with northerly wind gusts of 35 to 40 mph at times caused damage to trees and power lines across the county.  UPPCO reported that the winds, weight of the snow and falling trees snapped 40 power poles, which had to be replaced.  UPPCO also reported that 12,000 customers or about 20 percent of their customer base lost power at least once during the event.  Around 150 workers spent approximately 15,000 hours repairing the damage to power lines, and crew were dispatched to 2100 locations to make repairs. Many businesses were closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Winter Storm in ONTONAGON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers at Bergland and Paulding measured nearly 10 inches of dense lake enhanced snow in 12 hours.  The wet, heavy snow combined with northeast winds gusting to 35 to 40 mph at times caused damage to trees and power lines which blocked some secondary roads and snowmobile trails.  A few city and state businesses and services closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Winter Storm in GOGEBIC, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 21:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers from Ironwood and Bessemer to 10 miles west of Watersmeet measured between 8 and 10 inches of heavy lake enhanced snow.  The wet, heavy snow combined with northeast winds gusting to 35 to 40 mph at times caused damage to trees and power lines which blocked some secondary roads and snowmobile trails.  Schools and a few businesses closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers across much of Houghton measured between 10 and 14 inches of dense lake enhanced snow during the event on the 27th.  The wet, heavy snow combined with north to northeast winds gusting near 50 mph at times caused damage to trees and power lines which blocked some secondary roads and snowmobile trails.  Many businesses closed on the 27th due to the storm, and afternoon classes were cancelled at Michigan Technological University.

Winter Storm in BARAGA, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

Observers at Herman and Watton measured between nine and ten inches of dense lake enhanced snow on the 27th.  The wet, heavy snow combined with northeast winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph at times caused damage to trees and power lines which blocked some secondary roads and snowmobile trails.  Baraga County Offices were closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Winter Storm in ALGER, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 40.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer 11 miles southwest of Munising measured 12 inches of storm total snowfall.  The dense, heavy snow combined with northerly winds gusting to 40 to 50 mph at times caused damage to trees and power lines and widespread power outages throughout the region.  The storm forced many businesses to close on the 27th.

Winter Storm in IRON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

There was an estimated total of 10 inches of snow in approximately six hours.  The combination of dense, heavy and northerly winds gusting to 40 to 45 mph caused damage to trees and power lines during the storm.  There was an estimated that nearly 30 percent of residences in the county lost power during the storm.  Many businesses were closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Winter Storm in DICKINSON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 18:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 30.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

There was an estimated six inches of wet, heavy snow that fell in 12 hours over northern portions of Dickinson County.  The combination of the dense snow and northerly winds gusting to 40 to 45 mph at times caused damage to trees and power lines.  There was an estimate that nearly 30 percent of the residences in the county lost power during the storm. Many businesses were closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Winter Storm in SOUTHERN HOUGHTON, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 02:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

An estimated 8 to 10 inches of wet, heavy snow fell in approximately 12 hours.  The combination of dense snow and northerly winds gusting to 40 to 45 mph caused damage to trees and power lines.   Many businesses closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Winter Storm in NORTHERN SCHOOLCRAFT, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Mesonet

There was an estimated eight inches of wet, heavy snow in approximately 12 hours.  The dense snow combined with northerly winds of 35 to 40 mph caused damage to trees and power lines. Most businesses closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Winter Storm in LUCE, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 03:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 19:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 20.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: COOP Observer

The observer in Newberry measured nine inches of wet, heavy snow in less than 12 hours.  The dense snow combined with northerly winds gusting to 30 to 35 mph at times caused damage to trees and some power lines.  Businesses were closed on the 27th due to the storm.

Lakeshore Flood in MARQUETTE, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 07:00:00 to 28-NOV-19 00:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Northerly storm force winds over 50 knots whipped up waves as high as 15 to 20 feet over Lake Superior on the 27th.  The high waves caused extensive lakeshore flooding and erosion in Marquette, especially along Lakeshore Boulevard where a car became stranded in water after driving through road closure barriers.

Lakeshore Flood in KEWEENAW, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 07:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 22:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Department of Highways

Northerly storm force winds over 50 knots whipped up waves as high as 15 to 20 feet over Lake Superior on the 27th. The high waves caused extensive lakeshore flooding and erosion near Eagle Harbor, where portions of Highway M-26 were closed due to water over the road.

Lakeshore Flood in MENOMINEE, MICHIGAN
From 27-NOV-19 00:00:00 to 27-NOV-19 12:00:00 (CST-6)
Property damage: 100.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: NWS Employee

East to northeast storm force winds over 50 knots whipped up waves as high as 7 to 10 feet over the Bay of Green Bay on the 27th. The high waves caused extensive lakeshore flooding and erosion from Menominee to ten miles north.  A NWS employee driving along Highway M-35 reported extensive flooding of properties along the highway and evidence of water going over the road.