A strong winter storm system with blizzard conditions impacted much of the Great Lakes heading into the Christmas Holiday. Heavy wet snow moved into Northern Michigan the evening of 12/22 with some drizzle and rain closer to Saginaw Bay and the Lake Huron shoreline. The arctic front blasted through overnight with temperatures falling into the teens and staying there through much of the weekend. As colder air moved into the region, lake effect processes kicked into gear. This led to the highest snowfall totals in the typical northwest-flow belts of northern lower and eastern upper Michigan. Storm totals through Christmas ranged from 2 to 5��� closer to Saginaw Bay to a wide swath of 1 to 2 feet in northwest Lower. Localized amounts exceeding 30 were observed in the Gaylord area with the highest storm total report across the lower peninsula coming from Mancelona at 36.7. Many areas across the eastern upper peninsula also received over 30 of snow, including Dafter (31) and Sault Ste Marie (43.1 from 12/22 - 12/26). Winds gusting into the 45 to 55mph range (with some higher gusts near the Lake Michigan shore) led to significant blowing and drifting snow with white-out conditions across most of the region. Travel was significantly impacted across most of the state through Christmas with numerous accidents, abandoned vehicles, and road closures.

Winter Storm in CRAWFORD, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 17:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in LEELANAU, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 17:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Storm in GRAND TRAVERSE, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 17:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Winter Storm in BENZIE, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Storm in MANISTEE, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Winter Storm in WEXFORD, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Broadcast Media

Winter Storm in MISSAUKEE, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 16:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard in WESTERN CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Trained Spotter

Blizzard in CENTRAL CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Blizzard in SOUTHEAST CHIPPEWA COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 20:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard in EASTERN MACKINAC COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Storm in WESTERN MACKINAC COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 17:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Storm in MACKINAC ISLAND/BOIS BLANC ISLAND, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard in EMMET, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard in CHEBOYGAN, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Winter Storm in BEAVER ISLAND, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard in CLARLEVOIX COUNTY, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 18:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: AWOS

Winter Storm in PRESQUE ISLE, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 19:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard in ANTRIM, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 18:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS

Blizzard in OTSEGO, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 18:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Official NWS Observations

Winter Storm in MONTMORENCY, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 18:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: Public

Blizzard in KALKASKA, MICHIGAN
From 22-DEC-22 17:00:00 to 25-DEC-22 08:00:00 (EST-5)
Property damage: 0.00K
Crop damage: 0.00K
Reported by: CoCoRaHS