Michigan's Snowy Surprise: A Winter Wonderland or a Frozen Fiasco?

Michigan is no stranger to snow, but this week's winter storm has been a real doozy. The western Upper Peninsula (UP) got hit the hardest, with some areas seeing over two and a half feet of the white stuff.

Storm Details

• Areas Affected: Western Upper Peninsula (UP), Northern Michigan
• Snowfall: Over two and a half feet in some areas
• Notable Locations: Hurley (31.3 inches), Ironwood, Paulding
• Northern Michigan: Nearly two feet of snow in some places

The storm, which started on November 28, brought with it high winds and heavy lake-effect snow. The National Weather Service (NWS) issued winter storm warnings and advisories across the eastern UP and parts of northern and western Michigan.

Expected Snowfall

• West Michigan: Up to 18 inches
• Northern Michigan and UP: Up to 20 inches
• Southeast Michigan: Up to 12 inches

Regional Breakdown

• Western UP: Over two and a half feet (Hurley, Ironwood, Paulding)
• Northern Michigan: Over 20 inches (Alba, Frederic)
• West Michigan: Light to moderate snowfall (Reeman, Plainwell)
• South-Central Region: Least snowfall (Michigan Center: 3.3 inches, Eaton Rapids: 1 inch)

Climate Change Impact

Climate change is making weather patterns more unpredictable, and heavy snowfall events like this one could become more common. It's a reminder that we need to be prepared for whatever Mother Nature throws our way.