Lake effect snow showers fell over portions of west and central Upper Michigan on the 12th and 13th in the wake of an Arctic cold front. North wind gusts near 35 mph accompanying the front also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow.
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Lake effect snow showers fell over portions of west and central Upper Michigan on the 12th and 13th in the wake of an Arctic cold front. North wind gusts near 35 mph accompanying the front also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
3 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
The observer in Mohawk measured seven inches of snow in 12 hours.
The observer near Chatham measured eight inches of lake effect snow during this event. North winds gusting over 30 mph also caused considerable blowing and drifting of snow on the morning of the 13th.
The observer at Two Heart measured six inches of snow in 12 hours.
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