A northwest flow of Arctic air in the wake of a cold front generated moderate lake effect snow showers at times downwind of Lake Superior from the 18th into the 21st.
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A northwest flow of Arctic air in the wake of a cold front generated moderate lake effect snow showers at times downwind of Lake Superior from the 18th into the 21st.
The national radar mosaic for the moment the first event began.
2 winter weather. Local standard time, as filed.
The observer at Mohawk measured 3.2 inches of lake effect snow in 12 hours.
Observers measured three to six inches of lake effect snow across the county over a 24-hour period. Northwest winds gusting to 25 mph at times also caused some blowing and drifting of snow along with reduced visibility. The heaviest snow occurred from Munising to Grand Marais where poor visibility was reported at times. The Munising Schools were closed on the 21st due to the snow and blowing snow.
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