Michigan, 2022Winter Weather in Michigan, April 14 to 16, 2022
April 14 to 16, 2022 · NWS MQT · 2 events in 2 counties and zones
A low pressure system hanging across the area produced moderate snow over portions of western Upper Michigan from the 14th into the 16th.
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- Deaths
- 0
- Injuries
- 0
- Property damage
- None recorded
- Crop damage
- None recorded
- Events
- 2
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A low pressure system hanging across the area produced moderate snow over portions of western Upper Michigan from the 14th into the 16th.
What forecasters said that day
The local office's own words before the first event, as it sent them, from the Iowa Environmental Mesonet's archive of National Weather Service text.
NWS Marquette, MI wrote its last area forecast discussion before the first event at Apr 14, 4:05 AM EST, 1 hour 55 minutes earlier.
Area forecast discussion, Apr 14, 4:05 AM EST, 1 hour 55 minutes before
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</html>Hazardous weather outlook, Apr 14, 3:30 AM EST, 2 hours 30 minutes before
Hazardous Weather Outlook
National Weather Service Marquette MI
430 AM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022
MIZ001>006-009>014-084-085-150830-
Keweenaw-Ontonagon-Northern Houghton-Baraga-Marquette-Alger-
Gogebic-Iron-Dickinson-Menominee-Delta-Southern Schoolcraft-
Southern Houghton-Northern Schoolcraft-
430 AM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022 /330 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of western Upper
Michigan and central Upper Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Recent rainfall will cause ponding of water across the area and
rises on some area streams and rivers.
Some minor lakeshore flooding is possible early today and tonight along
the western side of the Keweenaw Peninsula as waves up to 11 feet
are possible.
Some minor lakeshore flooding is possible for Delta and
Schoolcraft Counties today and tonight. Minor lakeshore flooding
is expected to continue along the Lake Michigan shoreline of
Schoolcraft County into Friday. Wave heights up to 6 feet are
expected in northern Green Bay, and wave heights up to 10 feet are
expected along the Lake Michigan shoreline of Schoolcraft County.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
Some more minor lakeshore flooding is possible Friday into Friday
night along the western side of the Keweenaw Peninsula as waves
up to 11 feet are possible.
Westerly winds over the Keweenaw Peninsula could gust to 40 miles
per hour or higher late tonight into Friday.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
MIZ007-150830-
Luce-
430 AM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of central Upper
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Recent rainfall will cause ponding of water across the area and
rises on some area streams and rivers.
Southwest winds gusting to 45 miles per hour today. See the latest
Wind Advisory for further details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
No hazardous weather is expected at this time.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
LSZ162-240>251-263>267-150830-
Lake Superior west of a line from Saxon Harbor WI to Grand
Portage MN beyond 5NM-Saxon Harbor WI to Black River MI-
Black River to Ontonagon MI-
Ontonagon to Upper Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Upper Entrance of Portage Canal to Eagle River MI-
Eagle River to Manitou Island MI-
Manitou Island to Point Isabelle MI-
Point Isabelle to Lower Entrance of Portage Canal MI-
Lower Entrance of Portage Canal To Huron Islands MI Including
Keweenaw and Huron Bays-Huron Islands to Marquette MI-
Marquette to Munising MI-Munising to Grand Marais MI-
Grand Marais to Whitefish Point MI-
Lake Superior from Saxon Harbor WI to Upper Entrance to Portage
Canal MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian border including Isle
Royale National Park-
Lake Superior from Upper Entrance to Portage Canal to Manitou
Island MI 5NM off shore to the US/Canadian Border-
Lake Superior West of Line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior East of a line from Manitou Island to Marquette MI
and West of a line from Grand Marais MI to the US/Canadian Border
Beyond 5NM from shore-
Lake Superior from Grand Marais MI to Whitefish Point MI 5NM off
shore to the US/Canadian border-
430 AM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022 /330 AM CDT Thu Apr 14 2022/
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Eastern Lake
Superior...Central Lake Superior and Western Lake Superior.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Southwest gales of 40 to 45 knots are expected this morning. More
southwest to west gales of 35 to 45 knots are expected tonight
into Friday. See the latest Marine Weather Message and Open Lake
Forecast for more details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
West gales to 40 knots are expected Friday. See the latest Marine
Weather Message and Open Lake Forecast for more details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
LMZ221-248-250-150830-
Green Bay North of line from Cedar River MI to Rock Island
Passage-Seul Choix Point to Point Detour MI-
5NM East of a line from Fairport MI to Rock Island Passage-
430 AM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022
This Hazardous Weather Outlook is for portions of Northern Lake
Michigan.
.DAY ONE...Today and Tonight
Southwest gales of 35 to 40 knots expected today into tonight.
See the latest Marine Weather Message and Nearshore Marine
Forecast for further details.
.DAYS TWO THROUGH SEVEN...Friday through Wednesday
West-southwest gales of 35 to 40 knots expected Friday. See the
latest Marine Weather Message and Nearshore Marine Forecast for
further details.
.SPOTTER INFORMATION STATEMENT...
The need for weather spotter reports is not anticipated at this
time.
GS
In the hours before
Special weather statement, Apr 14, 3:41 AM EST, 2 hours 19 minutes before
Special Weather Statement
National Weather Service Marquette MI
441 AM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022
MIZ001-003-141400-
Keweenaw-Northern Houghton-
Including the cities of Copper Harbor, Houghton, and Hancock
441 AM EDT Thu Apr 14 2022
...SLICK ROADS AND GUSTY WINDS THIS MORNING...
A light, slushy accumulation of snow earlier this morning will
lead to slippery roads and surfaces this morning. As this snow
winds down, westerly winds will gust around 45 mph this morning.
Winds will relax slightly this afternoon, before another period of
snow and stronger winds up to 45 mph return tonight. A slushy
accumulation of 1 to 3 inches will be possible tonight.
JAW
Winter Weather, Northern Houghton
- When
- April 14, 6:00 AM EST to April 15, 6:00 AM EST
- Where
- Northern Houghton forecast zone
- Reported by
- COOP Observer
- Coordinates
- 46.992, -88.652 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
The observer at Painesdale measured 6.2 inches of snow in 24 hours.
Winter Weather, Baraga
- When
- April 15, 2:00 PM EST to April 16, 2:00 PM EST
- Where
- Baraga forecast zone
- Reported by
- Trained Spotter
- Coordinates
- 46.700, -88.352 (the zone’s center; the record gives no point)
The spotter near Baraga measured six inches of snow over a 24-hour period.
- Winter Weather
- Snow, sleet or freezing rain below warning levels that still caused disruption, damage or casualties.
After NWS Directive 10-1605, the rules offices file Storm Data by.
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- High Wind and Strong Wind in Wisconsin, April 14, 2022$55,000 · 55 kt wind · 20 events
- Marine Thunderstorm Winds in North Atlantic Coastal Waters, April 14, 202237 events
- High Wind in Iowa, April 14, 202254 kt wind · 27 events
- Damaging Wind in New Jersey, April 14, 20221 injured · $15,000 · 57 kt wind · 1 event
- High Wind in Minnesota, April 14, 202215 events
- Marine Thunderstorm Winds in Gulf of Mexico, April 14 to 18, 20228 events
- High Wind in Michigan, April 14, 202254 kt wind · 8 events
- High Wind in Minnesota, April 14, 202255 kt wind · 7 events
- High Wind in Iowa, April 14, 202252 kt wind · 7 events
- High Wind in Illinois, April 14, 202255 kt wind · 7 events
NOAA National Centers for Environmental Information, Storm Events Database, compiled from the National Weather Service’s monthly Storm Data. Complete through 2026-06; NCEI adds each month about 75 days after it ends and revises past years a few times a year. Rebuilt 2026-09-24. Each event’s entry at NCEI: 1019568, 1019563.