The Dexes / Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow / 5632225
Eventdex · Winter Storm, Blizzard & Heavy Snow
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5632225
The record
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| Event typeevent_type | Blizzard |
|---|---|
| NOAA NCEI event IDncei_event_id | 5,632,225 |
| Episode IDepisode_id | 2,074,015 |
| Begin UTCbegin_utc | 1998-03-09T11:00:00+00:00 |
| End UTCend_utc | 1998-03-09T23:00:00+00:00 |
| Statestate | MICHIGAN |
| County/zone typecz_type | Z |
| County/zone namecz_name | ANTRIM |
| Deaths directdeaths_direct | 0 |
| Deaths indirectdeaths_indirect | 0 |
| Injuries directinjuries_direct | 0 |
| Injuries indirectinjuries_indirect | 0 |
| Episode narrativeepisode_narrative | Low pressure tracking through the Eastern Great Lakes region...together with a strong upper low and strong cold front crossing the state brought blizzard conditions to Northern Lower Michigan during the 8th. A mix of sleet...freezing rain and snow quickly changed to all snow in the morning following the passage of the cold front. Snow...heavy at times...then continued into the evening hours. Winds rapidly increased to sustained speeds of 20 to 30 mph behind the front. Sustained winds of 20 to 30 mph...with gusts in excess of 45 mph...then continued into the evening causing widespread blowing and drifting snow. Snowfall totals generally ranged from 8 to 12 inches across the region...with some totals in exces of 12 inches. Snow drifts of 3 to 4 feet closed many roads and the combination of poor visibilities and hazardous road conditions caused many accidents. The combination of heavy wet snow and strong winds also brought down branches and powerlines producing scattered power outages across the region. Nearly 100 school districts in Northern Lower Michigan either cancelled classes or dismissed students early. Many buisnesses also closed early due to the hazardous conditions. |
| Yearyear | 1,998 |
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