Michigan’s Upper Peninsula buried under feet of lake-effect snow before Thanksgiving
Heavy lake-effect snow has buried parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula ahead of Thanksgiving. Some areas have seen over two feet of snow, while nearby towns remain far less affected. The extreme weather has disrupted travel and caused power cuts across the region.
The snowstorm began when frigid Canadian air swept over the warmer waters of the Great Lakes. This contrast caused moisture to evaporate rapidly, then freeze and dump as heavy snow on downwind shores. By Thursday morning, Bessemer, Michigan, recorded between 18 and 28 inches (46 to 71 cm) of snow.
A blizzard warning stayed in place for Alger County until 7 p.m. Thursday. Strong winds and near-zero visibility made driving treacherous across the Upper Peninsula. Near Houghton, over 1,000 homes lost power as snow-laden branches brought down lines.
Forecasters expect the lake-effect bands to weaken from west to east by Friday. However, another storm system will follow, bringing fresh snow to the Great Plains and Midwest over the weekend. Western parts of the Upper Peninsula may still see an extra 13 inches (33 cm) before conditions ease.
The Thanksgiving holiday has brought deep snow and hazardous conditions to the Great Lakes region. Power crews are working to restore outages, but travel remains difficult in the hardest-hit areas. More snow is on the way as a second system moves in from Friday.
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