Much Needed May Snow

Yep, I just said that above. "Much Needed May Snow"

Snow fell across Upper Michigan and in some of the higher elevations of Northern Lower Michigan. This was much needed snowfall for this region. This was a due to a strong spring storm system that also brought severe storms and windy conditions to the Southern part of MI.

Due to the El-Nino type weather pattern back in Dec, Jan and Feb. Most if not all the storm tracks took a southern route, leaving Northern and Upper Michigan dry and in the cold. For some areas in the North after the Chirstmas Eve and Day Ice Storm that turned into a cold rain, that was the last of the pre-cip for over 3 months for some.

Below is the Drought Monitor, from the Unveristy of Nebraska. As you see, its a moderate drought for areas a long and north of M-32 (Gaylord-Alpena) and in the upper for areas east of Marquette. West of Marquette, it is a severe drought for all of Western Upper Michigan.

Here are some off the snow fall reports from Friday Night.

Upper MI Snowfall Reports

Sindaw MI - 4.6"

Negaunee MI- 3.9"

Alberta MI - 7.6"

Gwinn MI - 3.5"

Ironwood - 4.5"

Iron Mountain - 1.9"

NWS Marquette - 6.6"

Northern Lower MI Snowfall Reports

Atlanta MI - 3.5 "

Gaylord - 2.3"

For the NWS in Marquette, this ended up being the 3rd highest snowfall for the month of May.

TK