WORLDglobal
Historic March blizzard buries parts of Michigan’s Upper Peninsula under up to 132 cm (52 inches) of snow
Single source
Updated 2 hours ago
First seen March 18, 2026 19:37:12Stay on top of this story
Follow the names and topics behind it.
Add this story's key topics to your watchlist so LyscoNews can highlight related developments and future matches.
Create a free account to sync your watchlist, saved stories, and alerts across devices.
Quick Summary
A late-season blizzard affected northern Michigan between March 15 and 17, 2026, dropping up to 132.1 cm (52 inches) of snow in parts of the Upper Peninsula and breaking snowfall records at the National Weather Service office in Marquette. Governor Gretchen Whitmer declared a state of emergency on March 17 for seven counties in the Upper Peninsula and northern Lower Peninsula as heavy snow, ice, and strong winds disrupted travel and power service. Source