Order byBest matchMost fresh

Powerful ice storm hits northern Michigan

Digest more
Top News
Impacts
Yahoo |
A new storm is set to hit Northern Michigan Tuesday night, just as the region is recovering from a major ice storm that caused widespread damage over the weekend.
Yahoo |
More than 180,000 power outages were reported Tuesday afternoon in Michigan, according to poweroutage.us, down from 300,000-plus earlier in the week.

Read more on News Digest

Why this Northern Michigan ice storm damage is so tough to fix
The power grid is damaged and the ice isn’t melting. That’s the short answer as to why some Northern Michigan residents have been without power for five days following a devastating ice storm - and could continue to be powerless for several more days.
Another storm set to hit Northern Michigan as ice storm recovery efforts continue
The main issue, according to Andy Sullivan, a meteorologist at the National Weather Service office in Gaylord, is going to be wind gusts forecast to be 30 mph or stronger.
Historic ice storm cripples northern Michigan, leaves 90,000 without power
Residents in the most severely affected areas are being encouraged not to travel unless necessary and to watch for downed wires and work crews.
Northern Michigan -- no stranger to wild weather -- tries to cope with days of no power
The tip of Michigan's mitten struggled through another day without electricity Tuesday as restless residents tried to stay warm while utilities scrambled to restore power in a region waylaid by weekend freezing rain that brought down countless trees and poles.
Update: Winter storm warning active for 4 Michigan counties until Monday morning
An updated winter storm warning was released by the National Weather Service on Sunday at 10:04 p.m. EDT in effect until Monday at 8 a.m. EDT for Alger, Luce, Delta and Schoolcraft counties.
Some northern Michigan hospitals running on generators; Mackinac Bridge reopens
The state of emergency applies to 10 counties in the northern Lower Peninsula hit by widespread power outages from a weekend ice storm.
Storms could unleash deadly floods, strong tornadoes in large part of US in coming days
Forecasters are warning of potentially deadly flash flooding and strong tornadoes as more rounds of thunderstorms are poised to strike parts of the Midwest and South.
mlive9h
1-2-3 punch Storm on our doorstep: Snow, ice then tornadoes possible
Let's start with a good look at the weather scenario Michigan is about to embark on with a doozy of a winter/spring storm.
Michigan DNR explains how to handle cleanup of storm-damaged trees
Given the circumstances, the Michigan Department of Natural Resources has some recommendations on how to clean up yard waste and storm debris while staying safe. The key advice is: use proper tools for the task, and don't overestimate your ability.
WPBN8h
Northern Michigan enjoys sunny respite after weekend ice storm, cool temperatures linger
After the catastrophic weekend ice storm over parts of Northern Michigan we get a break in the weather through Tuesday evening before another round of rain/some
Explore more
mlive on MSN18h
Michigan forecast: Prepare for ‘multiple threats’ as snow, sleet, ice are followed by severe weather
A messy system comes in Tuesday night over part of Michigan, then is followed Wednesday by a severe weather threat.
Mackinac Bridge closes again because of ice falling from the structure
The Mackinac Bridge has closed again because of ice falling off the suspension bridge that connects both of Michigan's peninsulas via Interstate 75. Mackinaw City Police Department issued a notice to the public at 9 a.m. Tuesday, informing motorists of the conditions reported by the Mackinac Bridge Authority. A reopening time was not known.
WPBN on MSN10h
Local communities rally to provide shelter, support after devastating ice storm
Governor Gretchen Whitmer has declared a state of emergency focusing on ten northern Michigan counties following the damaging i
Feedback