Heavy Rainfall and Flooding in the Southwest and Along the East Coast

A multi-day heavy rainfall event is set to begin across New Mexico into west Texas Tuesday through Wednesday. Flash flooding and debris flows in the vicinity of burn scars will also be possible. A strong coastal low will develop offshore of the Mid-Atlantic coast midweek, bringing heavy rainfall, strong winds and coastal flooding to much of the East Coast through Friday. Read More >

Overview

Winter Storm Summary

March 23-24, 2016, Winter Storm Summary

Snow, sleet, and freezing rain fell across Central Michigan and rain fell in Southern Michigan.
Significant icing was noted particularly around Greenville and Sidney in Montcalm County where up to a half inch of glaze accumulated on trees and power lines.
Thousands lost power between Newaygo, Greenville, Alma, Clare, and Reed City due to ice.
Temperatures rose into the 50s the afternoon of March 24 around Kalamazoo to just south of Lansing, then plummeted to the 30s as winds shifted with gusts 30-45 mph.

Ice near Sidney, MI (Montcalm Co)

Photo taken by Don McCracken

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