How much snow did we get in SE Michigan? Here’s a list of 21 totals by county
Key Points:
- Southeast Michigan experienced heavier-than-expected snowfall on Wednesday due to underestimated lake effect snow, causing widespread school closures and difficult morning commutes.
- The National Weather Service reported varying snow totals across the region, with Richmond in Macomb County receiving up to 6.1 inches and White Lake in Oakland County measuring 6.3 inches.
- Other notable snow accumulations included Eastpointe with 5.5 inches, Novi with 6 inches, and Sterling Heights with 4.3 inches, highlighting the storm's uneven impact across counties.
- The unexpected intensity of the winter storm caught meteorological models off guard, leading to challenges in preparedness and response throughout Southeast Michigan.