Why have we been so stormy in Michigan and US lately?

Why have we been so stormy in Michigan and US lately?

From Northern Michigan’s devastating ice storm to southern Michigan’s early spring tornadoes, here’s a look at why the storms have been so powerful recently.

Historic ice storm could keep northern Michigan's state parks closed for months - here's the list

Power outages, blocked roads, and damaged trees were spread across the northern region of the state due to the ice storm.

Michigan National Guard's Swift Response to the Ice Storm Crisis

LANSING, Mich—More than 800 Michigan National Guard Soldiers and Airmen were mobilized in response to what the Petoskey News-Review called the “ice storm of the century,” which devastated northern Michigan during the weekend of March 28. As power lines and trees collapsed under heavy ice, entire communities were left without access to emergency services. Under the leadership of Lt. Col. Alex Kashenider, Joint Task Force 119 mobilized quickly, pr…

Ice Storm Wallops Northern Michigan; Trails Closed

Our area’s spectacular bike trail system was hit hard by the ice storm. The Top of Michigan Trails Council sent a message to trail users over the weekend with some words of caution: “Almost every trail is a mess, but we are currently discouraging volunteers from helping clean up until trail safety assessments are made. There are so many high hanging branches and other problems, we don’t want to jeopardize anyone’s safety. Anyone who does venture…