This 1978 storm is one of the most well-remembered weather events. They were mainly from heart attacks and traffic accidents. About 20 other people died from direct or indirect reasons related to the storm. The low-pressure system was recorded at Mount Clemens, Michigan, at 956 millibars.ĭuring the storm some people were stranded in their vehicles, and one person died in their vehicle because of cold exposure. The rapid intensification made it very strong and resulted in the fast winds and heavy precipitation. It dropped by 40 millibars within 24 hours, making it a great example of a. The intensity of the storm was also measured by its central pressure. Because of the strong winds and blowing snow, visibility was under a quarter mile for many hours. This storm produced wind chills in places as low as 50 below zero, power outages and large drifts of 20-25 feet. 25-27) include 30.0 inches in Muskegon, 19.3 inches in Lansing and 19.2 inches in Grand Rapids. Record snow amounts fell within 24 hours, including 16.1 inches in Grand Rapids and 15.4 inches in Houghton Lake. Major roads were closed for many days while road crews cleaned up. Land and air travel was at a standstill across the region. Strong winds were even reported in Florida! Near hurricane-force winds were reported in Michigan and other portions of the Midwest and Northeast. the temperatures dropped to single digits. 26, with temperatures in the mid-30s to even mid-40s in Cleveland, Ohio, around 4 a.m. Snow and rain fell over Southern Lower Michigan in the morning hours of Jan. In January 1978, there was a similar event that moved through the Midwest. 1978 Snow Clearing (Photo Courtesy Kenton Public Library and NWS)
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