Weather
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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.
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Here’s how Michiganders can make this winter less ‘ruff’ for their pets
As temperatures drop to below freezing, here’s what Michiganders can do to keep their pets warm and safe this winter.
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What is ‘lake-effect snow’? Warm air from large bodies of water is the key ingredient
When towns along the Great Lakes get buried in drifts of blowing snow, like several have over the past few days, weather experts start talking about the “lake effect.” But what does that mean exactly?
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Great Lakes region braces for more snow while cleaning up after lake-effect storms
Even more snow could be on the way for places in the Great Lakes region that are still digging out after days of storms caused deadly wrecks, collapsed a barn on top of 100 cows and buried some towns under nearly 6 feet. While cleanup was still taking place Tuesday around parts of western New York,…
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Crews work to restore power to more than 300,000 Michigan homes, businesses after storms
Crews for two of Michigan’s largest utilities were working to restore power Wednesday to more than 300,000 homes and businesses left in the dark amid hot, muggy conditions after severe storms toppled trees and limbs onto power lines.
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Tornado hits Michigan, killing toddler
Tornado-spawning storms tearing across the eastern US killed a toddler in a Detroit suburb on Wednesday.
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Wildfire season is starting early in Michigan, thanks to a mild winter
Firefighters for the Michigan Department of Natural Resources are preparing for an early fire season, following last year’s hot, dry conditions and the mild conditions this winter.
