DNR begins flyovers to assess ice storm damage to state forests

DNR begins flyovers to assess ice storm damage to state forests

The long-term implications of the recent catastrophic ice storm on Northern Michigan’s forestlands are still unknown.

Ice storm hydro update

8,000 households or businesses got their lights back on Tuesday.

Majority of roads & trails on Mackinac Island impassable after historic ice storm

A majority of roads across Mackinac Island are closed and impassible after a historic ice storm in Northern Michigan last week.

One week later: Northern Michigan communities look to long-term recovery after ice storm - WDET 101.9 FM

In communities around Little Traverse Bay, the snow and ice is starting to melt but clear signs of destruction remain.It’s being called the worst ice storm in northern Michigan in modern history, knocking out power to about 100,000 homes and businesses.One week later, fallen trees still line the road shoulders. Dozens of utility vehicles are parked behind orange cones. And hundreds were still without power as of April 4.The workers who’ve poured…

Ice Storm Leaves Michigan Forests in Ruins

I’m not a forester but I suspect damage like that shown above will have implications for insects, wildlife and fire risk going forward. I’ll be speaking to Michigan Rural Democrats this weekend, and one of the topics will be last week’s ice storm, the most severe in living memory, which crushed trees, houses, and infrastructure … Continue reading "Ice Storm Leaves Michigan Forests in Ruins"

Ice Storm Forces Northern Michigan Trail and Campground Closures - Modern Campground

Severe ice storms that swept through northern Michigan in late March have left a trail of fallen trees, power outages and debris across 12 counties under emergency declarations. Local officials say that 25 camping reservations have already been canceled, underscoring the immediate toll on the region’s spring travel season. Throughout these areas, downed limbs and power lines continue to pose serious public safety concerns, particularly on state-…