https://www.wcmu.org/tags/ice-accumulation Ice Accumulation en-US Copyright Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:08:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/more-winter-weather-heads-for-northern-michigan The National Weather Service office in Gaylord told WCMU they don't expect the incoming system to be as severe as the ice storm and blizzard that struck the region a few weeks ago. Wed, 01 Apr 2026 23:08:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-04-01/more-winter-weather-heads-for-northern-michigan Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-26/newaygo-county-under-advisory-as-ice-jams-form-along-muskegon-river Ice jams block the flow of water, which can cause the river levels to rise rapidly, often without much warning. Fri, 23 Jan 2026 23:32:00 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2026-01-26/newaygo-county-under-advisory-as-ice-jams-form-along-muskegon-river Cristin Coppess https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-11/the-lights-are-coming-back-on-how-can-utilities-prepare-for-next-time With more ice storms expected in the decades ahead as the climate changes, utilities are trying to figure out how to be ready for the next ice storm. Fri, 11 Apr 2025 21:49:38 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-11/the-lights-are-coming-back-on-how-can-utilities-prepare-for-next-time Izzy Ross | IPR https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-10/ice-storm-cuts-maple-syrup-season-short-in-northern-michigan Harwood Gold Store in Charlevoix and Cafe and Maple Moon Sugarbush and Winery of Petoskey both experienced significant damage to their properties after ice toppled trees last week. Thu, 10 Apr 2025 22:37:34 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-10/ice-storm-cuts-maple-syrup-season-short-in-northern-michigan Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-09/photos-northern-michigan-ice-storm-creates-havoc-prompts-community-response Hundreds of thousands of people lost power in northern Michigan after an ice storm hit in late March 2025. Below are moments captured by WCMU's Teresa Homsi while she was on the ground reporting on the storm. Wed, 09 Apr 2025 20:56:40 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-09/photos-northern-michigan-ice-storm-creates-havoc-prompts-community-response Teresa Homsi https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-14/as-alpena-recovers-it-may-take-residents-helping-each-other-to-muster-the-next-storm As restoration efforts continue, the next storm system could take Alpena community back to 'square one'. Tue, 01 Apr 2025 15:18:57 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-14/as-alpena-recovers-it-may-take-residents-helping-each-other-to-muster-the-next-storm Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-01/fire-official-how-to-stay-safe-during-power-outages Amid the ice storm in northern Michigan, Traverse City Fire Inspector Jacob Steichen talks about staying safe in cold weather conditions Tue, 01 Apr 2025 11:44:11 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-04-01/fire-official-how-to-stay-safe-during-power-outages Tina Sawyer https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-18/dnr-warns-ice-storms-can-damage-trees The Michigan Department of Natural Resources is encouraging residents to take steps to protect their trees from ice damage. Tue, 18 Feb 2025 22:44:37 GMT https://www.wcmu.org/local-regional-news/2025-02-18/dnr-warns-ice-storms-can-damage-trees Bre'Anna Tinsley