In the Upper Midwest, the early spring storm brought snow to a region pining for sunshine and warmth. So it’s good.”The storm is expected to persist through Sunday in Minnesota, Wisconsin and Michigan before moving into New York state and New England. Winds of up to 55 mph (88.5 kph) caused blowing and drifting snow, along with ice shoves in Green Bay. Several inches of snow fell in various parts of the state, including 18 inches (46 centimeters) in the eastern South Dakota city of Huron. The storm and powerful winds knocked out power to thousands of customers in Michigan, which was expected to get more snow and ice through the weekend.

Source: Philippine Daily Inquirer April 15, 2018 00:56 UTC