Winter Storm 2026

“We are going to definitely fall significantly short of our averages for the season," said Jennifer RiChard, owner of Hidden Acres Sugar Bush in Gaylord. "But that's OK; it'll be a season. It's better than none.”

Today, we look at government transparency with a primer on how to access your local government, and how adept Up North governments are at keeping in touch with their constituents. Also, an Olympian returns home and the latest on the storm.

New national data show that extreme weather and climate change are leading insurers to raise rates. We'll hear about the situation in Michigan. Plus, the latest from the storm.

An ice storm followed by blizzard conditions coated trees and powerlines with ice leaving more than 100,000 northern Michigan residents without power.

Light lake effect snow continues today as the storm moves out, but an only an inch or two of accumulation is expected. Road conditions vary widely on Tuesday morning.

Blizzard conditions and heavy ice accumulation have downed trees and powerlines in some northern lower Michigan counties.

Grand Traverse County warns people to stay home and "shelter in place" as winter storm wreaks havoc on area roadways.

IPR checked in with one gas station along a snowmobile trail and one grocery store open Monday in downtown Traverse City. Plus, a list of open shelters and a prognosis on power outages.

A serious winter storm has dragged its way across northern Michigan, fouling up roads and taking out power to more than 100,000 utility customers. Even the IPR news team is stuck.

County road commissions are encouraging people not to travel, and to stay only on main corridors if travel is necessary.