Consumers Energy crews are restoring service across Michigan after storms brought high winds and snow. The company reported severe damage in southwest Michigan and said high winds are complicating restoration work. The National Weather Service reported up to 9 inches of snow in northern Michigan, with wind gusts topping 70 mph in some areas. Additional high winds, snow, and freezing rain are forecast for Sunday and Monday, which could cause further outages.

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