Nebraska, Michigan get April snow

DETROIT, April 6 (UPI) -- Parts of Michigan and Nebraska endured April snowstorms that caused power outages and poor travel conditions, meteorologists say.

Meteorologist Phil Kurimski of the National Weather Service said Michigan residents awoke Monday to 3-5 inches of snow in some areas, with the April snowstorm knocking down power lines and closing schools, the Detroit Free Press said.

"If you like snow, very good," Kurimski said. "If you don't like snow, not so much."

Meanwhile, KETV of Omaha said up to 11,000 residents in parts of Nebraska lost power Sunday as a heavy snowstorm traveled through the state.

The storm, which had winds of up to 25 mph, caused various traffic problems as driver visibility was significantly declined by blowing snow.

Residents of the Southeast and Middle Atlantic United States should be prepared for similar inclement weather conditions Monday thanks to a powerful storm system passing through the regions, AccuWeather.com said.

Meteorologists have predicted the thunderstorms likely to hit the regions will range from strong to severe with the possibility of an occasional isolated tornado.