GAYLORD, MI – Northern Michigan got hit with a major ice storm this past weekend, leaving ice-covered trees and power lines throughout. Thousands are still without power as crews continuously work to fix the damage through the grueling weather.

It could take several days before power comes back on in parts of Northern Michigan in aftermath of an ice storm.

Residents in the most severely affected areas are being encouraged not to travel unless necessary and to watch for downed wires and work crews.