The deep freeze continues, not only in Michigan, but most of the eastern U.S.  There is even snow in the forecast for northern Florida.  So Mother Nature has certainly made life miserable for many of us.  Someone posted on Facebook yesterday that some scientists are predicting that we are heading for a mini ice age.  Considering the source, however, that is dubious.  Regardless, it feels like we are experiencing an ice age right now.  Hopefully, there will be a break in this weather next week.

Our 9 AM temperature is 10.6°F (-12°C),  the humidity is 79%, and the pressure is 30.40 in (1029.2 mb) and falling.  Winds are from the WSW at 10 mph, and skies are cloudy with a few flurries.  Visibility is 10 miles.  The wind chill is 0°F (-18°C).  Sunrise was at 8:09 AM and sunset will be at 5:14 PM.  Yesterday’s high was 12°C (-11°C) and the overnight low was 2°F (-17°C).   The record high for New Years Day is 58°F (10°C) set in 2005, and the record low is -10°F (-23°C) set in 1964.  Averages for this date are 31°F / 16°F.

DURAND – CORUNNA FORECAST:

Today:  Windy with a high of 17°F.  Partly cloudy in the afternoon with SW wind at 15-25 mph, gusting as high as 30 mph.  Wind chill readings 1-11 below zero.

Tonight:  Partly cloudy early with increasing clouds overnight.   SW winds 15-25 mph with wind chill readings of 16 below zero.

Wednesday:  Cloudy with a 50% chance of snow showers.  High around 16°F.  West wind 10-20 mph with wind chill readings from 2 to 12 below zero in the morning.

Wednesday Night:  Mostly cloudy becoming partly cloudy after midnight.  NW winds 10-20 mph.  Wind chill readings 7-17 below zero.