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Author: Cathie Ursu

I have lived in Michigan all of my life and became very interested in the weather after the 1953 Flint tornado. This was one of the few EF5 tornadoes in our state's history (since records have been kept). Although we are not strangers to severe storms in Michigan, EF5 tornadoes are very rare. I live in an area where we rarely get a good thunderstorm, in fact, we haven't had one all summer. When I lived down by Detroit, they were frequent during the spring and summer months. I love experiencing the four seasons here in Michigan and I wouldn't live anywhere else.
A Real Spring-Like Day In Mid Michigan

A Real Spring-Like Day In Mid Michigan

Today will be like a day in April with highs getting up to near 60°F.  Days like this are such spoilers this time of year because they are always followed by another cold front, bringing undesirable weather with it.  We are under a high wind watch for tomorrow and more snow is in our forecast for later in the week.  But it is only March, so we shouldn’t expect anything more. Our 11:15 AM temperature is 48°F (9°C), the humidity…

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Start Of A Warming Trend – Mid Michigan

Start Of A Warming Trend – Mid Michigan

We have frost and mostly clear skies this morning.  Highs are only expected to reach the low 40s, but then tomorrow will be wonderful and the pick day of the weekend.  We could see 60F.  Sunday will bring falling temps all day and I’m hoping that we don’t get severe weather along with it.  I’m going to keep this short because there seems to be some issues with this site today and I’m not sure that this will post. Our…

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Partly Sunny Day In Mid Michigan

Partly Sunny Day In Mid Michigan

Today is quite nice although very cold.  Once again, there is an extreme drop in our temperatures with highs today remaining below the freezing mark.  This seems to be happening every 3-4 days for us.  Just when we think it will warm up and stay there, Mother Nature hits us with another round of cold air from Canada.  We keep hoping that every snowstorm will be our last, but we know that won’t happen since this is only early March. …

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A Few Spring-Like Days Just Ahead For Mid Michigan

A Few Spring-Like Days Just Ahead For Mid Michigan

We have some very warm weather coming for the weekend.  Temperatures could even reach 60F if NOAA is correct.  Today is starting out with sun although that isn’t supposed to last.  There is rain expected for our afternoon and it could possibly be mixed with snow.  At least we aren’t expecting any accumulations.  Right now, however, it is very pleasant with sun and light breezes.  Even my dog has been asking to go out more often. Our 10:45 AM temperature…

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Meteorological Spring Has A Mild Beginning In Mid Michigan

Meteorological Spring Has A Mild Beginning In Mid Michigan

Our first day of spring, meteorologically speaking, is starting out very nice.  Skies are mostly cloudy and there is a slight chance of rain, but it does feel like spring.  I haven’t seen any robins yet but the red-wind blackbirds are back, and they usually show up about the same time as the robins.  I’m always happy to see the first day of March, because that means that winter is really on the home stretch.  Even if we get measurable…

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A Nice Weekend After The Last Snow – Mid Michigan

A Nice Weekend After The Last Snow – Mid Michigan

Our weekend was quite nice after our 3.5″ snowfall on Thursday.  Temperatures warmed up enough that most of it melted within three days.  In fact, our ground cover right now is only about 50%.  With mild temperatures expected over the next few days, it should not last long.  Today has been pleasant with some sun and warmer temps.  There hasn’t been any precipitation since Thursday and none is expected until possibly tomorrow.  Even that isn’t expected to be much and…

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More Snow For Mid Michigan

More Snow For Mid Michigan

We received another 3.5 inches of snow overnight, and light snow flurries have continued most of the morning.  Temperatures are a little warmer than yesterday, and where we shoveled on our deck, has melted in spite of the cold temperatures.   We had a little sun earlier, but now clouds have moved in once again with a few more flurries.  Most of us are hoping that this is the last of the snow for this season but I doubt that it…

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Not A Bad Day In Mid Michigan

Not A Bad Day In Mid Michigan

Although it is cold, it isn’t totally unpleasant outdoors today.  Yes, the breeze is rather light but still makes the temperature even colder than what it is.  We even have the sun peeking through once in a while.  Snow is in our forecast tonight and into early tomorrow morning, but it isn’t expected to be much.  Today is my son’s birthday and he and my daughter will be coming tomorrow for the weekend.  I just hope that the roads are…

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Melting Snow, Added Rain Totals = Flood Warnings – Mid Michigan

Melting Snow, Added Rain Totals = Flood Warnings – Mid Michigan

After two very mild days, and a few heavy downpours, we now have a flooding problem in my area.  The Shiawassee River is near flood stage, and recent ice jams on the river in Owosso has caused a lot of grief.  Not only is there high water, but big hunks of ice coming ashore causing property damage.  Sometimes it doesn’t pay to have waterfront property. Our 12:15 PM temp is 23°F, the humidity is 67%, and winds are from the…

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Mild And Rainy In Mid Michigan

Mild And Rainy In Mid Michigan

It has been raining since I got up this morning.  Some showers have been quite heavy.  There was 0.18″ in my gauge at 8:45 and the rain had stopped by then.  Now we are having intermittent showers and fog.  Most of our snow is gone except for where the snow piles are, and I expect most of them will be gone by tonight.  We are expecting our temperatures to climb to near 50°F today.  Unfortunately, we have another cold spell…

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