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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 Nice March Day In Mid Michigan

A Nice March Day In Mid Michigan

Although the temps are a bit chilly, it still seems like a typical March day.  Breezes are light and we have sun shining through a partly cloudy sky.  This coming weekend isn’t looking too great, but then, starting Monday, highs are expected to reach into the 50s for most of the week.  I’m loving it.  My dog is getting cabin fever and wants to get out and run around so badly.  In fact, so do I. Our 3:15 PM temperature…

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More Snow For Mid Michigan

More Snow For Mid Michigan

Just when we lost all of our previous snow, Mother Nature decided it was too early to look like spring.  There was a mix of rain and snow when I got up this morning, but now has changed to all snow.  We have about an inch so far, and an additional inch can be expected.  Oh well, I know it won’t last long.  At least all of the severe weather is missing us and I’m happy about that. Our 12:30…

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High Wind Warning Changed To Advisory – Mid Michigan

High Wind Warning Changed To Advisory – Mid Michigan

We received a little rain overnight and winds howled all night long.  The temperature was 57F at 8 AM this morning, and it dropped 20 degrees in just 2  hours.  We are victims of a strong cold front which caused devastating tornadoes yesterday in Iowa.  As they moved toward us, they weakened considerably, but a few places did have thunder and lightning.  We did not.  In fact, we only received 0.04″ of rain total.  This morning has been cold and…

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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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