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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.
Back In The Deep Freese Once Again – Mid Michigan

Back In The Deep Freese Once Again – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was a calm day but very cold.  Highs were only in the teens, as they are expected to be today.  We had a mix of rain and snow Friday night which left a covering of ice everywhere.  The road is still ice covered but roughed up enough to get pretty good traction.  There is another winter storm coming but the weather models aren’t sure if we will get rain or snow.  One was showing possibly a foot for my…

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Some Snow Loss But More On the Horizon – Mid Michigan

Some Snow Loss But More On the Horizon – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was quite warm, sunny, and we lost quite a bit of snow cover.  Current snow measured 5.5″ this morning.  Unfortunately there was ice everywhere from the dropping temps and melting yesterday.  Today is much cooler and this is expected to continue through the weekend.  There is another warmup on the way next week, but it could also bring a round of severe weather with it.  That remains to be seem. Our 5 PM temperature is 29°F (-2°C), the humidity…

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Feels Like Spring In Mid Michigan

Feels Like Spring In Mid Michigan

Our temperatures have reached the 40 degree mark and how pleasant it is.  We are losing a lot of our snow and the current measurement of snow cover is 6 inches.  We had some running around to do this morning and this balmy weather was a joy.  I think most of us are sick of winter already, but just seeing it stay daylight until 6 pm is good for the spirits.  Our morning began with sun but now clouds have…

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A Bit Warmer In Mid Michigan

A Bit Warmer In Mid Michigan

I got out this morning and measured our actual snow pack and it is now 7.3 inches.  That’s down 3.2 inches from right after the storm last Wednesday.  I don’t think that there was much melting but more settling than anything.  I noticed some thawing yesterday but not much.  We did briefly get over the freezing mark earlier but it didn’t last long. We should see much warmer temps over the next three days before the next Alberta clipper arrives…

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Warmer With Filtered Sun – Mid Michigan

Warmer With Filtered Sun – Mid Michigan

It actually feels balmy out there today.  Even the wind doesn’t seem that cold.  I’m hoping that these Alberta clippers are finished for the year but I’m probably asking too much.  We have mostly clouds but I’m seeing a little sun trying to make an appearance.  I’m noticing that the temperature is rising quite quickly and my weather station is now reading 33°F (1°C) at 2:00 pm. This week is expected to be considerably warmer than the past two, so…

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Another Sunny Day, But Bitter Cold – Mid Michigan

Another Sunny Day, But Bitter Cold – Mid Michigan

Clearing snow, even with a snowblower, is a lot of work when you have this much snow.  We have clear skies today, but with temps in the teens, it doesn’t do much to warm it up.  My husband finally got the snow removal finished and everything is back to normal.  There are a few warm days coming up next week where highs should rise above freezing.  I don’t think it will be warm enough to rid us of much snow,…

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Sunny But Very Cold Following The Storm – Mid Michigan

Sunny But Very Cold Following The Storm – Mid Michigan

Yesterday was quite calm and not a bit stormy as originally predicted.  There were a few flurries early in the day and the wind increased a little causing some drifting.  We received about 11 inches here, but today, with the snow settling, I measured 9.5 inches of snow cover.  The snow plow came through early today, so life has returned to normal once again.  Looking at the radar, the storm is now well to our south, and I feel sorry…

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Winter Storm Arrived On Schedule – Mid Michigan

Winter Storm Arrived On Schedule – Mid Michigan

The rain began late yesterday afternoon and continued into the overnight.  I’m not sure when it changed over to snow but there was 3.5 inches already on my deck when I got up shortly after 8AM.    A steady, moderate snow has continue since then and I think that we have another inch or two in accumulation since then.  This is expected to continue until sometime tomorrow morning.  We did our shopping yesterday so our grocery situation is in good shape. …

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Winter Storm Watch For Mid Michigan

Winter Storm Watch For Mid Michigan

All counties west of us have been upgraded to a winter storm warning, so we know for certain that it’s coming.  The big question is how much snow we can expect.  We seem to be right on the line between the 6-8 inch area, and the 12-14 inch area.  Recent forecasts seem to be leaning toward the latter.  Regardless, it’s a fact that we are in for a lot of snow  We are waiting for the latest computer models information…

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Sunny And A Little Warmer In Mid Michigan

Sunny And A Little Warmer In Mid Michigan

Our temperatures are a bit warmer today, and with the sun, it seems even warmer.  We are looking forward to what maybe a major storm on Wednesday and Thursday, but no real estimates yet on how extensive it will be.  I’ve heard anywhere from 25+ inches of snow to as little as 4-5.  Of course, everyone likes to hype it up, especially some of the weather duds on YouTube.  I’m not taking it seriously until what they’re telling us on…

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