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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 Cloudy, Cooler Wednesday In Mid Michigan

A Cloudy, Cooler Wednesday In Mid Michigan

Today will be a little cooler than the past several days, but highs will remain above average.  This entire winter season has been like this and snow amounts are definitely at a deficit, at least here in the southern half of the state.  The upper peninsula continues to have up to 2 feet in some places, so anyone wanting to participate in winter sports should go there.  Northern lower Michigan still has enough for snowmobiling and skiing also. Our 11:45…

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Above Normal Temperatures Continue In Mid Michigan

Above Normal Temperatures Continue In Mid Michigan

After a very warm Monday with plenty of sun, today won’t be quite as nice.  Temperatures will be slightly cooler and we probably won’t see as much sunshine.  Conditions will still be better than normal so we can’t complain.  The Nashville, TN area was hit by deadly tornadoes early this morning and my prayers go out for all of those affected.   We have a little filtered sunlight this morning with mostly cloudy skies.  We had a slight chance for rain…

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A Long-Term Warmup For Mid Michigan

A Long-Term Warmup For Mid Michigan

Temperatures made it into the upper 40s yesterday and that got rid of most of our snow.  This weather is expected to continue all week and most of us are loving it.  There isn’t really any rain in the forecast anytime soon so it looks to be a very nice week, weather wise. Our 10:45 AM temperature is 41°F (5°C). the humidity is 79%, and skies are partly to mostly cloudy.  Winds are from the NW at 3-9 mph, and…

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March Is Coming In Like A Lamb – Mid Michigan

March Is Coming In Like A Lamb – Mid Michigan

Today is the first day of spring meteorlogically speaking, and it will certainly feel that way.  Highs will be in the upper 40s and we should see quite a bit of sun according to the forecast.  This upcoming week will be quite warm with temps even close to the 60 degree mark on Thursday.  Of course, we know how quickly that can change.  We have an average of 1.5 inches of snow pack with about 75% snow cover this morning. …

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Sunny, Bright, But Not Very Warm – Mid Michigan

Sunny, Bright, But Not Very Warm – Mid Michigan

It is really lovely to look out the window and see such a bright day.  We have total snow ground cover and it won’t be quite warm enough to melt much of it.  But temperatures are expected to rise into the 40s all next week, so I’m not expecting the snow to last long.  Tomorrow is meteorologically the first day of spring and I think that it will feel like it.  We can definitely notice more daylight and the sun…

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Winter Storm Not So Bad – Mid Michigan

Winter Storm Not So Bad – Mid Michigan

Our winter storm was a bit of a fizzle from what was originally predicted and that’s fine with me.  We have about 4 to 5 inches on the ground depending where it is measured.  Today is still bringing a little lake effect snow showers but not enough to add to the snow pack.  Winds are very strong causing a lot of blowing and drifting and I’ve seen the sun trying to peek out a few times.  I’m just glad that…

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Three To Four Inches Of Snow Expected For Our Wednesday

Three To Four Inches Of Snow Expected For Our Wednesday

The snow began late last night and dropped 1.3 inches by 8 AM.  It is now increasing in intensity and another 3-4 inches is expected by midnight.  Winds are expected to pick up later and it will be a challenging day to be out and about.  I think I’ll just stay home. Our 10 AM temperature is 29°F (-2°C), the humidity is 88% and skies are cloudy with moderate snow.  Winds are from the NNE at 4-9 mph, and the…

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Winter Storm Watch In Effect For Southern Lower Michigan

Winter Storm Watch In Effect For Southern Lower Michigan

A winter storm watch is in effect from late tonight through late Wednesday night for my area.  Total snow accumulations of 4-to 8 inches are expected, and this includes all of southeast Michigan.  This will be the result of two merging low pressure centers right over us.  We knew that it was going to happen since Mother Nature has let us off easy this winter season.  High temperatures will be in the 20s all week, so it doesn’t appear that…

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Our Taste Of Spring Is Over – Mid Michigan

Our Taste Of Spring Is Over – Mid Michigan

We will start seeing a change in the weather tonight as a winter weather system moves in over the next few days.  We aren’t expecting any great amounts of snow, maybe up to 5 inches total over the next 3 days.  We can deal with that.  Highs will  be in the mid 20s to near freezing.  Much of it will be a rain / snow mix so total snow amounts are hard to predict at this time.  We really shouldn’t…

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Our Warmest Day Of The Week – Mid Michigan

Our Warmest Day Of The Week – Mid Michigan

Today will be very warm for late February, but we are told that winter will return with a vengeance mid week.  We could see highs near 50° today and plenty of sun.  The only negative will be the winds.  But we certainly can’t complain about how this winter has been. Our 9:15 AM temp is 36°F  (2°C), the humidity is 60%, and skies are clear.  Winds are from the west at 3-7 mph.  Visibility is 10 miles.  The pressure is…

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