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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.
Yesterday’s Snowstorm Was A Bust – Mid Michigan

Yesterday’s Snowstorm Was A Bust – Mid Michigan

Yes, we had a few snow squalls which looked pretty impressive, but much of what we got melted after midnight.  Temp’s rose into the mid 30s overnight and I only measured about 1 inch of icy snow this morning.  I know that we easily go 2 inches but that’s okay.  I’m happy with the three inches of snow cover that remains.  We don’t need anymore. Our 9:45 AM temperature is 30°F (-1°C), the humidity is 30%, and winds are from…

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Another Winter Weather Advisory For Michigan

Another Winter Weather Advisory For Michigan

The entire lower peninsula and part of the UP is under a winter weather advisory with anywhere from two to five more inches of snow expected, depending on where you are.  My area is in the 2-3 inch range.  Temperatures have cooled off dramatically so what snow we get won’t be going anywhere soon.  At least we aren’t getting any major storms or arctic blasts, at least not yet.  The major issue here in Michigan is water levels in the…

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Snow Began, Now Won’t Quit – Mid Michigan

Snow Began, Now Won’t Quit – Mid Michigan

The last few days have brought us snow and more snow.  We started out with a few inches, then four inches yesterday.  We have had off and on snow showers most of today but no real accumulations.  Our snow pack is about 4 inches right now and another snow system is expected tomorrow with another 2-4 inches for us.  I guess that Mother Nature decided that she’s running out of time and better give us some winter before it’s too…

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Winter Has Returned With A Vengeance – Mid Michigan

Winter Has Returned With A Vengeance – Mid Michigan

We received about 4 inches of snow over the last 36 hours and they are telling us that we could get another 1-3 on Sunday.  We knew that we weren’t going to get away without some winter weather after a very mild December and January.  The extended forecast is showing no warmups for the next 10 days, so it looks like what snow we get will be with us for awhile. Our 11 Am temperature is 29°F (-2C), the humidity…

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A Little Snow And Much Colder – Mid Michigan

A Little Snow And Much Colder – Mid Michigan

We woke to a little under an inch of new snow.  Radar is showing more on the way and predictions are for another 1-2 inches by tonight.  Temperatures have taken a plunge and will struggle to make it into the 30s today.  It seems that our long Indian summer / January thaw is over.  We knew it would happen.  Regardless, we sure can’t complain about what winter has dealt us so far.  Originally they said that we could expect 2-4…

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Fantastic Weather For Our Monday In Mid Michigan

Fantastic Weather For Our Monday In Mid Michigan

We couldn’t ask for  nicer weather than what we had yesterday for early February here in Michigan.  It was sunny most of the day except for periods of altocumulus cloud cover early.  Highs reached near 50° and winds were light.  But now winter will be returning with significant snow expected Wednesday night into Thursday.  I guess we knew that it had to be.  Temperatures will be returning more to normal, so what snow we get could be sticking around for…

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An End Coming To Our Spring-Like Weather – Mid Michigan

An End Coming To Our Spring-Like Weather – Mid Michigan

We better enjoy today because this weather will be coming to an end tomorrow.  Yesterday was lovely except for the winds.  Today won’t bring us as much sun, but temperatures will still reach the mid 40s and winds will be lighter.  Right now we have filtered sunlight and clouds are on the increase, but no precipitation is expected until tonight. Our 10:45 AM temp is 39°F (4°C), the humidity is 80% and winds are from the NE ranging from 3-6…

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Finally, A Sunny Day In Mid Michigan

Finally, A Sunny Day In Mid Michigan

My thermometer, which is in the sun, is showing 60°F.  It really feels balmy out there and I think I’ll take the dog out for a walk around the yard.  These type of days are very rare in winter so I’m going to take advantage of it.   Most of the clouds have cleared away but the wind is quite strong making it feel cooler than it is.  This is going to be a cook-out day for us. Our 1 PM…

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Light Snow This Saturday Morning In Mid Michigan

Light Snow This Saturday Morning In Mid Michigan

Where is everyone?  I seem to be the only one posting a blog lately.  I know that there have been some issues with this site lately and I hope that they get resolved quickly. Our weather this morning is not unusual for the first day of February.  We are having a light snow shower presently but no real accumulations are expected.  Tomorrow and Monday should bring a significant warmup, and hopefully the rest of this icy snow cover will be…

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A Calm, Uneventful, Winter Day In Mid Michigan

A Calm, Uneventful, Winter Day In Mid Michigan

Today is just another much like the past 3 or 4.  Winds are fairly calm, temps are hovering right around freezing, and there isn’t much sun. It did, however, peek out a few times earlier today.  Our snow cover continues to be about 40% and there hasn’t been much thawing the past few days.  We are looking forward to temperatures back in the 40s on Sunday and Monday.  There were some very light snow showers this morning but the snow…

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