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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.
Our First Snowfall Of The Season – Mid Michigan

Our First Snowfall Of The Season – Mid Michigan

We woke to about 2 inches of snow cover and it’s still coming down.  I’m hearing that we could get as much as 6 inches by the time it’s over.  A winter weather advisory is in effect until midnight. I guess winter is really here.  At least I don’t have to drive to work in it anymore Our 9:30 AM temperature is 28.6°F (-2°C), the humidity is 92% and the pressure is 30.17 in and falling.  Skies are overcast with…

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Much Too Cold For This Time Of Year – Mid Michigan

Much Too Cold For This Time Of Year – Mid Michigan

One would think that it is January as cold as it is.  I keep waiting for Indian Summer but I don’t think that it will happen anytime soon.  What’s worse is that it’s supposed to be even colder next week, with highs only in the 20s.  On the positive side, we have bright sunshine today which makes it more bearable.  We are finishing cleaning up the yard and  putting the rest of the lawn furniture away.  The middle portions of…

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Temperatures Much Below Normal – Mid Michigan

Temperatures Much Below Normal – Mid Michigan

This morning feels more like mid December rather than early November.  Temps were only in the 20s when I got up this morning and highs aren’t expected to reach any higher than 40° if even that high.  A mix of rain and snow is in the forecast with up to 2 inches possible to our north.  What’s worse is that there is no reprieve from this anytime soon. Our 10:30 AM temperature is 35°F (2°C), the humidity is 78%, and…

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Very Cold Weather Heading Our Way – Mid Michigan

Very Cold Weather Heading Our Way – Mid Michigan

Our morning is starting out with clearing skies and temps in the 30s.  Our extended forecast is calling for temperatures much below normal  over the next two weeks.  Thanksgiving Day is only a few weeks away and I’m thinking that it may be a white one.  One local meteorologist is saying that we could get up to 2 inches of snow tomorrow.  Although that seems a bit early, it isn’t that unusual. Our 9:15 AM temperature is 38°F (3°C), the…

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A Mix Of Sun And Clouds For Our Monday Morning – Mid Michigan

A Mix Of Sun And Clouds For Our Monday Morning – Mid Michigan

After a weekend of a mixed bag of weather, at least today should bring us temperatures closer to normal.  Saturday had a mix of everything from sun, clouds, and snow showers.  Sometimes it was even everything at one time.  Yesterday was more stable although we did pick up 0.06″ of rain overnight.  I’m not seeing rain in our forecast for today but that doesn’t mean that it won’t happen, especially looking at the radar.  This is typical November weather here…

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A Wet, Dreary Start To November

A Wet, Dreary Start To November

Halloween was a bust for our area with moderate to heavy rain and cold temperatures.  Some kids had to go trick-or-treating in the snow.  Our snow didn’t come until overnight when we received about half an inch.  It melted soon after daybreak which is a good thing.  I didn’t even get my Halloween decor out this year since their was so much wind, and one TV station put the extreme Halloween weather stats on.  According to them, this Halloween broke…

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A Nasty Halloween In Mid Michigan

A Nasty Halloween In Mid Michigan

Rain began yesterday in the afternoon and it hasn’t let up since.  There was 0.64″ in my rain gauge at 8:30 this morning and it has been raining ever since.  What’s worse is that we are expecting snow tonight, although it isn’t expected to stick.    Our past four Halloweens have been rainy, but this one will be nasty.  I doubt that many kids will be out, just the die-hards. Our 10 AM temperature is 41.5°F (5°C), the humidity is 95%…

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A Very Wet, Gloomy Wednesday Morning In Mid Michigan

A Very Wet, Gloomy Wednesday Morning In Mid Michigan

We woke to moderate rain which measured 0.34″ in my gauge.  It has sort of let up a little at this time but radar is showing a lot more coming.  I’m seeing that the western side of the state got some snow in the CoCoRahs reports, but we’ve been lucky so far.  Snow is in our forecast, however, for the end of the month.  Halloween is not expected to be great by any means. Our 9 AM temperature is 38°F…

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A Big Change In The Weather – Mid Michigan

A Big Change In The Weather – Mid Michigan

After a lovely Monday, today won’t be nearly as nice.  Our morning is starting out with sprinkles and temperatures are much cooler.  After the clouds burned off yesterday, the remainder of the day was beautiful.   Our high was well into the 60s and it was warm enough to not wear a coat.  I don’t think that we’ll be seeing anymore like it this year.  The rest of this week is expected to be wet and cold with the possibility of…

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A Sunny Start To Our Monday

A Sunny Start To Our Monday

Yesterday morning was misty after the heavy rain from Saturday night.  But as the day went on, the skies began to clear and it turned out to be very nice.  Today looks like it will be a winner with lots of sun and mild temperatures.  This will be a good day to get the outdoor furniture stored away for the winter.  The remainder of the week doesn’t look so good with cold, rainy weather expected. Our 9 AM temp is…

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