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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.
Just An Ordinary Winter Day In Mid Michigan

Just An Ordinary Winter Day In Mid Michigan

There really isn’t much to report this morning.  Snow is gone except in a few spots where the piles were, but that could change later on. The forecast is calling for snow showers later this afternoon but less than an inch is  expected.    I still need to get out and finish my Christmas shopping but I have quite a few days scheduled at work and I just don’t feel like going when I get our of work.  I’m finally retiring…

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Very Cold Temperatures And A Very Heavy Frost For Our Sunday Morning

Very Cold Temperatures And A Very Heavy Frost For Our Sunday Morning

Although most of our snow is gone, I thought that it had snowed overnight when I looked outdoors this morning but it was a very heavy frost.  Temperatures fell into the teens overnight and it was our coldest night so far this season.   Highs are only expected to reach the low 30s once again and the forecast said that it should be sunny.  Right now it is cloudy and I hope that it clears up soon.  We did see clear…

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A Quiet Saturday For Mid Michigan

A Quiet Saturday For Mid Michigan

Today is expected to be a rather tame day weather-wise with plenty of sun but very chilly temperatures.  We probably won’t see highs above the freezing mark, but any snow that’s left will probably melt if in a sunny area. We have very little snow cover at this time with barely a trace.  There were intermittent snow showers yesterday which didn’t amount to much more than flurries, and there was just a very light cover on my deck this morning. …

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Very December-Like Weather For Mid Michigan

Very December-Like Weather For Mid Michigan

We had intermittent light snow showers most of the day Wednesday, and this seems to be what we can expect today.  Our high temperatures  will remain in the 30s through this week and there are no significant weather systems knocking on our door at this time.  I guess that’s a good thing.  I’m having a hard time getting motivated to get out and do my Christmas shopping.  My biggest problem is that I hate crowds and long lines.  I’m finding…

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Clear Skies, Cold Temperatures For Our Tuesday – Mid Michigan

Clear Skies, Cold Temperatures For Our Tuesday – Mid Michigan

What a joy to see the sun this morning and almost no clouds in the sky.   Looking out, it almost feels like a warm late autumn day, that is until you step out there.  This is expected to be a very chilly week but there are no storm systems approaching anytime soon.  Highs will be below average once again, but forecasters are saying that December is expected to be mild in our area.  I’ll believe it when I see it….

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Winter Has Returned To Mid Michigan

Winter Has Returned To Mid Michigan

Yesterday felt like a day in late March with highs reaching into the 50s and sunny skies for half of the day.  Rain moved in toward evening and eventually turned to snow overnight.  We only have a light cover of snow, just enough to make things white once again.  We don’t expect more warm temps anytime soon. Our 9 AM temperature is 31°F (-1°C), the humidity is 89%. and skies are overcast.  Winds are from the north at 9 mph,…

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Overnight Thundershowers, Fog, and Much Warmer Temps for Mid Michigan

Overnight Thundershowers, Fog, and Much Warmer Temps for Mid Michigan

I woke around 3:30 AM to the sound of thunder and pouring rain.  It was music to my ears  This morning feels like a spring day, but I know that we’ll only have a one day reprieve  from the winter weather.  We could see highs nearing 50° today although there is still the chance for more rain.   Most of the snow is gone except for shaded areas and just a trace in those places.  Maybe I’ll get out for a…

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A Warmup Coming For The Weekend – Mid Michigan

A Warmup Coming For The Weekend – Mid Michigan

Today is expected to be fairly decent with no precipitation in the forecast, and temperatures starting to moderate more to where they should be this time of year.  We could even see a little sun this afternoon.  We still have about 4.5 inches of snow cover and highs should reach the mid 30s.  Hopefully it will melt the ice on my deck. Our 9:15 AM temp is 32.4°F (0°C0,  the humidity is 86%, and skies are overcast.  Winds are calm…

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A Wintry Morning In Mid Michigan

A Wintry Morning In Mid Michigan

This morning looks like a typical day in January and it isn’t even officially winter yet.  Hard to believe that it is still a month away.  The long range forecast doesn’t look too good for us so we may as well just find some way to enjoy it.  I really do like snow this time of year.  With our lack of sunlight, the snow brightens it up a bit.  People are starting to get their holiday lights up and that’s…

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Below Normal Temperatures Return To Mid Michigan

Below Normal Temperatures Return To Mid Michigan

Today will really feel like winter with the high only around 30° and brisk winds.  The snow that we have will most likely remain in place through this week with no warm ups expected anytime soon.  We received a total of 5 inches from yesterday’s storm, and the temperatures rose high enough to clear the roads.  Today should be relatively quiet with the possibilities of snow showers this afternoon.  No additional accumulations are expected. Our 9 AM temp is 29.9°F…

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