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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.
No Winter Weather Advisories For Us Yet – Mid Michigan

No Winter Weather Advisories For Us Yet – Mid Michigan

So far there are no winter weather advisories for my area and I’m hoping that it stays that way.  Northern Michigan could receive as much as a foot of snow with lesser amounts just to our north and west.  Local meteorologist, Mark Torregrossa, warns that this scenario could change at any time.  Yesterday was quite nice with light winds but very chilly temps.  Unfortunately, this will be what we can expect over the upcoming week.  There is no real warmup…

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Another Snowstorm Coming To Mid Michigan? Maybe!

Another Snowstorm Coming To Mid Michigan? Maybe!

Easter Sunday began with cloudy skies, but the sun came out later in the day.  Today should be quite nice with plenty of sun.  Unfortunately, there is another snowstorm looming in our future.  At this time, it appears that most will remain to our north, but the computer models seem to indicate that this is a changing scenario and could swing further south than what appears at this time.  Winter just won’t give up this year!  This will be one…

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Some Sun and A Little Snow for Our Easter Sunday

Some Sun and A Little Snow for Our Easter Sunday

Yes, there was a very thin layer of snow on my deck this morning when I got up, and our temperatures won’t be much warmer than they are right now.  This is much too cold for the first week of April and everyone is more than ready for spring weather to arrive.  At least we have a little sun and that raises the spirits a bit. Our 1:45 AM temp is 34°F (1°C), winds are from the west at 8…

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A Wind Advisory for Our Saturday in Mid Michigan

A Wind Advisory for Our Saturday in Mid Michigan

Our weekend is starting out with blustery weather and rain.  It’s going to be a not-so-nice Easter for us.  I was hoping that the forecast would change but no such luck.  What’s worse is that there is no warmup in the foreseeable future.  A wind advisory is in effect with gusts up to 50 mph possible this afternoon.  I’m hoping that there will be no power outages.  The generator is in place just in case. Our 1 PM temperature is…

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Not A Bad Good Friday Morning in Mid Michigan

Not A Bad Good Friday Morning in Mid Michigan

Mother Nature is giving us the promise of sunshine today although temperatures will be cool.  That’s better than what we are expecting next week.  Highs are predicted to only be in the 30s all week long and snow is in the forecast once again.  The rain that we received over the past three days has greened  the grass up a little but not enough to start it growing.  We need a good thunderstorm but I don’t see that happening anytime…

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Mild, Foggy Weather For Mid Michigan

Mild, Foggy Weather For Mid Michigan

Our Thursday morning is mild but fog is developing at the present time.  We received 0.03″ overnight and showers are expected to continue through the day.  Highs will continue to fall as we go through the weekend and Sunday will feel more like Christmas than Easter.  Our first week of April will be cold with the possibility of some snow.  Spring is having a hard time taking hold this year and I have heard that long-range predictions are calling for…

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Cloudy and Damp After Tuesday’s Rain – Mid Michigan

Cloudy and Damp After Tuesday’s Rain – Mid Michigan

This morning is starting out damp and cloudy but the sun is expected to make a showing later this afternoon.  Temperatures could reach near the 50 mark, so it should be a lovely afternoon.  Unfortunately, it isn’t going to last through our Easter weekend.  And to make things worse, our first week of April is expected to bring more winter weather including some accumulating snow.  Winter just doesn’t’ want to let go this year. Our 9:15 AM temp is 39°F…

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Some Much Needed Rain For Our Tuesday – Mid Michigan

Some Much Needed Rain For Our Tuesday – Mid Michigan

We have finally received some rain although we could use much more.  There was 0.21″ in my gauge at 8 AM and it is still sprinkling.  Radar is showing much more to come.  This week will see above average temperatures, then cooling off once again for Easter weekend.  There is even the possibility of snow or rain/snow mix, something that most of us don’t want to hear. Our 9 AM temp is 42°F (5°C),  the humidity is 88%, and skies…

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Finally, Some Much Needed Rain Expected Tonight – Mid Michigan

Finally, Some Much Needed Rain Expected Tonight – Mid Michigan

We should enjoy today because the remainder of the week doesn’t sound so good.  We should reach the 50s this afternoon but there will still be a brisk wind from the southeast.  Then rain will move in tonight.  Looking ahead to Easter weekend, it doesn’t look too promising with highs only in the 40s and a rain/snow mix is possible.  I’m hoping that the forecast changes by then. Our 9:15 AM temperature is 37°F (3°C),  The humidity is 81%, and…

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A Sunny Palm Sunday for Mid Michigan

A Sunny Palm Sunday for Mid Michigan

Looking out my window, I see a beautiful day with plenty of sun.  Unfortunately, we continue to have a strong wind blowing from the east and it is cold!    Things are supposed to improve next week with highs in the 50s finally.  There is also rain expected but that’s okay.  We really do need some rain.  Although the snow is finally gone, our lawns are brown and dead looking.  It’s hard to believe that next week is Easter already and…

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