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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 Little Sun, But Very Cold . . . .

A Little Sun, But Very Cold . . . .

We have yet another very cold day.  The temperature was only 9F when I got up, but has warmed up a little with the sun.  It’s been a long time since our highs have even made it to average, but there is hope for next week. Our 1:15 PM temperature is 19°F, the humidity is 52%, and skies are mostly cloudy.  Winds are from the NW at 3-13 mph, and the wind chill is 8°F.  The pressure is 30.28 in…

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Milder Weather For Us . . . . .

Milder Weather For Us . . . . .

Today is much like the past week . . . .cloudy but a little warmer.  There hasn’t been much, if any sun but the warmer temperatures are greatly appreciated. Our 12:30 PM temperature is 24°F, the humidity is 75% and skies are overcast.  Winds are from the SSW at 4-11 mph, and the pressure is 29.94 in and falling.  The dew point is 14°F and visibility is 8 miles.  Yesterday’s high was 22°F and the overnight low was 11°F.  Average…

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A Typical February Day . . . .

A Typical February Day . . . .

Today’s weather is nothing exceptional, just typical Michigan winter weather.  At least the snow showers have stopped and temperatures are not too cold.  We have a warmup coming in about a week and I hope it lasts awhile. Our 5:15 PM temperature is 20°F, the humidity is 66%, and skies are cloudy.  Winds are from the WNW at 2-6 mph and the pressure is 30.28 in and falling.  The dew point is 9°F and visibility is 10 miles.  Yesterday’s high…

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Warmer But More Snow . . . . .

Warmer But More Snow . . . . .

We have a little break in the frigid temperatures.  I doubt that it will last but it seems mild from what we have had the past week.  There were intermittent snow showers yesterday which left us with an additional half inch of snow.   We have about 4.5 to 5 inches of snow cover and I think it will stick around for awhile. Our 1 PM temperature is 26°F, the humidity is 62%, and skies are cloudy.  Winds are from the…

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A Snowy Groundhog Day . . . .

A Snowy Groundhog Day . . . .

I’m hearing the the groundhog already saw his shadow, but I’m sure not here in Michigan.  We have had cloudy skies and snow showers all morning.  We continue to have a few flurries floating in the air, but warmer temperatures should make the day more livable for us.  I’m hoping that the extreme cold is done for the year Our 1:30 PM temperature is 24°F, the humidity is 77%, and skies are overcast. Winds are from the SW at 5-9…

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At Least It’s Sunny Today . . . .

At Least It’s Sunny Today . . . .

We do have warmer temperatures today, and plenty of sun.  Hopefully, some of the snow on my deck will melt.  There are a few bare spots that were shoveled, but much is still snow covered.  There is about 4.5 inches of snow cover, and maybe with the sun, a little may melt.  The deep south is freezing also, with temperatures much like we are having with a good bit of snow. Our 12:30 PM temperature is 22°F, the humidity is…

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This Cold Weather Is Getting Old . . . .

This Cold Weather Is Getting Old . . . .

Our morning temperature was -12°F and I had to carry my dog in after she did her business.  Her little feet just couldn’t handle it.  We have bright sun today, but it isn’t doing much to warm it up.  They were telling us that we could expect a warmup by the second week of February, but now they aren’t so sure.  I think we’ll be needing an extra gas fill up this year.  We can usually get by with two…

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More Of The Same . . . .

More Of The Same . . . .

Our weather is the same as it has been for the past 4-5 days.  We have very cold temperatures and intermittent lake effect snow showers.  It doesn’t look like there will be any change anytime soon.  In fact, there is another mass of cold are arriving by the weekend, and it will bring more snow to the eastern states.  Thankfully, it appears that it will miss us.  This is one of the coldest winters I can ever remember.  This frigid…

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More Lake Effect Snow . . . .

More Lake Effect Snow . . . .

M We have another round of lake effect snow which is causing dangerous conditions on the roads.  We now have about 4.5 inches of snow cover and still more to come.  This is the 5th day in a row that it is snowing, and it’s really getting old.  What’s worse is that temps are so cold that road salt isn’t very effective.  I’m glad we don’t have to go anywhere today. Our 1:15 PM temperature is 16°F, the humidity is…

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No More Winter Storm . . . .

No More Winter Storm . . . .

The The winter storm which affected much of our country has moved on, leaving the southern states with a lot of ice damage to trees.  Tennessee and Mississippi seemed to be the hardest hit.  Here in Michigan, we got some snow out of it, but no great amounts, at least here in mid Michigan.  The areas in the western portions of our state got quite a bit of lake effect snow, which brought them up to a foot.  We got…

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