All counties west of us have been upgraded to a winter storm warning, so we know for certain that it’s coming.  The big question is how much snow we can expect.  We seem to be right on the line between the 6-8 inch area, and the 12-14 inch area.  Recent forecasts seem to be leaning toward the latter.  Regardless, it’s a fact that we are in for a lot of snow  We are waiting for the latest computer models information which should be out late this morning or early afternoon.  We have to get out shopping before it hits.  It is expected to start out as rain tonight, then change to snow.  NOAA is forecasting 5 inches tomorrow, and an additional 3 inches on Thursday.  But that’s right now.  There is still uncertainty as to which direction it will move.

Our 10:30 AM temperature is 35F (2C), the humidity is 66%, and winds are from the SSE at 5-14 mph.  The we point is 23F (-5C).  The pressure is 29.77 in (1008.1 mb) and falling.  Yesterday’s high was 30F (-1C) and the overnight low was 20F (-7C).  Average temps for this date are 27F / 14F.   Sunrise was at 7:51 AM and sunset will be 5:49 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

Today:  A mix of sun and clouds this morning.  Increasing clouds with showers developing in the afternoon.  High near 44F.  Winds SSW at 15-25 mph.  Chance of rain 50%.

Tonight:  Rain early changing to snow overnight.  Low 28F.  Winds west at 5-10 mph. Snow accumulations of an inch.  Chance of precipitation 50%.

Wednesday:  Snow.  High 31F.  Chance of snow 100%.  Snow accumulations near 5 inches.