On this last day of winter, we have  a sunny afternoon and mild temperatures.  This should remain through the weekend before the next blast of cold air comes.  Hopefully, it will arrive without unfavorable events.  Our morning was cloudy but no precipitation.  Yesterday saw a few snow flurries from time to time, but hardly noticeable.

Our 5:45 PM temperature is 50°F, the humidity is 46%, and skies are partly cloudy.  Winds are from the NW at 2-5 mph, and the pressure is 30.06 in and steady.  The dew point is 30°F and visibility is 11 miles.  Yesterday’s high was 34°F and the overnight low was 32°F.  Average temps for this date are 45°F/25°F.  Record temps for March 18 are 79°F (2012) and 7°F (2014).  Sunrise was at 7:42 AM and sunset will be at 7:47 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

This Afternoon:  Increasing clouds.  Winds light and variable.  Highs near 50F.

Tonight:  Cloudy with a chance of rain.  Lows in the mid 30s.  Winds SE at 10-15 mph, gusting to 20 mph at times.  Chance of rain 30%.

Friday:  Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain early.  Highs in the upper 50s.  Winds N at 5-15 mph, gusting higher at times. Chance of precipitation 20%.