We had rain most of yesterday, but by late afternoon, it was changing to snow.  We now have a quarter of an inch on the ground and 0.36″ of total precip for the day.  Yes, it looks like winter once again.  On the positive side, highs tomorrow are expected to reach the upper 40s so this snow should be short lived.  I’m also noticing that the grass is starting to green up and the birds have been very vocal.  It’s mating season.  We have a motion light next to one of our windows in back of the house.  Last year, robins built a nest on top of it which is right under the eaves, giving it a lot of protection from the weather.  The last few days, I’ve noticed a lot of bird activity in that nest, but they aren’t robins . . . . they are mourning doves.   I guess the robins didn’t renew their lease this year.

Our 9:30 AM temperature is 25°F (-4°C), the humidity is 72%, and skies are cloudy with peeks of the sun.  Winds are from the west at 16 mph, giving us a wind chill of 15°F (-9°C).  The pressure is 30.10 in and rising.  The dew point is 19°F (-7°C).  Yesterday’s high was 44°F (6°C) and the overnight low was 25°F (-4°C).  Averages for this date are 48°F / 31°F.  Sunrise was at 7:20 AM and sunset will be at 8:01 PM.

DURAND / OWOSSO FORECAST:

Monday Night

Mostly cloudy, with a low around 35. South southwest wind 9 to 13 mph, with gusts as high as 18 mph.

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