Murphy's Weather

Currently 9 with an average wind from the SE of 2 mph. Feels like 2 degrees. Dew Point 5, Barometer 30.39, Humidity 83%, Visibility 6 mi., Sunrise 7:48 am, Sunset 6:05 pm.

Variable clouds with a 40% chance of snow showers. High 19, SSW winds 5 -10 mph.

50% chance of overnight snow showers. Low 7. Light and variable winds.

Peering ahead at the coming week – and granted, we all know things can change day by day – right now it looks like, although the temperatures won’t venture up into the 20s, at least there doesn’t appear to be any big snows taking aim at us, either. In fact, there might even be a day offering us a glimpse of the sun. If things stay the same, snow might be returning about next Saturday, but for now…

Currently 9 with an average wind from the WNW of 3 mph. Feels like -3 degrees. Dew Point 0, Barometer 30.22, Humidity 67%, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 7:50 am, Sunset 6:03 pm.

50% chance of snow showers. Mostly overcast. High 12. WNW 10-15 mph.

Cloudy with a few show showers possible. Low 7. SW winds 5-10 mph.

We’re looking at a mighty chilly week ahead with a couple of days tossing in some snow just for the heck of it. A typical Michigan Winter week, I guess. Actually, out driving today, trying to peer off to either side to see if anything was coming that could possible take you out in a crash when stopped at an intersection reminds me of Winters in the past. We used to get tons of snow and it was truly taking your life into your hands to pull out after stopping at any non traffic signal intersection, because with the mountains of snow piled up blocking any clear view, it was plain old dangerous. Today was a milder version, but a definite reminder.

It’s cold out there. Was a whole whopping 6 degrees when I went out to breakfast (that in itself, here in a Democrat smothered state was a miracle) but I didn’t really mind the cold. The snow I DO mind. A lot. Dreaming of the freedoms and sunshine of Florida on a steady basis lately.

Currently 17 with an average wind from the N of 8 mph. Feels like 12 degrees. Dew Point 9, Barometer 30.03, Humidity 79%, Visibility 1.6 mi., Sunrise 7:51 am, Sunset 6:02 pm.

Winter Weather Advisory In Effect Until Sunday 8 am.

90% chance of snow showers today. High 18. W winds 10-20 mph.

60% chance of overnight snow. Low near 5. W winds 10 -15 mph.

Measured 10″ of snow out in my little backyard this morning and although Winter Storm Peggy has moved on, we’re now adding to the total with Lake Effect Snow. We could jolly well end up with a foot of snow by the time this ends. I know we were due, but it seems like the snow is endless lately. And there really doesn’t seem to be a stop point to it looking ahead. Snow and cold are going to be our constant companions for awhile. Getting tougher to dig my way out to the feeding station for the birds and critters. I’m doing it, but man…Lots of birds and squirrels out there this morning. 4 Cardinals among them. Beautiful against the snowy background. It is definitely Winter here.

Currently 18 with an average wind from the SSW of 6 mph. Feels like 13 degrees. Dew Point 12, Barometer 29.56, Humidity 80%, Visibility 0.33 mi., Sunrise 7:53 am, Sunset 6:00pm.

Winter Storm Warning In Effect Until 7:00 pm today.

100% chance of snow and gusty winds. High 18. WSW winds 15-20 mph with gusts to 35. An additional 2-3″ of snow likely.

60% chance of overnight snow. Low around 15. W winds 10-20 with gusts to 30. An additional 2-3″ of snow possible.

Woke up to about 7 1/2″ of snow in my little backyard. And it’s cold. Trust me, the path I shoveled out to the square I shovel to feed the birds and critters shrunk from the usual size. Both of them.  And the tree branches are so laden down with snow they’re hanging so low they kept catching in my hat. Several times I ended up with my hat hanging in the tree where I had to untangle it, jam it back on my head, and keep shoveling. I wound up moving in a slight crouch to avoid the grabbing tree fingers from finding my hat again. Just more fun.

Winter Storm Peggy was due to come calling yesterday about 4:00 in the afternoon and by 4:30 it was snowing. Heavy. Has been snowing more or less every since and still it comes down. This time we didn’t dodge the storm, it’s smacking us hard. Going to be super miserable because once this snow ceases, the cold settles in, so it’s going to continue to be the sort of winter weather we would rather not have to experience. But experience we shall…for days and days to come. Yippee…

Currently 28 with and average wind from the SE of 10 mph. Feels like 19 degrees. Dew Point 21, Barometer 29.86 & falling, Humidity 73%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 7:52 am, Sunset 5:59 pm.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 4:00pm today through 7:00 pm Friday. Windy. 3-8″ of snow possible.

Becoming cloudy with a 99% chance of snow. 1-3″ possible. High 36. SSE winds 10-20 mph.

99% chance of overnight snow. 1-3″ likely. High 18. S winds shifts to W 20-30 mph with gusts to 40.

Looks like Winter Storm Peggy is a fast mover. She’s due to blow into our area later today and hopefully will have spent all her wrath on SW Michigan humans by sometime tomorrow, rushing off to make some other place miserable. Going to get downright breezy tonight so that snow is going to be blowing around and drifting pretty much everywhere. Then, lucky us, once this storm passes the cold comes in for a lengthy visit. And I do mean cold. Be ready to have to be properly bundled up if you must venture out next week.

Currently 8 with a calm average wind from the N. Feels like 8 degrees. Dew Point 15, Barometer 30.16, Humidity 94%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:55 am, Sunset 5:58.

Sunshine galore today. High 36. WNW winds 5 -10 mph.

Cloudy overnight with a low of 232. S winds 5 -10 mph.

So, today is a delight – well for Winter, anyway. But anybody with chores or errands to run should get out and do them today. Tomorrow ushers in the snow and by this weekend we’ll be experiencing the beginning of some brutal cold temperatures. A punishing Arctic blast of cold air is going to pay the nation an unwelcome visit. And it’s going to hang around for awhile. The harshness of the month of February is going to leave little doubt that, although this might be the shortest month, it’s the worst as far as beastly Winter weather goes. Right now Spring seems to be so far away…

Currently 25 with an average wind from the N of 9 mph. Feels like 25 degrees. Dew Point 19, Barometer 30.21, Humidity 83%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:36 am, Sunset 5:57 pm.

A mix of sun and clouds today. High near 35. NNW winds 10 -15 mph.

Clear overnight skies. Low 13. NNW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Okay, so the Groundhog says 6 more weeks of winter. Would it have made any difference what he was supposed to say? Face it, we’re going to be getting another 6 weeks of winter with or with groundhog wisdom. In fact…today and tomorrow are going to be splendid days to get out and get things done, because starting Thursday things are not going to be so much fun. February is the worst of the worst as far as winter goes and in a couple of days it begins to prove that. Rain/snow beginning on Thursday and then I suspect we could end up with a goodly bunch of inches of snow by the weekend. And cold? Get ready to bundle up because by this same weekend the Arctic air is gong to invade our territory and it won’t be a stealth invasion. We’re definitely going to be feeling it. Personally, I’m going to use today and tomorrow to get out, stock up, and – except for having to venture out to feed the birds and critters – I fully intend to hibernate as much as possible for at least the next couple of weeks. Get ready for some dangerous cold temperatures. Don’t say I didn’t warn you.

Currently 22 with an average wind from the WSW of 7 mph. Feels like 15 degrees. Dew Point 20, Barometer 30.12, Humidity 91%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:57 am, Sunset 5:54 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a high in the upper 20s. N winds 5 – 15 mph.

Partly cloudy with a low near 15. N winds 5-10 mph.

Clouds and sunshine today, mostly sunshine for the next couple of days and then by Thursday we’re going to see rain/snow and not a hint of the sun. So enjoy the next couple of days is the way to go.  Looks like a proper Nor’Easter taking place along the East Coast. Winter Storm Orlena is not playing nice over there. Just happy it didn’t take place around here. Not to say our turn with another winter storm won’t happen before Spring comes along, but for now we’re storm safe. Good enough.