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Month: November 2021

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021-SW Michigan-A Bit Of Morning Fog, Maybe A Bit Of Afternoon Drizzle

Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021-SW Michigan-A Bit Of Morning Fog, Maybe A Bit Of Afternoon Drizzle

Currently 30 with an average wind from the WNW of 3 mph. Feels like 30 degrees. Dew Point 31, Humidity 100%, Barometer 29.94, Visibility 1.5 mi., Sunrise 7:54 am, Sunset 5:10 pm.

Patchy morning fog with partly cloudy skies. Chance of afternoon drizzle with a high around 39. WNW winds 10-20 with gusts to 25 mph.

Partly cloudy to mostly cloudy. Low 26. W winds 5-10 mph becoming light overnight.

We seem to be heading into an every other day pattern….rain or snow showers one day, partly sunny skies the next. And it looks to be alternating clear past the weekend. Of course, we all know how fast that can change, but for now that’s the way it’s looking.

I measured about 2 1/4″ of snow from yesterday’s storm. It seemed to be a fast mover so it probably could have been worse had it hung around longer.

Monday, Nov. 29, 2021-SW Michigan-Partly Cloudy Morning To Afternoon Snow Forecast

Monday, Nov. 29, 2021-SW Michigan-Partly Cloudy Morning To Afternoon Snow Forecast

Currently 23 with an average calm wind from the SSW. Feels like 23 degrees. Dew Point 25, Humidity 100%, Barometer 30.1, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:53 am, Sunset 5:10 pm.

Partly sunny morning with increasing clouds leading to an 80% chance of snow showers. High near 40. SSW winds 5 -10 mph.

100% chance of evening snow showers will taper off to cloudy skies. Low 39. SE winds 5 – 10 mph.

Some peeks of sunshine this morning. Cold, but at least some color showing up. Not expecting that for later today. Sounds like snow moving in late and overnight. The coming week doesn’t sound bad. Maybe even a day in the upper 40s around Thursday. We’ll see, but December coming in could be a whole lot worse.

Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021-SW Michigan-Off And On Snow Showers

Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021-SW Michigan-Off And On Snow Showers

Currently 35 with an average wind from the NW of 4 mph. Feels like 31 degrees. Dew Point 27, Humidity 79%, Barometer 29.91, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 7:52 am, Sunset 5:11 pm.

Variable cloudy with a 50% chance of snow showers. Temperatures near steady in the mid 30s. NW winds 10-20 mph.

Clear to partly cloudy overnight. Low 23. WNW winds 5-10 mph.

Did end up with about 2 1/2″ of overnight snow. Light snow showers off and on all morning. Looks like perhaps more snow showers tomorrow but the rest of the week either just clouds or perhaps some rain. Don’t worry. Snow will be back before you know it.

Saturday, Nov. 27-SW Michigan-Snow Today

Saturday, Nov. 27-SW Michigan-Snow Today

Currently 27 with an average wind from the SE of 9 mph. Feels like 27 degrees. Dew Point 21, Humidity 74%, Barometer 27.99, Visibility 0.99 mi., Sunrise 7:51 am, Sunset 5:11 pm.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect today. Could end up with 3″ of snow.

90% chance of snow showers. Temperature holding steady low to mid 30s. ESE winds 5-10 mph.

70% chance of overnight snow. Low 29. Light and variable winds.

Right on time, the snow that was forecast to begin around 10:00 this morning did it’s thing and started falling. Sounds like we could end up with our first measurable snow for the season. One of many is my guess. I’m betting on a lot more snow this winter than last. Could be wrong, but we’ll see by spring. Plenty of people would be happy about that. I’m not one of them, but I’m lucky enough to be able to stay inside and watch it through the window for the most part. That’s what I plan on doing today.

Friday, Nov. 26, 2021-SW Michigan-Gloomy Gray Black Friday Weather

Friday, Nov. 26, 2021-SW Michigan-Gloomy Gray Black Friday Weather

Currently 28 with an average wind from the W of 1 mph. Feels like 28 degrees. Dew Point 18, Humidity 68%, Barometer 30.18, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:50 am, Sunset 5:12 pm.

Cloudy with a high of 32 degrees. WNW winds 10-15 mph.

Some overnight clouds. Low 23. Light and variable winds.

Some snow moving in Saturday night through early Sunday but on the whole, next week appears to be offering us some comfortable temperatures. Right now, there is a possibility of an upper 40 degree day on Thursday. Who knows what it will be by the time Thursday rolls around, but for now, nice.

Am I the only one overwhelmed with the preponderance of Black Fridays so far this year? Was a time when Black Friday meant the day after Thanksgiving and it was looked forward to. This year all I’ve seen and heard was Black Friday deals pouring out of the woodwork from everywhere. Every single day.  All month long. Beyond overkill. Much like radio stations beginning Christmas music after Halloween. It’s as if November/Thanksgiving Day has absolutely no meaning for them. Again, overkill. And tiresome.

Thursday, Nov. 23, 2021-SW Michigan-Happy Thanksgiving

Thursday, Nov. 23, 2021-SW Michigan-Happy Thanksgiving

Currently 43 with an average wind from the NW of 1 mph. Feels like 43. Dew Point 41, Humidity 90%, Barometer 29.98, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 7:49 am, Sunset 5:12 pm.

70% chance of occasional rain with possible snow mixed in the afternoon. Morning high 45 falling to near 35 as the day progresses. NNW winds 10-20 mph.

Cloudy coming partly cloudy overnight. Low around 25. NW 10-20 mph.

My how the weather can change overnight. Now the possibility of snow showers has moved into the picture from Saturday night through to Monday. Might even see some of it later today. I guess it’s time. At any rate, no matter what the weather, have a grand and Happy Thanksgiving. Be grateful. Be thankful.

Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021-SW Michigan-Dry Day Today, Rain Perhaps Tomorrow

Wednesday, Nov. 24, 2021-SW Michigan-Dry Day Today, Rain Perhaps Tomorrow

Currently 39 with an average wind from the SW of 2 mph. Feels like 39 degrees. Dew Point 24, Humidity 56, Barometer 30.04, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:47 am, Sunset 5:13 pm.

Partly cloudy morning becoming mostly cloudy afternoon. High 48. SSW winds 10-20 mph.

Cloudy with a 60% chance of rain showers. 42 degrees. SW winds 5-10 mph.

Tomorrow will bring rain, possibly as the day goes along mixed with a little snow. So going to where ever you’re heading for might be a little better than the trip home. No matter which way it swings, it’s still better than some of our Thanksgiving Days in the past. Have had them with plenty of snow both coming and going. The rest of the week looks dry, perhaps still some precipitation showing up for Sunday, but that could change by the time we get there. Wait and see.

Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021-SW Michigan-A Sunny, Cool November Day

Tuesday, Nov. 23, 2021-SW Michigan-A Sunny, Cool November Day

Currently 26 with an average wind from the SSW of 4 mph. Feels like 26 degrees. Dew point 20, Humidity 76%, Barometer 30.24, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7;46 am, Sunset 5:14 pm.

Clear sunny skies today with a high of 42. SSW winds 5 – 10 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight. Low 32. S winds 10-15 mph.

A glorious day to be out and about shopping for Thanksgiving needs, maybe doing some Christmas shopping? Looks like, for some of the weather sights, the threat of rain for Thanksgiving Day has been moved to next Sunday – with the possibility of some snow showers mixed in. For others? The rain remains for Thursday, so whatever we get, a dry day or a damp day, we have our choice of what to look forward to. Not what we actually get, but hey…can’t have everything. As for the snow showers and flurries being mentioned now and again, it’s bound to happen sooner or later. Snow will start showing up more often. At least it’s not mixed in with our Thanksgiving celebration this year. Maybe rain.  But then again, maybe not.

Monday, Nov. 22, 2021-SW Michigan-Blustery Winds Continue

Monday, Nov. 22, 2021-SW Michigan-Blustery Winds Continue

Currently 31 with an average wind from the W of 9 mph. Feels like 25 degrees. Dew Point 19, Humidity 60%, Barometer 30.15, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:45 am, Sunset 5:14 pm.

A mix of sun and clouds today with a high around 33 degrees. WNW winds 20-30 mph with higher gusts likely. Gusty winds should diminish during the afternoon.

Clear overnight skies. Low 22 degrees. Light and variable winds.

Last nights high winds sure drove down a lot of leaves. My yard, front and back, are covered in thick layers of dead leaves. I’m sure I’m not alone. Looks like the only rain coming in this week could be on Thanksgiving Day. Swell, huh? At least it’s only going to be rain, if it does happen, and not snow. So driving to and fro shouldn’t be any big hassle. Good news for those traveling.

Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021-SW Michigan-Wind, Chill Coming At Us

Sunday, Nov. 21, 2021-SW Michigan-Wind, Chill Coming At Us

Currently 43 with an average wind from the W of 2 mph. Feels like 43 degrees. Dew Point 38, Humidity 87%, Barometer 29.98, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 7:44 am, Sunset 5:15 pm.

Cloudy with a 50% chance of light rain showers. High in the upper 40s. WSW winds 10-20 mph.

Partly cloudy with a low of 26. WNW Winds 15-25 mph with higher gusts possible.

There is a cold front set to move through and a wind system right along with it. Still not seeing any big snow events for us for Thanksgiving week. But we will be getting some cold nights. Expect to see a lot of 20 degree night time temperatures.

Still interesting seeing how many trees are hanging on to leaves so late this year. And a lot of them on the green side. I’m hoping heavy wet snows hold off because with all the foliage still up there ready to grab ahold of the weight we could be in for more than our share of power outages if push comes to shove. I’m hoping not, but the possibility is definitely there.