Murphy's Weather

Currently 35 with an average wind from the SSE of 2 mph. Feels like 35 degrees. Dew Point 33, Humidity 90%, Barometer 29.85, Visibility 7 mil, Sunrise 8:14 am, Sunset 5:16 pm.

Cloudy with patchy fog. Temperatures near steady in the upper 30s. Light winds becoming SE 5-10 mph in the afternoon.

60% chance of overnight rain with chances of freezing drizzle during the night hours. Low 29. NE winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

As of right now, it looks like this time we will be on the northern edge of the coming winter storm. Frida seems to be sliding by to the south of us leaving us in what likely will be 2-3″ of snow. And we all know that can change. Our usual pattern is to be on the southern edge of passing storms so this one is at least a variation. I don’t think my area is in for a lot of snow. But we are going to share in the big dip in temperatures next week. Here comes the cold. If you’re out and about for New Year’s Eve, just be watchful in case the rain this evening turns into a frozen mix. And Happy New Year.

Currently 28 with an average wind from the E of 7 mph. Feels like 28 degrees. Dew Point 24, Humidity 86%, Barometer 29.99, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 8:14 am, Sunset 5:16 pm.

A mix of sun and clouds. High around 33. ESE winds 5-10 mph.

Cloudy with areas of fog. Low in the upper 20s. SE winds 5-10 mph becoming S with gusts to 20.

Not looking at much in the line of precipitation for today or tomorrow. Not until tomorrow evening.  Then we could be in store for some drizzle probably mixed with snow. We do have to watch out for snow on Saturday and Saturday night. Forecasts are anywhere from 2-6″ so it can get bad – or not. Just be watchful

Currently 33 with an average wind from the SW of 8 mph. Feels like 33 degrees. Dew Point 34, Humidity 100%, Barometer 29.85, Visibility 5 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am, Sunset 5:15 pm.

Mostly cloudy with areas of patchy fog. High 35 degrees. W winds 10-15 mph.

Overcast with the possibilities of a few flurries or snow showers overnight. Low 21. Light and variable winds.

Seems like these days are carbon copies of the one before. A little fog, a little snow, a little freezing drizzle. Colorless skies but at least no temperatures in the extreme for now.

Looking at the possibility of a winter storm moving in over the weekend. Just in time for New Year’s Eve perhaps. Not a good thing, but nothing can be done about it beyond keeping an eye out and being careful. We, here in our little corner of SW Michigan, seem to most often end up at the tag end or outer fringe of whatever storm system is passing by. And this case might turn out to be the same. We might end up with more of the frozen mix kind of precipitation. Maybe. Maybe not. SO…just watch out for snow or some form of unwelcome winter weather.  Because which ever way this goes, the roads are not going to be good. Count on at least that.

Currently 27 with an average wind from the E of 3 mph. Feels like 27 degrees. Dew Point 25, Humidity 87%, Barometer 29.9, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am, Sunset 5:14 pm.

Cloudy with a 90% chance of snow developing late. Some sleet may be mixed in. High 32. E winds 5-10 mph.

90% chance of evening snow tapering off to cloudy overnight skies. Low near 30. E winds 10-15 mph.

A bit of calm this morning with more winter weather coming in later today and overnight. It sounds like another round of it coming in Wednesday night, too.  Then another round coming in New Year’s Eve and Sunday. We seem to be in a pattern of waves of wintry weather. Getting out and about in between them is the secret, I guess. At any rate, do be careful.

Currently 33 with an average wind from the E of 2 mph. Feels like 33 degrees. Dew Point 33, Humidity 98%, Barometer 29.69, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 8;14 am, Sunset 5:15 pm.

Cloudy with a high of 41. SSE winds 10-15 mph.

Partly cloudy tonight. Low 28. W winds 10-20 mph.

Roads had to be a nightmare this morning for those having to drive on them. Not only the snow but the freezing drizzle that mixed in with it. I measured 2 1/2″ of snow in my backyard…and trust me, this was wet, heavy snow that was not fun as I carefully – very carefully – cleared away a smallish skating pond area to toss out critter food into.  Today and tomorrow should be okay but more of this is moving in on Tuesday night/Wednesday. So just be prepared and watchful.

Currently 23 with an average wind from the NE 3 mph. Feels like 23 degrees. Dew Point 24, Humidity 94%, Barometer 30.14, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 8:12 am, Sunset 5:12 pm.

Sunny morning, afternoon clouds. High 38. NE winds 5 – 10 mph with gusts to 20 in the afternoon.

Cloudy overnight with a 90% chance of snow, possibly mixed with some freezing rain. Snow accumulation 1″ or so, some light ice accumulation possible. Low 29. E winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 30.

Not a bad morning and most of the day should be fine. Watch out for the overnight weather and tomorrow. Chance of freezing rain on Monday. Maybe even some snow on Tuesday. Hopefully all who traveled for Christmas will be safely home by the end of today.

Midweek should be clear with no precipitation anticipated as of now. Perhaps some snow moving in around next Saturday. Just be careful over the next couple of days.

Currently 42with an average wind from the NW of 3 mph. Feels like 37 degrees. Dew Point 41, Humidity 100%, Barometer 29.63, Visibility 1.5 mi., Sunrise 8:12 am, Sunset 5:12 pm.

Cloudy with morning fog becoming partly sunny in the afternoon. High mid 40s. N winds 5 -10 mph with gusts to 20.

Partly cloudy overnight with a low in  the mid 20s. Light winds.

Not exactly traditional Christmas day weather but it’s at least pleasant enough to leave us with good roads to drive on. That’s a definite plus. No snow, but some of the reporting stations are throwing in the possibility of the dread freezing wintry mix around Monday and Tuesday. Not good. Be careful, just in case. In the meantime, have a Merry Christmas and enjoy your day.

Currently 35 with an average wind from the SE of 8 mph. Feels like 28 degrees. Dew Point 35, Humidity 100%, Barometer 29.78, Visibility 0.17 mi., Sunrise 8:12 am, Sunset 5:11 pm.

Cloudy with morning fog. 50% chance of rain showers. High in the upper 40s. S winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 30.

Cloudy with a 50% chance of overnight rain showers. Low in the upper 30s. SW winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 25 becoming W 5-10 mph during the night hours.

Not very Christmasy out there but it is comfortable. Nothing wrong with a rainy Christmas – not in my book, anyway. Rather heavy fog this morning in places. There doesn’t seem to be much snow in the forecast. Maybe some about next Tuesday, but then nothing in sight for awhile. It will get here eventually, just not exactly on target for when most people will put up with it with more enthusiasm than usual. Alas…not to be this year. Santa will have to come by helicopter.

Currently 27 with an average wind from the ESE of 6 mph. Feels like 19 degrees. Dew Point 19, Humidity 71, Barometer 30.032, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 8:11 am, Sunset 5:11 pm.

Cloudy with a 90% chance of snow showers. High 36. SSE winds 10-15 mph.

Cloudy overnight with a low of 31 degrees. Light and variable winds.

Not a hint of color in the sky this morning. It’s what I like – well, one of the things – least about the winter season. The colorlessness of it all. At least this time of the season there is plenty of man-made color about. Just look around. It’s everywhere. Christmas trees glowing in windows and holiday decorations hanging everywhere. Sure puts Mother Nature’s lack of color imagination to shame. Not that she isn’t capable when she feels like it. Northern lights, sunbeams filtering down through silver lined clouds…occasionally I guess there is something worth viewing. But most mornings in winter are just like this, not a lick of color anywhere in nature.

Oops….there goes a flash of red…I’ll be darned. A Cardinal. Well, perhaps…

Currently 21 with an average wind from the NW of 10 mph. Feels like 17 degrees. Dew Point 14, Humidity 73%, Barometer 29.98, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 8:11 am, Sunset 5:10 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of morning snow showers. High in the upper 20s. W winds 5-15 mph with gusts to 20.

Partly cloudy becoming mostly cloudy. Low in the lower 20s. S winds 10 with gusts to 20.

Looking ahead is not easy. Every single reporting weather station is different. Some have lots of frozen mix days, some cloudy, some rain. I guess maybe we can pick and choose? All I’m sure of is some light snow flurries this morning ’cause I can see that. The rest? Who knows…