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Month: December 2021

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021-SW Michigan-High Wind Warning Today

Saturday, Dec. 11, 2021-SW Michigan-High Wind Warning Today

Currently 50 with an average wind from the WSW of 11 mph. Feels like 50 degrees. Dew Point 45, Humidity 90%, Barometer 29.19, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 8:05 am, Sunset 5:08 pm. Dew Point 45, Humidity 90%, Barometer 29.29, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 8:05 am, Sunset 5:08 pm.

Blustery today with a 70% chance of rain/snow showers. High around 50 in the morning will fall to around 35 during the day. W winds 25-35 with gusts to 50-60 mph.

Clear overnight skies. Low around 30. WSW winds 10-20 mph.

High wind warning is in effect until 7:00 this evening. Winds are gusts to the point where my electricity has already been blinking all morning. I strongly suspect power outages from this system.

My heart is broken for those down south where it sounds as if massive numbers of dead will come from the overnight tornadoes. This nightmarish, unusual December weather is doing tragic damage.

Friday, Dec. 10, 2021-SW Michigan-Worried About Saturday Wind

Friday, Dec. 10, 2021-SW Michigan-Worried About Saturday Wind

Currently 34 with an average wind from the SE of 3 mph. Feels like 34 degrees. Dew Point 32, Humidity 91%, Barometer 29.98, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 8:04 am, Sunset 5:08 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of afternoon rain showers.  High 41. E winds 10-15 mph.

100% chance of overnight rain. Rainfall could reach 1″.  Low 38. SE winds 10-20 mph.

High Wind Warning for Saturday 7:00am – 7:00pm. W winds 25-35 mph with gusts to 50-60 mph possible.

So, the first named winter storm of the season, Winter Storm Atticus, is interesting and so far it looks as if the brunt of it – once again – will miss us. All but the wind. We could get some snow but we almost for sure will be getting the wind as it races past. Not happy about it, but look for power outages to occur. If the wind kicks up as fierce as they predict it’s entirely possible that will happen.

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm Up Starts With Some Light Snow

Thursday, Dec. 9, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm Up Starts With Some Light Snow

Currently 29 with an average wind from the SW of 2 mph. Feels like 29 degrees. Dew Point 24, Humidity 86%, Barometer 30.02, Visibility 7 mi, Sunrise 8:03 am, Sunset 5:08 pm.

Partly cloudy to cloudy with a 60% chance of afternoon snow. High near 35. SE winds 10-20 mph.

Overcast tonight with a low around 30. SW winds 5-10 mph.

Heading back into 40 degree days for awhile. A most unusual winter so far and not just here. Record temperatures are showing up all across the nation. For winter fans, snow-lovers, this has not, so far, been a stellar season’s beginning. Could change. Likely will sooner or later. Later would suit me fine, but not for everyone.

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021-SW Michigan-Some Snow Expected Today

Wednesday, Dec. 8, 2021-SW Michigan-Some Snow Expected Today

Currently 24 with an average wind from the SW of 1 mph. Feels like 24 degrees. Dew Point 17, Humidity 76%, Barometer 29.97, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 8:02 am, Sunset 5:08 pm.

70% chance of snow today with a high in the lower 30s. S winds 5-10 becoming W with gusts to 20 in the afternoon.

Partly cloudy to cloudy overnight. low 15-20 with light winds.

Should get an inch of snow today although the Weather Channel is saying 1-3…so I guess it’s another wait and see situation. For sure after tomorrow our temperatures are heading back into the 40 degree range, so whatever we get will be gone before too long.

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021-SW Michigan-Several Really Cold Nights

Tuesday, Dec. 7, 2021-SW Michigan-Several Really Cold Nights

Currently 17. Average wind WS  2 mph. Feels like 17 degrees. Dew Point 10, Humidity 73%, Barometer 30.28, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 8:01 am, Sunset 5:08 pm.

40% chance of morning snow showers. High 25. WSW winds 5 -10 mph.

Overcast with a  chance of some snow showers. Low 21. S winds 5-10 mph.

Last night was plain old cold and tonight will be much the same. This cold weather is going to level off in a few days and we’re going to be back in the rain rather than snow temperature range. For now, bundle up and think warm. Best we can do. Could get a little more snow overnight and it’s hard to tell whether it will amount to anything or not. The system will be there, but that doesn’t seem to matter much anymore. So far looks light if anything.

Monday, Dec. 6, 2021-SW Michigan-Wind, Snow Will Usher In Cold Temperatures

Monday, Dec. 6, 2021-SW Michigan-Wind, Snow Will Usher In Cold Temperatures

Currently 32 with an average wind from the WNW of 6 mph. Feels like 27 degrees. Dew Point 26, Humidity 73%, Barometer 29.68, Visibility 2.6 mi., Sunrise 8:01 am, Sunset 5:09 pm.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect from 7:00am – 10:00pm. Winds gusting to 50 mph, snow 1-3″.

Windy today with a 90% chance of snow. High 34. WNW winds 20-30 with gusts to 40-50 mph.

40% chance of overnight snow. Low 16. WNW 10-20 mph.

Expect a really lousy day today and our night time temperature to plummet tonight. Anyone driving home from work later today or this evening will not find the same conditions in place as they found this morning. Not so much snow, but the wind promises to be fierce causing blowing snow to reduce visibility at times. This entire coming week sounds wintry and not a lot of fun, so just be careful and take precautions to stay warm.

Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021-SW Michigan-Chilly And Getting Windy

Sunday, Dec. 5, 2021-SW Michigan-Chilly And Getting Windy

Currently 32 with an average wind from the ESE of 14 mph. Feels like 32 degrees. Dew Point 22, Humidity 67%, Barometer 30.06, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 8:00 am, Sunset 5:09 pm.

100% chance of scattered morning snow showers will give way to a rain/snow mix in the afternoon. Areas of freezing rain possible. Temperatures steady in the mid to lower 30s. ESE winds 10-20 mph.

Cloudy with a 70% chance of light rain in the evening. Low 31. SSE winds shifting to W 15-25 with gusts to 40 mph.

The wind today is chilly and it feels colder than it really is. However, the wind today is nothing compared to what’s coming…overnight and tomorrow will be downright blustery with gusts to 40 + mph. Toss in the chance for some snow showers and tomorrow sounds like a not so nice day coming at us. We seem to be – once again – on the very edge of this system with plenty of snow expected north of us. For us, we could go either way, but for now it looks like a messy winter mix of rain/snow/freezing rain…in other words, the worst of it. And it is going to be getting colder. Don’t care what the official calendar says, winter is upon us.

Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021-SW Michigan-A Pleasant December Day In Store

Saturday, Dec. 4, 2021-SW Michigan-A Pleasant December Day In Store

Currently 37 with an average wind from the WSW of 6 mph. Feels like 37 degrees. Dew Point 24, Humidity 61%, Barometer 30.22, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:59 am, Sunset 5:09 pm.

Sun and clouds mix today with a high of 39. WSW winds 10-20 mph.

Partly cloudy becoming cloudy overnight. Low 28. NNE winds 5- 10 mph.

Tomorrow’s forecast now seems to indicate only rain rather than snow. And snow, although it does crop up for two or three days, does not appear to be anything significant for our area. We’ll see how that goes…goodness knows it’s changed already from just yesterday :>)

 

Friday, Dec. 3, 2021-SW Michigan-Some Snow Maybe Some Rain Today

Friday, Dec. 3, 2021-SW Michigan-Some Snow Maybe Some Rain Today

Currently 33 with an average wind from the NE of 3 mph. Feels like 33 degrees. Dew Point 33, Humidity 100%, Barometer 30.12, Visibility 0.95 mi.,Sunrise 7:58 am, Sunset 5:09 pm.

90% chance of morning snow perhaps at some point mixed with rain. Afternoon clouds. High 35. Light and variable winds.

Cloudy early decreasing to partly cloudy during the night. Low near30. WSW winds 10-15 mph.

Saturday doesn’t appear to be bringing any precipitation. We still remain on the lower edge of the snow system working it’s way along so Sunday seems to be verging on mostly rain for us. We could get snow on Monday, perhaps Tuesday. Not sure how much but for now doesn’t look too impressive. Things can change but right now looks like once again we will miss out on the majority of the snow.

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm Today, But Things Will Chance By Sunday

Thursday, Dec. 2, 2021-SW Michigan-Warm Today, But Things Will Chance By Sunday

Currently 49 with an average wind from the SW 2 mph. Feels like 49 degrees. Dew Point 39, Humidity 75%, Barometer 29.64, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:56 am, Sunset 5:09 pm.

A morning mix of sun and clouds will become afternoon cloudy with a high around 46. WNW winds 15-25 mph with higher gusts possible.

Mostly cloudy overnight with a few snow flurries or showers possible. Low near 30. N winds 5 – 10 mph.

Might get a bit of rain/snow mix tomorrow, nothing much on Saturday, but on Sunday we’ll be on the lower edge of a snow system. We might get some, but the majority of the snow will be, once again, in the upper part of Michigan. It will lower our temperatures quite a bit by Monday compared to where we are right now. However, wintry weather seems late setting in and no major snow storms anywhere across the country up to now, which is very late. I feel like we’ll end up with more snow this year than last, but it’s taking its time beginning.