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Month: March 2022

Monday, March 21, 2022-SW Michigan-Looking At A Rainy Week

Monday, March 21, 2022-SW Michigan-Looking At A Rainy Week

Currently 42 with an average wind from the E of 6 mph. Feels like 40 degrees. Dew point 31, Humidity 67%, Barometer 30.19, Vixibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:44 am, Sunset 7:55 pm.

Mostly cloudy skies today with a 40% chance of rain. High around 60. ESE winds 5-10 mph.

Mostly cloudy. Low around 38. E winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 30.

A small chance of some rain today but a much more likely chance of rain most days this week. Not much sunshine coming at us, lots of rain most likely with some cool temperatures toward the end of the week. Might even dip into the 30s. Not at all what we’re looking for or wanting. But it does seem to be what we’re going to be getting anyway.

Sunday, March 20, 2022-SW Michigan-Foggy Start To First Day Of Spring

Sunday, March 20, 2022-SW Michigan-Foggy Start To First Day Of Spring

Currently 42 with anĀ  average wind from the W of 7 mph. Feels like 37 degrees. Dew Point 35, Humidity 77%, Barometer 30.12 & rising, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:49 am, Sunset 7:54 pm.

Sunny today with a high around 55. W winds 10-15 mph.

Clear to partly cloudy overnight. Low 34. SSE winds 5-10 mph.

The day started out super foggy but has turned into a brilliant blue sky, plenty of sunshine day. Going to be a winner today and tomorrow and then back comes the rain and cooler temperatures. Never fear, they will, as all cool temperature must, light up eventually and turn back into something comfortable. We, if nothing else, are used to waiting out Mother Nature until she decides to bring us what we prefer. It’s on the way. So far we’ve been dealt out a day or two at a time, dibs and dabs, just to whet out appetite for the niceness to settle in for longer stretches. Bring it on, we’re more than ready.

Saturday, March 19, 2022-SW Michigan-Bit Of Fog, Some Rain

Saturday, March 19, 2022-SW Michigan-Bit Of Fog, Some Rain

Currently 40 with an average wind from the N of 7 mph. Feels like 36 degrees. Dew Point 39, Humidity 95%, Barometer 29.63, Visibility 1.5 mi., Sunrise 7:47 am, Sunset 7:53 pm.

50% chance of intermittent rain. Snow may mix in – or not. Areas of Fog possible. High 43. NW winds 10-20 mph.

Cloudy then partly cloudy after midnight. Low 30. NW winds 10-15 mph.

Not a very pretty day but it could be worse of course. Woke to see some rain puddles but so far we haven’t gotten a whole lot of rain. Should end up with more by tomorrow morning. And tomorrow should be lovely with plenty of sunshine. At least that’s the plan as of now.

Friday March 18, 2022-SW Michigan-Rainy Time Setting In

Friday March 18, 2022-SW Michigan-Rainy Time Setting In

Currently 42 with an average wind from the NE of 11 mph. Feels like 36 degrees. Dew Point 35, Humidity 75%, Barometer 30.00, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:49 am, Sunset 7:52 pm.

Cloudy with an 80% chance of afternoon rain. High 46. ENE winds 15-25 mph.

100% chance of occasional overnight rain. 1/4″ possible. Low 40. ENE winds 15-25 mph.

No rain yet but a bland sky looking like it’s heading toward that direction. Rain later today and tomorrow. Sunday, so far, is looking fine. Sunshine even. Look for several rainy days about mid week next week. Won’t be super warm but 40 degree days beat what we’ve had so no complaints here. Just means we’re going in the right direction. And weren’t the past 2 days of 60 degrees wonderful? More on the way, just a little later than we’d hope.

Thursday, March 17, 2022-SW Michigan-Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Thursday, March 17, 2022-SW Michigan-Happy St. Patrick’s Day

Currently 47 with an average wind from the SW of 6 mph. Feels like 44 degrees. Dew Point 42, Humidity 83%, Barometer 29.88 & rising, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 7:50 am, Sunset 7:51 pm.

Partly cloudy to overcast today with a high around 65. WSW winds 5-10 mph.

Overcast tonight with a slight chance of rain showers. Low 39. N winds 5-10 mph.

Well, I guess enjoy the warmth today because once again the temperatures are due to fall. Not drastic, but not as comfortable as yesterday, either. Yesterday was lovely. Just what we’d want a March day to be. But this isn’t going to stick, unfortunately. We’re going to be getting some 40 degree days. We’re also going to get some rain and several mentions have been made for some snow to mix in now and then but I hope not. If it does, it won’t last. But this is not what we’re looking for now. Sooner or later those 60 degrees will return and hang around…maybe even warm up. Eventually.

At any rate, have a grand St. Patrick’s Day whatever the weather does or doesn’t do.

Wednesday, March 16, 2022-SW Michigan-No Rain Today, But It’s Coming

Wednesday, March 16, 2022-SW Michigan-No Rain Today, But It’s Coming

Currently 33 with an average wind from the E of 3 mph. Feels like 30 degrees. Dew Point 32, Humidity 97%, Barometer 30.09 & falling, Visibility 1.5 mi., Sunrise 7:52 am, Sunset 7:50 pm.

Areas of patchy fog. Partly cloudy for the most part today. High 63. SSW winds 10-15 mph.

Partly cloudy overnight. Low 47. SSW winds 5-10 mph.

Today should be great. Plenty of sunshine mixed in with the clouds and oh my…60 degrees? Been waiting for awhile for days like this. Looks as if rain will be moving in for Friday and Saturday but for now Sunday is looking good. Maybe some snow in the upper reaches of Michigan with this system set to move through but shouldn’t be any in my little backyard in SW lower Michigan. And it would appear that enough politicians have become as sick as the rest of us with the useless bi-annual time change and are in the mood to settle on one or the other. I don’t care which one-although I do personally prefer the one we just left- just settle and get ‘er done. We’ll see how it goes. One thing we can depend on with our current government – don’t count on anything for sure. Who knows how many will vote one way or the other.

Tuesday, March 15, 2022-SW Michigan-I Don’t Like Dark Mornings

Tuesday, March 15, 2022-SW Michigan-I Don’t Like Dark Mornings

Currently 35 with an average wind from the E of 10 mph. Feels like 27 degrees. Dew Point 32, Humidity 88%, Barometer 30.24, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 7:54 am, Sunset 7:48 pm.

Cloudy morning will give way to sunshine in the afternoon. High 51. SE winds 5-10 mph.

Mostly clear overnight with a low of 32. Light and variable winds.

I don’t know. I’m about over hearing people gush over having an extra hour of daylight. No. No you don’t. What you’ve done is trade it from having it in the morning to having it in the evening. Frankly, I prefer my mornings to start bright and sunny and I hate this trade off. Oh well…In the meantime, a storm system will be bringing in days of rain and Mother Nature may try to sneak in some snow with it by Saturday, but hopefully will fail. Will be nice to have rain to wash away the reminders of winter and we surely don’t need any new reminders. Let’s hope for all rain. Sunday should be fine and free of either one. Maybe.

Monday, March 14, 2022-SW Michigan-Temperatures On The Rise

Monday, March 14, 2022-SW Michigan-Temperatures On The Rise

Currently 36 with an average wind from the SW 4 mph. Feels like 32 degrees. Dew Point 31, Humidity 90%, Barometer 30.16, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 7:56 am, Sunset 7:47 pm.

60% chance of rain showers this morning. Overcast afternoon. High around 51. SW winds 10-15 mph.

Overcast tonight with a slight chance of a rain shower. Low 33. ENE winds 5-10 mph.

A much better week than last. Temperatures for the most part will be in the 50s. Maybe a dip or a rise scattered in there but over all a comfortable week in comparison to what we’ve had to deal with. Now to start seeing the left over lumps of dirty snow scattered here and there vanish – hopefully not to be replaced this season – something to look forward to. I think we’re more than ready for a serious spring to settle in.

Sunday, March 13, 2022-SW Michigan-March Not A Stellar Month So Far

Sunday, March 13, 2022-SW Michigan-March Not A Stellar Month So Far

Currently 23 with an average wind from the SW of 13 mph. Feels like 11 degrees. Dew Point 20, Humidity 88%, Barometer 29.90 & falling, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 7:57 am, Sunset 7:46 pm.

Off and on snow showers. Peeks of sunshine possible. High 41. WSW winds 15-25 mph with higher gusts possible.

Mostly clear becoming mostly cloudy overnight. Low 27. SW winds 10-15 mph.

A most wintry morning. Cold, windy, snow showers coming and going. Looks more like February than March. Most certainly feels like it. That wind is just plain cold. Frankly the snow and cold are getting old now and could quit any time. This cold has swept down the nation in most directions and is causing problems everywhere. It does look as if the Jet Stream is going to swing up higher this week, allowing more warmth to take the place of the cold for much of the nation. About time. Not that we won’t be seeing more snow flurries or showers along the way, but hopefully not much and not accompanied by such cold.

Saturday, March 12, 2022-SW Michigan-Darn Cold For March

Saturday, March 12, 2022-SW Michigan-Darn Cold For March

Currently 16 with an average wind from the NW of 15 mph. Feels like 1 degree. Dew Point 6, Humidity 66%, Barometer 30.10 & rising, Visibility 1.4 mi., Sunrise 6:59 am, Sunset 6:45 pm.

Cloudy with a 70% chance of snow showers. High 18. WNW winds 10-20 mph.

Partly cloudy evening then 70% chance of snow showers. Low 15. SW winds 10-20 mph.

It was 12 freaking degrees this morning when I went out to feed the critters. That isn’t anywhere near where I’d like to see temperatures in the month of March. Got some snow showers this morning. Probably more today and sounds like more tomorrow morning. This is getting old. The rest of the week, once we get past this miserable weekend sounds much better but for now, it’s cold and wintry. Not at all spring-like.