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Month: January 2024

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024-SW Michigan-The Worst Is Yet To Come

Thursday, Jan. 11, 2024-SW Michigan-The Worst Is Yet To Come

Currently 34 with a calm wind from the SSE. Feels like 28 degrees. Dew Point 33, Barometer 29.63, Humidity 100%, Visibility 7 mi., Sunrise 8:12 am, Sunset 5:28 pm.

Winter Storm Watch In Effect From Friday Through Saturday.

90% chance of snow showers today. High in the mid 30s. S winds 5-10 mph becoming W 5-15 mph in  the afternoon.

Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of overnight snow showers. Low in the mid 20s. E winds 5-10 mph with gusts to 20.

As wintry as it looks and feels right now, this is nothing. Winter Storm Gerri is set to move in on Friday, leaving us with snow in numbers that vary from site to site – and then the Arctic Blast cold follows right on its heels. The snow we get, which looks to be substantial, we are going to be stuck with for the foreseeable future. With snow showers predicted every day after that for as far into the future as I can see. This is a brutal month of January, determined to play havoc with any ideas one might harbor about a mild winter.

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023-SW Michigan-You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

Wednesday, Jan. 10, 2023-SW Michigan-You Ain’t Seen Nothing Yet

Currently 34 with a calm wind from the WNW. Feels like 21 degrees. Dew Point 31, Barometer 29.43, Humidity 98%, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am, Sunset 5:27 pm.

Cloudy with a 40% chance of more snow today. High in the lower 30s. W winds 10-20 mph with gusts to around 35.

90% chance of overnight snow. 1-2″ expected. Low in the upper 20s. SW Winds 5-10 mph becoming SE.

As snowy as it is, there’s much more coming. Winter Storm Gerri is set to tuck into that Arctic Blast of cold air on the way at which time we could get more than 12″ of snow by Sunday. Yeah…and with all that frigid air coming right on the storm’s heels, whatever we get we’re stuck with. With more snow coming darn near every day in the foreseeable future. This ugly month of January is making up for our late start on the season. Sounds to be gruesome all the way to the end. Just be ready. And stay safe.

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024-SW Michigan-Winter Storm Finn Is In The Neighborhood

Tuesday, Jan. 9, 2024-SW Michigan-Winter Storm Finn Is In The Neighborhood

Currently 34 with a 10 mph wind from the ESE. Feels like 23 degrees. Dew Point 31, Barometer 29.42, Humidity 100%, Visibility 0.84 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am, Sunset 5:26 pm.

Winter Weather Advisory in effect until 4:00pm today.

Windy. 100% chance of snow possibly mixed with rain later on. High in the upper 30s. E winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 40.

100% chance of rain possibly mixed with snow. Low in the lower 30s. S winds 10-15 mph with gusts to 35.

Been snowing all morning. Not heavy, but steady. The temperatures may rise enough today to make our precipitation a mix of snow and rain. This seems to be a messy storm for our area. And there is snow in the forecast every single day for the rest of the week. Next week watch for the Arctic Blast to come roaring in making it frigid around here. Then, whatever snow is on the ground is going to hang around for awhile. We are definitely in a wintry weather pattern.

Monday, Jan. 8, 2024-SW Michigan-Weather Track Keeps Changing

Monday, Jan. 8, 2024-SW Michigan-Weather Track Keeps Changing

Currently 36 with a 3 mph wind from the SSW. Feels like 28 degrees. Dew Point 29, Barometer 30.32, Humidity 87%, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am., Sunset 5:25 pm.

Mostly cloudy today with a high in the mid 30s. S winds around 10 mph becoming SE in the afternoon.

100% chance of snow. 1-2″ expected. Low in the lower 30s. E winds 10-20 mph with gusts to 25 increasing to 35 in the afternoon.

I don’t know why I’m surprised that for now that heavy load of snow seems to be parting and leaving us in the middle once again. Worst weather now appears to be going to the north and to the south of us. Will we get snow? Probably. How much? I wouldn’t hazard a guess.  One storm system after another is moving through the country leaving various weather problems along the way. Everything from blizzards, to tornadoes, to flooding. It’s crazy winter weather at it’s worst. At this point the only thing I’m positive of is that beginning next week an Arctic Blast of cold air is going to bring us frigid temperatures. Not looking forward to that in the least. I would only suggest you be ready for anything and keep an eye on the weather site you trust the most to be accurate for your area. And keep your fingers crossed that they are up to date with all the changing weather conditions.

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024-SW Michigan-Beginning Of Lots Of Snowy Days

Sunday, Jan. 7, 2024-SW Michigan-Beginning Of Lots Of Snowy Days

Currently 34 with a calm wind from the NNW. Feels like 30 degrees. Dew Point 33, Barometer 29.77, Humidity 100%, Visibility 4 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am, Sunset 5:24 pm.

70% chance of snow. High in the upper 30s. W winds around 10 mph increasing to 10-15 in the afternoon.

Mostly cloudy overnight. Low around 30. W winds around 10 mph.

Looking ahead, it would appear for the moment as if Monday is going to be the last day without any precipitation for the next…oh, million days. OK, maybe not so much as that but every day in the foreseeable future is showing some sort of winter precipitation. Look for a possible windy and snowy Tuesday and Wednesday of this coming week, especially, when Winter Storm Finn pays us a visit. Like it or not, winter has finally descending on our area.

Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023-SW Michigan-Likelihood Of Snow All Week

Saturday, Jan. 6, 2023-SW Michigan-Likelihood Of Snow All Week

Currently 32 with a 4 mph from the ESE. Feels like 23 degrees. Dew Point 25, Barometer 29.85, Humidity 85%, Visibility 8 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am, Sunset 5:23 pm.

Cloudy with a 50% chance of snow. High in the mid 30s. E winds 5-15 mph.

70% chance of overnight snow. 1″ or less expected. Low in the upper 20s. Light winds.

Not at all sure that Winter Storm Finn is going to be dumping a mess of snow on us, but I am sure we will be getting some snow most every day in the coming week. So far, Monday is looking snow-free, but other than that, the word snow shows up in the forecast of every single day.  Sounds like a wintry week ahead of us.

Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, SW Michigan-Still Looking At Snow On The Way

Friday, Jan. 5, 2024, SW Michigan-Still Looking At Snow On The Way

Currently 34 with a 5 mph wind from the SW. Feels like 27 degrees. Dew Point 26, Barometer 30.23, Humidity 79%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am., Sunset 5:22 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a slight chance of snow flurries. High in the mid 30s. SW winds 5-15 mph.

Mostly cloudy with a 20% chance of overnight snow showers. Low in the mid 20s. Light winds.

Most sights are still looking at some weekend snow for us, but a much better chance for snow around next Tuesday. Winter Storm Ember is traveling through the country right now, but that one is for the most part swinging to the south and east. It appears as if the next winter storm, Finn, will be including us as it comes through about midweek. I guess it’s all due. After all, it’s January and that is a certain sure winter month.

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024-SW Michigan-Looking At Two Snow Systems Coming Our Way

Thursday, Jan. 4, 2024-SW Michigan-Looking At Two Snow Systems Coming Our Way

Currently 28 with a 3 mph wind from the ESE. Feels like 21 degrees. Dew Point 16, Barometer 30.32, Humidity 64%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am, Sunset 5:21 pm.

Possibly becoming partly sunny later today. High in the lower 30s. N winds 5-15 mph becoming W in the afternoon.

Partly cloudy with a chance of some snow flurries overnight. Low in the lower 20s. SW winds 5-10 mph.

There is an opportunity to see a peek at the sun today. That might, or might not, happen. I think what we can count on is some snow. This weekend we’ll get some snow on Saturday and again on Sunday. But it’s next week that we need to be aware of. There is the strong potential for a snowy, windy event coming our way around Tuesday and Wednesday. I’d say the possibility is, at this time, quite strong, so just be ready for what could get here. I realize it’s tricky trying to predict weather conditions these days, but this one appears to be solid. Just a heads up.

Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024-SW Michigan-Another Colorless Sky

Wednesday, Jan. 3, 2024-SW Michigan-Another Colorless Sky

Currently 36 with a 3 mph wind from the NW. Feels like 30 degrees. Dew Point 30, Barometer 29.99, Humidity 84%, Visibility 9 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am, Sunset 5:20 pm.

Mostly cloudy with a 40% chance of morning drizzle and afternoon snow showers. High in the mid 30s. W winds 5-15 mph.

Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of overnight snow showers. Low in the lower 20s. N winds 5-10 mph.

Our season of colorless sky is not one of our more picturesque times. Makes one long for summer blue skies and green trees. That’s a long way off though. This has, so far, been a mild winter, but it still doesn’t offer much of a view. Looking for snow over the weekend, Saturday and Sunday could being us that. And then what appears to be a messy week ahead, with opportunities for wintry mix, snow, etc. Not looking pretty at this point. Just be ready for whatever comes along.

Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024-SW Michigan-Change Of Wintry Mix Later

Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2024-SW Michigan-Change Of Wintry Mix Later

Currently 34 with an 8 mph wind from the W. Feels like 21 degrees. Dew Point 28. Barometer 30.13, Humidity 87%, Visibility 10 mi., Sunrise 8:13 am, Sunset 5:19 pm.

Partly cloudy with a 20% chance of freezing drizzle and snow showers in the afternoon. High in the upper 30s. SW winds 15-25 mph with gusts to 35.

Mostly cloudy with a 30% chance of freezing drizzle and snow showers overnight. Low around 30. W winds 5-15 mph.

Messy weather could visit us later today and overnight. Tomorrow, too. Right now looking at possible snow this weekend. Saturday and Sunday likely to bring snow. Winter is trying to settle in.