With it now officially spring I thought I would look at some past years where March was not all that spring like. First off March 1965. The winter of 1964/65 started off with a colder than average December. While colder than average December 1964 had less snow than average with just 13.4” of […]
I am trying to keep things on a happier note here at the Weather Center even though stuff seems frightening around the world. The Lions aren’t helping matters with their recent trades which are bent on failure for another season. We had the National Guard pull into town yesterday setting up a tent at the […]
Spring begins tonight at 11:50 pm. Astronomically speaking, the first day of spring is marked by the spring equinox, which falls on March 19, 20, or 21 every year. The equinox happens at the same moment worldwide, though our clock times reflect a different time zone. This date only signals spring’s beginning in the Northern Hemisphere; it […]
Here we are again another Wednesday – weather history day for Michigan: March 15 1912: Cold and snow continue during a very wintry month. Lansing sets a daily snowfall record with 11.5 inches and Grand Rapids with 5.2 inches. Lansing falls to one degree below zero the next morning. 1990: Four days of record warmth […]
In this time of uncertainty, we could all use a good belly laugh, a guffaw and a snort of amusement to take our minds off the state of the world. It never hurts to laugh, laughing helps support an attitude of positivity or for people who are looking at us, it may look like the […]
One venue which hasn’t discontinued is our weather, though not much excitement there to entertain us. Covid19 may last into June or beyond depending on if warmer temps help bring an end to it. The latest numbers on the virus spread can be found here: https://www.worldometers.info/coronavirus/#news I am an avid reader of Dr. Judah Cohen’s […]
With nearly everything being canceled due to the virus outbreak it has been interesting to see what the TV networks have come up with for sports programming. I got to watch a rugby match rerun on NBC yesterday which is my second favorite sport next to football. In case you haven’t watched a rugby game […]
I know that covid-19 has been on the news 24/7 but like 9/11 and other national emergencies it is sometimes best to set back and forget about the issues. I do not mean ignore the issue just not think about it all the time. I know most of us on here have weather and weather […]
First, all Skywarn classes have been canceled this month due to the Covid 19 virus which includes the one in Wayland I usually go to every year. Looking at the news services around the U.S. most if not all have followed suit. For those who would like to take the course online, the Online Spotter […]
There are two Skywarn classes on Saturday. I will not be able to attend this year due to prior family obligations and the threat of Corvid 19 (I have respiratory issues and don’t want to take the chance of contracting it even though the chances may be small to none). Saturday March 14th, 2020 10:00am […]