We will see some high clouds from time to time today, but the skies will mostly be sunny. A warm spring day is in store with highs up around 80 degrees. It will be cooler near Lake Michigan where a wind off the water will hold readings in the 60s. Expect light southwest winds of […]
We have high pressure dominating our weather once again today with lots of sun and warm temperatures in the mid-70s in store. This pattern will continue through tomorrow before rain moves back into the picture on Friday. Temperatures will be 10° cooler along the lakeshore. Grand Rapids Forecast Weather History for SW Michigan May 7 […]
Most of the rest of the week will trend toward warmer temperatures and sunny skies. The next chance of rain is on Friday, with continued chances of rain into the coming weekend. Normal daytime highs begin their climb into the 70s through mid-May and beyond. The latest from the CPC is showing below-normal temperatures and […]
There has been a lot of discussion about our forecast for this summer. I have never been one to put much trust in extended forecasts but there are certain clues that can lead us to a reasonable guess. The forecasted El Niño could mean a hotter summer for much of the country. Below are the […]
Thanks to Slim for filling in for me last week, it was a rough one for me. It is great to have his capable hands here every day. For those who don’t know I have had heart problems for quite some time. I collapsed last Sunday and got an ambulance ride to Borgess Hospital. I […]
Recently the question was brought up as to if it was “safe” to plant. At Grand Rapids the average last 32 day is May 1st the latest is June 4th the average last 33 day is May 5th the latest is June 11th the average last 35 day is May 11 the latest is June […]
I did a lot of yard work yesterday getting the garden ready. It was a nice spring day with the official H/L of 64/38 while very nice it was still a little below average for the date. The was a total of 41% of possible sunshine and late in the afternoon a cloud came by […]
The official H/L at Grand Rapids yesterday was 58/40 there was a reported trace of rain fall. There was a good amount of sun, but no percentage was give for yesterday. The overnight low at GRR looks to be 39. Here in MBY the low was 36. For today the average H/L is now up […]
Glad to report that MV is now home from the hospital. MV had a unplanned trip to the hospital for some health issues. Michael is now recovering at home. Please join me and wish that Michael has a quick and complete recovery. Yesterday’s official H/L at Grand Rapids was 44/37 that 44 was the 5th […]
The official H/L yesterday at Grand Rapids was 45/36. That 45 was the 2nd coldest maximum for any May 2nd at Grand Rapids. That high was reached during a brief period of sunshine most of the day was in the very low 40’s There was 0.22” of rain fall and a trace of snow fall. […]