Yesterday we had a high of 72 with a low of 35. We haven’t had any significant rain in 16 days, just a trace here in Otsego. Our last was on September 24th, with 1.26 inches. We have had 1.82 inches for the fall so far, which has created a fire danger for most of…
Month: October 2024
Fire Danger Today
Yet Another Sunny Day
Our low so far this morning is 36°, typical for October as we head into the changing of the seasons. Yesterday’s high was 70° and the low was 35°. High pressure will continue to control our weather through Friday providing the region with mostly clear conditions. Daytime temperatures will climb into the 60’s today with…
Continued Calm Here
High pressure will control our weather into Friday providing the region with mostly clear conditions. A widespread frost and some freezing temperatures are looking likely tonight. A cold front will approach the area Friday, which will support moderating temperatures ahead of the front. The front tracks through Friday night which will start a cooling trend…
Milton
For us, the weather will remain calm and dry with sunny conditions continuing. The dry weather pattern will continue into Friday. Frost and freezing conditions will become possible tonight and more so Wednesday night. The potential for showers will increase starting Friday night. Cool and showery weather is expected for Sunday through Monday. Yesterday we…
All is Quiet
Not much to report here. Temperatures were a pleasant 75° yesterday with a morning low of 46°. Dry conditions prevail which is bothersome because of the dry groundcover and lack of snow last winter. Not much of the leaves from last year on the ground decomposed, plus the addition of this year is creating a…
Dry Week Ahead
Yesterday we had a high temperature of 78° and a morning low of 41°. We have had no rainfall today and no expectations of any for the week. 12 days have passed since our last measurable rainfall in Otsego. Drought Monitor Weather History 1998: A squall line moved across Lower Michigan producing tornadoes, downbursts, and…
Averages by Decade
Weather records have been kept by the NWS office at Grand Rapids since 1892 but between 1892 and 1898 there is data that is missing. But starting in 1898 there is good data. This week I will look at the annual mean average temperature for each decade from 1900 to 2019. I also looked at…
Morning Rain
We have been spoiled thus far this fall with lots of sunny days and dry warm weather. The CPC continues with these conditions right through the end of the month. I can’t help but think there will be a flip somewhere down the line, it is just a matter of when. We have some showers…
Slight Chances of Rain
Our dry fall continues which is good for farmers harvesting the corn and soybeans. Many of the soybean fields are already in storage, the corn should be soon to follow. Our vegetable garden is winding down and our mums are in full bloom. We are already planning for next year’s crops. Sunny skies will continue…
September Summary
Yesterday we had a trace of rainfall with a high temperature of 69° and a low of 49°. It is currently 41° at 6:00 am. Today will feature sunny skies and highs in the upper 60s with lows tonight in the low to mid 40’s. September Summary Drought Conditions According to the CPC, our drier-than-normal…