We have 20° at 5:20 this morning and I would say we have around five inches of new snow on the ground. (I will get the official measurement later this morning). Michigan is living up to its slogan Winter Wonderland this winter. Our winter weather advisory expires at 1 pm. Additional snow showers will be…
Author: MichaelV (Otsego)
Winter Weather Advisory 2/12
Yesterday we had a couple of snow showers which amounted to a trace of snow. The high temperature was 29° and the low was 16°. Snow will move in the afternoon with the heaviest snow occurring between 4 PM and Midnight. Snow gradually tapers off Thursday but blowing snow is possible due to gusty northwest…
Winter Storm Watch 2/11
This year has been a nice change for snow lovers. We still have snow on the ground in Otsego, though it is glacier-like in composition due to the freezing and thawing temperatures. We are now looking at a system coming in for tomorrow and another for the weekend, bringing in some meaningful snow. Areas north…
Sunny Today 2/10
At 6 a.m. this morning, the temperature was 12° with partly cloudy skies. Yesterday’s high was 27.5 °, and the morning low was 12°. Much of the coming week will be spent below freezing. A dusting to an inch of accumulation is possible in West Michigan early Tuesday morning. Then, several inches of snow may…
Cold Week Ahead 2/9
Yesterday we managed a tenth of an inch of snow. the high and low were 30°/18°. Much of the coming week will be spent below freezing. Wednesday night is the next likely opportunity for snow accumulation. A few inches of snow is the most likely outcome, but some locations may have this expectation adjusted up…
Saturday’s Storm 2/7
Yesterday we received about a tenth of an inch of snow and ice. The gravel road in front of our house is like an ice skating rink. The USPS truck got stuck because he couldn’t get traction when he was trying to turn around at the end of the road. The melting and refreezing of…
Wind Advisory 2/6
We have some light snow falling at 5:30 this morning with a temperature of 26°. There is a light glaze of freezing rain which fell overnight. The winter weather advisory expires at 9 am this morning. Yesterday’s high was 27° and the low was 18°. A wind advisory for the lakeshore counties goes into place…
Wintry Mix 2/5
Our temperature this morning at 6 am is 19°. Yesterday’s high was 32° with a few peeks of the sun warming things up and the early morning low was 21°. Mainly cloudy skies can be expected today along with highs in the 20s. A southeast wind of 10 to 20 mph will make it feel…
January Summary 2/4
We have 27° at 7 am this morning, 7° colder than this time yesterday. Yesterday’s high was 45° and the low was 32°. Considerable clouds can be expected today but there will be some sun sometimes. It will be on the cold side of normal today with highs in the 20s. A sharp north wind…
Dense Fog Advisory 2/3
We have a dense fog advisory in place until noon today. …DENSE FOG ADVISORY REMAINS IN EFFECT UNTIL NOON EST TODAY… * WHAT…Visibility one quarter mile or less in dense fog. * WHERE…Portions of central, south central, southwest, and west central Michigan. * WHEN…Until noon EST today. * IMPACTS…Low visibility could make driving conditions hazardous….