There seems to be no end to this parade of dry sunny days and of course, the smoke from Canadian wildfires drifting overhead. The combination of warm temperatures, low humidity, and occasionally gusty winds will maintain elevated fire danger in the days ahead. Red Flag Warnings continue in the upper lower peninsula of the state. […]
What summer was hotter 2012 or 1988. Both years were very hot by Michigan standards. At Grand Rapids, in 2012 the June mean was 70.8 the high for the month was 97 the low for the month was 46. There were 8 days with highs of 90 or better. There was 2.17” of rain fall. […]
Our irises are in full bloom, and we have a large amount of wild flox in the woods surrounding our house. These are very aromatic flowers, the sweet smell is almost overpowering. We have had only a quarter inch of rain in the past 24 days so it is surprising they are doing so well […]
Cooler air will arrive today behind a cold front. A few sprinkles are possible across central Lower Michigan, with otherwise mostly sunny skies. At Lake Michigan, dangerous waves and currents are expected at some beaches. A chilly night is ahead, with frost/freeze temperatures expected in many areas. Otherwise, dry weather is likely into the foreseeable […]
We have had 1.05 inches of rain for the month the last decent rain was 10 days ago so it is getting a bit dry out there. Our next chance of rain won’t come until tomorrow night into Friday. Dry conditions are expected through Thursday. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny during the daylight […]
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 […]
The cool Canadian air will remain entrenched over the area today with temperatures 10° below normal today. Normally we would be in the low 60s this time of the year. We have 28° at 6 am. Yesterday’s high was 49°. With high pressure moving into the area will see lots of sunshine today and tomorrow […]
After a cold frosty night, we will enjoy warmer temperatures today with highs around 60°. The freeze warning in place overnight will expire at 9 am. We will see increasing chances of rain and thunderstorms overnight through Thursday night. Weather History for SW Michigan April 16 1961: From 6 to 12 inches of snow falls […]
Yesterday was downright pleasant with a high here at the station of 74°. Today will be even warmer with highs in the upper 70s with low dewpoints and breezy. A Fire Weather Watch will be in place today: …FIRE WEATHER WATCH IN EFFECT FROM WEDNESDAY AFTERNOON THROUGH WEDNESDAY EVENING… The National Weather Service in Grand […]
A brief (2-3 hours) period of snow or mixed rain and snow can be expected this morning as a cold front moves in. Even though it will be short-lived it could bring a quick accumulation of snow to grassy areas. Fair weather returns later today through Thursday before a strong system brings the potential for […]