We have a winter storm warning in place for Mason, Lake, Osceola, Clare, Oceana, Newaygo and Mecosta counties. Snowfall totals in these counties from the recent model data are guessing accumulations of 4 to 9 inches and a light glaze of ice. There is a winter storm watch for Kalkaska, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Manistee, Wexford, […]
Well, here we go again, we have advisories and warnings across the state. The southeast corner has a winter storm warning. I am wondering why the Detroit office differs in their forecast when snow accumulations will be similar. I am thinking the Grand Rapids office will line up with Detroit as the storm gets closer […]
Last week the question was asked when the new 30 year averages will come out. Well that should happen some time in 2022. But just what are the current 30 year average by month and how will they change in the next set of averages? Well here is a list of the current 30 year […]
Went to Meijers and Walmart last evening both stores were packed with people which I assume was to stock up for the storm. If you need to pick up supplies, now is the time to do it before we become huddled in our homes which will be the safest place to be from tonight on […]
Cyclogenesis is the rapid development or strengthening of a low pressure center. A cyclogenesis bomb is where the central barometric pressure drops at least 24 millibars in 24 hours. This is the latest from the NWS in regards to the high winds today: Strong and damaging winds are almost certain today with gusts in the […]
Things have changed a lot in the sixty plus years I have been on this earth as far as technology goes. I used to have a rotary push mower to cut the grass when I was in my 20s. I still have a four foot buck saw used to cut down trees. I shoveled my […]
This is the current warning and advisory map as of 7am this morning. The blue is a winter weather advisory which lasts until 1pm tomorrow. Muskegon, Montcalm, Gratiot, Ottawa and Kent counties can expect mixed precipitation. Total snow accumulations of 4 to 6 inches and ice accumulations of up to one to two tenths of […]
As I was driving to Plainwell and back yesterday I had at least three vehicles pull out in front of me from driveways and side streets. Please consider the cost of having an accident in this type of weather. Better to be slow and sure – you are not gaining much time getting in a […]
Clothing optional does not apply today and would be downright dangerous unless one is a polar bear. We have -3 in Grand Rapids and -8 in Kalamazoo at 6am – this range seems to be fairly consistent across the state. Wind chills are expected to be down to -40° or more with ambient temps around […]
In case you didn’t notice the GLERL webcams are back online since the government shutdown ended, they are a nice addition to view the cold and snow around the state. The webcams are considered non essential to forecasting and emergency services NOAA provides. We had 7.2 inches of snow in Otsego from the storm yesterday. […]