Gaylord, Traverse City and Houghton are about a foot or more below average. Most of the area is below average and what is coming doesn’t look significant. I’m not talking arctic air but cold enough to have some lake effect snow-and the region needs snow! A system coming through will make for a small change with some cold air coming in the next few days. –TomĬhristmas is quickly approaching and the warmth is still here, but it won’t last through the weekend. Regardless, the region is in this active pattern so don’t be surprised if you see another storm by the end of next week. Right now, the track shows a mess with rain, snow, or wintery mix then a late change over to all snow early Tuesday. It looks a lot like the New Year’s Eve storm but with less precipitation. That being said I am watching a storm set to arrive on Monday. A few spots are close, like the Soo or Petoskey, but the region needs a lot more to help out winter sports. Anything not treated with salt or sand could certainly be slick.Įven with the recent snow, all areas remain below average for snowfall to date. Temps are set to warm above freezing helping clear the roads but watch out at night as the temps drop below 32 degrees. This means the next few days are perfect to get out and enjoy winter activities. So, the atmosphere did change into winter mode but not completely.
Well, it looks like winter has finally arrived and boy did it ever! Rain, snow, icy mix and more snow! Some of you have picked up more than a foot of powder in just the last five days.
Right now, Tuesday could be a very snowy day! –Tom The overall pattern will NOT stay this way as it looks like the jet stream moves back North next week setting the stage for an active week with around normal temperatures. Layer up before heading out and don’t forget to bring in your pets! 30 degree wind chills are very possible. Lows could reach 20 below in spots Sunday morning with afternoon highs in the singles digits and teens. Highs will generally be in the single digits and teens, but wind chills will be below zero much of the time. This could lead to a few more inches in spots, but nothing major. If you want snow, some will be around with a few inches possible Saturday south of M-72 as well as some lake effect snow due to the bitter cold. Here at home, it’s more cold than anything else. The Central Midwest to the East Coast will deal with a major winter storm. The jet stream is taking a dive south allowing this cold air to flow in. –Tomīurrrrr… That’s the word for the weekend! Arctic air is headed in delivering the coldest air of the season. Plan on highs in the 20s with lows in the teens. Cold air is back in the forecast later in the week, but it’s nothing like we just experienced. That brings rain showers to parts of the region Sunday and Monday, so watch for very icy roads and walks even with warmer temps! Going from well below zero to highs in the 40s is an incredible change, but the warmth won’t last. A burst of warmth moves in this weekend with temps warming into the 30s and 40s. The one spot still well below normal is Gaylord which is about 18” below average. Our recent snowstorm and lake effect snow really popped up the seasonal snowfall. Certainly a welcome break considering how cold and snowy it has been.
The brutal cold will take a break this weekend as the jet stream pushes back North. So get out and enjoy the snow! –Tom JANUARY 31 We are just in a little break before the skies get active once again. We’ll see what happens the next few weeks, but there’s no question the general pattern of active weather hasn’t broken down yet. It’s hard to believe the Soo, Houghton Lake and Petoskey are all above normal, and Traverse City is just 3 inches away. After a very slow start, the snowfall to-date is making a good comeback. We’ve had it all! Snow lovers have finally been able to get out with no worries about bitter cold temps. For the last two weeks, the snow has been adding up along with melting snow, freezing rain, sleet and even a little rain. Northern Michigan, are you tired of the snow! Well, a break is coming this weekend and early next week.
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