The October to December Forecast for Southwest Michigan

Published 2022-09-17

This is the forecast for temperature, precipitation and snowfall for period from October to December 2022

Six to Ten Day Outlook September 17th to 21st, 2022

Published 2022-09-12

As we enter the Autumn season we will have a brief respite of cooler weather with a warmer period in the next 6 to 10 days. Below is a series of images and links from the Climate Predictions Center summizing the trends. After that 6 to 10 day period we wil return to a regularly scheduled fall of temperatures in a March towards winter. 

Frost for Many Areas Tonight—Otherwise, Settled Weather Expected Through the Weekend

Published 2022-09-01

Gradual clearing is expected overnight, allowing chilly temperatures for much of Lower Michigan. A hard freeze is expected near/north of the US-10 corridor. Areas of frost are expected farther south—consider protecting tender plants. Lastly, for areas near Lansing, Battle Creek, and Jackson, any frost should remain spotty tonight.

29Aug2022SquallLine

Published 2022-08-31

A line of severe thunderstorms produced widespread power outages and areas of wind damage to trees and some structures across southern Lower Michigan on August 29, 2022.

Fall Forecast for Southwest Michigan

Published 2022-08-18

Drought Status for Michigan as of July 2022

Published 2022-07-28

Here is a look at the drought status and precipitation for Michigan. For more information go to https://www.cpc.ncep.noaa.gov/products/Drought/

The One Month and Three Month Seasonal Forecast

Published 2022-06-19

CPC outlook for July and July through September

Severe Weather Climatology for Southwest Michigan

Published 2022-06-04

Here is a look back at the climatology and of the occurrences of severe weather through southwest Michigan.

The Summer Forecast For Southwest Michigan

Published 2022-04-28

Summer forecast for Southwest Michigan

Median Date of the Last Freeze

Published 2022-04-28

Here are maps created by the Midwest Regional Climate Center using NOAA Climate sites. The below images show the Median Dates of the 28F and 32F freezes. It also shows the Latest Dates for 28F and 32F. This data is based on the 30 year climatology from 1990-91 to 2019-20