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Michigan Weather 3/8 Morning - 20° Above Normal

Good morning. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. That drizzle you woke up to? Already gone. Skies are brightening fast. And we've got a breezy, mild day ahead. Southeast Michigan climbs to 58 degrees this afternoon. West Michigan hits 55. Up north. Here comes 51. But those southwest winds are cranking. Gusts to 35 miles an hour statewide, with a few lakefront spots potentially hitting 40. It'll feel brisk even with the mild temps. Hold onto your hats. Tonight stays breezy under partly cloudy skies. Lows settle in the mid-40s. Those southwest winds keep blowing at 10 to 15 miles an hour. Monday brings even warmer air — 15 to 20 degrees above normal for early March. Southeast Michigan hits 66. West Michigan reaches 64. Northern Michigan climbs to 58. Sunshine dominates, though clouds increase late up north with a slight chance of rain showers near the Tip of the Mitt. For the week. Tuesday stays warm — mid to upper 60s down south — but rain showers develop in the afternoon and ramp up Tuesday night. Wednesday morning brings thunderstorms before colder air wraps in, switching rain to snow by Wednesday night. Northern Michigan could see accumulating snow Wednesday into Thursday. Thursday clears out, but another system brings snow chances late Thursday night into Friday. Temperatures crash — highs only in the 30s Thursday and Friday. If you're enjoying these updates, a quick rating really helps us out. ! See you this afternoon.

Mar 8, 20261 min

Michigan Weather 3/7 Morning - Flood Warning, Fog Frolic

Good morning. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. Talk about weather whiplash. You're waking up to muggy air near 58 degrees, but don't get comfortable. A cold front is sweeping through right now, bringing thunderstorms and a 30-degree temperature crash by tonight. Down in Detroit and Ann Arbor, you're in the thick of it. Showers and thunderstorms roll through this morning, peaking around 11 A.M. With rain likely. Winds howl out of the southwest at 12 to 17 miles an hour, gusting to 32. Highs start at a balmy 66 degrees, but by 7 P.M., temperatures drop like a rock to 40. Tonight, clouds stick around. And lows actually creep back up to 42 after midnight. Sunday brings a reprieve with mostly sunny skies and highs in the mid-50s. Over in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, the cold front hits even harder. Thunderstorms are a near-certainty today, with rain before noon. You hit 64 degrees this afternoon—20 degrees above normal—before temperatures fall to 54 by the afternoon. Tonight, lows plummet to 35, then rise overnight as warm air sneaks back in. Sunday looks sunny and 57 degrees. Up north in Traverse City and the U.P., expect rain through the morning with patchy fog. Highs hit 57 degrees, but temperatures fall fast this afternoon. Tonight, lows drop to a chilly 30. Sunday offers mostly sunny skies and 51 degrees. The week ahead gets messy. Tuesday night through Wednesday, rain turns to a wintry mix. And by Thursday morning, you could wake up to snow showers. Highs by Thursday struggle to hit 40. Also, a Flood Warning is in effect for Sycamore Creek near Holt through Monday—turn around if you encounter water on the roads. In Sunset today is at 6, 35 P.M., giving us extra light to enjoy this brief warmth. But winter isn't done with us yet—by Wednesday, it'll feel like we time-traveled back to February. See you tomorrow. See you this afternoon.

Mar 7, 20262 min

Michigan Weather 3/6 Morning - Dense Fog Advisory

Good morning. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. You woke up to fog and rain. That damp 41 degrees outside? It cuts right through you. Visibility's down to a quarter mile in spots, but the fog lifts by late morning. Don't get comfortable. Showers arrive this afternoon. Then thunderstorms roll in tonight. And the National Weather Service isn't messing around — marginal severe weather risk through 10 P.M. Damaging winds and large hail are possible. Southwest Michigan along I-94? You're in the bullseye. An isolated tornado can't be ruled out either. Southeast Michigan sees widespread fog through mid-morning. High near 55 degrees this afternoon, but temperatures drop as rain showers develop around 4 P.M. Thunderstorms fire up between 7 P.M. and 10 P.M. Tonight. Overnight low around 49 degrees, then temps climb back to 59 degrees by early Saturday morning. West Michigan gets hit harder. Fog clears by 11 A.M., then thunderstorms arrive around 1 P.M. High near 65 degrees. Tonight's the main event — showers and storms through 9 P.M., then another round between 4 A.M. and 7 A.M. Saturday. Heavy rain possible, up to three-quarters of an inch. Low around 57 degrees. Northern Michigan sees rain showers starting around 1 P.M. High near 56 degrees. Showers continue tonight with thunderstorms likely after 7 P.M. Low around 48 degrees. Saturday brings another round of storms early, then showers taper off by afternoon. Highs reach the mid-60s statewide before a cold front drops temperatures. Sunday turns sunny with highs in the low 50s. Beautiful weather Monday with highs in the mid-60s. Another storm system arrives Tuesday night into Wednesday — rain mixing with snow as colder air filters in. Have multiple ways to receive warnings today, especially overnight. Your phone's weather alerts could save you a lot of trouble. See you tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast See you tomorrow.

Mar 6, 20262 min

Michigan Weather March 5 Midday - Dense Fog Advisory

Good afternoon. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll feel it. That damp, clingy chill that sneaks through your jacket. We picked up a tenth of an inch of rain overnight. And it's still drizzling across the state. Fog's thick enough to make your headlights work overtime. In the next 24 hours. Down in Detroit and Ann Arbor, you're sitting at 44 degrees with rain showers rolling through this afternoon. Fog's hanging around like an uninvited guest. Tonight drops to 37 with more showers likely. But here's the good news — Friday warms to 59 under cloudy skies. Over in Grand Rapids, same story. You'll hit 44 today with a coin flip on rain showers and patchy fog. Tonight falls to 37. Friday's when things get interesting — you jump to 66 degrees with showers and possible thunderstorms moving in. Push north to Traverse City and you're at 45 degrees with just a slight chance of drizzle. Tonight cools to 34 with fog patches. Friday brings a nice warm-up to 57 as rain showers arrive. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. Friday turns noticeably warmer — upper 50s to mid 60s across the state. Rain picks up Friday afternoon with thunderstorms possible Friday night into Saturday morning. Saturday starts mild before a cold front brings more storms. Sunday clears out beautifully with sunshine and highs in the 50s. Monday continues the pleasant stretch — sunny skies, mid 60s. Tuesday brings another round of rain. Quick note — we're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight each day now. Sunset tonight at 6:33. Spring equinox is just two weeks away. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 5, 20262 min

Michigan Weather March 5 Morning - 27° Above Normal

Good morning. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. If you're driving through southeast Michigan right now, you know the deal. Dense fog has visibility down to a quarter mile in Lenawee and Monroe Counties until 10 A.M. Slow down and flip those headlights on. In the next 24 hours. Southeast Michigan sits at 38 degrees under a gray blanket. Rain rolls in by mid-morning and peaks right around 2 P.M. You're looking at a soggy afternoon with highs near 44 degrees. Could see half to three quarters of an inch before it's done. West Michigan starts at 40 degrees with patchy fog of its own. Rain showers kick in late morning and stick around through the afternoon. Same story here — highs hit 44 degrees. Now head north and it's a completely different morning. Northern Michigan wakes up clear and cold at 27 degrees. Partly sunny skies take over, with just a slight chance of drizzle late this afternoon. Highs climb to 43 degrees. Tonight, rain tapers off but the fog hangs around. Lows settle between 34 and 38 degrees. That full moon rising tonight? You'll probably miss it through the clouds. Friday flips the script. Temperatures surge into the upper 50s to mid 60s — that's 27 degrees to 27 degrees above normal for early March. Showers and thunderstorms develop as warm air pushes north. The weekend stays mild but wet. Saturday brings more rain and storms with highs in the mid 60s south. A cold front sweeps through Saturday night, knocking temperatures back into the 50s for Sunday. Next week looks unsettled with rain chances returning Tuesday and Wednesday. Spring equinox is just two weeks away. And this forecast has that late-winter transition written all over it. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 5, 20262 min

Michigan Weather March 4 Evening - 27° Above Normal

Good evening. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. That gray ceiling overhead? It's here to stay. You're sitting at 47 degrees under overcast skies, already 27 degrees warmer than this morning's low of 26. But don't get too comfortable with the quiet. Fog rolls in tonight. And rain follows close behind. In the next 24 hours. Down in Southeast Michigan, get ready for low visibility after 10 P.M. As fog develops, with rain spreading in overnight. Thursday stays soggy with a high of 43 degrees and rain likely through the day — you could see a half to three quarters of an inch. Over in West Michigan, patchy fog forms after 1 A.M., then rain arrives by morning. You'll hit 44 degrees with rain likely through the afternoon. Up north. Northern Michigan stays drier longest. Mostly clear skies tonight with a low of 27 degrees. Thursday brings just a slight chance of drizzle and a high of 42 degrees. Here's where it gets interesting. Friday kicks off a dramatic warm-up. Highs surge into the 60s across Lower Michigan — that's roughly 27 degrees above normal for early March. But the warmth comes with a price. Thunderstorms roll through Friday night into Saturday. Some could be strong, especially in West Michigan where the Storm Prediction Center has already flagged a marginal severe risk. Sunday offers a breather with sunshine and highs in the mid-50s. Then another round of rain and storms arrives Tuesday into Wednesday, with temperatures cooling back down. Tonight's full moon will have to fight through all that fog to make an appearance. Sunrise is at 7:10 A.M., sunset at 6:32 P.M. — we're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight each day now, with spring just two weeks away. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 5, 20262 min

Michigan Weather March 4 Midday - 27° Above Normal

Good afternoon. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. What a wild temperature swing we just lived through. We bottomed out at 25 degrees before dawn. And now step outside and you're basking in the mid 50s under clear skies. That's nearly a 30-degree rebound. Folks, because the weather pattern is about to get busy. In the next 24 hours. Here's the breakdown for your Wednesday. Southeast Michigan hits 47 degrees this afternoon with plenty of sun. But keep an eye on the sky tonight. Clouds thicken up and rain moves in right after 10 P.M. You'll bottom out near 37 degrees. Thursday looks wet with rain likely and a high of 43 degrees. We could see a half inch to three quarters of an inch of rainfall, so keep the umbrella handy. West Michigan is the warm spot today. Grand Rapids tops out at 55 degrees with sunshine everywhere. Patchy fog develops late, settling in after 1 A.M. As lows dip to 39. Thursday brings rain by mid-morning with gusty east winds up to 22 miles an hour. Northern Michigan is seeing sunny skies and 54 degrees right now. Tonight brings a hard freeze. Lows drop to about 27 degrees with patchy fog toward dawn. Thursday stays drier than downstate with just a slight chance of drizzle and a high of 42 degrees. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. An active pattern takes over. Rain spreads statewide Thursday and Thursday night. Friday warms up significantly. We're talking upper 50s and low 60s. Then Friday night into Saturday, we could see thunderstorms. Some could be strong, especially in West Michigan. Saturday highs soar into the low to mid 60s. That's roughly 27 degrees above normal for early March. Sunday clears out with highs in the mid 50s. One quick note for tonight. The full moon rises under those thickening clouds. We're just two weeks from the spring equinox now, gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight every single day. Get outside and enjoy the sun today. The rain returns tomorrow and sticks around for a while. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 4, 20262 min

Michigan Weather March 4 Morning - Dense Fog Advisory

Good morning. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. That thick soup outside your window? It's no illusion. A Dense Fog Advisory is in effect until 10 A.M. For areas from Monroe up to St. Clair County, plus Branch and Hillsdale. Visibility drops to under a quarter mile in spots, so take it slow on the roads this morning. In the next 24 hours. Once that fog burns off, we're looking at a genuinely pleasant day. West Michigan and Northern Michigan are the big winners — both regions top out in the mid-50s under mostly sunny skies. That's running about 26 degrees warmer than usual for early March. Southeast Michigan stays a bit cooler thanks to those lingering low clouds, peaking at 46 degrees. Tonight, the pattern shifts. Rain spreads into West Michigan after 1 A.M. and reaches Southeast Michigan by late evening. Lows settle in the mid-30s. That full moon you might spot early tonight? It'll get swallowed by clouds as the system rolls in. Thursday brings a soaker. Rain is likely statewide, with Southeast Michigan picking up a half to three-quarters of an inch. Highs hold in the mid-40s. But here's the headline. Spring makes a serious cameo this weekend. Friday and Saturday surge into the 60s — potentially record-warm territory. Both days come with showers and possible thunderstorms before a cold front sweeps through Saturday night. Sunday and Monday look fantastic. Mostly sunny with highs in the mid-50s to low 60s. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight each day now. And the spring equinox sits just two weeks away. Get outside while you can today. The wet weather arrives tonight and sticks around through Saturday. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 4, 20262 min

Michigan Weather March 3 Evening - 26° Above Normal

Good evening. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. Folks, enjoy the quiet tonight. Because this week's weather has a plot twist coming. High pressure is parked right over the Great Lakes, giving us one last calm, dry evening. But a low pressure system is already spinning up near the Four Corners. By Thursday, it's knocking on our door with rain. By Saturday? Possible thunderstorms and 66 degrees. In early March. We'll get there. In the next 24 hours. First, tonight. Skies clear out statewide. West Michigan drops to 26 degrees. Up north, you're looking at 28 degrees. Southeast Michigan holds onto 30 degrees. One thing to watch. Fog creeps in after 3 A.M. Near the Lake Erie shoreline. If you're an early commuter in that corridor, give yourself extra time. Wednesday is genuinely nice. West Michigan leads the way at 54 degrees under full sunshine. Northern Michigan reaches 49 degrees. Southeast Michigan hits 46 degrees with partly sunny skies. Any leftover fog burns off by 8 A.M. Then the flip. Rain pushes into Southeast Michigan after 7 P.M. Wednesday. West Michigan sees showers rolling in after 1 A.M. Thursday. Thursday itself is a gray, soggy day statewide. Highs only reach the mid to upper 40s. Now the week ahead gets interesting. Friday and Saturday, that low pressure system cranks up. Showers, possible thunderstorms. And temperatures climbing fast. Saturday's highs could touch 66 degrees in the southeast. That's nearly 26 degrees above normal. Sunday dries out with mid 50s. Monday stays mild near 60 degrees. We're gaining almost three minutes of daylight every day now. Spring equinox is two weeks out. This forecast feels like it got the memo early. Charge your phone, set your wipers upright Wednesday night. You'll want them ready. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 4, 20262 min

Michigan Weather March 3 Evening - Cloudy

Good evening. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. That gray ceiling has held us at a stubborn 36 degrees all day. But here's the thing. This is the quiet before a serious pattern shift. You've probably noticed the sun sticking around a bit longer. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. By the weekend, you'll really feel the difference. In the next 24 hours. Tonight plays out differently depending on where you're. Southeast Michigan stays mostly cloudy with a low near 30. Fog develops after 3 A.M., so Thursday morning's commute could start slow. Head west toward Grand Rapids and Muskegon. And the sky clears out. That drops temperatures to around 26 degrees, making West Michigan the cold spot tonight. Northern Michigan clears out as well, bottoming out near 28 under starlit skies. Wednesday brings a welcome turnaround. Southeast Michigan climbs to 46 degrees under partly sunny skies once that morning fog burns off. West Michigan is the warm spot in the state at 54 degrees with full sunshine. Northern Michigan hits 49 degrees. It's going to be a gorgeous early March day. The story shifts Thursday. Rain spreads north through the state and sticks around into the weekend. Temperatures climb steadily. Friday pushes into the upper 50s to low 60s. Saturday could hit the mid 60s in southern Michigan. But that warmth comes with thunderstorms. We dry out and cool slightly by Sunday. Highs land in the mid 50s under mostly sunny skies. Monday brings another chance of rain with highs near 60. So enjoy the quiet weather tonight. The full moon rises over a state about to flip from winter chill to spring warmth. And a wet weekend. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 4, 20262 min

Michigan Weather March 3 Midday - 26° Above Normal

Good afternoon. Michigan. I'm Jack O'Malley. Folks, that gray blanket overhead has been hogging the sky all day. But high pressure is muscling in from the northwest right now, pushing those clouds out like a bouncer at closing time. You're sitting at 40 degrees as we speak. By tonight. The stars come out. In the next 24 hours. Down in Southeast Michigan, the clouds hang on longest. A slight chance of a rain snow mix lingers before 7 P.M. Lows drop to 30 degrees. Watch for fog developing late, especially near the Ohio border and the Lake Erie shoreline. Could get dense by morning. Wednesday brings partly sunny skies and 46 degrees. Slide over to Grand Rapids and the skies clear faster. Tonight drops to 26 degrees under mostly clear conditions. Patchy fog possible early Wednesday, then sunshine owns the day. You'll climb to 54 degrees. That's the warmest spot in Michigan tomorrow. Up north, classic March. Mostly clear tonight, low of 28 degrees. Wednesday delivers full sun and 49 degrees with light winds. The kind of afternoon where you leave the heavy coat in the truck. Now the plot twist. Thursday, a low pressure system rolls out of the southern Plains and spreads rain across the state. South gets it worst. Friday into Saturday, a stronger system muscles in with rain and possible thunderstorms. Temperatures surge into the 60s by Saturday. That's nearly 26 degrees above normal. Your windows might actually open for the first time since November. Sunday clears out, mid 50s. Monday holds near 60 degrees. The spring equinox is two weeks away, but this weekend gives you the trailer. I'll be tracking that Thursday system closely. Plenty to talk about tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Take care! That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 4, 20262 min

3/3 Michigan Weather 6 AM: Tuesday Forecast

Good morning. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside and you'll feel 24 degrees. Looks clear overhead, right? Don't trust it. A warm front stalled across Ohio is quietly pushing low clouds our way. And tucked behind those clouds. A warm up that's going to flip this state upside down by the weekend. In the next 24 hours. But first, today. Southeast Michigan sits under mostly cloudy skies. You'll climb to 40 degrees, which honestly feels generous after this morning. A slight chance of drizzle sneaks in between 10 A.M. and 3 P.M. Nothing dramatic. Just enough to make your windshield annoying. Tonight settles to 30 degrees under stubborn clouds. Swing over to West Michigan and you're doing slightly better. Highs near 43 degrees with that same light drizzle chance around midday. Skies partly clear tonight, dropping you to 26 degrees. One thing to watch. Patchy fog early Wednesday morning. Give yourself an extra minute on the road. Now Northern Michigan. You folks won the day. Partly sunny, bone dry, 41 degrees. Tonight dips to 27 degrees under partly cloudy skies. And Wednesday? Gorgeous. Sunny and 50 degrees. Speaking of Wednesday, that warming trend builds statewide. Fifties in spots. Enjoy every second of it, because Thursday the rain moves in and sticks around through Saturday. We're talking a quarter to half an inch, with thunderstorms Friday into Saturday. Thunder in early March. That's your sign spring is knocking. The payoff is real though. Highs surge into the 60s by the weekend. Sunday clears out with sunshine and mid 50s. The spring equinox is just two weeks out. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every single day. And tonight, look up after sunset. That full moon is going to be something special. I'll be tracking that Thursday rain all week. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 3, 20262 min

3/2 Michigan Weather 6 AM: Feels Like 4 Degrees

Good morning. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. Step outside right now and that cold will wake you up faster than your coffee. High pressure swept in overnight like a giant vacuum, pulling every cloud out of the sky and letting heat escape straight into space. That's why the thermometer cratered into the teens. In the next 24 hours. Northern Michigan took the worst of it. Nine degrees up there, with wind chills around 4. That's the kind of cold that stings your lungs on the first breath. Southeast and West Michigan are both sitting at 17 degrees. Not exactly tropical. But folks, here's where March starts earning its reputation. That sun is climbing higher every day. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight. and you'll feel it this afternoon. Southeast Michigan warms to 35 degrees. Push west toward Grand Rapids and you'll hit 41. Even up north reaches 38 degrees under blue skies all day. Perfect for a lunchtime walk. Just layer up for the morning commute. Tonight, clouds creep back in. Lows settle into the mid 20s. Tuesday gets tricky. A weak system slides through with freezing rain possible before 10 A.M., especially in the Southeast. Temperatures warm fast, flipping everything to plain rain by midday. Highs reach the low 40s. Now the plot twist. A massive pattern shift is loading up for later this week. Gulf moisture aims straight at Michigan starting Thursday. We're talking multiple rounds of rain, temperatures surging into the 50s and 60s. and possible thunderstorms Friday night into Saturday. Some spots could touch 64 degrees by Saturday. That's a 50 degrees swing from this morning's lows. Wild. Charge your phone and check those gutters before Thursday. You'll want the drainage ready. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 2, 20262 min

3/1 Michigan Weather 6 PM: Feels Like 9 Degrees

Good evening. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. A massive Canadian high pressure system parked itself right over the Great Lakes today. and folks, it brought a gift nobody asked for. Bone dry air and temperatures that bite. In the next 24 hours. That 10.7 inches of fresh snow from overnight? It turned Michigan into a giant reflector. Clear skies plus fresh snow cover equals heat escaping fast. That's why thermometers bottomed out at 12 degrees before dawn. Classic radiational cooling doing its thing. Up north, today barely cracked 22 degrees. That sunshine looked gorgeous through the window, but step outside and your lungs reminded you real quick. Slide down toward Grand Rapids and Muskegon. and you touched 32. Freezing, but at least the snow wasn't squeaking underfoot. Over in Southeast Michigan. Detroit and the Thumb landed right around 30 degrees. Tonight gets quieter. and colder. Northern Michigan sinks to 10 degrees. Light winds, clear skies, no mercy. West Michigan and the southeast both settle near 17. No wind chill tricks tonight. Those numbers are the real deal. Now Monday is where the plot starts to twist. That high slides east. Warmer air sneaks back in from the south. Northern Michigan jumps to 35. West Michigan pushes 42. Southeast Michigan reaches 36. You'll actually want to open a window. But the real headline lives later this week. Tuesday morning. Southeast Michigan could see freezing rain between 8 and 9 A.M. Before flipping to plain rain. Keep that ice scraper handy. Highs climb into the 40s statewide. Then by Friday. 60s. Thirty degrees warmer than right now. The catch? Rain moves in Thursday and doesn't quit through Saturday. Thunderstorms are possible Friday. Spring equinox is 19 days out. Michigan's getting a sneak peek. Charge your phone tonight. Cold batteries are cranky batteries. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 1, 20262 min

3/1 Michigan Weather Noon: Snow

Good afternoon. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. That Canadian high pressure system sliding in behind yesterday's dusting? It's the boss today. Clear skies, cold air. and that crisp winter bite that makes your nose hairs freeze on contact. In the next 24 hours. Southeast Michigan is sitting at 30 degrees right now under blue skies. Winds out of the north at 6 to 9 miles an hour make it feel sharper than that. Tonight you drop to 19 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Slide west toward Grand Rapids and you're at 32 degrees. Gorgeous sunshine. but tonight? That's the cold spot. 17 degrees under mostly clear skies. Your car windshield will be a skating rink by morning. Now push north. Only 22 degrees up there today, with a slight chance of lingering snow showers before 1 P.M. Tonight plummets to 11 degrees. That's the kind of cold where your dog does a speed run outside and sprints right back in. But folks. Enjoy this last gasp of real winter. Monday, southerly winds develop and temperatures jump. Southeast Michigan climbs to 35. West Michigan surges to 42. Even up north hits 36. All under sunny skies. Tuesday gets interesting. A storm system rolls in from the southwest. Southeast Michigan could see freezing rain early Tuesday morning before flipping to plain rain. West Michigan gets rain showers. Up north, a messy rain and snow mix. The week ahead tells a wild story. Temperatures keep climbing. By Wednesday, upper 40s. Thursday and Friday? We're talking 50s to near 60 degrees in southern Michigan. Multiple rounds of rain ride in with that warmth. Rapid snowmelt and rising rivers become a real concern by the weekend. Quick note. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. Sunrise today at 7:15 A.M. Sunset at 6:28 P.M. Spring is whispering. I'll be tracking that Tuesday storm system all night. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Mar 1, 20262 min

3/1 Michigan Weather 6 AM: Snow

Good morning. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. That Canadian air snuck in overnight like a houseguest who doesn't knock. A low pressure system pulled south, dragging Arctic cold behind it. That's why your thermometer looks angry this morning. but here's the twist. This is the last truly bitter day for a while. In the next 24 hours. Yesterday's snow left about seven tenths of an inch on the ground. Nothing dramatic, but enough to make the world look fresh. Now high pressure is muscling in, clearing our skies and locking in the chill. Up in Northern Michigan, you're waking up to 9 degrees. Brutal. Highs only reach 22 today under partly sunny skies. A stray snow shower could sneak through this afternoon. Tonight drops back to 11 degrees as skies clear. Slide down to West Michigan and it's a touch more forgiving. Seventeen degrees right now, sunny skies pushing you to 32 by this afternoon. Tonight settles back to 17. Over in Southeast Michigan, you're at 22 degrees but that north wind makes it feel like 12. Any leftover snow showers wrap up by 7 A.M. Then sunshine takes over with a high near 30. Tonight dips to 19. Now the good stuff. Monday starts the turnaround. Sunshine everywhere, highs climbing into the mid 30s to near 40. Tuesday might open with a wintry mix before flipping to rain. Then. The pattern completely shifts. Fifties by Wednesday. Potentially 60 degrees by Friday. Several rounds of rain roll through late week. Folks, that warmth plus rain means rapid snowmelt. If you live near a river, keep your eyes open. In One more reason to smile. Sunrise hits at 7, 15 this morning. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every day now. Spring equinox is just 19 days out. Charge up, grab that extra layer. and enjoy the sunshine. Last cold one for a while. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Mar 1, 20262 min

2/28 Michigan Weather 6 PM: Snow Starting 5 PM

Good evening. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. A clipper system is racing across the Great Lakes right now, dragging a band of snow behind it like a curtain closing on February. and folks. It's got some teeth. In the next 24 hours. Snow moves in between 5 P.M. and 8 P.M. The heaviest band locks onto the I-96 corridor from Muskegon through Grand Rapids to Lansing. That stretch could pick up 1 to 3 inches by morning. Some spots might push 4 if the band decides to stall. That's enough to make your evening drive feel like a suggestion rather than a plan. Slide southeast toward Detroit and the Thumb. You're looking at a half inch to 2 inches, with the juicier totals between I-69 and I-94. Snow tapers after midnight as the whole system scoots east. Now the real story. Once that clipper clears out. Arctic high pressure drops in from Canada like an uninvited guest. Sunday looks partly sunny but deceiving. Highs only crack the low 30s around Detroit. West Michigan struggles into the upper 20s. Northern Michigan? Low 20s. Sunday night is where it bites. Lows plunge to the upper teens downstate, mid teens in the west. and single digits up north. Wind chills approach minus 10 in Northern Michigan. That's frostbite territory on exposed skin. The week ahead tells a wild story. Monday stays cold and dry, low to mid 30s. Tuesday brings a wintry mix possibility as a system lifts from the Ohio Valley. Watch for freezing rain, especially in the morning. Then everything flips. Highs surge into the upper 40s Wednesday, low 50s Thursday. and possibly low 60s by next weekend. Rain rides in with that warmth. Scattered showers midweek, heavier stuff next weekend as Gulf moisture streams north. February goes out cold. March comes in feeling like April. Charge your phone, scrape your windshield tonight. and let the clipper do its thing. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Feb 28, 20262 min

2/28 Michigan Weather Noon: Unseasonably Warm

Good afternoon. Michigan. I'm Aaron Jolly. That chill in the air this morning? It's real. A cold front swept through overnight. and now Canadian high pressure is building south. We're currently at 40 degrees under partly cloudy skies. but here's the thing. Enjoy this relative mildness while it lasts. A clipper system dives in tonight with snow and plunging temperatures. In the next 24 hours. Let's tour the state. Southeast Michigan sits at 43 degrees this afternoon. Snow arrives after 5 P.M. and peaks around 8 P.M. Expect about an inch of accumulation. Tonight's low drops to 23 degrees. By Sunday morning, wind chills will feel like 13 degrees. Sunday brings partly sunny skies with a high near 30. West Michigan is colder today at 34 degrees. Snow starts as early as 2 P.M. The evening commute could be slick. One to three inches possible by morning. Tonight's low plunges to 17. Sunday morning wind chills near 8 degrees. Dress warmly. Northern Michigan feels the full bite of this Arctic air. Highs today only reach 22 degrees. Snow showers develop after 7 P.M. Lows tonight drop to 9 degrees. Wind chills by early morning could hit 6 degrees above zero. Sunday stays cold with a high near 22. The five-day outlook tells a completely different story. Monday brings sunshine and temperatures in the mid-30s. Tuesday introduces a wintry mix as warmer air surges in. By Wednesday, we're talking 40s. Thursday pushes into the low 50s. Friday? We could see 60 degrees with rain. From single digits to 60 in less than a week. In Sunrise today is at 7, 17 A.M. With sunset at 6:27 P.M. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight each day now. Spring equinox is just 20 days away. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Feb 28, 20262 min

2/28 Michigan Weather 6 AM: Wind Advisory

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Step outside right now and you'll feel something rare. Calm. A cold front blew through overnight. and high pressure is sliding in behind it. That's giving us this gorgeous clear sky. but don't get too comfortable. A snow band is already organizing to our west. and it's got Michigan's name on it. In the next 24 hours. Right now. Southeast Michigan sits at 34 degrees. Drive west to Grand Rapids and the thermometer drops to 26. Push up north? A biting 17 degrees with gusty northwest winds that'll make your eyes water. Today plays out like the calm before the punch. Southeast Michigan climbs to 40 degrees under sunny skies. Grand Rapids tops out around 33 as clouds thicken this afternoon. Northern Michigan stays locked in the low 20s under gray skies all day. Then around 7 P.M., snow starts filling in from west to east. West Michigan catches the heaviest band. 1 to 3 inches possible along and north of I-96. Southeast Michigan picks up about an inch. Northern Michigan sees 1 to 2 inches in spots before it all tapers off by early Sunday morning. And folks. Sunday morning is going to sting. Wind chills drop to 16 degrees in Detroit, 11 in Grand Rapids. and a raw 4 degrees up north. That's the kind of cold where your car door handle fights back. Sunday highs barely scratch the upper 20s. Looking ahead. Monday stays cold but sunny. Tuesday brings a wintry mix nobody asked for. but then. Plot twist. By Thursday, highs surge into the mid 50s with rain. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight every day now. Spring equinox is just 20 days out. Charge your phone tonight and keep the snow brush handy. You'll need both by morning. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Feb 28, 20262 min

2/27 Michigan Weather 6 PM: High Wind Warning

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Folks, step outside and you might think we skipped a month. We're sitting at 56 degrees under clear skies right now. but don't get used to it. A clipper system racing across Ontario is about to slam the door on this brief taste of spring. In the next 24 hours. Here's the situation. That mild southwesterly flow pushing us toward 54 degrees today? It veers northwest after dark. A cold front sweeps through tonight, dragging sharply colder air behind it. We're looking at a brutal 30-degree temperature crash by tomorrow morning. Winter isn't done with us yet. Southeast Michigan, you've one more afternoon to enjoy. Sunny skies and a high near 54 degrees with gusts to 21 miles an hour. You'll see a chance of rain showers between 8 P.M. and 1 A.M. Temperatures fall to about 34 degrees overnight. Saturday cools to 41 degrees under mostly sunny skies. Then snow arrives Saturday night after 7 P.M. Expect less than half an inch. Slide west along the lakeshore and you hit 52 degrees today with gusts to 25 miles an hour. but tonight drops to 26 degrees as skies clear. Saturday brings snow showers after 1 P.M. With a high near 34 degrees. Saturday night could bring 1 to 2 inches of accumulation. Up in Northern Michigan, you're in the wind zone today. Southwest winds gusting to 35 miles an hour with a high near 53 degrees. Tonight turns blustery with gusts to 40 miles an hour. Rain and snow showers are possible with a low around 17 degrees. Saturday stays cold at 22 degrees with snow showers likely. Saturday night dips to 10 degrees with 1 to 3 inches expected. The weekend turns genuinely cold. Sunday highs only reach the upper teens to near 30 degrees. Northern Michigan wakes up to single digits Sunday morning. Looking ahead, temperatures moderate next week. Rain chances return Tuesday and again Thursday. Spring is three weeks away. but winter is making one last stand this weekend. Charge those power banks and grab an extra blanket tonight. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Feb 28, 20262 min

2/27 Michigan Weather 6 PM: High Wind Warning

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Folks, a clipper system racing across Ontario is doing us a favor tonight. It's pulling warm air up from the south. and right now Michigan is sitting pretty at 56 degrees. That's a 25 degrees jump from this morning's freeze. Soak up every last minute of it. Because this warmth has an expiration date. In the next 24 hours. Southeast Michigan is basking in 54 degrees under sunny skies. Breezy, with gusts to 21 miles an hour. The front slides through tonight, bringing rain showers between 8 P.M. and 1 A.M. Lows settle near 34 degrees. Nothing dramatic. Just a wet goodbye to the mild air. Slide over to Grand Rapids and you've got 52 degrees. Mostly sunny. Gusts to 25 miles an hour. Tonight stays calmer and clearer, dropping to 26 degrees. Now up north. That's where things get wild. Highs hit 53 degrees, but southwest winds are howling. Gusts to 35 miles an hour across northern Michigan. Tonight brings rain and snow showers with lows crashing to 17 degrees. The Eastern UP is under a Wind Advisory from 7 P.M. To 4 A.M. With gusts to 50 miles an hour. Keweenaw and Houghton Counties? A High Wind Warning. Gusts could hit 60. Tie down anything that isn't bolted to the ground. Saturday delivers the reality check. Southeast Michigan drops to 41 degrees. Snow likely after 7 P.M. Saturday night. Half an inch to two inches by Sunday morning. West Michigan sees snow showers develop after 1 P.M. One to two inches possible. Up north? Highs near 22 degrees with one to three inches of snow Saturday night. Sunday is the coldest day statewide. Highs barely crack the upper 20s. Looking ahead. Monday brings sunshine near freezing. Then the pattern flips. Rain chances arrive Tuesday. and Wednesday through Friday turns wet and milder. Highs climb back into the mid 40s and 50s. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight today. Spring equinox is just three weeks out. I'll be tracking that wind up north all night. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Feb 27, 20262 min

2/27 Michigan Weather 6 AM: High Wind Warning

Good morning. Maine. I'm DJ Huzz. Step outside and you mightn't believe it's still February. We're starting at 31 degrees under clear skies. By this afternoon. Much of Lower Michigan hits 52 degrees. That's well above normal for late February. In the next 24 hours. Southeast Michigan enjoys sunny skies today. Southwest winds gust to 25 miles an hour. Tonight turns partly cloudy with a low of 34 degrees. West Michigan also hits 52 degrees. Winds gust up to 30 miles an hour this afternoon. Tonight brings partly cloudy skies and a low of 26 degrees. Head north and it's a different story. Northern Michigan reaches 45 degrees under partly sunny skies. Tonight temperatures plunge to 17 degrees. Winds gust to 35 miles an hour. A High Wind Warning covers Keweenaw and Houghton Counties from 1 P.M. To 1 A.M. Gusts could hit 60 miles an hour up there. Now for the weekend. Winter returns. Saturday brings snow to much of the state. West Michigan sees 1 to 3 inches Saturday afternoon and evening. Southeast Michigan picks up 1 to 2 inches Saturday night. Northern Michigan stays colder with highs only in the low 20s. Sunday is the coldest day. Highs hold in the 20s statewide. Single-digit lows Sunday night in the north. Next week brings a gradual warm-up. Temperatures climb back into the 40s by Wednesday. Rain returns late next week. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight today. Sunrise is at 7:18. Sunset at 6:26. Spring equinox is just three weeks away. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. For the extended outlook, check the latest forecast as confidence improves. Stay safe, stay prepared. and enjoy the day.

Feb 27, 20262 min

High Wind Watch | Michigan Weather 6 AM

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast. It's Thursday, February 26th. Thirteen degrees. That's what greeted your windshield this morning. Clear skies overnight let every bit of warmth escape into space. But sunshine is doing the heavy lifting today, pushing us back to 36 degrees this afternoon. Detroit and Ann Arbor wake up near 20 degrees under crystal clear skies. Gorgeous sunshine carries you to 36 by late afternoon. Tonight stays calm. Partly cloudy, lows near 29 degrees. Slide west to Grand Rapids and it's a chillier start at 16 degrees. Same destination though. You hit 36 with a light breeze and quiet skies. Tonight dips to 28 degrees under partly cloudy cover. Now push north.. Different vibe entirely. Northern Michigan sits at 12 degrees this morning under cloudy skies. Light snow develops after 1 P.M. and lingers into the evening. Nothing dramatic. Less than half an inch. Highs only crack 32 degrees up there. Folks, tomorrow is the real headline. Friday feels like someone fast forwarded to April. Southeast Michigan soars to 53 degrees. Grand Rapids hits 52. Even up north touches 45. Southwest winds gust past 30 miles an hour, so your recycling bins are going on an adventure. That warmth vanishes fast. A cold front barrels through Friday night. Saturday brings snow chances statewide with one to two inches possible. By Sunday, temperatures crash back into the 20s and teens. Classic Michigan bait and switch. One bright spot to hold onto. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight every single day now. The spring equinox is just three weeks out. I'll be tracking that Friday front all night. Make sure you're subscribed so you don't miss the update. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Feb 26, 20262 min

Winter Weather Advisory | Michigan Weather 6 PM

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast for Wednesday, February 25th. That third of an inch of snow overnight? Just winter tapping you on the shoulder. Don't get too comfortable.. Because the wind today is the real troublemaker. Gusts hitting 24 miles an hour across Southeast Michigan, turning 35 degrees into something that stings. Folks, down in the southeast you got mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Enjoy that sunshine, because it's doing all the heavy lifting. Tonight dips to 18 degrees under partly cloudy skies. Thursday? Carbon copy. Mostly sunny, high of 35 degrees again. Slide west and the clouds thicken up. Grand Rapids and the lakeshore top out near 31 degrees, then temperatures actually start falling through the afternoon. That's the kind of day where it gets colder the longer you're outside. Tonight drops to 16 degrees. Thursday brings partial sun and a high of 34 degrees. Now the Upper Peninsula is running its own weather show entirely. A Winter Weather Advisory covers Alger, Luce. And Northern Schoolcraft Counties until 7 P.M. tonight. Lake effect snow keeps piling on, with another 2 inches possible. High only 23 degrees, wind chills around 5 degrees by late afternoon. Tonight bottoms out at 12 degrees. Thursday brings more scattered snow showers and 31 degrees. So what's the plot twist this week? Friday. Southeast Michigan jumps to 51 degrees. West Michigan hits 50. Even up north climbs to 44 degrees. February pulling a fast one. Savor every minute of it.. Because a cold front crashes the party Friday night. Saturday brings snow chances statewide. Highs tumble back into the 20s and 30s. Sunday stays cold and blustery. Quick bright spot. Sunrise at 7:22 A.M., sunset at 6:23 P.M. We're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight every day now. Spring equinox is three weeks out. Charge up those phones tonight. That 18 degrees low has a way of draining batteries and patience. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Feb 25, 20262 min

Winter Weather Advisory | Michigan Weather Noon

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast for Wednesday, February 25th. That third of an inch of snow overnight? Barely worth the shovel. But folks, step outside right now and that west wind will bite you through your coat. Winter's still got some fight left. Southeast Michigan tops out at 36 degrees today. Scattered snow showers taper off before 1 P.M., then just clouds. Slide west and Grand Rapids sits at 31 degrees. Feels colder with that wind cutting across the lake. Now push north.. Whole different story. Northern Michigan barely cracks 21 degrees. Wind chills in the single digits. The kind of cold that makes your eyes water before you reach the mailbox. Tonight the bottom drops out. Southeast falls to 19 degrees. West Michigan dips to 16. Up north? Ten degrees. Keep those faucets dripping. Thursday brings sunshine statewide. Highs climb back to the mid 30s. Nice enough. But Friday.. Friday is the headline. Southeast Michigan surges to 50 degrees. West Michigan hits 49. Even up north touches 44. Southwest winds pull in air that actually feels like March. You might catch yourself rolling a window down. Don't get too attached. A cold front barrels through Saturday. Temps crash back to the 30s and 40s with snow possible by afternoon. Sunday and Monday? We're talking 20s and 30s again. Classic February sucker punch. One bright spot that nobody can take away. We're gaining nearly three minutes of daylight today. Sunrise at 7:22 A.M. Sunset at 6:23 P.M. Spring equinox is just three weeks out. I'll be tracking that Friday warmup and Saturday's cold front all week. Charge your phones and top off the windshield fluid tonight. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Feb 25, 20262 min

Special Weather Statement | Michigan Weather 6 AM

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast. It's Wednesday, February 25th. And that clipper system left us a little parting gift overnight. Three tenths of an inch of fresh snow. Doesn't sound like much.. But it's enough to make your morning commute interesting. Folks, take it slow out there. Now let's talk about what you're walking into. Up north, lake effect snow bands are already cranking. Snow showers likely from 5 A.M. through noon, peaking around 5 A.M. with about an inch possible. Highs hit 24 degrees early around 5 A.M., then temperatures slide backward to 12 by 5 A.M. Winds shift west to northwest around 6 A.M., gusting to 15 miles an hour by 7 A.M. By noon, the thermometer reads 18 but it feels like 10 degrees. That's the kind of cold that bites through your gloves. Swing over to West Michigan. A slight chance of snow showers before 7 A.M., then you're in the clear. High of 28 degrees around 6 A.M., falling to 18 by 4 A.M. Feels like 12 degrees around 9 A.M. with temps sitting at 24. Down in Southeast Michigan, you're the lucky ones today. Dry skies all day. High of 35 degrees around 10 A.M., dropping to 20 by 3 A.M. tonight. Gusts to 16 miles an hour around noon give it some bite. Tonight's lows are no joke. Northern Michigan drops to 10 degrees. West Michigan falls to 16. Southeast settles near 19. The week ahead tells a wild story. Thursday brings sunshine and low 30s. Then Friday.. Highs push near 50 degrees. Your jacket stays in the car. But don't get comfortable. Saturday a cold front rolls through with snow chances. And Sunday into Monday we crash back to the 20s. Classic Michigan whiplash. I'll be tracking that Friday warmup and Saturday flip all week. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 25, 20262 min

Winter Storm Warning | Michigan Weather 6 PM

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast for Tuesday, February 24th. Folks — winter's throwing us a curveball tonight. And you'll want to pay attention. We've got a real mixed bag rolling across the state. And depending on where you're standing, your evening looks very different. Step outside in Detroit right now and you're feeling low 30s. Not terrible, right? But a clipper system is sliding down from Ontario. And it's bringing a wicked mix of light snow and freezing drizzle with it. By midnight, you could see an inch or two of accumulation across the southeast. Hidden black ice is going to be coating side streets, so if you're heading out tonight, take it slow. Heading up toward Traverse City, it's a different story entirely. Lake-effect snow bands have been hammering the northwestern shoreline all afternoon. Some spots near Leelanau County are already sitting at four to five inches. And it's not done yet. Another three to four could pile up before sunrise. That's the kind of snow that makes Wednesday morning commutes brutal, so Dress warmly and give yourself extra time. Over in the Upper Peninsula? Marquette's getting absolutely buried. You're looking at eight-plus inches by tomorrow afternoon, with winds gusting near 35 miles per hour. That's near-blizzard conditions. And wind chills are dangerous — dropping to minU S One0 overnight. If you're up there, stay inside if you can. Down in Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo, you're catching the lighter side of this system. Mostly cloudy skies, temperatures hovering around 28, with maybe a dusting overnight. Nothing dramatic, but those roads will still be slick. Here's your heads-up for the week ahead. Wednesday stays cold and snowy up north, but things start calming down statewide by Thursday. Temperatures climb into the mid-30s Friday and Saturday — practically a heat wave by late February standards. Perfect weather for getting outside and shaking off the cabin fever, if you ask me. One more thing — we're sitting at just over 11 hours of daylight now. Spring isn't here yet, but it's definitely peeking around the corner. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 24, 20262 min

Winter Storm Warning | Michigan Weather 6 AM

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast. It's Tuesday, February 24th.. And a clipper system is about to crash the party. Folks, step outside right now and you'll feel 16 degrees of false calm. Enjoy that quiet commute. It won't last. A fast moving clipper is already spinning snow across the Upper Peninsula. And by tonight, every corner of this state gets a piece of the action. Up north is where winter means business. A Winter Storm Warning is in effect right now. Snow cranks up around 10 A.M. And peaks near 4 P.M., when visibility could drop below a quarter mile. We're talking 2 to 4 inches across the region. Near Munising and Rapid River? Up to 7 inches. Winds gusting to 35 miles an hour turn that snow sideways. If you're anywhere near US 2 west of the Mackinac Bridge, rethink the trip. Temps crawl from 9 degrees this morning to just 29 by 7 P.M. Snow keeps falling through 5 A.M. Wednesday. Now slide south to West Michigan. Your snow window is tight but punchy. Between 5 P.M. And 9 P.M., a concentrated band drops 1 to 2 inches, especially north of I-96 from Muskegon to Big Rapids. Winds shift southwest around noon, gusting to 31 miles an hour by evening. You'll warm from 17 at 5 A.M. To 35 by 7 P.M. Don't get comfortable. Overnight drops you back to 23. Southeast Michigan, you're catching the leftovers. Snow arrives between 7 P.M. And 11 P.M. With barely half an inch. Detroit and Flint, you'll likely see rain mixing in. Winds shift south southwest around 9 A.M., gusting to 26 miles an hour. The real story? Your temps climb from 16 to 34, then actually rise overnight to 32 by Wednesday morning. Temperature logic has left the building. Looking ahead, Thursday dries out with mid 30s statewide. Friday's the plot twist. Southeast Michigan flirts with 44 degrees. West Michigan touches 48. Then Saturday's cold front yanks everything back to the 20s and 30s with snow showers. Sunday and Monday stay locked in the upper 20s. I'll be tracking this clipper all night. Check back tomorrow for the aftermath. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 24, 20262 min

Winter Storm Warning | Michigan Weather 6 PM

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast for Monday, February 23rd. Folks, enjoy the quiet tonight.. Because tomorrow gets wild. A winter storm warning kicks in at 10 A.M. Tuesday for the eastern Upper Peninsula. Chippewa and Mackinac Counties are staring down 6 to 9 inches. Blowing snow along US 9 degrees west of the Mackinac Bridge could create near whiteout conditions. That's no joke. But tonight? Tonight's the deep breath before the punch. Lows drop to 16 degrees in the southeast. West Michigan falls to 14. Up north? A frigid 9 degrees. Wind chills tomorrow morning hit 8 degrees in Grand Rapids around 7 A.M. Traverse City? A brutal single degree above zero around 8 A.M. Your car is going to protest. Now let's talk Tuesday's snow timeline. It starts rolling into Northern Michigan by 7 A.M. Heavy stuff peaks around 4 P.M. With 3 to 5 inches near Marquette and Munising. Gusts hit 25 miles an hour up there. Visibility goes downhill fast. Slide south to West Michigan. Snow arrives by 1 P.M. And runs through 5 P.M. Highs touch 34 degrees around 3 P.M. Before temperatures retreat. Over in the southeast, you're seeing a lighter round that same afternoon. Highs near 33 degrees. Then a sneaky second wave drops under an inch before 1 A.M. Wednesday. Wednesday the snow tapers. Clouds hang around but highs rebound to the mid 30s. Here's where it gets interesting. Thursday stays cool with a chance of light snow. Then Friday.. Highs rocket to 44 degrees in Detroit and 47 in Grand Rapids. That's a 20 degree jump. Almost spring. Saturday holds the mid 40s before cold crashes the party Sunday. I'll be tracking this storm all night. Charge your phone and top off that gas tank before morning. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 23, 20262 min

Special Weather Statement | Michigan Weather Noon

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. Welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast for Monday, February 23rd. That dusting of snow this morning? Just a couple tenths of an inch. Winter's way of tapping you on the shoulder. Step outside right now and you're feeling 21 degrees. Folks, it's going down from here. Southeast Michigan, you've got snow showers possible before 3 P.M. But the wind is the real troublemaker. Gusts to 26 miles an hour out of the north. Temperatures actually slide backward this afternoon. You're at 29 degrees at noon, dropping to 25 by 3 P.M. Tonight bottoms out at 16 degrees. Wind chills near 9 around 3 A.M. Tomorrow, more snow sneaks in after 1 P.M. With highs near 34 degrees. Swing over to West Michigan. Sunny skies today, but don't let that fool you. Highs only hit 28 degrees, then freefall to 15 overnight. Winds shift from north to east around 3 A.M. Tuesday brings snow showers, especially after 1 P.M. Highs reach 36 degrees with less than an inch of accumulation. Now push north. This is where it gets serious. Highs today barely scratch 21 degrees. A slight chance of snow before 4 P.M. Tonight crashes to 8 degrees.. Feeling like 8 degrees with the wind around 4 A.M. Tuesday and Tuesday night, a clipper system unloads. One to 3 inches during the day, then another 2 to 4 overnight. Gusts to 35 miles an hour mean blowing snow near Lake Superior. You'll want to rethink any travel plans up there. Now for the plot twist. That clipper clears out Wednesday. A few straggler flurries hang around. Then Friday.. Highs jump to 41 in Southeast Michigan. West Michigan touches 45 degrees. Even up north hits 42. Your coat might actually feel optional for a few hours. Don't get too comfortable, though. Another cold front crashes the party over the weekend, dragging us back into the 20s and 30s with snow showers. I'll be tracking that clipper all night. Charge your phone and keep the scraper handy. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 23, 20262 min

Winter Weather Advisory | Michigan Weather 6 AM

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast. It's Monday, February 23rd. And your thermometer is about to do something weird today.. It's going to go *backwards*. Folks, let me explain. Southeast Michigan wakes up to light snow showers between 5 and 9 A.M. Highs touch 29 degrees early. Then temperatures actually *fall* through the afternoon, dropping to 25 as north winds kick in at 16 miles an hour. Your warmest moment today might be your morning commute. Let that sink in. Over in the north, winter isn't messing around. Traverse City and the U.P. Sit at 15 degrees right now. Wind gusts to 30 miles an hour make it feel like minus 1 around 7 A.M. A quick snow shower could dust things around 5 A.M. Highs barely scratch 19 degrees. Tonight? Down to 9. That's frostbite territory if you're not covered up. Slide southwest to Grand Rapids and Kalamazoo. You're starting at 20 degrees with wind chills near 8 around 8 A.M. Partly sunny skies push you to 28 this afternoon. Enjoy the quiet.. Because a clipper system is loading up for Tuesday. Here's your week ahead. And it's a ride. Tuesday into Wednesday, that clipper drops 1 to 3 inches across northern Michigan, with another 2 to 4 inches Tuesday night. Winds gust to 35 miles an hour near the Mackinac Bridge. Southeast Michigan picks up a half inch to 2 inches Tuesday night. West Michigan gets a lighter dusting. Then everything flips. Friday, highs surge into the low 40s statewide. Grand Rapids hits 42 degrees. Even Traverse City touches 42. Saturday stays mild before a cold front drags us back to the low 30s Sunday with more snow chances. Classic. Keep the ice scraper handy this morning and charge your phone tonight. Cold batteries are dead batteries. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 23, 20262 min

Michigan Weather: 02-22-2026

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast for Sunday, February 22nd. Folks, winter just punched the clock for overtime. That dusting you woke up to? Just the appetizer. Snow rolls back in around 5 P.M. Across the state. And from there, things get interesting. Southeast Michigan picks up 1 to 2 inches by 4 A.M. Monday. Enough to slick every road, not enough to cancel anything. You're hitting 34 degrees around 5 P.M., then sliding to 25 by 9 A.M. Northwest winds at 13 miles an hour make it feel like 12 degrees by morning. That's the kind of cold that finds every zipper gap. Swing over to West Michigan and the snow wraps up by midnight. Less than half an inch, but black ice doesn't need much. Highs reach 32 degrees, then drop to 20 by 8 A.M. Wind chills down near 8 degrees at dawn. Now up north is where winter really throws its weight around. Snow starts at 5 P.M. And doesn't quit until 9 A.M. Monday. Heaviest bursts around 7 P.M. Highs struggle to 26 degrees, then crash to 15. Wind chills hit zero by 8 A.M. Winter Weather Advisories are up near the lake coasts. Bridges and overpasses will be treacherous. Slow down. Monday's deep freeze pushes wind chills below zero statewide. Northern Michigan flirts with minus 10. Your exposed skin won't last long out there. The week ahead tells a wild story. Tuesday dumps another round of snow, 2 to 4 inches up north with lake effect piling on. Wednesday eases into the mid 30s. Thursday teases more snow, track still uncertain. Then Friday delivers the plot twist. Highs near 41 degrees in the southeast, 45 in West Michigan. Your coat might actually feel optional for five minutes. I'll be tracking this all night. Charge those phones and top off the gas tank. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 22, 20262 min

Michigan Weather: 02-22-2026

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly. And welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast. It's Sunday, February 22nd. Folks, if you stepped outside this morning, you already know. Fresh snow on the ground, light flakes still drifting down. And winter reminding us it's got plenty left in the tank. Right now in Southeast Michigan, you're sitting around 34 degrees. That's the high for today, peaking near 3 P.M. Light snow keeps falling through 6 A.M. Monday, dropping another inch or two. Northwest winds at 6 to 10 miles an hour keep things sharp. By Monday morning? Down to 25 degrees. Cruise over to the lakeshore and West Michigan is getting the rougher deal. Highs only hit 30 degrees around noon, then drop fast. Snow showers stick around through 11 P.M. Wind gusts punch up to 28 miles an hour. By 8 A.M. Monday, the thermometer reads 19 but your face says 6 degrees. That's the kind of cold that finds every zipper gap. Push north toward Marquette and you're in full winter wonderland mode. Highs struggle to reach 29 degrees by noon. Winds flip from northwest to north around 1 P.M. Monday morning? Feels like minus 9 degrees. Highs Monday barely crack the teens. Winter weather advisories are active across parts of Northern Michigan and the southwest corner. Roads are slick and visibility drops fast. If you're driving, slow way down. Looking at the week ahead, Tuesday's the main event. A clipper system sweeps through with widespread snow. Southeast Michigan picks up 1 to 3 inches. Northern Michigan could see 2 to 4, especially near Marquette. After that? Things quiet down. Skies stay cloudy but temperatures start climbing. By Friday, West Michigan touches 44 degrees. Northern Michigan flirts with 40. Almost feels like progress. But Saturday night crashes back to 24 degrees with snow showers. Classic. One bright spot. We gained nearly 3 minutes of daylight today. Winter's grip is loosening, even if it doesn't feel like it yet. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 22, 20262 min

Michigan Weather: 02-22-2026

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast. It's Sunday, February 22nd, and winter just pulled a sneaky one on us overnight. Folks, while you were sleeping, a thin coat of snow slipped across the state. Only a tenth of an inch, but that's all it takes. The roads look wet right now. They're not. That's ice pretending to be harmless. Winter Weather Advisories are up across much of Michigan, so you'll want to take it real slow this morning. Down in Southeast Michigan, Detroit and Flint are locked into light snow all day. And I mean all day, straight through 5 A.M. Tomorrow. Highs barely scratch 34 degrees around 3 P.M. By early Monday? Twenty seven degrees with a wind chill near 16. That's the kind of cold that finds every zipper gap. Slide over to West Michigan and Grand Rapids is catching it worse. Winter Weather Advisory runs until 1 P.M. Monday. Highs only hit 30 degrees around noon, then freefall to 21 by morning. Winds gusting to 28 miles an hour are whipping snow into drifts near Lake Michigan. Wind chill by 5 A.M.? Nine degrees. Relentless. Now drive north. Traverse City and the U.P. Are in deep freeze territory. Highs top out at 29 degrees, then crash to 15 overnight. Wind chill hits zero. Marquette and the Keweenaw are stacking up 2 to 4 inches of lake effect snow. Looking at the week ahead, Monday stays bitter. Single digit lows up north, teens downstate. Tuesday a clipper drops another 1 to 3 inches. But here's the plot twist. By Friday, Southeast Michigan pushes near 40 degrees. West Michigan hits 44. Even the U.P. Touches 40 by Saturday, with rain showers possible. Rain. In February. Spring is sending a postcard. One more thing. If this forecast saved your morning commute, share it with a neighbor who needs the heads up. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 22, 20262 min

Michigan Weather: 02-21-2026

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 21st. Folks, Michigan woke up under a fresh blanket of snow this morning. And winter's not done writing checks yet. Here's the deal. Down in Southeast Michigan, you're sitting at a surprisingly mild 40 degrees right now. That's actually above normal for late February. Enjoy it while it lasts. Snow creeps in after midnight, peaking around 4 P.M. tomorrow. Less than an inch likely sticks. Highs tomorrow hit 36 degrees, then temperatures nosedive to 25 degrees by Sunday night. Winds gust to 24 miles an hour. By Tuesday morning? Wind chills in the single digits. Brutal. Now head west. Here's where things get serious. A Winter Weather Advisory kicks in at 7 P.M. tonight for Allegan, Van Buren, Mason, and Oceana Counties. You're looking at 4 to 7 inches by Monday. The heaviest snow rolls through around 7 A.M. tomorrow. Winds gust to 25 miles an hour tonight, making it feel like 18 degrees. You'll want to keep that shovel by the door. Drive north and it gets even wilder. A Winter Weather Advisory runs through 7 A.M. Sunday for Emmet, Cheboygan, and Leelanau Counties. Here's the twist. Temperatures actually rise overnight to 27 degrees as warm air sneaks in aloft. Then Sunday night? They plummet to 14 degrees. Wind chills near zero. Monday's highs barely scratch 18 degrees with gusts to 35 miles an hour. Classic Northern Michigan. No mercy. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Snow lingers statewide Sunday and Monday. Tuesday brings another round, especially up north. Wednesday and Thursday offer a brief breather. Then Friday surprises us. Highs near 43 degrees in the south. Almost feels like spring is flirting with us. Almost. Roads will be slick tonight and tomorrow. Take it slow out there. Bundle up if you're heading anywhere. One more thing. If this forecast helped you plan your weekend, share it with a neighbor. Helps more Michigan folks find us. Stay safe out there, folks. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Take care!

Feb 22, 20262 min

Michigan Weather: 02-21-2026

Good evening! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast for Saturday, February 21st. Folks, enjoy the quiet right now. Every corner of Michigan is sitting at 33 degrees. Same temp, same overcast sky. It's almost eerie. Because by midnight, this state splits into three very different winter stories. Here's the deal. Down in Southeast Michigan, snow sneaks in just after midnight and hangs around until 5 P.M. Sunday. You'll hit 40 degrees by 5 P.M. tonight. Then temperatures nosedive to 32 by 2 A.M. Winds out of the west at 7 miles an hour make that feel more like 25. Sunday stays sloppy with light snow and gusts up to 24 miles an hour. Now drive west toward the lakeshore. You're first in line. Snow starts at 5 P.M. tonight and doesn't quit until tomorrow evening. The heaviest stuff hits around 7 A.M. Sunday. Mason, Oceana, Allegan, and Van Buren counties, you're under a Winter Weather Advisory. You'll want to plan for 4 to 7 inches of lake effect snow. That's plowable, driftable, stay off the roads if you can snow. Head north and it gets nasty. Snow kicks off at 5 P.M. with freezing drizzle mixing in tonight. Black ice is the silent villain here. Winds gust to 35 miles an hour near Lake Superior. Sunday night lows crash to 9 degrees in the eastern U.P. Bundle up if you're heading out. That's the kind of cold that bites through layers. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Monday brings the coldest air in weeks. Highs of 18 degrees up north, 28 downstate. Tuesday a clipper drops another 1 to 3 inches statewide. Then Thursday into Friday? Temperatures rocket to 44 degrees. The catch is whether that means rain, snow, or a sloppy mess. Models are still fighting. Stay tuned. One bright spot. We're gaining nearly 9 degrees minutes of daylight every day. Spring is coming, even if winter's throwing haymakers. If this forecast helped you plan your weekend, share it with a neighbor. Word of mouth keeps us going. Stay safe out there. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Feb 22, 20262 min

Michigan Weather: 02-21-2026

Good afternoon! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th. Folks, here's the deal. Mother Nature drew a line across Michigan today, and depending on which side you're on, you're living in two different seasons. Down in Southeast Michigan, you're having the best day of the week. Highs hitting 40 degrees under sunny skies. Winds barely whispering at 8 to 12 miles an hour from the west. That's the kind of afternoon where you crack a car window and pretend spring is early. Tonight you'll dip to the upper 20s, and Sunday holds steady near 38 degrees. Enjoy it. Slide over to West Michigan and it cools off a touch. You're topping out at 35 degrees with clouds creeping in. There's a slight chance of a stray shower, but nothing worth canceling plans over. Gusts around 12 miles an hour. Overnight lows settle into the low 30s, then Sunday bumps back to 36. Now head north, and winter reminds you who's boss. Northern Michigan only reaches 31 degrees today. Snow is likely, especially near the U.P. border. Light northwest winds keep things from getting brutal. Flurries taper off tonight as lows drop to the mid 20s. Sunday warms just a hair to 33 degrees. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Monday and Tuesday stay quiet and dry. Highs in the mid 30s statewide. Then midweek, a system rolls in bringing rain and snow chances, especially up north. No wild temperature swings though. Steady as she goes. One bright spot worth celebrating. You're gaining nearly 3 minutes of daylight every single day. Sunrise hit 6:32 this morning, sunset at 5:20. The light is coming back, and it feels good. So. If you're enjoying these daily updates, share us with a friend who's always asking about the weather. You know who they're. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow. Stay safe out there!

Feb 21, 20262 min

Michigan Weather: 02-21-2026

Good morning! I'm Aaron Jolly, and welcome to the Michigan Weather Podcast. It's Saturday, February 17th, and folks, Mother Nature is playing favorites today. Northern Michigan is getting snow. The rest of us? Just clouds and a chill. Here's the deal. Up north, you're sitting at 33 degrees with snow likely through the afternoon. Winds stay light out of the northwest, but visibility could get tricky fast. If you're heading toward Traverse City or Gaylord, slow down and give yourself extra time. Now drive south into West Michigan. Grand Rapids wakes up to 35 degrees. Cloudy, dry, breezy. Nothing dramatic. Keep heading southeast toward Detroit and you'll find the warm spot. 40 degrees with gusts around 12 miles an hour. That's practically spring by February standards. Tonight, the snow tapers off up north. Lows settle into the upper 20s. West and Southeast Michigan stay dry, dropping into the mid 30s. Your Sunday morning coffee won't require a parka. Just a solid jacket. Tomorrow the clouds hang around, but the snow moves out. Highs nudge up a touch. 36 degrees up north, 38 in West Michigan, 42 in the southeast. Northwest winds bring drier air. Nothing to write home about, but nothing to complain about either. Here's your heads up for the week ahead. Sunday and Monday stay dry statewide. Temperatures hold steady through midweek, then a warming trend rolls in by Thursday. You'll want to enjoy that. Highs climb back into the 40s across the board. That's right where late February should be. One thing that'll brighten your morning. We're gaining almost 3 minutes of daylight today. Sunrise at 6:32 A.M., sunset at 5:20 P.M. The light is coming back, and you can feel it. So. If this forecast helped you plan your Saturday, share it with a friend. It helps more folks find us. Bundle up if you're heading out. That's your forecast — we'll be back tomorrow.

Feb 21, 20262 min