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weather1 year ago

"Spring Storms Cause Power Outages and Flooding in New England and Philadelphia Regions"

A major spring snowstorm is causing power outages in New England, with over 600,000 customers affected, and significant snow and sleet accumulations. The storm has brought strong winds and coastal flooding, with snowfall totals reaching up to two feet in parts of Vermont, New Hampshire, and Maine. The Great Lakes region has also experienced heavy snowfall, with widespread accumulations of 5 to 10 inches in Wisconsin and up to 18 inches in Michigan's Upper Peninsula.

weather1 year ago

"Unseasonable Warmth Forecasted for Michigan and Metro Detroit"

The start of March in Michigan and the Great Lakes region will bring record warm temperatures, with highs reaching 70-73 degrees in the southern half of Lower Michigan and 65-70 degrees in the northern half on Monday. This warming trend is expected to continue through mid-March, with temperatures running 10 to 30 degrees above normal. However, the sudden warmth poses a risk to fruit growers, as a potential freeze in April could damage their crops.

weather2 years ago

"Powerful Weekend Storm Threatens Eastern US with Severe Weather, Snow, and Heavy Rain"

An "atmospheric river" storm system is heading towards the West Coast and is expected to bring an active weather pattern to Michigan and the Great Lakes region this weekend. While not a historic storm, it will bring a change from abnormally warm to near-normal cold temperatures and steady precipitation. Most of Lower Michigan will experience rain, with a transition to snow on Sunday night. Total rainfall amounts are forecasted to be meaningful, with potential for one-half to one-and-a-half inches of rain. Wind gusts of 40-50 mph are expected, making travel difficult during the transition from rain to snow. The storm will move in and out quickly, with its effects diminishing after Monday afternoon.