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El Niño chances increase: See why it matters to Michigan's winter

Posted on Michigan Weather on December 05, 2014, 8:01AM

The latest forecast, out Dec. 4, 2014, has the chances of an El Niño happening this winter at 65 percent. This is up from last month's forecast, giving El Niño a 58 percent chance of happening. Full story »

Dramatic warm-up looking likely for Michigan, U.S. next week

Posted on Michigan Weather on December 04, 2014, 2:57PM

A dramatic temperature warm-up is looking more likely for Michigan and most of the U.S. late next week. Full story »

Higher water: Lake Michigan and Lake Huron achieve something never done in almost 100 years

Posted on Michigan Weather on December 04, 2014, 8:41AM

The continued rise of Lakes Michigan and Huron has achieved something in November that has never before been recorded. Full story »

MLive meteorologist Mark Torregrossa leads a free presentation on severe weather and forecasting

Weather talk with Mark Torregrossa: See what winter has in store and understand West Michigan weather

Posted on Michigan Weather on December 03, 2014, 8:15PM

Everyone loves to talk about the weather. Next Wednesday I'd like to invite you to join me for a free presentation at the MLive hub in downtown Grand Rapids. Full story »

Weather talk with Mark Torregrossa: See what winter has in store and understand Muskegon's weather

Posted on Michigan Weather on December 03, 2014, 8:15PM

Everyone loves to talk about the weather. Next Thursday, December 11, 2014, I'd like to invite you to join me for a free presentation at the MLive hub in Muskegon. Full story »

November weather in Michigan shattered records; Here's the tally

Posted on Michigan Weather on December 03, 2014, 9:03AM

November 2014 was certainly one to remember when it came to Michigan's weather, or maybe you'd rather forget it. Full story »

December temperatures may be a shocker in Michigan and much of the U.S.

Posted on Michigan Weather on December 01, 2014, 3:45PM

The long range forecasts are out for December, and the weather may be a shocker for us here in Michigan, and even in much of the U.S. Full story »

Lakes Erie and Michigan water temperatures plunge after recent arctic cold

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 26, 2014, 2:11PM

Lake Erie and Lake Michigan water temperatures cooled dramatically in the past week due to the extremely cold arctic air that hit the Great Lakes. Full story »

Thanksgiving travel weather: Big snowstorm on East Coast, but what about Michigan?

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 25, 2014, 11:29PM

A big snow storm is going to hit the East Coast in the next 24 hours, but what will Michigan's weather be like for the holiday travel period? Full story »

Great Lakes ice cover developing; Earliest in over 40 years

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 24, 2014, 4:20PM

Ice is already starting to develop on Michigan's Great Lakes. This is the earliest ice on some of the Great Lakes in at least 40 years. Full story »

How crazy was last week's snow and cold weather here in Michigan?

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 24, 2014, 2:04PM

Last week was one crazy week of weather here in Michigan. Here is a compilation of the weather records broken. Full story »

Powerful cold front to bring Michigan heavy rain, high winds, and eventually some snow

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 23, 2014, 10:33PM

Another powerful storm is going to roar through Michigan Monday into Tuesday. Expect heavy rain, high winds, and more snow to fall. Full story »

Freezing rain advisory in effect for most of Lower Michigan this morning

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 22, 2014, 6:20AM

A freezing rain advisory is in effect for most of Lower Michigan this morning. Full story »

Freezing rain likely at beginning of big warmup heading to Lower Michigan

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 21, 2014, 12:05PM

Freezing rain will likely occur at the beginning of a big warm-up heading toward Michigan. Full story »

Dominant lake effect band still snowing on major Michigan interstates; When will it end?

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 20, 2014, 11:59AM

One dominant lake effect band of snow is still crossing the southern part of Lower Michigan, running from west to east. The lake effect band of snow will continue through this Thursday afternoon, and diminish overnight. Full story »

One more round of heavy snow in southern Michigan Wednesday night into Friday; Some areas could get 10 inches

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 19, 2014, 3:31PM

One more round of heavy snow is on the way for southern Lower Michigan tonight through Friday morning. Full story »

Snow forecast for eastern Michigan Wednesday afternoon Nov. 19, 2014.

Snowy afternoon and slick roads for Detroit, Ann Arbor, Flint, Saginaw and Bay City

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 19, 2014, 12:20PM

A snowy afternoon is on the way to all of eastern Lower Michigan. Expect snowy and slick roads wherever you travel this afternoon. Full story »

Next round of Michigan snow coming Wednesday and Thursday; here are the details

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 18, 2014, 10:07PM

Wednesday into Thursday Michigan will have another round of snow, heavy at times in places. Full story »

Radar tour of snow: What's happening around Michigan; Please share video and photos

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 18, 2014, 11:44AM

The current weather situation has weather conditions varying widely across Michigan. This is a lake effect snow event. So let's take a tour of the state via radar to see what's going on. Full story »

How much snow will fall on your city and which highways will be impacted most?

Posted on Michigan Weather on November 17, 2014, 10:56PM

The lake effect snow and wind are cranked up now. The snow will be heaviest on the west side of Lower Michigan, but strong winds will carry accumulating lake effect snow even into the eastern side of the Lower Peninsula. Full story »