New Polar Vortex Turns Us Back To Winter In Michigan
Forecasters are putting the breaks on nice weather for Michigan. The Polar Vortex is allegedly changing and even breaking into parts. Don’t know what that means but it is never good when it comes to the weather around here.
What Does This All Mean In English?
When the Polar Vortex is strong and winds are blowing fast around the circulation, the cold air at the surface is located right underneath the vortex. When the polar vortex weakens, the cold air releases and moves off the polar region.
If the Polar Vortex splits we will see significant cold weather for our area. The models the weather forecasters get their info from predict a change from mid-February through the 20th. Just a note it is still in the thick of Winter in Michigan till March 19th,2024.
Snow & Ice Driving
What Does The Farmers Almanac Say For Michigan?
March 2024 Long Range Weather Forecast for Great Lakes according to the 2024 Farmers Almanac
- Feb 1-12 Turning Warm
- Feb 13-16 Rain, Milder
- Feb 17-20 Snow Storms Chilly
- Feb 21-29 Rainy Periods
Temperatures will be 3 degrees below average for February
See the full Farmers Almanac Forcast by clicking this link HERE.
Winter Will Return For A Spell
My guess is to look for us to get socked with snow at least one or two more times. Just hold off on setting tee times for golf for a little bit. Do you remember when we got Snow on The Detroit Tigers opening day a few years back?
There Is Good News Still In The Forcast
Every day the Sun stays around a little bit longer and longer. The Sun is gaining power and getting stronger every day. My question is a simple one my parents and grandparents used to say to me as a child.
It was an old English Proverb: “March “comes in like a lion and goes out like a lamb” which means that the weather is very cold at the beginning part of March but the weather is warmer at the end of the month.
“If March comes“in like a lamb and out like a lion.” It’s a shorter way to say the opposite thing.
I just have a feeling we are not out of the woods when it comes to Winter in the Motorcity. So enjoy the Red Wings & Pistons well into the Spring.
Groundhog Day Predictions From Other States
Another year, another Groundhog Day. This year, Punxsutawney Phil made his prediction.
“Glad tidings on this Groundhog Day. An early spring is on the way,” a proclamation was read out at Gobbler’s Knob, exciting a crowd of thousands of people who waited hours to see the famous rodent.
According to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, on average, Phil has gotten his predictions right 30% of the time over the past ten years.
Groundhog’s Place in Pop Culture
The holiday is referenced in the 1993 movie starring Bill Murray, called Groundhog Day. Apparently, the movie created a resurgence of interest in the holiday after it came out. The Associated Press reported that event organizers voiced concern about rowdy crowds drinking all night, people climbing trees and others stripping to their underwear. Alcohol is now prohibited at Gobbler’s Knob, Phil’s spot some 80 miles (123 kilometers) northeast of Pittsburgh.
Groundhog Day Tradition
Many of us know the tradition of the groundhog emerging from hibernation, coming out of his den, and predicting whether winter will carry on longer. If the groundhog sees his shadow, it will return to hibernation and cold weather will persist for another few weeks. If not, warm weather is right around the corner.
Punxsutawney Phil is one of the most well-known examples of forecasting animals. According to the Punxsutawney Phil website, it has been a tradition since 1887. There are also many other groundhogs, and even other animals, who are consulted for a sign of when winter will be over. Some of these other rodents include Potomac Phil in Washington D.C., Jimmy the Groundhog in Wisconsin, and Staten Island Chuck in New York, among others.
The Associated Press reported that there have been weather-predicting groundhogs in at least 28 U.S. states and Canadian provinces, and less formal celebrations far and wide.
Take a look at some of the other states’ animal predictions on Groundhog Day below.
Born in Mt Clemens, Screamin’ Scott has been a part of the Detroit airwaves for 30-plus years. With 40 years of experience in radio. When he’s not out on the streets for WCSX, you can find him devoting time to local charities with his, “Screamin Angels”; and for 16 years with Rock 4 Tots charity. And last 10 years with his local band, "Chit!." Screamin Scott likes to write about nostalgic Detroit area memories, classic rock, and local metro Detroit topics.
