Weather

As part of a series looking ahead to Michigan’s upcoming presidential primary and caucus, Michigan Public has been talking with Michiganders and others about what kind of presidential leadership they would like to see when it comes to infrastructure and climate change.

Winter tends to be the cloudiest part of the year, but data shows there were more overcast days than usual in parts of the region.

New research could synthesize the biological antifreeze chemicals that keep some frogs, insects, and fish from freezing in extreme cold. The potential is environmentally-friendly de-icers.

For the third time in the last four years, the annual snowmobile gathering in Gaylord has been called off due to safety concerns and poor trail conditions.

Temperatures will drop after a blanket of snow hit northern Michigan, canceling events and impairing travel across the region.

Meteorologists and climatologists often have a tough job explaining climate change to the public, especially in places where audiences may be more skeptical of the science. In the Midwest and Great Plains, strong resistance has pushed some out of the field.

The month of May brought a variety of weather conditions to Northern Michigan

After a nearly record-breaking dry May, the state's climatologist is predicting more rain and consistent high temperatures going into the rest of the summer.

Michigan prides itself on being shark- and salt-free – but it’s not really salt-free. An estimated 450,000 tons of road salt makes it into Michigan lakes, streams, wetlands, and drinking water aquifers.

Showers and thunderstorms are expected this afternoon into the evening throughout Michigan.