Many Michiganders are asking me if winter is here to stay after the cold start this week. The short answer is no.

We are now starting a warm-up into the weekend, and looking at another warm-up late next week. You can watch my video describing these warmer changes to our weather. You can also read about the main weather items coming here.

1. Extended Mild Weather Pattern Through Late November

Michigan will experience an extended period of milder-than-normal temperatures for the next couple of weeks. After the recent extreme wintry weather and deep cold, a significant pattern change is developing with a ridge building in the upper-air flow. This ridge will bring warmer air from the southwest (originating from the Baja of California and northern Mexico), keeping temperatures 5-10 degrees a

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