With ever-changing temperatures outside and melting snow, AAA is warning Michigan residents about the danger of ice dams.

The winters in Michigan can be brutal, and with that said, it’s always better to be prepared for any emergency during the colder months.

The winters in Michigan can be brutal, and with that said, it’s always better to be prepared for any emergency during the colder months.

By the time we get to November, EVERYBODY wants to know: what kind of winter is on the way?

Michigan winters present an entirely new set of activities for people of all ages, and that’s just one of the great things about living here.

The new year is kicking off in good old-fashioned Michigan style: with Snow!

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Youve likely heard the terms El Nio and La Nia, but in case you dont know, heres a quick breakdown of what they are:El Nio and La Nia are the warm and cool phases of a recurring climate pattern across the tropical Pacificthe El Nio-Southern Oscillation, or ENSO for short. El Nio & La Nia (El Nio-Southern Oscillation) (NOAA)The pattern can shift back and forth irregularly every two to seven years, and each phase triggers predictable disruptions of temperature, precipitation, and winds. This year, we could have a La Nia: A cooling of the ocean surface, or below-average sea surface temperatures (SST), in the central and eastern tropical Pacific Ocean. During a La Nia winter, the arctic jet moves south and typically brings above-average precipitation to our region. La Nia watch continues.