Could false Michigan spring be making a comeback to end February?
The National Weather Service and NOAA released their weekly updated weather outlook guidance for the next 8-14 days across the country. The predictions are based on probability vs. normal averages, and can help show possible trends in the longer range forecast.
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Here’s what the outlook released on Feb. 14, 2024 says about Michigan. The outlook is valid from Feb. 22-28, 2024.
Michigan temperature outlook for next 8-14 days
- The NOAA 8-14 day outlook shows 40-60% chance Michigan will see above average temperatures in the time period. Most of the U.S. has a higher chance to see warmer-than-average temps, including all of the Great Lakes region.
- The average high temperature in Detroit in February is 35 degrees.
Michigan precipitation outlook for next 8-14 days
- The NOAA 8-14 day outlook shows a 33-40% probability that Lower Michigan will see above average precipitation in the Feb. 22-28 timeframe. The Upper Peninsula has “near normal” probability to see average precipitation.
- The Pacific Northwest and most of the East Coast are also in the higher probability range for above average precipitation.
