current weather in michigan

[whiteflame]

i'm flying to michigan for a few days next week, and don't really know what to expect weatherwise... the internet weather sites seem to vary between 0 and 25 'C!

is there anyone in Michigan who can tell me whether I should take my shorts, my winter coats or both??

[kickassangel]

hi, i'm in MI, assume you're landing in detroit? are you staying in that area.?

hate to tell you this, but at this time of year it's VERY changeable - last week we had sunburn & sleety showers within a few days of each other.

so, shorts & winter coat prob a good idea, specially if you're heading north.

hope you read this on time, just found it.

[whiteflame]

thanks a lot kickassangel! at least i can be prepared now. i'm staying in ann arbour, not too sure where that is in relation to detroit (sorry, i'm a geography idiot!)

[LilySmalls]

My husband is in Michigan tonight -close to Ann Arbor. He says it is fairly foggy and damp - very English weather. You will definitely need layers but apparently next week is going to be very pleasant ! I am over the other side of the lake and I would like to think that the worst of the winter weather is over. Have fun - are you visiting the university?

[whiteflame]

hi lilysmalls, thanks for the update, that's really helpful. Looks like I won't freeze to death then! Yes, I'm visiting the uni, do you know if there is anything else of note around there? might get a day or two for sightseeing!

[kickassangel]

ooh! ann arbor about 15 mins from detroit & i live 5 miles outside. it's lovely!! go on weather dot com for good info - use a zip code of 48148 to get the local weather.

do you have time for any 'fun' - i can tell you the best bars, places to go etc. i am also free nearly all day during the week if you want a tour guide. i don't go into the city much, but there are nice arty shops, micro brewery bars etc. the tourist info (which isn't open much, until june onwards) are good at replying to emails - if you send them a few things you're interested in, they will send back a list of suggestions. i also know where the malls are if you're into shopping - from expensive designer ones to out of town discount malls.

we moved here 18 months ago & love it - never want to go back.

some days it's about 28C atm, so cool at night, & warm in day.

[whiteflame]

thanks for the kind offer kickassangel , i don't think i get much time for tourism though, apart from a couple of organised things.

the weather info is really useful. i'm heading off in a couple of hours, just trying to stuff my warmer pjs into my case!