Michigan Weather: What Kind of Winter Will We Get?
Winter is coming, and in Michigan, you know it’s never going to be a piece of cake. I don’t even want to think about winter, but we’re already in mid-August,…
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Winter is coming, and in Michigan, you know it's never going to be a piece of cake. I don't even want to think about winter, but we're already in mid-August, so it's time.
Each year in 1818, the Farmers' Almanac has predicted winter conditions across America. This year, they have a very specific prediction for the Midwest, including Michigan.
According to the almanac, Michiganders should get ready to "shake, shiver, and shovel!" Lovely. It also says the Great Lakes region could get an "unreasonably cold, snowy" experience, mainly in January. In addition, the almanac says, "The first bite of winter should come earlier than last year's. December 2022 looks stormy and cold nationwide with an active storm pattern developing and hanging around for most of the season over the eastern half of the country." The prediction continues, stating, "In the Great Lakes region, residents should expect an unreasonably cold and snowy winter." In addition, "Winter storm warnings may start the first week of January, with potential for heavy snow that may reach as far south as Texas and Oklahoma."
But, do we believe it? Well, the almanac isn't always right. It even states, "neither we nor any other forecasters have as yet gained sufficient insight into the mysteries of the universe to predict the weather with total accuracy" and adds that "our results are often very close to our traditional claim of 80 percent." I don't mind the cold, but the snow I definitely mind. I'm always hoping for a cold buy dry winter, but it appears we're getting the moisture. Now would be a good time to book that winter vacation to Florida. See you there!
Michigan is already the 10th most populated state in the U.S., and now, certain cities in the Mitten are growing. The latest Census data shows that 10 Michigan cities are growing at a faster rate than any others, so if you're looking to start a small business or find a job, these places might be a good bet.
HomeSnacks.com has put together a list of the 10 fastest growing cities in Michigan for 2022, according to the most recent census data. "To figure out which cities are growing the most, we simply had to look at the growth rates for cities sine the beginning of the decade, according to the American Community Survey put out by the census every year," they stated. Specifically, they looked at current population, population in 2010 and the growth rate from 2010 to now using the latest available data, which came out in December 2018.
They ranked all 148 Michigan cities with a population more 5,000 people from highest growth rate to lowest. Seeing that 5,000 was the bottom number, this study is very comprehensive, because it mixes large and smaller cities. "The city with the highest growth rate during this time was crowned the fastest growing city in the Wolverine State," they state.
Read on for the 10 fastest growing cities in Michigan for 2022. I'm familiar with quite a few of these towns, and it's nice to see them getting some recognition. It's worth nothing that one of the most wealthiest areas in the state is on this list, too, in East Grand Rapids. If your town is on the list, think of it as good thing, because it means business is booming, even if things are getting a bit more crowded and built up. Find the full study and more information of Michigan's fastest growing towns via HomeSnacks.com here.
10. Rochester
9. Kentwood
8. New Baltimore
7. Frankenmuth
6. Chelsea
Chelsea is a beautiful area in the summer.
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5. East Grand Rapids
4. Coldwater
I've been to Coldwater a few times to try out their cool drive-in movie theater!
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3. Novi
2. Auburn Hills
1. Rockford
The population in Rockford grew 13.9% during the study period!
10 Fastest Growing Cities In Michigan For 2022
Find the full study and more information via HomeSnacks.com here.
