Saturday, December 15, 2012
There's a chance of rain both Saturday and Sunday in Birmingham, with snow showers likely Sunday night.
Have your coat handy this weekend because it's looking to be another wet and cold one in Birmingham. According to the National Weather Service, the high Saturday will be 45 degrees though there's a 80 percent chance of rain after 1 p.m. Winds will blow between six and 13 miles per hour and less than a tenth of an inch of rain could accumulate. Saturday night, the rain is likely to continue, with temperatures dipping down to 40 degrees and the skies clouding over. The chain of rain is 70 percent. On Sunday, things aren't any better though the chance for rain is less. The skies will be cloudy with a high near 53 degrees. There's a 40 percent chance of rain all day. Sunday night however, the chance of rain continues before 1 a.m. and then …
Saturday, December 8, 2012
There's an 80 percent chance of rain on Saturday during the Magic of Birmingham shopping event.
If you'll be out and about this weekend, you might want to bring your umbrellas. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 80 percent chance of rain in Birmingham on Saturday, mainly before noon. The high will be near 41 degrees while winds are expected to blow between seven and 10 miles per hour. And so, bring a jacket if you'll be out at the Magic of Birmingham Saturday (or take advantage of the new valet parking!). The event lasts from noon-4 p.m. throughout downtown Birmingham, beginning with a Kids Holiday Parade at 1 p.m. On Saturday night, the skies will be mostly cloudy with a low of 32 degrees. The rain returns on Sunday, with a 70 percent chance of rain all day. The skies will be cloudy otherwise with a high of 45 …
Saturday, December 1, 2012
This weekend, it might feel more like early spring rather than the first weekend in December.
It might feel more like spring rather than the first weekend in December this Saturday and Sunday, with rain expected Sunday and temperatures expected to be in the 50's. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high near 51 degrees. Winds will come from the south, blowing between seven and 10 miles per hour. On Saturday night, there's a 50 percent chance of showers, with lows dipping only down to 48 degrees. That rain is likely to continue to Sunday — potentially putting a damper on the Winter Markt festivities in Shain Park. There's a 60 percent chance of rain, mostly before 1 p.m. Meanwhile, Sunday at least looks to be warmer. Temperatures are expected to reach 58 degrees with wind gusts up to 20 …
Saturday, November 24, 2012
Temperatures will be in the upper 30's all weekend long, with a chance of flurries on Saturday.
Temperatures are going to cool down this weekend, and is that a chance for ... snow this weekend? According to the National Weather Service, that answer is yes. Small Business Saturday will be mostly cloudy with a high of 36 degrees, while there will be a chance for flurries all day. Winds will blow between 11 and 15 miles per hour. Saturday night, meanwhile, temperatures will dip down to 27 degrees. The winds will also die down, blowing between six and eight miles per hour. On Sunday, the skies will be mostly sunny with a high of 39 degrees. Winds will blow between eight and 14 miles per hour, though they could gust up to 22 miles per hour. Sunday night will be mostly cloudy with a high of 30. Looking ahead to the end of the holiday …
Saturday, November 17, 2012
Temperatures will hover around 50 degrees all weekend, with a chance of fog overnight and in the mornings.
The weekend before Thanksgiving looks to be mostly sunny and mild, though be prepared for the potential for patchy fog on Saturday and Sunday. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 49 degrees. There's the chance for patchy fog before 11 a.m. Saturday night, the temperatures dip down to 33 degrees with even more fog overnight. On Sunday, the high will be 51 degrees under mostly sunny skies. On the fog front, be prepared for foggy conditions before 11 a.m. However, the fog aside, this weekend's conditions should be perfect for Birmingham's first annual Turkey Shoot-Out at the Springdale Golf Course, which begins at 11 a.m. Saturday. For more weekend things to do in Birmingham, make sure to …
Saturday, November 10, 2012
Highs will be in the low- to mid-60s all weekend long, with showers likely Monday.
Christmas music may be on the radio already, but that doesn't mean it's feeling anything like Christmas — or winter — outside. According to the National Weather Service, there's a 30 percent chance of showers, mostly before 9 a.m. The rest of the day will be mostly cloudy with a high of 62 degrees. Overnight Saturday, the low will dip down to 48 degrees. On Sunday — Veterans Day — the skies will be mostly sunny with a high near 66 degrees. That makes it perfect weather for the city's annual Veterans Day wreath-laying ceremony, beginning at 10 a.m. in Shain Park. However, hold onto your hats: the wind speed is predicted to be seven to 10 miles per hour, with gusts up to 30 miles per hour. Sunday night, the low will dip down to 48 degrees. …
Saturday, November 3, 2012
Temperatures will be in the low to mid-40s all weekend long, though skies look to be sunny both Saturday and Sunday.
After a cloudy week with plenty of chances for rain, this weekend will be cold but sunny. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday will be mostly sunny with a high near 44 degrees. Winds will blow, but only up to 10 miles per hour. Bundle up Saturday night, though, as temperatures get down to freezing. The low overnight will be 32 degrees. The cold temperatures, however, shouldn't tamper any theater-goers spirits. Three shows will hit the stage this weekend, from the Roeper Upper School's The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee to Barnum at Groves High School. For more weekend things to do, make sure you check out this week's Weekend Planner and the Birmingham Patch event calendar. Sunday will also be mostly sunny with a high…
Saturday, October 27, 2012
Temperatures Saturday and Sunday are expected to hover around 50 degrees under partly sunny skies.
If you're planning to watch the Tigers face the Giants in games three and four of the World Series this weekend, the skies should be friendly but bring a warm jacket. According to the National Weather Service, the weather in Birmingham and Metro Detroit Saturday will be partly sunny, with a high near 50 degrees. Saturday night, however, turn on the heat: temperatures will dip to a frosty 34 degrees under mostly cloudy skies. On Sunday, the high will be 48 degrees under partly sunny skies. The wind is expected to blow between 13 and 15 miles per hour, with gusts as high as 23 miles per hour. Temperatures are expected to dip down to 35 degrees overnight Sunday. Looking ahead to the Monday morning commute, the skies will be partly sunny …
Saturday, October 20, 2012
Expect sunny skies and a high of 61 degrees Sunday, perfect for downtown Birmingham's Pumpkin Patch and Halloween Parade.
The weekend looks to be cool and cloudy, though you might want to grab an umbrella on Saturday. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday's forecast looks to be cloudy all day, with a high near 54 degrees. Keep a jacket handy, though, because there's a 40 percent chance of showers all day. Saturday night, the clouds stick around while the low dips down to a chilly 42 degrees. Sunday, however, the skies clear up. The sun will come out, the National Weather Service says, and the high will climb to 61 degrees. That makes it a perfect day for the various Halloween-related events happening in and around Birmingham, including: Sunday night, the lows will dip down to 46 degrees. Meanwhile, looking ahead to your Monday morning commute, …
Saturday, October 13, 2012
There's a lot going on this weekend, but there's an 80 percent chance of rain Saturday, and more rain in the forecast for Sunday.
There's a lot happening this weekend in Birmingham, but if you do go out, make sure you keep an umbrella handy because the weather could be on the rainy side. According to the National Weather Service, Saturday is forecasted to have a high of 61 degrees, but expect areas of frost in the early morning. There is an 80 percent chance of rain, and possible thunderstorms could roll in after 11 a.m. New rainfall could be between a tenth and a quarter of an inch. The rain and storms could pose a problem for the line-up of events scheduled for Birmingham Saturday and Sunday, including the 'Our Town Art Show and Sale' and the Birmingham Farmers' Market. Saturday night, the low will dip down to 59 degrees, and the chance of precipitation is still …
