SOUTH BEND, Ind. -- We are still expecting some cold mornings in Michiana, particularly Thursday with a very slight chance to see some mixed precipitation, but when does Michiana normally see our last low below 32 degrees?
This upcoming week is when our average lows hit above the freezing mark, but for the last day below freezing, we have the potential to see that even in May.
Since 1995, Michiana has seen a low below freezing as late as May 22. That was in 1997. However, most of the past 30 years have seen some fairly cold days in April. The earliest we have recorded our last day below freezing was April 14, 1995.
On average, May 1 is when we see our last major drop into frigid conditions, so it might not be a bad time to start packing up some winter coats but make sure you have one available just in case we dip down again.
It is not unheard of that Michiana’s first day in the 80s would happen in the upcoming month. Michiana has actually seen its first 80 of the year in early March, with March 8, 2000, being the earliest day in the last 30 years that South Bend had a high of 80 degrees.
Of course, hot days like that aren't out of the question, and of course South Bend has seen days in the mid-70s, our first one this year being March 6.
But 80s typically pop up closer to the end of April. April 24 is on average when Michiana sees its first day above 80 degrees.
Storm chances are also associated with very hot days in spring, so hopefully we refrain from some of the hotter days as we continue into the new month, and stick with spring-like conditions like Sunday.