Cooler with Chance of Showers
Another unseasonably chilly day is in store with highs only in the 60s and scattered rain showers. Temperatures will gradually moderate after today, returning to closer to normal by mid to late week. However the return of the warmer air will also result in showers and thunderstorms with a risk of some stronger storms and locally heavy rain. Today: Mostly sunny with a slight chance of rain showers until midday, then partly sunny with a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 10 to 20 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Tonight: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers in the evening. Lows in the upper 40s. West winds 5 to 15 mph. Tuesday: Mostly sunny. Highs in the lower 70s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Yesterday’s high temperature in Jackson was 71 at 3:03 PM. The low was 52 at 11:27 PM. Normal high for today is 81. The record low is 37, set in 1979. The record high is 100, set in 1988. .02 inches of precipitation yesterday. Month to date rainfall: 0.92 inches. Sunrise today at 6:03 AM EDT. Sunset at…
Events of Monday, June 26, 2017
The Michigan Theatre presents June Film Course movie “The Big Lebowski” tonight. The course and film discussion, led by Jackson College professor Dave DeBaker, begins at 6pm. The cost for the class and film is $7, film only is $5. The movie begins at 7pm. NETMA is hosting an unscripted roundtable discussion on the best ways to stay organized while planning an event. Come prepared with your tips and tricks to share. Ever found out about an event the same weekend as your organization’s big event and thought, “Nobody ever tells me anything.” Well you’re not alone and Experience Jackson is inviting you to join the conversation by participating in NETMA. NETMA (Nobody Ever Tells Me Anything) is a group dedicated to communication and collaboration between festivals, events and the travel industry at large. NETMA meets at 4:00 p.m. today in the auditorium of Jackson District Library’s Carnegie Branch. The Jackson District Library invites you to learn the Basics of Knitting on Mondays from 1-2:30 p.m. Please call the Spring Arbor Branch at (517) 750-2030 for more information. Intended for adults. Jackson Recreation Department offers Youth Tennis Lessons with Subba Reddy starting today at the Middle School at Parkside. Session…
Monday, June 26, 2017
Jerry Jarzynka, Jackson County Prosecutor; Cindy Acker & Mike Woizeschke, Cascades Cycling Club; Reps from Michigan Shakespeare Festival; Dan Bickel, Jackson College, Front Porch Concert Series; Jeff Hoch & Dr. Ed Mathein, Jackson Co. Animal Shelter, Finley’s Smokehouse Dog of the Week
PAKA Trail in Final Stages of Completion
The PAKA Trail, a new non-motorized mixed-use trail connecting New Leaf Park and Park Road at Sharp Park School is nearing completion. The 1.1 mile concrete path will connect with a new Summit Township trail, extending from Sharp Park School to Weatherwax Road. The Summit Township trail is expected to be completed later this summer. City of Jackson Engineer Jon Dowling said the PAKA Trail should be completed within the next two weeks. Engineers are currently re-designing the intersection of Horton Road, Hickory and Park Road to accommodate the connection of the two trails. Because of revisions, that portion, phase 2, of the project will be completed by the end of July. Crews are working to place concrete at intersections along the trail, and grading of the soil is occurring in and around Ella Sharp Park. Portions of the concrete trail need to be installed, as well as landscaping, which includes leveling the lawns on either side of the trail and planting grass. Once the trail is complete, a second phase will begin to correct the Park, Horton and Hickory intersection. The plans for the intersection are currently in the engineering phase. Other city construction projects: E Michigan…
A Cooler Sunday
Cool weather is expected today through Tuesday. Temperatures will likely stay in the 60s for highs both today and especially on Monday. We will warm slightly into the lower 70s for Tuesday. Normal high temperatures for this time of year are in the lower 80s, so we will be well below normal. Scattered showers are expected today through Monday with an isolated thunderstorm possible as well. Any storms should mainly occur during the afternoon hours. Today: Partly sunny. A 20 percent chance of showers and thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs around 70. West winds 10 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy. A 20 percent chance of rain showers overnight. Lows in the lower 50s. West winds 5 to 10 mph. Gusts up to 20 mph in the evening. Monday: Partly sunny. A slight chance of rain showers until midday, then a chance of rain showers and a slight chance of thunderstorms in the afternoon. Highs in the upper 60s. West winds 15 to 20 mph with gusts to around 30 mph. Chance of rain 30 percent. Yesterday’s high temperature in Jackson was 76 at 2:22 PM. The low was 57 at 11:59 PM. Normal…
Splash Pad Open, Grand Opening Ceremony Set for June 29
The Splash Pad is now open at the Cascades Falls, Sparks Foundation County Park. Contractors finished the final installations and testing earlier this week and Jackson County According to Jackson County Parks Director Jeff Hovarter, the Splash Pad staff is trained and prepared to welcome guests. On Thursday, June 29, a 10 a.m. event will be held to recognize the donors and celebrate the project. Following the event, a public grand opening celebration will take place at 11 a.m. that will include free pizza and ice cream provided by the Kiwanis Club of Jackson. The Splash Pad includes more than a dozen water features, including cannons, water guns, spray loop, giant bucket and a series of jet streams that spray out of the ground. Within the fenced area, a patio area with lounge chairs and shade provide parents a place to enjoy the facility. Normal Splash Pad Hours 11 a.m. -7 p.m. (Monday-Saturday) Noon-6 p.m. (Sunday). Wednesday Family Nights will offer extended hours of 11 a.m. - 9 p.m. Regular Admission Rate (ages 4 and up) is $2.00, Children’s Rate (ages 3 & under) free. Regular Cascades admission rates take effect at 7 p.m. Fireworks Night Regular Cascade admission rates…
Saturday, June 24 – Sunday, June 25, 2017
Tripp’s Auto Shop and Collision Center presents Summer Spectacular. Today, the 2017 Jackson County Rose Parade at 1pm and 7pm; The Selby Track and Field Classic at 3pm and 9pm.
Sunny, Cooler and Breezy
A cool airmass will gradually continue to filter into the Great Lakes region over the next few days. Highs today will reach the lower 70s, be near 70 on Sunday and top out in the middle to upper 60s on Monday. Normal highs are in the lower 80s this time of year so we are well below normal. Partly to occasionally mostly cloudy skies can be expected the next few days with isolated showers. Each afternoon a thunderstorm will be possible as well. Today: Mostly sunny, with a high near 74. West wind 8 to 17 mph, with gusts as high as 28 mph. Tonight: Partly cloudy, with a low around 53. West southwest wind 8 to 14 mph, with gusts as high as 22 mph. Sunday: A slight chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly sunny, with a high near 70. West wind 10 to 16 mph, with gusts as high as 26 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Yesterday’s high temperature in Jackson was 78 at 11:22 AM. The low was 63 at 11:20 PM. Normal high for today is 81. The record low is 45, set in 1961. The record high is 94, set…
Downtown Cruise In & Jammin in Jackson – Photo Gallery
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