Gaylord, MI – A warm spring stretch will give way to widespread rain and thunderstorms in northern Michigan starting Thursday night, with Gaylord directly in the path of shifting conditions heading into Easter weekend.
According to the National Weather Service, showers will begin late Thursday and intensify Friday afternoon, possibly accompanied by thunderstorms and wind gusts up to 30 mph. Friday’s high is forecast at 60°F, but cooling begins by Friday night with lows dropping to 36°F. Travelers on US-131 through Otsego County should prepare for reduced visibility and slick roads during peak rain periods Friday.
Storm chances continue through Friday evening, tapering off after midnight. Residents should secure outdoor items ahead of the wind and monitor for isolated thunderstorm activity. Although no severe weather has been confirmed, lightning and brief downpours remain possible during the late afternoon and evening hours.
Weekend Preview:
Saturday brings a cooler, mostly cloudy day with highs in the mid-40s. By Easter Sunday, expect mostly sunny skies and a more comfortable high near 49°F. Light rain chances return Sunday night.
Extended 5-Day Forecast:
- Thursday: High 60°F, sunny early, then rain and wind after dark
- Friday: Thunderstorms by afternoon, breezy, high near 60°F
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy and cooler, high of 46°F
- Sunday (Easter): Mostly sunny, high near 49°F
- Monday: Chance of rain late, high in upper 40s
