Gaylord, Michigan – Snow chances will linger across parts of northern Michigan through this evening, particularly near the Lake Michigan shoreline and eastern Upper Peninsula, before quieter weather returns later this weekend, according to the National Weather Service in Gaylord.
Additional snowfall of 1 to 3 inches is possible in localized areas, mainly affecting locations closer to the lake and higher terrain. While snowfall amounts are expected to remain modest, cold road temperatures may allow snow to accumulate quickly, leading to slick and hazardous travel conditions, especially along Interstate 75, US-31, and nearby state highways.
Overnight temperatures will remain well below freezing, with lows dropping to -3 to -5 degrees in the eastern Upper Peninsula and -2 to 12 degrees below zero in northern Lower Michigan. These cold conditions may worsen road impacts as any untreated surfaces refreeze after sunset.
Conditions gradually improve on Saturday, with highs climbing into the teens and lower 20s, though cold weather will persist. Sunday will bring a slight warming trend, with highs reaching the low to upper 20s, providing some relief from the recent extreme cold.
Looking ahead, forecasters say temperatures will continue to moderate early next week, reaching the upper 20s by Monday. However, another round of more widespread snow is possible Sunday night into Monday, which could renew travel concerns across the region.
Motorists traveling tonight are urged to slow down, allow extra stopping distance, and be alert for rapidly changing conditions, particularly in lake-effect snow bands where visibility may drop quickly. Residents should continue to monitor forecast updates as conditions evolve.
While significant winter storms are not expected in the immediate term, periodic snow and persistent cold will keep winter hazards in place across northern Michigan.
