Gaylord, Michigan — Northern Michigan will experience a quiet but cold weekend, with temperatures slowly recovering from the recent deep freeze, according to the National Weather Service in Gaylord. While conditions remain below normal, the worst of the arctic cold has eased, allowing for a modest warming trend through Sunday.
Saturday will feature mostly sunny skies, with afternoon highs ranging from 15 to 22 degrees across much of northern Lower Michigan. Some additional cloud cover is expected over northeast Lower Michigan, but no precipitation is forecast today. Light winds will help limit wind chill concerns compared to previous mornings.
Overnight lows tonight will remain cold, dipping into the single digits and teens, especially away from the lakeshores. Travel conditions along Interstate 75, U.S. Route 31, U.S. Route 131, and M-32 are expected to remain dry, though icy patches may persist on untreated secondary roads during the overnight and early morning hours.
On Sunday, temperatures will continue a gradual climb, with highs reaching the low to upper 20s. Skies will be partly sunny, and conditions will remain quiet through the daytime hours, making Sunday the most favorable day of the weekend for outdoor plans.
The next chance for snow arrives Sunday night into Monday, as a weak system moves into the region. Forecasters say snow showers are likely, though accumulation amounts remain uncertain at this time. Even light snowfall could affect the Monday morning commute, particularly along major routes such as I-75 and US-131.
By Tuesday, colder air is expected to return, with highs falling back into the mid-teens to mid-20s under mostly cloudy skies. While no significant storms are anticipated, temperatures will remain seasonably cold for early February.
Residents are advised to continue dressing in layers, use caution on icy roads during overnight hours, and monitor forecasts for updates on early-week snow chances.
