Michigan — A gray winter sky hangs low across Northern Michigan this morning. In Gaylord, light snow and pockets of freezing drizzle are already creating slick pavement. Side streets look wet, but the cold air tells a different story beneath tires.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through mid-morning. Temperatures hover near 25 degrees, and even minor precipitation can glaze untreated roads. Drivers should slow down on I-75, M-32, and rural routes. Bridges and shaded stretches may ice up quickly, especially during the morning commute.
Snow continues at times through the day. Additional accumulation stays under an inch, but freezing drizzle remains the bigger concern. Visibility drops briefly during snow bursts, and braking distances increase fast. Keep headlights on and leave extra space if traveling.
Conditions quiet down tonight, but colder air settles in. Lows fall near 20 degrees, allowing melted snow to refreeze. This is prime flash-freeze season, when daytime melting turns into early-morning ice.
Wednesday stays wintry. Cloud cover dominates, with scattered snow showers possible. Highs only reach the mid-20s, and gusty winds push wind chills into the teens. Roads improve slowly, but slick spots linger where snow packs down.
Thursday brings little change. Mostly cloudy skies and highs near the mid-20s keep winter firmly in place. Nighttime temperatures dip into the teens, preserving ice along sidewalks and parking lots.
Relief begins Friday. Sunshine returns, and highs climb into the mid-30s. Snowbanks soften slightly, though refreezing remains possible after sunset. Valentine’s Day weekend trends quieter and milder, with highs approaching the upper 30s.
Looking ahead, NOAA’s 6–10 day outlook signals above-normal temperatures across Michigan. Even with ice jams possible on area rivers and heavy ice cover on the Great Lakes, a broader thaw may develop late next week.
For now, winter demands respect. Are roads slick where you are this morning?
Five-Day Outlook for Gaylord, Michigan
• Today: Snow and freezing drizzle possible, high near 33°
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, scattered snow showers, high near 25°
• Thursday: Mostly cloudy, colder, high near 26°
• Friday: Partly sunny, improving travel, high near 35°
• Saturday: Mostly sunny, slow thaw, high near 37°
