Michigan starts the day with a sharp chill and patchy slick spots, as light freezing rain and leftover moisture threaten early travel near Gaylord.
According to the National Weather Service, a brief window of freezing rain early this morning may create isolated icy patches on untreated roads. While precipitation remains light, temperatures hovering near 26°F make even minor moisture a concern for drivers.
Skies stay mostly cloudy early before partial clearing develops. Highs only reach around 29°F, keeping surfaces cold enough for lingering slick areas, especially on bridges and shaded roads along I-75 and M-32.
Conditions improve later today, but the pattern stays active. Tuesday brings a 20 percent chance of snow showers, with highs climbing to 38°F. Winds could gust up to 30 mph, briefly reducing visibility during any passing snow.
By midweek, temperatures inch upward. Wednesday reaches near 43°F with a 30 percent chance of rain. That warming trend continues into Thursday, but it comes with complications.
Rain is expected to mix with snow by Thursday afternoon and evening. Temperatures hover near freezing again Thursday night, dropping toward 15°F. That sets the stage for flash freezing, where wet roads quickly turn icy after sunset.
Drivers should stay alert for changing conditions, especially late Thursday into early Friday. Keep extra distance and watch for black ice in rural and elevated areas.
A colder pattern returns to end the week before gradual moderation into the weekend.
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Five Day Outlook for Gaylord, Michigan:
Today: Partly sunny, high near 29°F
Tonight: Partly cloudy, low near 18°F
Tuesday: Chance of snow showers, high near 38°F
Wednesday: Chance of rain, high near 43°F
Thursday: Rain and snow likely, high near 43°F
