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Michigan Weather Alert: Lake-Effect Snow, 20s Arrive Thursday Nov 12
Gaylord, MI – Residents across northern Lower Michigan could experience a sharp return to winterlike weather this week as a strong cold front brings colder temperatures, gusty north winds and periods
By Tessa Morgan · 2026-11-09T09:14:45.519Z
Gaylord, MI – Residents across northern Lower Michigan could experience a sharp return to winterlike weather this week as a strong cold front brings colder temperatures, gusty north winds and periods of lake effect rain and snow showers beginning Thursday, November 12.
According to the National Weather Service NWS in Gaylord, seasonably mild conditions will continue through the middle of the week before a significant weather change arrives Thursday and Friday.
Monday will feature mostly cloudy skies with afternoon highs ranging from 48 to 57 degrees. Overnight temperatures are expected to fall between 37 and 45 degrees.
Mild Temperatures Continue Through Wednesday Tuesday brings partly sunny skies and highs between 49 and 61 degrees, making it one of the warmer days of the week.
Wednesday remains relatively mild, with afternoon temperatures ranging from 45 to 54 degrees.
A few light rain showers are possible Wednesday as the approaching cold front begins influencing the region.
However, the most noticeable changes arrive behind the front.
Lake Effect Snow Possible Thursday By Thursday, November 12, colder air will spread across northern Michigan, dropping afternoon temperatures into the 38 47 degree range.
The NWS expects gusty northerly winds to help generate lake effect rain and snow showers at times.
Some communities may struggle to climb out of the 30s during the afternoon.
Thursday night temperatures could fall between 28 and 36 degrees, increasing the potential for snow to mix with rain in colder locations.
Cold Weather Continues Friday Friday remains chilly, with highs between 39 and 45 degrees and additional chances for lake effect rain and snow showers.
Overnight temperatures could drop as low as 25 degrees in some areas.
Residents traveling across northern Michigan should monitor changing weather conditions, particularly where lake effect precipitation develops.
Although snowfall accumulations have not been specified, colder temperatures and gusty winds could make outdoor conditions noticeably less comfortable.
The NWS encourages residents to monitor updated forecasts as the cold front approaches and lake effect precipitation becomes more defined.