Traverse City, Michigan – Hazy skies and smoky air will remain a concern across northern Michigan as an extended Air Quality Advisory keeps residents alert through Monday. Warm, dry conditions are expected to persist, making outdoor activities riskier for sensitive groups, especially children, seniors, and those with respiratory issues.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, plumes of wildfire smoke will continue to drift overhead, with no major changes expected to local weather through at least Tuesday. High temperatures will range from the upper 70s to mid-80s, with smoke and haze most noticeable across the Northwoods region and near the Lake Michigan shoreline.
Communities from Traverse City to Petoskey can expect lingering smoke to impact visibility and air quality, prompting officials to urge residents to limit time outdoors and avoid strenuous activities. Motorists should be alert for sudden changes in visibility, especially during the early morning or evening hours when smoke may settle.
Residents are encouraged to check Michigan.gov/MiAir for the latest air quality updates and to keep windows closed until conditions improve. The Air Quality Advisory may be extended further if wildfire smoke persists.
Five Day Forecast for Traverse City, Michigan:
- Monday: Hazy sunshine, smoky, warm, 79–84°
- Tuesday: Partly to mostly sunny, less smoke, 80–87°
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, continued warmth, 82–88°
- Thursday: Partly cloudy, slight chance of showers, 80–85°
- Friday: Mostly sunny, seasonal, 78–83°
