Michigan greets the New Year with swirling flakes, muted skies, and snow-covered shoulders across the north. In Gaylord, headlights cut through light snow as lake-effect bands continue to reorganize this morning.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through mid-morning for parts of Antrim, Crawford, Kalkaska, and Otsego counties. Additional localized snow accumulations up to 2 inches remain possible, especially where lake-effect bands persist. Temperatures sit near 13 degrees, with wind chills hovering in the single digits.
Travel remains the main concern. Snow-covered stretches of US-27, M-32, and secondary roads may turn slick quickly as bands shift. Visibility can drop fast under heavier bursts, then improve just miles away. Drivers should slow down, increase following distance, and stay alert for changing conditions.
Snow showers taper at times later today, though flurries linger into the afternoon. Highs struggle to reach the mid-teens, keeping snow light and powdery. Tonight turns quieter, with clouds holding temperatures near 15 degrees.
Saturday brings another round of scattered snow showers. Accumulations stay light, but untreated roads could remain slippery. Saturday night trends colder again, setting the stage for another active period.
By Sunday, clouds thicken with highs near 21 degrees. Snow redevelops Sunday night and may turn heavy at times into Monday, signaling another round of impactful winter weather for northern Lower Michigan. Meteorologists are closely tracking this system as 2026 gets underway.
Plan extra time if traveling today or early Monday. Keep winter kits stocked and check road conditions before heading out.
Five-Day Outlook for Gaylord, Michigan
- Today: Snow showers, high near 16
- Saturday: Snow showers, high near 22
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high near 21
- Monday: Snow showers likely, high near 31
- Tuesday: Snow then rain mix possible, high near 35
