GAYLORD, Mich. – Winds are beginning to roar across northern Michigan this morning, pushing whitecaps toward the Lake Michigan shoreline and shaking the last of autumn’s leaves from the trees. It feels like a true November morning — crisp air, fast-moving clouds, and the sound of wind over open fields.
The National Weather Service in Gaylord has issued a Hazardous Weather Outlook for gusty southwest winds developing later today and continuing through tonight. Wind gusts could reach 35 to 40 mph, especially near the Straits and along US-2 in Mackinac County, where minor lakeshore flooding is possible. Drivers should be cautious on exposed stretches of roadway, and residents near the shoreline may want to secure lightweight outdoor items before this afternoon.
Temperatures will hold steady near 50°F today under partly to mostly sunny skies. Showers move in late tonight into Monday morning as a weak system crosses the Upper Great Lakes. Breezy southwest winds will continue through early Monday before easing slightly by afternoon.
After a brief lull Tuesday, another round of scattered showers is expected by midweek, with highs in the 40s to low 50s. While snow is not yet in the mix, early-season cold air aloft is creeping closer. Forecast models hint at a more pronounced cool-down around mid-November — a possible setup for the first measurable flakes before Thanksgiving.
For now, northern Michigan residents can expect a classic early-November blend — breezy, brisk, and occasionally wet, the kind of weather that signals winter’s steady approach across the Great Lakes.
Five-Day Forecast for Gaylord, MI:
Sun: 50/40 – Mostly sunny; windy, gusts near 35 mph.
Mon: 43/35 – Breezy; scattered showers.
Tue: 53/38 – Partly sunny; mild.
Wed: 48/30 – Cloudy; chance of rain.
Thu: 47/35 – Partly sunny; cooler and calm.
