GAYLORD, Mich. – Thick clouds and a raw north wind are ushering in Michigan’s first widespread stretch of accumulating snow this season. From the shores of Grand Traverse Bay to the inland hills near Gaylord, light-to-moderate snow showers will continue to develop through Sunday and Monday, coating roads and marking the region’s clear shift into early winter.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, snow will spread across Northern Lower and Eastern Upper Michigan today and persist through at least Monday. Areas near and south of Grand Traverse Bay are expected to pick up steady accumulations, with lake-effect bands enhancing totals along I-75 and U.S. 131. Most locations will see around 1 to 3 inches, though locally higher amounts are possible where snow bands persist longest.
Winds will remain north at 10 to 15 mph, creating reduced visibility at times and slick travel, especially during the morning and evening commute. Drivers should allow extra travel time, clear vehicle windows fully, and stay alert for changing road conditions on elevated surfaces and open stretches.
Temperatures will stay in the 30s through Veterans Day, with wind chills often in the 20s. Sunshine returns briefly Tuesday before another mix of rain and snow arrives midweek. For residents planning early holiday decorating or outdoor chores, bundle up and plan around the coldest hours, as this early November pattern looks to hold firm into next weekend.
Five-Day Forecast for Gaylord, MI:
Sat: 37/24 – Mostly cloudy; scattered snow showers late.
Sun: 33/16 – Snow showers; light accumulation, colder north wind.
Mon: 32/22 – Frequent snow showers; slippery roads likely.
Tue: 37/29 – Partly sunny; milder trend begins for Veterans Day.
Wed: 39/30 – Rain/snow mix returns; blustery late.
