Gaylord, MI – Arctic air will surge into northern Michigan late Thursday night, bringing accumulating snow, dangerous wind chills, and blowing snow through Saturday. The National Weather Service in Gaylord warns that the combination of gusty winds and frigid temperatures could make travel hazardous across much of northern Lower Michigan and parts of the Upper Peninsula.
According to the National Weather Service, areas from Traverse City to Alpena and Gaylord have the best chance of seeing at least two inches of snow between Friday and Saturday. Wind chills are expected to drop below zero during the coldest period Friday night into Saturday morning, creating dangerous conditions for anyone outdoors for extended periods.
Travel across I-75, U.S. 131, and M-32 may be slow or hazardous due to drifting and reduced visibility. Drivers are urged to keep emergency supplies in their vehicles and limit non-essential travel during peak snow and wind periods.
Conditions will begin to improve late Saturday as winds ease and temperatures slightly moderate, though bitter cold is expected to linger into early next week.
Five-Day Forecast for Gaylord, Michigan
Thursday: Increasing clouds, evening snow showers developing.
Friday: Snow and gusty winds, highs near 18°F, wind chills below zero.
Saturday: Light snow early, clearing late, highs in the teens.
Sunday: Partly cloudy and cold, highs near 20°F.
Monday: Mostly sunny, continued cold, highs in the low 20s.
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