Gaylord, Mich. – Northern Michigan woke to a near-freeze Wednesday morning, with Roscommon dipping to 29 degrees and Gaylord setting a new daily record low of 39 degrees. The chill broke the previous record of 40 set on this date in 1968.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, temperatures fell into the low and mid-30s across much of the region, with several towns including Grayling, Trout Lake, and Pellston registering near-freezing conditions. The widespread cold has growers, campers, and early commuters on alert for the first signs of frost risk this late summer morning.
Roscommon County reported the coldest spot in the state at just 29 degrees, while Gaylord, Wolverine, and Mio all saw lows in the mid-30s. Even lakeshore communities such as Harbor Springs and Beaver Island dropped into the upper 30s, signaling the reach of the cold air mass.
Drivers may encounter patchy fog in low-lying valleys, and residents are urged to protect sensitive plants from frost damage. The NWS notes that more unseasonably cool nights remain possible into the weekend, though daytime highs should return closer to seasonal averages.
Cool weather is expected to persist through the workweek, with another chance of chilly mornings before a gradual warm-up next week.
