Michigan greets the morning with flakes drifting sideways and tires hissing on icy pavement. In northern Lower Michigan, winter is already asserting control.
A Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect across the Gaylord area through this afternoon. Snow, sleet, and pockets of freezing rain continue early, with total snow and sleet accumulations approaching one inch. A light glaze of ice is also possible. Roads may look merely wet, but black ice can form quickly as temperatures hover in the mid-20s.
Drivers along I-75, M-32, and US-131 should plan extra time this morning. Slippery stretches may develop fast, especially on bridges and untreated secondary roads. Walking surfaces will remain slick, increasing fall risk.
Conditions improve slightly later today as precipitation tapers to scattered snow showers. Temperatures struggle to reach the upper 20s, so refreezing remains a concern into evening. Tonight stays mostly cloudy and cold, keeping residual slick spots in place.
Saturday brings a brief lull. Skies stay mostly cloudy, and highs climb near freezing. Travel conditions improve, though snow showers could redevelop late Saturday night.
Sunday signals another shift. Rain and snow mix returns, especially by afternoon, as warmer air pushes in briefly. As colder air follows, precipitation may flip back to snow Sunday night. Gusty winds could reduce visibility, particularly in open areas.
Looking ahead to New Year’s week, snow chances remain active across northern Michigan. Several rounds of snow showers are possible through midweek, keeping winter travel in play as 2026 begins. Temperatures trend colder, reinforcing a true winter pattern.
Plan ahead if traveling. Slow down, keep emergency supplies in your vehicle, and expect changing road conditions.
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Five-Day Outlook for Gaylord, Michigan
- Today: Snow, sleet early, icy spots, high near 29
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, lighter snow chances late, high near 32
- Sunday: Rain/snow mix, turning colder, high near 37
- Monday: Snow showers, colder, high near 24
- Tuesday: Scattered snow showers, high near 20
