Michigan greets the morning with a brittle chill, muted skies, and the quiet tension of an active winter pattern building north.
Temperatures sit near 25 degrees in Gaylord early today, with cold air firmly in place. Skies remain cloudy, and roads stay dry for now. Still, winter is lining up its next move.
Christmas Day stays cold and mostly cloudy, with highs near 29 degrees. Conditions remain manageable, but drivers should stay alert. Snow showers begin creeping into the forecast by Thursday night, signaling a shift toward more disruptive weather.
By Friday, conditions turn more active. Snow showers become likely, occasionally mixing with freezing rain during warmer bursts. New snow accumulation around one inch is possible, especially during heavier bands. Gusty winds near 25 mph may reduce visibility, creating slick and drifting conditions on untreated roads.
Plan extra time Friday if traveling. Keep speeds down and headlights on during snow bursts.
Friday night remains unsettled. Snow showers may linger, and icy patches could form as temperatures dip into the lower 20s. Even minor melting can refreeze quickly, raising the risk of black ice on bridges and rural highways.
Saturday offers a brief pause, but not a full reset. Skies stay mostly cloudy, with highs near 35 degrees. By Saturday night, rain may mix with freezing rain again as temperatures fall. This timing matters for post-Christmas travel, especially for drivers heading home after holiday gatherings.
Sunday leans colder again. Snow showers return, keeping winter firmly in control as December winds down.
Meteorologists are closely tracking temperature swings rather than snowfall totals. That back-and-forth near freezing raises the risk of sudden slick spots.
If you’re traveling this weekend, winter tires, patience, and flexibility will matter.
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📅 Five-Day Outlook — Gaylord, MI
- Today: Cloudy, cold. High 32°F
- Christmas Day: Mostly cloudy. High 29°F
- Thursday Night: Snow showers likely. Low 18°F
- Friday: Snow showers, possible mix. High 28°F
- Saturday: Mostly cloudy, milder. High 35°F
