Gaylord, Mich. – Patchy showers could linger across Otsego County through Friday afternoon, but a clearer, cooler weekend is on the way for northern Michigan.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, there’s a 30 percent chance of rain Thursday and a 40 percent chance Friday, especially before 2 p.m. Temperatures will hover near 68°F Thursday and reach 72°F Friday, with light west winds at 10 to 15 mph.
Residents in Gaylord, Boyne Falls, and Vanderbilt should expect mostly dry evenings, with only a 10 percent chance of rain Thursday night and temperatures dipping to the upper 40s. Friday night will be cooler, with lows around 41°F and skies turning mostly clear.
Saturday kicks off a stretch of calm weather, with sunny skies and highs near 62°F—ideal for outdoor plans. Sunday will be similar, slightly warmer with highs in the mid-60s. Those heading to area lakes or trails should prepare for chilly overnights in the upper 30s to low 40s.
Rain chances return midweek, but the weekend looks dry. Stay weather-aware through Friday—especially for early morning or mid-afternoon travel. Updates will follow if conditions shift.
