Gaylord, MI – Northern Michigan residents are enjoying mild sunshine today, but a midweek chill is fast approaching. Temperatures across Otsego County could dip near freezing by early Wednesday, bringing a brief but sharp taste of late-fall weather.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, Columbus Day will stay mostly sunny with highs near 69°F. However, cooler air from Canada is moving southward, dropping Tuesday’s highs to the mid-50s and Wednesday morning lows into the 30s. Patchy frost may develop in rural areas, and residents should protect sensitive plants and outdoor décor.
Commuters along I-75 and M-32 can expect clear driving conditions through Wednesday, though brisk winds will make early travel feel much cooler. South winds today will shift north by midweek, signaling the colder pattern settling in across Northern Michigan.
By Thursday, skies turn sunny again with highs near 60°F—perfect for late fall leaf viewing or early Halloween decorating. Showers may return Friday as another system moves in from the west, bringing mild but damp conditions heading into the weekend.
5-Day Forecast Summary:
- Monday: Mostly sunny, high 69°F.
- Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 57°F.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, morning low 37°F, high 56°F.
- Thursday: Sunny, high 60°F.
- Friday: Chance of showers, high 64°F.
