Gaylord, Michigan – Clear skies and a welcome burst of sunshine return to Northern Michigan on Sunday, offering a brief break from Saturday’s heavy rain and storms. With roads drying out and temperatures reaching near 80°F, residents across Otsego County can expect a calmer end to the weekend — but it won’t last long.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, Sunday will be mostly sunny and mild, with highs around 80°F and calm west winds near 10 mph. Spotter activation may still be needed Saturday night, but no hazardous weather is expected on Sunday. However, isolated thunderstorm chances return late Tuesday into Tuesday night, especially across Northeast Lower Michigan.
Communities along US-131 and M-32 should stay weather-aware into midweek, when a round of showers and thunderstorms could impact evening commutes. While Sunday and Monday remain sunny and dry, the shift begins Tuesday with clouds increasing and lows dipping to 65°F overnight.
Here’s the five-day outlook for Gaylord:
- Sunday (July 13): Sunny, high near 80°F.
- Monday: Sunny again, warming to 83°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly cloudy, chance of evening showers. High near 86°F.
- Tuesday Night: Slight chance of thunderstorms. Low around 65°F.
- Wednesday-Thursday: Partly sunny, with rain chances and highs in the mid-70s.
