Gaylord, Michigan – Rain could return to Gaylord by early Friday afternoon, July 18th, just in time to impact drivers along US-131 and local weekend plans. A 40% chance of showers is expected after 2 p.m., part of a short-lived system before clearer skies take hold through Sunday.
According to the National Weather Service, Friday will start mostly sunny with highs near 75°F. Winds will remain light out of the northwest at around 5 mph. The chance of rain develops by mid-afternoon, then fades into the evening hours as skies begin to clear overnight.
Saturday brings another 40% chance of scattered showers before 2 p.m., followed by partly sunny skies and a high near 75°F — making it a touch cooler than average for mid-July. Conditions will improve by Saturday night, with Sunday promising full sunshine and a high near 76°F — ideal for outdoor plans or road trips across northern Michigan.
Next week brings a warming trend. Monday through Wednesday looks dry and increasingly warm, with temperatures climbing from the low 80s to the mid-80s by midweek.
⚠️ If you’re heading out Friday or Saturday, keep an umbrella nearby and plan for possible brief delays along US-131 or M-32. Roads may be slick during passing showers.
🌤️ Five-Day Forecast for Gaylord (July 18–23):
- Friday: 40% chance of showers after 2 p.m. | High: 75°F | Light NW winds
- Saturday: 40% chance of showers before 2 p.m. | High: 75°F | Partly sunny
- Sunday: Sunny | High: 76°F | Low: 53°F
- Monday: Mostly sunny | High: 82°F | Low: 60°F
- Tuesday: Sunny and warmer | High: 83°F | Low: 64°F
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny | High: 86°F | Low: 66°F
☀️ Expect warmer, dry summer weather to dominate early next week.
