Gaylord, Mich. – Thick fog and the chance for thunderstorms could complicate travel across northern Michigan today and into Wednesday. Drivers along I-75 face the greatest risk as visibility drops to a quarter mile or less during the morning commute.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, scattered thunderstorms may flare up this afternoon and again Wednesday, bringing locally heavy rainfall. Fog is expected to linger through midmorning before burning off, but it may return Wednesday night, slowing down traffic and reducing visibility on rural highways.
Communities including Petoskey, Cheboygan, and Gaylord can expect damp conditions and periods of poor driving visibility. Residents are urged to allow extra time for travel, use headlights in fog, and maintain extra distance between vehicles. Travelers headed toward Mackinac Island and the Straits should prepare for slower ferry and bridge travel due to reduced visibility.
The unsettled pattern continues into Thursday morning, but relief arrives later in the week. By Friday, skies clear and temperatures rise into the low 70s, offering a sunny stretch into Saturday. This calmer weather marks the season’s first true taste of early fall stability after a stormy start.
More updates are likely as storm chances develop Wednesday. Stay alert to advisories, and prepare for quick shifts in conditions.
Five Day Forecast for Gaylord, MI
- Tuesday: Patchy fog early. High 68 with a 20% chance of storms.
- Wednesday: Fog early, scattered thunderstorms. High 66.
- Thursday: Isolated showers possible. High 69.
- Friday: Sunny skies return. High 73.
- Saturday: Mostly sunny, pleasant. High 72.
