GAYLORD, Mich. – A restless southwest wind sweeps across northern Michigan this morning, bending tree lines and churning up the Great Lakes as light rain lingers around the region. Roads glisten through Gaylord, Petoskey, and Cheboygan, and near the Straits, gusts are strong enough to push waves onto parts of U.S. 2 near Mackinac County—where minor lakeshore flooding is possible.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, the gusty pattern will ease later today, but lingering showers could keep conditions damp into the afternoon. Winds topping 30 mph will gradually diminish by evening as high pressure builds back across northern Lower Michigan.
Tuesday brings a calmer, brighter day, with highs near 53°F and lighter south winds. However, residents should keep umbrellas handy—another round of rain moves in late Tuesday into Wednesday, with a 60% chance of showers likely by midweek. The midweek system will bring cooler, cloudy air to much of northern Michigan, keeping highs in the 40s and lows dipping toward the 30s.
Heading toward the weekend, skies look drier but cooler, signaling the seasonal transition toward early winter. Models are hinting at colder air spilling in by mid-November, possibly setting the stage for the first measurable snow before Thanksgiving across northern Michigan.
Residents should watch for slick spots this morning, especially near lakeshore routes, and secure outdoor items as gusts continue through midday.
Five-Day Forecast for Gaylord, MI:
Mon: 50/35 – Breezy; scattered light showers, gusts near 35 mph.
Tue: 53/38 – Mostly sunny; calm breeze.
Wed: 48/30 – Showers likely; cooler and cloudy.
Thu: 48/37 – Mostly sunny; light south wind.
Fri: 47/29 – Partly sunny; crisp fall air.
