Gaylord, MI — Snow and gusty winds will slam Northern Michigan again Tuesday, continuing an early-spring cold snap that’s keeping drivers on edge.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, accumulating snow will persist into Tuesday morning with up to 8 inches expected in parts of Northern Lower and Eastern Upper Michigan. The hazardous conditions are especially concerning for drivers along US-131 and surrounding local routes. Travel may be difficult due to reduced visibility and slick roads.
Wind gusts reaching 30 mph will accompany snow showers Monday night into Tuesday, pushing wind chills into the teens. Temperatures will struggle to rise above freezing Tuesday, with a high near 32°F. The stormy pattern follows several inches of accumulation Sunday night into early Monday.
Winter Weather Advisories remain in effect for Emmet, Otsego, Charlevoix, and Cheboygan counties. Commuters and residents should plan for slow, potentially hazardous driving conditions. Officials urge drivers to allow extra travel time and check for local road alerts before heading out.
Snowfall is expected to taper off Tuesday evening, giving way to a stretch of colder, dry air midweek. Wednesday and Thursday will bring mostly sunny skies with highs near 35°F to 42°F, though overnight lows will dip into the low 20s. By Friday, rain showers may return, possibly mixed with freezing rain, signaling another round of messy spring weather.
