Gaylord, MI – Spring in Northern Michigan is off to a turbulent start, with strong winds, lingering frost risk, and possible thunderstorms ahead of Easter weekend. Residents across Charlevoix, Emmet, Otsego, and surrounding counties should prepare for hazardous travel and weather shifts through Friday.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, winds gusting up to 40 mph will continue through Tuesday evening. Patchy frost is possible early Wednesday, and Thursday brings clear skies before showers and thunderstorms move into the region late Friday.
Wednesday’s forecast calls for a high near 42°F with sunny skies by afternoon. Northwest winds will remain active, gusting as high as 25 mph. Overnight lows will dip near 21°F, raising concerns about frost damage to spring plantings.
Thursday continues the trend of dry, breezy spring weather with a high of 56°F and minimal cloud cover. However, the reprieve is short-lived—by Friday evening, a 90% chance of showers and thunderstorms could affect travel and outdoor events, especially those preparing for Easter celebrations.
Five-Day Outlook (Gaylord, MI):
- Wednesday: Sunny, high near 42°F. Winds gusting to 25 mph.
- Thursday: Sunny, high of 56°F. Low 43°F at night.
- Friday: Showers and thunderstorms likely after 8 p.m. High near 59°F.
- Saturday: Partly sunny, high near 45°F. Low around 26°F.
- Sunday (Easter): Mostly sunny, high near 46°F.
