Michigan, Gaylord – The air bites instantly this morning. Thermometers sit at a brutal 3 degrees, and even light wind cuts straight through layers.
Wind chills hover near or below zero early today, creating a true February cold snap across Otsego County. Skies remain mostly cloudy with highs only reaching 35. Southwest winds increase this afternoon, gusting up to 35 mph at times. That breeze will make it feel colder than the thermometer suggests.
Bundle up if heading out. Frostbite can develop quickly on exposed skin in this kind of cold.
Tonight drops to 18 under mostly cloudy skies. Any melting that occurs this afternoon could refreeze after sunset, leading to slick patches on M-32 and I-75 ramps.
Saturday turns partly sunny with a high near 36. Saturday night cools to 24 under partly cloudy skies.
Sunday brings modest improvement with highs near 39 and partial sunshine. Sunday night falls to 26.
President’s Day Monday reaches 43 with partly sunny skies, marking the warmest day of the stretch. That brief thaw continues Tuesday with highs near 39 before the pattern shifts.
By Tuesday night, rain showers may develop before transitioning to snow showers. Wednesday keeps rain and snow showers likely with highs near 36. Additional snow showers remain possible into Thursday, with highs falling back near 31. Any mix near 32 degrees could create slushy or icy travel.
The 6- to 10-day outlook hints at gradual moderation later next week, but winter is not finished in northern Michigan.
Five Day Outlook for Gaylord, Michigan:
Today: Mostly cloudy, high 35.
Saturday: Partly sunny, high 36.
Sunday: Partly sunny, high 39.
Monday (President’s Day): Partly sunny, high 43.
Tuesday: Partly sunny, high 39.
