Michigan – Wind snaps through the pines across northern Lower Michigan this morning as steady snow showers drift over Gaylord, coating roads with a soft white glaze. Drifts swirl across open fields, and the air carries that sharp, mid-December bite. Visibility drops without warning—an early sign of the ongoing Winter pattern gripping the region.
According to the National Weather Service, accumulating snow continues today across eastern Upper Michigan and the Straits region, with 1–3 additional inches expected over northwest Lower Michigan. Gusty southwest winds may create blowing and drifting snow, especially along I-75, US-131, and rural county roads. Drivers should be prepared for sudden reductions in visibility and slippery pavement.
Snow chances persist through the weekend. Saturday brings another round of light to moderate snow, with higher confidence for steady showers developing by Saturday night. Meteorologists note that even minor accumulations can cause slick roads, especially during early morning travel. By Sunday, snow showers remain likely, keeping road crews busy and travel slow for residents heading to church, work, or local holiday events.
Models show an evolving Winter pattern across the Great Lakes. Clipper systems may continue bi-daily into the second week of December, with renewed lake-effect snow signals appearing between Dec. 11–17—a stretch that could affect holiday travel from Michigan to Wisconsin, Ohio, Pennsylvania, and New York. Forecasters caution drivers to expect sharp temperature swings and potential flash-freeze conditions on untreated surfaces.
Plan extra time if traveling Saturday or Sunday. Keep winter gear, emergency kits, and scrapers handy, and be alert for swirling snow on open highways.
Five-Day Outlook
Today: Snow showers likely, high 26.
Tonight: Snow showers, low 24.
Saturday: Snow showers, high 25.
Saturday Night: Snow likely, low 11.
Sunday: Snow showers, high 21.
Monday: Snow chance, high 20.
