Gaylord, Michigan – Cold spring mornings are making a comeback across Northern Lower Michigan, with widespread frost likely before sunrise Thursday and Friday. Interior counties along U.S. 131, including Otsego, Antrim, and Crawford, could see ground-level temperatures dip into the upper 20s.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, frost formation is expected early Thursday and again Friday morning, with the most significant risk in sheltered and rural areas. This pattern threatens tender vegetation, making it critical for residents to protect plants and outdoor water lines.
Clear skies and calm winds will allow surface temperatures to fall sharply. Farmers and gardeners across Gaylord, Boyne Falls, and parts of Cheboygan County should cover crops or delay early planting. Travel won’t be directly impacted, but morning drivers may encounter patchy ground frost, particularly in shaded areas near rivers and low valleys.
The good news? After the chilly starts, the region will warm up with abundant sunshine through the weekend. Highs will gradually climb into the mid-60s and near 70 by Sunday, offering a more seasonable spring feel.
🌤️ Five-Day Extended Forecast for Gaylord, MI:
- Wednesday: High 56°F, increasing clouds
- Thursday: Low 29°F, frost early, sunny high 57°F
- Friday: Low 29°F, frost again, high 65°F, sunny
- Saturday: High 66°F, clear and calm
- Sunday: High 70°F, bright and sunny
