Gaylord, Michigan – A thin band of snow drifts across Otsego County this early morning, frosting windshields and leaving the air sharp with that unmistakable November chill. It’s a brisk 28°F across northern Michigan, and the sky carries the kind of gray that hints more flakes are waiting just beyond the horizon.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, light snow showers will continue through the morning before tapering to scattered flurries. Accumulation will be minor — generally less than an inch — but wet pavement and slushy bridges could slow travel along U.S. 131 and I-75 during the commute. Visibility may briefly dip in heavier bursts.
Through the afternoon, temperatures climb toward 35°F as winds pick up from the south. Another quick round of snow showers is possible Tuesday night into early Wednesday, mixing at times with light rain as warmer air noses in from Lake Michigan. By midweek, however, conditions improve quickly. Sunshine returns Wednesday afternoon, and highs rebound to the low 40s under calmer winds.
Thursday and Friday will feel milder, with highs reaching the mid-40s to near 50°F — a brief and welcome break before colder air reasserts itself this weekend. Late Saturday may bring scattered rain or wet snow again, though significant accumulation remains unlikely.
With Thanksgiving less than two weeks away, this week’s system marks a reminder that the winter transition has arrived. Northern Michigan residents should prepare for early “winter tease” conditions — slick roads, chilly air, and shifting patterns — while enjoying one of the season’s final stretches of bright, calm weather before the lake-effect season ramps up in earnest.
Five-Day Outlook for Gaylord, MI:
Mon: 35/25 – Snow showers; minor slick spots.
Tue: 38/29 – Snow likely, breezy afternoon.
Wed: 40/30 – Rain/snow mix; clearing late.
Thu: 42/27 – Mostly sunny; calmer winds.
Fri: 44/28 – Bright and mild.
