Gaylord, MI – The skies above northern Michigan are gray and heavy this morning, signaling the start of a dramatic seasonal shift. What begins as damp, mild air early in the week will quickly tumble into full winter mode by midweek, bringing snow showers, gusty winds, and a brisk chill just as Thanksgiving travel ramps up.
According to the National Weather Service, scattered showers will develop later today before colder air surges in from the northwest. By late Tuesday night into Wednesday, rain will likely change to snow, and gusts could reach 30–35 mph, creating pockets of blowing snow across higher terrain and along I-75.
Wednesday will feel like a classic early-winter shakeup — highs near 41°F with bursts of snow and a biting breeze. Thanksgiving Day looks even colder, with highs near 29°F and snow showers likely. Those heading across northern Michigan for family gatherings should plan for slower travel, particularly through Gaylord, Petoskey, and the U.S. 131 corridor.
Looking into the weekend, flurries continue off Lake Michigan with daytime highs struggling to reach 30°F. This “Winter Tease” pattern — the first real hint of the snowy season — will likely stick around into early December.
5-Day Outlook:
- Tuesday: Rain and mild, 46°F.
- Wednesday: Rain-to-snow, breezy, 41°F.
- Thanksgiving Day: Snow showers, 29°F.
- Friday: Snow showers, 27°F.
- Saturday: Cold, scattered snow, 28°F.
