Gaylord, MI – Northern Michigan braces for a significant winter weather event Friday into Saturday as freezing rain and accumulating ice threaten travel and power lines across the region.
The National Weather Service warns that roads, especially along US-131 through Gaylord, could become slick and hazardous as ice builds Friday afternoon through Saturday evening. According to the NWS Gaylord Office, up to 0.25 inches of ice could form, especially north of M-68, with higher localized totals possible. A second round of wintry mix is expected to return late Saturday into Sunday.
Travelers should avoid unnecessary driving during the advisory window. Ice-covered roads, sidewalks, and tree limbs could lead to dangerous conditions and scattered outages. Residents are urged to charge electronics, stock emergency supplies, and stay weather-aware throughout the weekend.
Friday’s high will reach 42°F with showers by evening. Temperatures drop to a low of 31°F overnight as freezing rain intensifies. Saturday’s high hovers around 34°F, with continuous precipitation until late evening. A brief pause in weather is likely Saturday afternoon before the second round begins.
5-Day Forecast – Gaylord, MI:
- Sunday: Rain and freezing rain early, high near 44°F.
- Monday: Wintry mix ends early, high 29°F, low 13°F.
- Tuesday: Mostly sunny, high 34°F, low 19°F.
- Wednesday: Rain/snow mix, high 43°F.
- Thursday: Partly sunny, rain likely, high 46°F.
