Michigan — Snow squeaks under boots this morning as the air bites hard across northern Lower Michigan. Exhaust hangs low over parking lots, and exposed skin stiffens within minutes under brutal February cold.
Temperatures near Gaylord sit around −10°F early, with wind chills dropping to −15°F or colder. Calm winds limit blowing snow, but the cold itself poses the main hazard. Frostbite can develop quickly, even during short trips outside. Bundle up and limit time outdoors where possible.
Sunshine dominates today, though it offers little warmth. Afternoon highs struggle to reach the upper teens. Roads remain mostly dry, but shaded stretches stay icy. Drivers should watch for slick patches on M-32 and US-27, especially near bridges and low spots.
Tonight stays frigid, with lows near 3°F. Refreezing becomes widespread as daytime melting locks back up. Plan for slick driveways and untreated roads by early Monday.
Monday brings clouds and a modest warmup. Highs climb into the mid-20s, and scattered snow showers develop later in the day. Conditions begin to change Monday night as a warmer layer moves in aloft. Meteorologists are tracking a wintry mix, including snow and freezing rain, developing late Monday night into early Tuesday. Ice accumulation should stay light, but even a glaze can impact travel.
By Tuesday, temperatures push into the mid-30s. Snow showers linger, then taper. Melting accelerates, raising concerns for localized ice jams on area rivers as frozen channels loosen. Residents near waterways should stay alert for rapid water rises.
Midweek cools again but remains quieter. Highs hover in the 20s Wednesday and Thursday, with limited precipitation. Looking ahead to the 6–10 day window, a broader warming trend is favored across the Great Lakes. While winter isn’t finished, signs of a gradual thaw are building as February progresses.
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Five-Day Outlook – Gaylord, MI
• Today: Mostly sunny, high 17°F
• Monday: Mostly cloudy, snow showers late, high 25°F
• Tuesday: Chance snow, warmer, high 34°F
• Wednesday: Mostly cloudy, high 24°F
• Thursday: Partly sunny, high 24°F
