Gaylord, Mich. – Drivers across northern Michigan may face wet roads and patchy fog through Tuesday morning as showers and possible thunderstorms linger in Otsego County and surrounding areas. Reduced visibility and standing water could slow the morning commute on I-75 and U.S. 131.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, rain chances remain high overnight and into early Tuesday, with storms tapering by late morning. Winds from the southeast around 10 mph may create gusty conditions during heavier showers. Skies will gradually clear through Tuesday night, setting the stage for a stretch of sunny, warmer days.
By Wednesday, high pressure will bring mostly sunny skies with afternoon highs climbing into the mid-70s to near 80 degrees. That pattern holds through the end of the week, with Thursday and Friday both expected to reach around 80 under clear skies. The next chance of showers does not return until late Friday night into Saturday, when scattered rain could interrupt outdoor plans.
Residents are advised to drive cautiously during Tuesday’s morning hours, allow extra time for travel, and stay alert for changing conditions. Dry weather is expected to settle in by Wednesday, with little rain in the extended outlook.
Five Day Forecast for Gaylord, MI
- Tuesday: Showers likely with a thunderstorm possible early, high near 69. Chance of rain 60%.
- Wednesday: Mostly sunny, high near 75. Clear and calm overnight, low around 54.
- Thursday: Sunny, high near 80. Mostly clear at night, low around 57.
- Friday: Mostly sunny, high near 80. Clouds increase late with a chance of showers overnight, low near 61.
- Saturday: Chance of showers before 2 p.m., then mostly sunny with a high near 74.
