Gaylord, MI – A cool, unsettled stretch continues across northern Michigan this week as bands of rain and lake-effect showers keep the region damp and breezy. A steady rain early today is shifting north, but additional showers are expected by afternoon and will persist through midweek.
According to the National Weather Service office in Gaylord, scattered showers will focus mainly along and west of I-75, with enhanced rainfall near Lake Michigan and inland toward Petoskey and Traverse City. Winds from the west and northwest will stay brisk, gusting 25 to 30 mph at times, producing choppy conditions on inland lakes and nearshore waters.
Temperatures will hold below normal through Thursday, with highs ranging from the mid-40s to lower 50s. According to forecasters, occasional breaks in the rain are possible Wednesday night into Thursday morning, but another wave of light showers is likely to redevelop as cooler air deepens across the Great Lakes. Drivers should anticipate slick roads, especially during the early morning and evening commutes when leaf-covered pavement may become slippery.
By Friday, drier air begins to edge in from the west, allowing for a few peeks of sun and lighter winds. However, forecasters caution that lingering lake-effect sprinkles could persist near the Lake Michigan shoreline before tapering off entirely heading into the weekend.
Residents should keep jackets handy and secure any outdoor decorations or light furniture ahead of the breezy conditions. With the cool, damp air settling in, this week marks a clear shift toward late-fall weather across northern Lower Michigan.
