Gaylord, Michigan – Cold air hangs low across northern Michigan before sunrise, leaving a crisp bite on windshields and a thin shimmer of frost on rooftops. Drivers heading toward work or school should expect an easy start today, but conditions shift by Thursday when a rain–snow mix may create the region’s first meaningful travel hiccup ahead of early Thanksgiving plans.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, calm weather holds through midweek with highs near the upper 30s today and into the lower 40s Wednesday. Skies stay partly sunny, and winds remain light. The stable stretch ends late Wednesday night as clouds deepen and moisture creeps north toward the tip of the mitt.
By Thursday morning, models hint at a slight chance of rain and snow showers before a steadier band of rain develops. Temperatures will hover near the freezing mark early, raising the possibility of brief slushy patches on bridges and untreated backroads across Otsego County. Travelers along the I-75 corridor should watch for changing pavement texture, especially where shaded areas hold cold longer.
Rain becomes more likely through the afternoon with highs in the low 40s, but the early mix remains the main concern for those beginning Thanksgiving travel. While accumulation looks minimal, even light flakes can bring visibility drops and slick spots under passing showers.
Friday turns calmer with partly sunny skies and highs near 40. The weekend stays mostly cloudy but seasonably cool, giving residents a workable window for leaf cleanup, yard prep, or early holiday decorating before winter tightens its grip.
Five-Day Outlook for Gaylord, Michigan
Wednesday: Partly sunny, high near 41.
Thursday: Rain–snow mix early, rain likely later, high near 43.
Friday: Partly sunny, high near 40.
Saturday: Mostly cloudy, high near 40.
Sunday: Mostly sunny, high near 44.
