Gaylord, MI – Flurries sweep steadily across northern Michigan this morning as a persistent lake effect snow band continues to build south of M-72. Light snow is falling over Emmet, Cheboygan, and Otsego Counties, with heavier bursts near the lakeshore. Drivers are urged to allow extra travel time — slick stretches are developing on rural and secondary roads, and reduced visibility will challenge morning commuters.
According to the National Weather Service in Gaylord, snow will continue through the day and again Thursday, with 3 to 6 inches of accumulation possible in the snowbelts. Areas closest to Lake Michigan and Lake Superior will see the steadiest snow and strongest gusts. Temperatures will remain well below freezing, hovering in the 20s, but wind chills will make it feel closer to 10°F through afternoon.
Meteorologists warn that ice jams could begin forming on local rivers later this week as cold air tightens its grip. Another surge of Arctic air arrives Friday night, sending temperatures plummeting into the single digits by Saturday morning. Snow showers will likely persist through the weekend as a clipper system pushes into the Great Lakes, adding another 1–3 inches for parts of northern Lower Michigan.
5-Day Outlook (Dec 10–Dec 14):
- Today (Wed): Snow showers, breezy. High 25°F.
- Thursday: Cloudy, light snow. High 26°F.
- Friday: Chance of snow. High 27°F.
- Saturday: Cold and snowy. High 16°F, low 6°F.
- Sunday: Mostly cloudy, lingering snow belts. High 22°F.
