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Lake Effect Snow and Strong Winds Through Tonight

Lake effect snow continues tonight, with several inches of new snow, heaviest across parts of the eastern U.P. and northwest lower. Snow combined with strong winds will result in whiteouts at times, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline. Additionally, strong winds will exacerbate any significant icing impacts that are felt across portions of the area. Read More >

Hazardous Weather Conditions

Current conditions at

Gaylord Regional Airport (KGLR)

Lat: 45.02°NLon: 84.69°WElev: 1332ft.

Snow Freezing Fog

12°F

-11°C

Humidity 84%
Wind Speed NW 8 mph
Barometer 29.37 in (996.7 mb)
Dewpoint 8°F (-13°C)
Visibility 0.25 mi
Wind Chill0°F (-18°C)
Last update 16 Mar 5:53 pm EDT
Extended Forecast for

Gaylord, Otsego County Airport MI

Winter Storm Warning March 16, 06:33pm until March 16, 08:00pm
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    Winter Storm Warning March 16, 06:33pm until March 16, 08:00pm

    NOW until 8:00pm Mon

    Winter Storm Warning

  • Tonight

    Low: 3 °F

    Snow Showers
    Likely and
    Blowing Snow

  • Tuesday

    Tuesday: A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 16 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Tuesday Night

    Tuesday Night: A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.

    Low: 7 °F

    Slight Chance
    Snow Showers

  • Wednesday

    Wednesday: A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind 10 to 15 mph.

    High: 32 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Wednesday Night

    Wednesday Night: A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph.

    Low: 25 °F

    Chance Snow
    Showers

  • Thursday

    Thursday: A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    High: 39 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Thursday Night

    Thursday Night: A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.

    Low: 25 °F

    Mostly Cloudy
    then Chance
    Rain/Snow

  • Friday

    Friday: A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.

    High: 41 °F

    Chance
    Rain/Snow

Detailed Forecast

Tonight
Snow showers likely, mainly between 8pm and 2am. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 8pm. Cloudy, with a low around 3. Wind chill values as low as -15. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total nighttime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible.
Tuesday
A chance of snow showers before 8am, then a slight chance of snow showers after 5pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 16. Wind chill values as low as -12. Northwest wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Tuesday Night
A 10 percent chance of snow showers before 8pm. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 7. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 5 mph becoming south after midnight.
Wednesday
A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 32. Wind chill values as low as -2. South wind 10 to 15 mph.
Wednesday Night
A 30 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Southwest wind around 10 mph.
Thursday
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 39. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Thursday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers after 2am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25. Chance of precipitation is 30%.
Friday
A chance of rain and snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 41.
Friday Night
A chance of rain and snow showers before 2am, then a chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 25.
Saturday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 40.
Saturday Night
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Sunday
A chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.
Sunday Night
Partly cloudy, with a low around 15.
Monday
Mostly sunny, with a high near 32.
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ABOUT THIS FORECAST

 
Point Forecast:
Gaylord, Otsego County Airport MI
 45.03°N 84.68°W (Elev. 1371 ft)
Last Update:
6:11 pm EDT Mar 16, 2026
Forecast Valid:
6pm EDT Mar 16, 2026-6pm EDT Mar 23, 2026
 
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