Justin foreshadowed this a couple of time recently. It's now official.

45 for a high today after a low of 30.9. One of the chillier days this winter (as winter 25/26 turns red with embarrassment).

Probably. But if I am to put some false hope into this winter, early to mid February seems like there is a shot.

2029.

Special Weather Statement Special Weather Statement National Weather Service Gaylord MI 519 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026 MIZ016>018-022>024-028>030-035-036-041-042-086>088-095>099-170130- Emmet-Cheboygan-Presque Isle-Otsego-Montmorency-Alpena-Crawford- Oscoda-Alcona-Ogemaw-Iosco-Gladwin-Arenac-Western Chippewa- Central Chippewa-Southeast Chippewa-Western Mackinac- Eastern Mackinac-Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc Island- Beaver Island and surrounding islands-Charlevoix- Including the cities of Petoskey, Cheboygan, Rogers City, Gaylord, Atlanta, Alpena, Grayling, Mio, Harrisville, West Branch, Tawas City, Gladwin, Standish, Paradise, Trout Lake, Rudyard, Sault Ste. Marie, Brimley, Kinross, Sugar Island, Detour Village, Goetzville, Drummond Island, Engadine, Naubinway, Epoufette, St. Ignace, Brevort, Les Cheneaux Islands, Mackinac Island, St. James, and Charlevoix 519 PM EST Fri Jan 16 2026 A band of heavier snow will swing from southwest to northeast through the next few hours, resulting in visibilities under a mile at times, and quick accumulations of snow on already slick roadways for the evening commute. Additionally, there may be a period of freezing drizzle/wintry mix for a couple hours behind this band of heavier snow. Reduce speed, brake gently and early, and turn on headlights so others can see you. The 3km NAM pummels Harrison overnight and has snow almost non-stop during the next 40+ hrs. It had a very good handle on today's event that left a solid plowable 3-4" here. Had to clear 4+ off my car after work in Grayling - the most this winter. Today's event was very elevation sensitive with the higher elevations like here in Harrison doing very well and the lower terrain getting more freezing drizzle that I had both in the am and pm! GRR mentions the band that makes its way towards me too: Latest Omega shows a weak band through Southern Kent county and a prolific band due to a thermal trough and an area of QPF along the US 10 corridor.