Frost Advisories are in effect across northern, central and eastern Lower Michigan tonight, with temperatures expected to fall as low as 30 degrees by early Tuesday.
The National Weather Service offices in Gaylord, Detroit/Pontiac and Grand Rapids have all issued advisories.
Northern Lower Michigan
NWS Gaylord has a Frost Advisory from 11 p.m. this evening to 8 a.m. EDT Tuesday.
It covers Cheboygan, Presque Isle, Otsego, Montmorency, Alpena, Kalkaska, Crawford, Oscoda, Alcona, Missaukee, Roscommon, Ogemaw, Iosco, Gladwin and Arenac counties.
Temperatures between 30 and 36 degrees will result in frost formation.
Temperatures will fall quickly this evening, bottoming out between midnight and 5 a.m. Increasing clouds and southwest winds will then push readings up quickly between 6 and 8 a.m.
The coldest spots are expected across inland northeast and north central Lower Michigan, especially the Au Sable River Valley.
Mid-Michigan and the Thumb
NWS Detroit/Pontiac has a Frost Advisory from midnight tonight to 8 a.m. EDT Tuesday.
It covers Midland, Bay, Huron, Saginaw, Tuscola, Sanilac, Shiawassee, Genesee, Lapeer and St. Clair counties.
Cities include Saginaw, Flint, Bay City, Midland, Port Huron, Owosso and Lapeer. Temperatures as low as 32 degrees will result in frost.
Central Michigan
NWS Grand Rapids has a Frost Advisory from midnight tonight to 8 a.m. EDT Tuesday for Clare, Gratiot, Isabella, Mecosta and Osceola counties.
Mount Pleasant, Alma, Clare, Big Rapids and Reed City are covered, with temperatures as low as 32 degrees.
A Quick Warm-Up
The chill won’t last. Forecasters expect mostly clear skies, with highs warming back into the low to mid 70s on Wednesday.
Safety Reminders
Take steps now to protect tender plants, such as covering vegetation or bringing potted plants indoors.
Plants left uncovered overnight may be killed.
For live updates, follow NWS Gaylord and NWS Detroit on X.
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