Episodes

Jan. 23, 2026

COTC - 23 Dec 2026 - It's COLD out there!

Today Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 10am. High near 3. Wind chill values as low as -20. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accu...

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Jan. 22, 2026

COTC - 22 Jan 2026 - TVC Airport Record Year

Traverse City Cherry Capitol Airport (KTVC) has broken the record for the number of passingers in 2025. Nearly 1 Million. Congrats Team TVC! - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/cherry-capital-airport-smashed-its-yearly-p...

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Jan. 21, 2026

COTC - 21 Jan 2026 - Exploding Trees!

No Really, Threre is such a thing as exploding trees! - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Exploding_tree Today Snow showers, mainly before 1pm. High near 24. South wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Chance of precip...

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Jan. 20, 2026

COTC 20 Jan 2026 - Josh and Jase in Northern Michigan

Josh and Jase, British ticktokers in Northern Miichigan - https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/british-influencers-josh-and-jase-explore-michigan-meet-fans-in-traverse-city Today Mostly cloudy, with a high near 17. Wind chill v...

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Jan. 19, 2026

COTC - 19 Jan 2026 - Ron and Colleen to retire from WTCM AM 580

Ron and Colleen to retire from WTCM AM 580 - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/longtime-local-talk-radio-team-announces-joint-retirement/ M.L.King Day Snow showers. Widespread blowing snow, mainly before 1pm. Temperature fa...

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Jan. 16, 2026

COTC - 16 Jan 2026 - Happy Friday!

Today Snow showers, mainly after 10am. High near 31. South wind around 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 2 inches. Tonight A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, wi...

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Jan. 15, 2026

COTC - 15 Jan 2025 - From Orlando Florida

Today A 20 percent chance of snow showers before 10am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. Wind chill values as low as -2. North wind 5 to 15 mph becoming west in the afternoon. Tonight Snow showers likely, mainly after 1am. ...

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Jan. 14, 2026

COTC - 14 Jan 2026 - RIP Scott Adams

Dilbert Cartoonist and host of Real Coffee with Scott Adams podcast passed away yesterday. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Scott_Adams Today Snow showers. Patchy blowing snow. Temperature falling to around 17 by 3pm. North wind...

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Jan. 13, 2026

COTC 13 Jan 2026 - GT County Office Move

County Offices Temporarily Relocating During Gov Center Construction - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/county-offices-temporarily-relocating-during-gov-center-construction/ Today Rain, mainly before 1pm. High near 39. Wes...

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Jan. 12, 2026

COTC - 12 Jan 2026 - Business Changes in TC

Traverse City Business changes - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/multiple-local-businesses-change-hands-more-restaurant-retail-news/ Today Partly sunny, with a high near 35. Southwest wind around 10 mph. Tonight A 20 perc...

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Jan. 9, 2026

COTC - 9 Jan 2026 - Village of Blackwood (Grawn)

Village of Blackwood - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/the-return-of-blackwood-new-development-planned-for-grawn/ Today Rain showers, mixing with snow after 11am, then gradually ending. Patchy fog before 10am. Temperature...

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Jan. 8, 2026

COTC - 8 Jan 2025 - Project Feed The Kids

Porject Feed The Kids - https://www.projectfeedthekidstc.org/about National Argyle Day - https://www.nationaldaycalendar.com/national-day/national-argyle-day-january-8 Today A 20 percent chance of showers after 4pm. Mostly cl...

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Jan. 7, 2026

COTC - 7 Jan 2026 - Rail Service for Northern Michigan?

Rail service for Northern Michigan? https://www.traverseticker.com/news/whats-the-latest-on-the-groundwork-centers-northsouth-rail-project/ North+South Rail - https://www.northsouthrail.org/ Weather: Today Mostly cloudy, with...

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Jan. 6, 2026

COTC - 6 Jan 2026 - National Cuddle Up Day

USCG warns about Self-ice on Lake Michigan - https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/uscg-shares-shelf-ice-safety-tips-as-winter-drownings-rise-on-lake-michigan It's NATIONAL CUDDLE UP DAY! Today Showers likely, mainly before 1pm...

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Jan. 5, 2026

COTC - 5 Jan 2026 - OLD SCHOOL Snow day

Here is the School closing list for today in Northern Michigan: (In 1970[s style radio report mode) Alanson Public Schools — Closed Alba Public — Closed Atlanta Community — Closed Bay Mills Child Development Center — Opening ...

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Jan. 2, 2026

COTC - 2 Jan 2026 - Michigan Gas Tax System

New Michigan Gas Tax System - https://www.9and10news.com/2025/12/31/michigan-drivers-face-higher-fuel-tax-as-state-aims-to-improve-roads/ Today Isolated snow showers before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 20. West wind 5...

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Dec. 31, 2025

COTC - 31 Dec 2025 - CherryT Ball Drop

CherryT Ball Drop - https://www.thefestivalfoundation.org/p/our-events/cherryt-ball-drop2/recipient Today Snow showers. High near 23. Southwest wind 5 to 15 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Winds could gust as high as...

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Dec. 30, 2025

COTC - 30 Dec 2025 - Francisco’s Bayside

Francisco's expands to the East Side - https://www.9and10news.com/2025/12/11/traverse-citys-franciscos-market-deli-expands-with-bayside-market-on-east-side/ Today Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high nea...

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Dec. 29, 2025

COTC - 29 Dec 2025 - Bomb Cyclone

A major winter storm will continue to impact northern Michigan, bringing dangerous travel conditions to much of the area. Heavy snow and strong winds gusting to 45-55+ mph are expected to create localized blizzard conditions ...

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Dec. 24, 2025

COTC - 24 Dec 2025 - Merry Christmas Aviation Humor

During the Christmas season, aviation weather reports often feature festive " Easter eggs." While some are actual remarks (RMK) added by Air Traffic Control (ATC) or meteorologists to official reports, many popular jokes are ...

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Dec. 23, 2025

COTC - 23 Dec 2025 - The Pavilions chart a course for the future

The Pavilions chart a course for the future - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/pavilions-charts-new-course-for-future/ Today Partly sunny, with a high near 40. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon...

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Dec. 22, 2025

COTC - 22 Dec 2025 - AI in the sewer?

Traverse City launches AI-driven sewer evaluation - https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/traverse-city-launches-ai-driven-sewer-evaluation Today Rain and snow likely before 2pm, then a chance of rain between 2pm and 4pm, then a...

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