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Jan. 28, 2026

COTC - 28 Jan 2026 - Cross Border Ice Bridge

US / Canada Ice Bridge Crossing - https://www.visitdrummondisland.com/ice-bridge-tofrom-canada.html Today Snow showers. High near 14. Wind chill values as low as zero. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tonight Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a low around -1. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northeast after midnight. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New s...
Jan. 27, 2026

COTC - 27 Jan 2026 - Road Commission Projects

GT Road Commission Projects - https://www.traverseticker.com/news/road-commission-eyes-partnerships-for-zimmerman-extension-more-road-projects/ Today Snow showers likely. Patchy blowing snow before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 14. Wind chill values as low as -3. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Tonight Snow showers likely. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature ...
Jan. 26, 2026

COTC - 26 Jan 2026 - New Jail in TC?

GT County commissioners approve advisory committees for new justice facility https://www.9and10news.com/2026/01/24/county-commissioners-approve-advisory-committees-for-new-justice-facility/ Today A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 12. Wind chill values as low as -4. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Snow showers, mainly after 1am. Temperature rising to around 12 by 2am. Wind chill values as low as -4. Southwest wind around 10 mph, with ...
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 accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Tonight A 40 percent chance of snow showers, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 0. Wind chill values as low as -12. West wind around 5 mph becoming calm after midnight. Saturday Partly sunny, wi...
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-passenger-record-by-19-percent/ Today Snow showers. High near 15. Wind chill values as low as -3. West wind around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Tonight Snow showers. Low ...
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 precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of less than one inch possible. Tonight Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. West wind 5 to 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation...
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 values as low as -7. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Tonight A slight chance of snow showers before 10pm, then a chance of snow showers after 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 15. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Chance of precipitatio...
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 falling to around 12 by 4pm. Wind chill values as low as -4. Blustery, with a northwest wind 15 to 20 mph, with gusts as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 3 inches. Tonight Snow showers likely, mainly before 4am. Most...
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, with a low around 23. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Saturday Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 28. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Saturday Night Snow showe...
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. Mostly cloudy, with a temperature falling to near 17 by 8pm, then rising to around 22 during the remainder of the night. South wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. New snow accumulation of less than a half inch possible. Friday Snow showers. High near 31. S...
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 around 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around 3 inches. Tonight A 50 percent chance of snow showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. North wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35 mph. Thu...
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. West wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New precipitation amounts of less than a tenth of an inch possible. Tonight Rain and snow showers likely, becoming all snow after 1am. Cloudy, with a low around 18. Blustery, with a northw...
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 percent chance of rain after 4am. Increasing clouds, with a low around 30. Southwest wind around 5 mph. Tuesday Rain before 11am, then rain and snow between 11am and 4pm, then rain likely after 4pm. High near 38. South wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chan...
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 falling to around 36 by 11am. Breezy, with a west wind 15 to 20 mph becoming northwest in the morning. Winds could gust as high as 40 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 26. Northwest win...
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 cloudy, with a high near 44. South wind around 10 mph. Tonight Showers before 1am, then showers and possibly a thunderstorm between 1am and 4am, then showers after 4am. Temperature falling to near 41 by 8pm, then rising to around 46 during the remainder of the night. Sout...
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 a high near 36. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a steady temperature around 33. South wind around 5 mph. Thursday A 30 percent chance of showers after 1pm. Partly sunny, with a high near 42. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
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. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, cloudy, with a high near 36. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph. Chance of precipitation is 60%. Tonight A chance of rain and snow showers before midnight, then a chance of snow showers between midnight and 1am. Cloudy, with a low a...
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 2 hours late Bay Mills Com. College — Opening 2 hours late Beaver Island Community — Closed Bellaire Public — Closed Boyne City Public — Closed Boyne Falls Public — Closed Brimley Area — Opening 2 hours late Cadillac Area Public — Closed Cadillac Heritage Christi...
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 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 20%. Tonight Mostly cloudy, with a low around 15. West wind around 5 mph. Saturday Snow showers likely, mainly after 1pm. Cloudy, with a high near 25. West wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. New snow accumulation of...
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 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Tonight Snow showers likely, mainly before 1am. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 12. Wind chill values as low as -1. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 35...
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 near 22. Northwest wind 10 to 15 mph. Chance of precipitation is 70%. Total daytime snow accumulation of around an inch possible. Tonight Snow showers. Steady temperature around 20. Northwest wind 5 to 10 mph. Chance of precipitation is 90%. New snow accumulation of around ...
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 across open areas at times from mid-morning into early afternoon. Drifting snow may make travel especially difficult on secondary roadways. Power outages will also be possible, especially across areas that experienced icing on Sunday. Be sure to use extreme caution if having...