Cup of Traverse City

<p>Northern Michigan Startup Week returning to Traverse City</p><p></p><p>• Week-long event will bring together entrepreneurs, small business owners, and remote workers from across the region</p><p> • Events include workshops, panel discussions, and networking opportunities hosted at multiple locations around Traverse City</p><p> • Organizers say the goal is to support local innovation and strengthen the region’s growing startup and small business community</p><p>Source</p><p> 9&amp;10 News</p><p><a href="https://www.9and10news.com/2026/04/06/northern-michigan-startup-week-returns-to-traverse-city/"> https://www.9and10news.com/2026/04/06/northern-michigan-startup-week-returns-to-traverse-city/</a></p><p></p><p>Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)</p><p></p><p>Today</p><p>Sunny, with a high near 45. Calm wind becoming west around 5 mph in the afternoon.</p><p>Tonight</p><p>Increasing clouds, with a low around 36. South wind 5 to 10 mph.</p><p>Tuesday</p><p>Partly sunny, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 61. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming west in the afternoon.</p>

<p>Beitner Road Closed For Months As Flooding Recovery Continues</p><p></p><p>• Beitner Road in Grand Traverse County is expected to remain closed for up to six months due to severe washouts from recent flooding</p><p>• South Airport Road could reopen within about a week, depending on continued cleanup and water levels</p><p>• County officials say multiple roads, culverts, and drainage systems were heavily damaged, with repairs expected to take weeks to months</p><p></p><p>Source</p><p>Traverse Ticker</p><p><a href="https://www.traverseticker.com/news/beitner-likely-out-six-months-south-airport-up-to-a-week-more-flooding-updates/">https://www.traverseticker.com/news/beitner-likely-out-six-months-south-airport-up-to-a-week-more-flooding-updates/</a></p><p></p><p></p><p>Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)</p><p></p><p>TODAY</p><p>Widespread fog before 10am. Otherwise, sunny, with a high near 73. Light southwest wind becoming south 5 to 10 mph in the morning.</p><p>Tonight</p><p>A slight chance of rain and thunderstorms, then rain and possibly a thunderstorm after 11pm. Low around 43. South wind 10 to 15 mph, with gusts as high as 30 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. New rainfall amounts between a quarter and half of an inch possible.</p><p>Saturday</p><p>Rain showers before noon, then scattered rain and snow showers between noon and 5pm, then scattered snow showers after 5pm. Temperature falling to around 39 by 11am. West wind around 10 mph, with gusts as high as 25 mph. Chance of precipitation is 80%. Little or no snow accumulation expected.</p><p>Saturday Night</p><p></p><p></p>

<p>Happy Tax day!</p><p></p><p>More flood related news this morning. </p><p></p><p>TCAPS Closed... </p><p></p><p>From The Grand Traverse Sheriff's office: </p><p></p><p>Heads up for your morning commute! Things got even uglier last night. The bridge at Beitner Park failed. Beitner Road is no longer passable. The Grand Traverse County Road Commission has put barricades up at Chums Corners and at Keystone and River Rd. </p><p>Additionally, things didn't get any better for S. Airport Rd last night. It will remain closed at Park Rd and Cass Rd.</p><p></p><p>Another reminder of the two major construction projects that just recently started in Interlochen and 31N/3 Mile. Please please slow down and be patient.</p><p></p><p>Weather:</p><p></p><p>Today</p><p>A slight chance of showers before 11am, then a chance of showers after 2pm. Patchy fog before 11am. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 58. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 30%.</p><p>Tonight</p><p>A chance of showers and thunderstorms. Patchy fog. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a low around 47. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 50%.</p><p>Thursday</p><p>A 50 percent chance of showers. Patchy fog before 1pm. Otherwise, mostly cloudy, with a high near 57. Calm wind becoming north around 5 mph in the afternoon.</p>

<p><a href="https://forecast.weather.gov/showsigwx.php?warnzone=MIZ026&amp;warncounty=MIC055&amp;firewxzone=MIZ026&amp;local_place1=4%20Miles%20SSE%20Traverse%20City,%20Cherry%20Capital%20Airport%20MI&amp;product1=Flood+Warning&amp;lat=44.6709&amp;lon=-85.559">FLOOD WARNING until 2pm 15 Apr 2026 - From the NWS</a></p><p></p><p>Flooding impacts Grand Traverse County with more rain on the way</p><p></p><p>• Heavy rainfall has led to flooding across parts of Grand Traverse County, including water over roads and in low-lying areas</p><p>• Local officials are monitoring conditions and urging drivers to avoid flooded roads and use caution</p><p>• More rain is expected, which could worsen conditions and extend impacts into surrounding counties</p><p></p><p>Source</p><p>Traverse Ticker</p><p><a href="https://www.traverseticker.com/news/flooding-impacts-gt-county-beyond-with-more-rain-on-way/">https://www.traverseticker.com/news/flooding-impacts-gt-county-beyond-with-more-rain-on-way/</a></p><p></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p>Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)</p><p></p><p>Today</p><p>Patchy fog before noon. Otherwise, partly sunny, with a high near 65. West wind around 5 mph.</p><p>Tonight</p><p>Scattered showers and thunderstorms before 2am, then isolated showers. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 48. Calm wind. Chance of precipitation is 40%.</p><p>Wednesday</p><p>A chance of showers, with thunderstorms also possible after 2pm. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 63. Calm wind becoming southwest around 5 mph in the afternoon. Chance of precipitation is 50%.</p>

<p>Summer road construction meets peak tourism season</p><p></p><p>• Road construction projects are ramping up across Northern Michigan just as spring travel begins to pick up</p><p>• MDOT and local agencies say drivers should expect lane closures, detours, and slower traffic on key routes</p><p>• Officials are encouraging residents and visitors to plan ahead and allow extra time, especially heading into summer</p><p></p><p>Sources</p><p><a href="https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map?reset=tru">https://mdotjboss.state.mi.us/MiDrive/map?reset=tru</a>e</p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach/pressreleases/2026/04/01/us-31-rebuilding-detour-near-interlochen-could-begin-as-early-as-april-7">https://www.michigan.gov/mdot/news-outreach/pressreleases/2026/04/01/us-31-rebuilding-detour-near-interlochen-could-begin-as-early-as-april-7</a></p><p></p><p><a href="https://www.9and10news.com/2026/04/02/mdot-to-begin-325-million-us-31-rebuild-early-near-interlochen/">https://www.9and10news.com/2026/04/02/mdot-to-begin-325-million-us-31-rebuild-early-near-interlochen/</a></p><p>⸻</p><p></p><p>Weather – Traverse City (Next 36 Hours)</p><p></p><p>Today</p><p>A 20 percent chance of rain before 9am. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 45. Light and variable wind becoming north 5 to 10 mph in the afternoon.</p><p>Tonight</p><p>Mostly clear, with a low around 29. North wind around 5 mph becoming calm in the evening.</p><p>Saturday</p><p>Sunny, with a high near 54. Southwest wind around 5 mph.</p>