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Traverse City Area Trail Report – 01/07

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club – 01/07

GTASC president Steve Haver and Paul Anderson spoke with TV 7&4 yesterday. See link below. We’re always looking for new members to help with keeping our trails great.

https://upnorthlive.com/news/local/snowmobile-club-seeks-volunteers-to-maintain-88-miles-of-scenic-winter-trails

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Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 4:39 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> After the warm temperatures and melting snow during the day today (Thursday)...temperatures will drop off rapidly after sunset. This will lead to any wetness re-freezing on area roadways, which could lead to icy roadways and/or black ice formation tonight through Friday morning. Back roads, which became slushy today will refreeze as well, leading to complicated driving conditions. Finally, sidewalks and parking lots could also become hazardous to navigate. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAfter the warm temperatures and melting snow during the day today (Thursday)...temperatures will drop off rapidly after sunset. This will lead to any wetness re-freezing on area roadways, which could lead to icy roadways and/or black ice formation tonight through Friday morning. Back roads, which became slushy today will refreeze as well, leading to complicated driving conditions. Finally, sidewalks and parking lots could also become hazardous to navigate. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> After the warm temperatures and melting snow during the day today (Thursday)...temperatures will drop off rapidly after sunset. This will lead to any wetness re-freezing on area roadways, which could lead to icy roadways and/or black ice formation tonight through Friday morning.  Back roads, which became slushy today will refreeze as well, leading to complicated driving conditions.  Finally, sidewalks and parking lots could also become hazardous to navigate. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 9:29 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Perhaps a few lingering light snow showers this morning across the eastern upper peninsula. Otherwise, a brief “mild” and generally quiet spell is expected through Friday. Partly sunny and colder Saturday. Snow is expected to develop Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning. The snow may mix with or end as rain later Sunday. Light to moderate snow accumulations are possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyPerhaps a few lingering light snow showers this morning across the eastern upper peninsula. Otherwise, a brief “mild” and generally quiet spell is expected through Friday. Partly sunny and colder Saturday. Snow is expected to develop Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning. The snow may mix with or end as rain later Sunday. Light to moderate snow accumulations are possible. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Perhaps a few lingering light snow showers this morning across the eastern upper peninsula. Otherwise, a brief “mild” and generally quiet spell is expected through Friday. Partly sunny and colder Saturday. Snow is expected to develop Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning. The snow may mix with or end as rain later Sunday. Light to moderate snow accumulations are possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 9:18 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Some snow this morning starting to move out. Expect drier and brighter skies for the rest of the day! Tune into 9&10 News or head to www.9and10news.com/weather for the latest. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySome snow this morning starting to move out. Expect drier and brighter skies for the rest of the day! Tune into 9&10 News or head to www.9and10news.com/weather for the latest. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Some snow this morning starting to move out. Expect drier and brighter skies for the rest of the day! Tune into 9&10 News or head to www.9and10news.com/weather for the latest. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 11:21 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some melting before the weekend, but, if you are heading north the current snowpack is looking decent for many winter sport areas! Some areas of the UP that have had excessive lake effect this season are pushing 5-6ft of snow depth! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some melting before the weekend, but, if you are heading north the current snowpack is looking decent for many winter sport areas! Some areas of the UP that have had excessive lake effect this season are pushing 5-6ft of snow depth! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachmentImage attachment

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Too bad that color is 40-50 inches, not 50-75 lol and its 1-2 ft not 3-4 ft

This supposed to be current snow depth? I’m 7 miles south of pine stump and we’ve gotten well over 2 foot in the last 48 hours alone. There’s way more than 50” out there. Way more than 75 even.

Oliver Griepentrog Bruce Griepentrog

Brookelynn Natrop

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Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 10:42 am

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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> We received 6+ inches of snow. Groomer Jeremy said get out here before the warm up tomorrow. He said the trails are great! #traversecity #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> We received 6+ inches of snow.   Groomer Jeremy said get out here  before the warm up tomorrow.   He said the trails are great! #traversecity #snowphotosImage attachment

Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 9:17 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow lingers today across NW flow snowbelts with generally 1-3” expected across N.L. and 2-3” across E.U. with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting at 25 to 30 mph will create blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel hazardous at times– Be sure to exercise caution if traveling today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryLake effect snow lingers today across NW flow snowbelts with generally 1-3” expected across N.L. and 2-3” across E.U. with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting at 25 to 30 mph will create blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel hazardous at times– Be sure to exercise caution if traveling today! #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow lingers today across NW flow snowbelts with generally 1-3” expected across N.L. and 2-3” across E.U. with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting at 25 to 30 mph will create blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel hazardous at times– Be sure to exercise caution if traveling today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
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January 7, 2025 |

Traverse City Area Trail Report – 01/04

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club – 01/04

The groomers went out last night. Groomer Sid did the North trail and said the the trail panned out good. Groomer Steve did the east and had the same results. He ran into some heavy bands of lake effect snow along the way and took a video for us. Groomer Dave did the loop and said that the southern trail was thin but the northern parts groomed out nicely. Thanks guys for volunteering your time!

Remember, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober.

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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf – 01/04

A little fresh snow for a Saturday!
Weekend hours and trail report:
We will be open and serving lunches today, 1/4 noon to 4:30pm and tmrw, 1/5 noon to 3pm.
Trails are in fair shape. Certainly nice to see some snow! Groomers went out last night. Sid did the north trail and reports trails in fair condition. Some thin spots and some wet spots, but overall covered and smooth and it’s still snowing now. Another groomer went east toward Kalkaska and things are decent. No groomers were sent south to fife lake or fairgrounds because a little less snow that way, but possibly today due to the continuing snow.
Thank you to all the volunteer groomer drivers! They are always in need of more volunteers if you are interested, please reach out to the Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club.
Beau and Knox are sold out with their ever popular winter hayrides this weekend, but please call 231-947-9529 to make a reservation for another weekend- rides available through February.

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Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 4:39 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> After the warm temperatures and melting snow during the day today (Thursday)...temperatures will drop off rapidly after sunset. This will lead to any wetness re-freezing on area roadways, which could lead to icy roadways and/or black ice formation tonight through Friday morning. Back roads, which became slushy today will refreeze as well, leading to complicated driving conditions. Finally, sidewalks and parking lots could also become hazardous to navigate. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAfter the warm temperatures and melting snow during the day today (Thursday)...temperatures will drop off rapidly after sunset. This will lead to any wetness re-freezing on area roadways, which could lead to icy roadways and/or black ice formation tonight through Friday morning. Back roads, which became slushy today will refreeze as well, leading to complicated driving conditions. Finally, sidewalks and parking lots could also become hazardous to navigate. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> After the warm temperatures and melting snow during the day today (Thursday)...temperatures will drop off rapidly after sunset. This will lead to any wetness re-freezing on area roadways, which could lead to icy roadways and/or black ice formation tonight through Friday morning.  Back roads, which became slushy today will refreeze as well, leading to complicated driving conditions.  Finally, sidewalks and parking lots could also become hazardous to navigate. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 9:29 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Perhaps a few lingering light snow showers this morning across the eastern upper peninsula. Otherwise, a brief “mild” and generally quiet spell is expected through Friday. Partly sunny and colder Saturday. Snow is expected to develop Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning. The snow may mix with or end as rain later Sunday. Light to moderate snow accumulations are possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyPerhaps a few lingering light snow showers this morning across the eastern upper peninsula. Otherwise, a brief “mild” and generally quiet spell is expected through Friday. Partly sunny and colder Saturday. Snow is expected to develop Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning. The snow may mix with or end as rain later Sunday. Light to moderate snow accumulations are possible. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Perhaps a few lingering light snow showers this morning across the eastern upper peninsula. Otherwise, a brief “mild” and generally quiet spell is expected through Friday. Partly sunny and colder Saturday. Snow is expected to develop Saturday night and continue into Sunday morning. The snow may mix with or end as rain later Sunday. Light to moderate snow accumulations are possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 9:18 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Some snow this morning starting to move out. Expect drier and brighter skies for the rest of the day! Tune into 9&10 News or head to www.9and10news.com/weather for the latest. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySome snow this morning starting to move out. Expect drier and brighter skies for the rest of the day! Tune into 9&10 News or head to www.9and10news.com/weather for the latest. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Some snow this morning starting to move out. Expect drier and brighter skies for the rest of the day! Tune into 9&10 News or head to www.9and10news.com/weather for the latest. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 11:21 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some melting before the weekend, but, if you are heading north the current snowpack is looking decent for many winter sport areas! Some areas of the UP that have had excessive lake effect this season are pushing 5-6ft of snow depth! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some melting before the weekend, but, if you are heading north the current snowpack is looking decent for many winter sport areas! Some areas of the UP that have had excessive lake effect this season are pushing 5-6ft of snow depth! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachmentImage attachment

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Too bad that color is 40-50 inches, not 50-75 lol and its 1-2 ft not 3-4 ft

This supposed to be current snow depth? I’m 7 miles south of pine stump and we’ve gotten well over 2 foot in the last 48 hours alone. There’s way more than 50” out there. Way more than 75 even.

Oliver Griepentrog Bruce Griepentrog

Brookelynn Natrop

Yep

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Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 10:42 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> We received 6+ inches of snow. Groomer Jeremy said get out here before the warm up tomorrow. He said the trails are great! #traversecity #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> We received 6+ inches of snow.   Groomer Jeremy said get out here  before the warm up tomorrow.   He said the trails are great! #traversecity #snowphotosImage attachment

Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 9:17 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow lingers today across NW flow snowbelts with generally 1-3” expected across N.L. and 2-3” across E.U. with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting at 25 to 30 mph will create blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel hazardous at times– Be sure to exercise caution if traveling today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryLake effect snow lingers today across NW flow snowbelts with generally 1-3” expected across N.L. and 2-3” across E.U. with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting at 25 to 30 mph will create blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel hazardous at times– Be sure to exercise caution if traveling today! #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow lingers today across NW flow snowbelts with generally 1-3” expected across N.L. and 2-3” across E.U. with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting at 25 to 30 mph will create blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel hazardous at times– Be sure to exercise caution if traveling today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
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