The temperature is warming up for a few days and there is rain in the forecast. Trails are currently in poor condition with wet spots and sections of dirt. There is also snow in the forecast with 1-3 inches possible this weekend. As trails may be down to mud at that point, it will not do much to help us out! It looks like spring may finally be here.
As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports.
Well its a quiet and dry morning in downtown Frederic, more and more dirt showing thru each day and rain is supposed to be coming. I did see 2 sleds at the Swamp yesterday and the day before, I am thinking it was the same people. Still nothing I want to dry skid in. So thats it for trails here but the 3 old guys to alaska are tough and still rolling. Pic below I borrrowed from one of their updates, take a good close look at the supplies they are all hauling with them. Today they are in Stony Rapids Saskatchewan. Look that up on the map and see how far north they are up there. What an adventure. All 3 of them are riding arctic cat norsemens so at least they can exchange parts if they need . With all the extra gas they are hauling that has to be alot of weight. A couple nights ago they were camped out so they are prepared for most anything. Thats about it for today. Thanks for checking in. U.P. may get hit with some snow in the next couple of days so that would be nice for them. Pete
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Additional icing across the area appears less likely today with only a glaze of ice possible for some areas. Snow will continue to spread across the area, leading to 1-2" of wet accumulations for many south of the bridge before switching over rain. Strong winds are expected today with gusts to 40+ mph, potentially leading to more down trees and limbs from recent icing. Thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyAdditional icing across the area appears less likely today with only a glaze of ice possible for some areas. Snow will continue to spread across the area, leading to 1-2" of wet accumulations for many south of the bridge before switching over rain. Strong winds are expected today with gusts to 40+ mph, potentially leading to more down trees and limbs from recent icing. Thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> More snow and freezing rain is expected early Wednesday morning. Strong east winds will also be seen for most of Wednesday. A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out as well. The good news is that temperatures will warm this afternoon. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyMore snow and freezing rain is expected early Wednesday morning. Strong east winds will also be seen for most of Wednesday. A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out as well. The good news is that temperatures will warm this afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A cold night is on tap as temps fall into the teens and perhaps single digits across much of northern Michigan, especially in areas heavily impacted by the recent ice storm. This could lead to dangerous conditions for those without power or a safe source of heat. Looking ahead, it will be quieter Tuesday before another system brings the potential for another active wintry system for midweek. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyA cold night is on tap as temps fall into the teens and perhaps single digits across much of northern Michigan, especially in areas heavily impacted by the recent ice storm. This could lead to dangerous conditions for those without power or a safe source of heat. Looking ahead, it will be quieter Tuesday before another system brings the potential for another active wintry system for midweek. ... See MoreSee Less
Does anyone have any information that would explain why Antrim County was excluded from the the governor’s State of Emergency? Are there any numbers showing ice accumulation for Antrim as compared to surrounding areas?
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> From Billy Miller in Gaylord. Absolutely wild how trees bend to the ground under the immense weight of the ice. Did you know a 30ft diameter tree can weight up to 7,000 extra lbs with that amount of ice on it? Crazy. More frequent posting angers the Facebook algorithm. We can fight back by having you like or react to this post even if you don't actually "like" the content. (who does in this case, right?) But, it helps Facebook put the information out there in more news feeds. Heart, like, sad, anger reactions all work. Thanks! #miweather #gaylord... See MoreSee Less