Gaylord Area Trail Report – 12/02
Gaylord Bureau – December 2, 2024 10:45 a.m. Snow, baby, snow! We’re having an epic start to snowmobile season and the Gaylord area currently has over 40 inches, with more in the forecast! The groomers have been running since trails opened on December 1st. They are currently in good shape and all trails should be open by noon today. Please be patient while groomers get our trails into excellent condition with all this fresh snow! A few things to remember about groomers: – Groomers are out there to help you have a better riding experience and always have the right of way. Want to be ready? Get a free trail map delivered right to your mailbox and plan your adventure! As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports. http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/snowmobile-trail-report-114/ <> UPDATE – 11/24 via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> One week to go until the trails open…..fat chance of there being any snow , so my best guess is the wait will be on. To bad we dont have the problem they have in South Dakota where they have snow but trails dont open till the 15th of December. The best day of riding that I had last year was on November 28 when Big John and I got in a nice 60 mile ride after a nice dumping of snow that morning. Everyone always asks me what I think the season is going to be like and my standard answer is I will tell you in April. I need to get some time in at Sledheads and get the front room ready for the season as I tend to let it get a little messy during the summer when I am not open. I put the winter signage back up last week on a nice 60 degree day. I picked up trail permits this week too but I am not putting one on my sled till we have rideable snow. I did see both Kalkaska and Grayling groomers out doing trail maintenance in the past month or so. Thats about it for now. Thanks for checking in. Pete http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> ❄️ One more quick visit to the trail webcam near Gaylord this morning (12/2) as a tractor is out grooming the trail for snowmobile riders. Any trail experts care to let us know what this tractor implement is officially called? #gaylord #snowphotos Brett Lerner Mike Davis Gonna be warm and rain next week. Trash state Groomer drag WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan, let's see those pictures! Who was buried the most this weekend? Our total snowfall here at the office has now climbed to 43.7" since Thanksgiving morning, and it's still snowing. (Snow photos in the comments....) #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey #snowphotos #miweatherNorthern Michigan, let's see those pictures! Who was buried the most this weekend? Our total snowfall here at the office has now climbed to 43.7" since Thanksgiving morning, and it's still snowing. GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Pine-cone Accommodations >> Bring your snowmobiles and snow equipment!!! #gaylord #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Ongoing heavy lake effect snow will continue to organize. Snowfall totals of 12-18" are expected across areas southeast of Grand Traverse Bay near Kalkaska. Localized amounts of 18"+ are possible by Monday morning. Snowfall rates of 1" to 3" per hour will lead to rapid accumulations on roads and near-zero visibility underneath heaviest banding, creating dangerous travel conditions. Use extreme caution if traveling on M-72, M-66, and US-131 near the Kalkaska area this evening and tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskeyOngoing heavy lake effect snow will continue to organize. Snowfall totals of 12-18" are expected across areas southeast of Grand Traverse Bay near Kalkaska. Localized amounts of 18"+ are possible by Monday morning. Snowfall rates of 1" to 3" per hour will lead to rapid accumulations on roads and near-zero visibility underneath heaviest banding, creating dangerous travel conditions. Use extreme caution if traveling on M-72, M-66, and US-131 near the Kalkaska area this evening and tonight. FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Wow! Finally a year with rideable snow on December 1st. Sleds have been riding in all morning, first phone call came at 7:30 this morning and trailers are parked everywhere. I would guess another eight inches of snow over night and trying to keep up plowing is a trick. For those of you that have parked trailers at my storage lot I am not going to take any trailers at this time as I am already tight on room down there. Just check with me ahead of time to see if I can get some room down there. Parking out back behind my shop will be just daily and by donation. I would say we have to be about the 2 foot mark for the snow this week. Still the same story at Lake Margrethe by my house and I havent even dropped my blade yet at home. The snow is all north and west of Frederic. I cant even remember the last time we had snow on December 1. The snow is supposed to keep it up all week so I imagine next weekend will be really busy. Please remember to ride safely. This is the start of my 27th or 28th year in this place. Boy time flies when your having fun. Thanks for checking in. Pete all the pics below are from this morning in downtown Frederic. #frederic #gaylord #snowphotos WOW! Finally snow on December 1st frederic-mi.com GAYLORD AREA UPDATE >> We have over 2 feet of fresh snow and the snowmobile trails are officially open! ❄️ Groomers are running today to get the trails in great shape for you. Anthony Barnes Frank Mccomas ! GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Swamp II Bar & Restaurant in Frederic MI >> Winter is officially here! Groomers on Trail 7 by the Swamp II Bar & Restaurant in Frederic MI!d Good way to bring in December! #gaylord #snowphotos Wish I didn’t have work tomorrow🤦♂️ Jake Anderson WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> You guessed it... more lake effect snow today into Monday. Lake effect snow bands will continue to intrude into northern Michigan, which could lead to quick drops in visibility if traveling into one. Some areas could see an additional foot of snow by Monday morning. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskeyYou guessed it... more lake effect snow today into Monday. Lake effect snow bands will continue to intrude into northern Michigan, which could lead to quick drops in visibility if traveling into one. Some areas could see an additional foot of snow by Monday morning. #MIwx GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> Opening day Dec 1st and we have 38” of snow , still have some openings next week and predicting snow for the next 5 days... #gaylord #snowphotos If it’s anything like usual michigan it’ll be gone in 2 weeks.
Would be nice to see a 34° sunny day and melt it down a foot and freeze it good and hard Trails are great! Are you measuring the snow banks where you plowed, I just left LON there is around 24" out there. Waters had around 12" when we came through. FANTASTIC! Definitely need snowmobilers up in the UP! Drive safely and have fun! This where we are staying! Good for u guys about time the snow comes back!!!! Be there Thursday Cam Bubp Cordarell Kowal ! Katie Knight Justin Reed Scott Francis GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> Dec 1 trails are open can’t ask for a better opening day ! 38” of snow ! #gaylord #snowphotos GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> THIRTY THREE INCHES AND COUNTING! Here are a few more shots of family snow day #2!! 33.8" of snow and counting...... wow lol. #gaylord #snowphotos I so wish that was here in Ohio! I'm hoping this is a great start to a great snowmobile season! <> <>
– Please move off the trail when groomers are coming and allow them to safely pass.
– If you approach a groomer from behind, kindly wait for the operator to signal you to pass.
– Grooming can take place at any time during the day or night.
– Have fun and stay safe!Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Photo taken from my backyard because I'm snowed in. 😆
Tune in here for trail reports: gaylordmichigan.net/pick-your-season/winter/snowmobile #gaylord #snowphotosWe have over 2 feet of fresh snow and the snowmobile trails are officially open! ❄️ Groomers are running today to get the trails in great shape for you.
Photo taken from my backyard because I'm snowed in. 😆
Tune in here for trail reports: gaylordmichigan.net/pick-your-season/winter/snowmobile
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