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. Trail #7 is looking good right now. Johannesburg received slightly less snow and is in fair condition. Please remember that even with the fresh snow we received, we are still building up our base. Groomers will keep running as we receive more 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. – 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!
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As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports.
Its been calm and quiet this morning in Frederic, no new snow to speak of overnight but I have seen both the Gaylord and Grayling Groomers this morning. There is supposed to be a clipper tongith which might give us some nice thick snow.. That makes me think I may have to be closed tommorow so I can get a ride in. I am ready for a good ride after only getting in 200 miles last year.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A clipper system will impact northern Michigan tonight though Thursday, delivering high amounts of snowfall. Highest accumulations tonight will be along the straits while the typical northwesterly snow belts of northern lower can expect around a foot this Wednesday into Thursday morning. Strong gusty winds will produce areas of rapidly dropping visibilities, which could result periods of whiteouts on roadways (especially Wednesday evening through Thursday morning). Please be sure to avoid any dangerous travel and give yourself extra time on your evening/morning commutes! #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#traversecity#petoskey... See MoreSee Less
FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Its been calm and quiet this morning in Frederic, no new snow to speak of overnight but I have seen both the Gaylord and Grayling Groomers this morning. There is supposed to be a clipper tongith which might give us some nice thick snow.. That makes me think I may have to be closed tommorow so I can get a ride in. I am ready for a good ride after only getting in 200 miles last year. #frederic #gaylord#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
Its been calm and quiet this morning in Frederic, no new snow to speak of overnight but I have seen both the Gaylord and Grayling Groomers this morning. There is supposed to be a clipper tongith w…
WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Clipper and lake effect snow on the way tonight through Thursday morning. Snow amounts could stack up quickly for areas of the U.P. through the Northwest Lower Peninsula thanks to this clipper and gusty Southwest winds. Snow totals are tonight though Thursday morning. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberryClipper and lake effect snow on the way tonight through Thursday morning. Snow amounts could stack up quickly for areas of the U.P. through the Northwest Lower Peninsula thanks to this clipper and gusty Southwest winds. Snow totals are tonight though Thursday morning. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Lake effect + clipper system + lake effect = a hard forecast! But, here we go! It'll be very windy as well, especially later Wednesday into Thursday. We could have gusts over 40mph over land and 50mph over the lakes and lakeshore areas. This is will cause extremely difficult travel yet again. We'll have light snow Wednesday morning for the commute with heavy snow in the existing lake effect heavy prone areas. The Wednesday evening commute looks like garbage since we'll have strong winds and heavy snow coming down for ALL areas of Michigan. Then, we'll switch back over to lake effect areas by Thursday am. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea#gaylord#cadillac#traversecity#petoskeyLake effect + clipper system + lake effect = a hard forecast! But, here we go!
It'll be very windy as well, especially later Wednesday into Thursday. We could have gusts over 40mph over land and 50mph over the lakes and lakeshore areas. This is will cause extremely difficult travel yet again.
We'll have light snow Wednesday morning for the commute with heavy snow in the existing lake effect heavy prone areas. The Wednesday evening commute looks like garbage since we'll have strong winds and heavy snow coming down for ALL areas of Michigan. Then, we'll switch back over to lake effect areas by Thursday am. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> MORE THAN A FOOT MORE snow coming to localized areas tonight through Tuesday! Then, a clipper system with MORE lake effect Thursday. Beyond that I do see warm-up. However, we'll be on the storm track so we could get some shots of rain turning to snow. It looks active! I do apologize, I ran out of time for drawing my own snow maps tonight. However, the HRRR has done wonderfully with the lake effect so far. I will gladly endorse what it suggests for potential snow tonight and tomorrow. I'll be issuing my own map tomorrow for Wednesday night / Thursday's clipper system and lake effect, though! We ain't done yet, y'all! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea#gaylord... See MoreSee Less
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... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less