Jordan Valley Trail Report – 12/05
For riders headed this way today and through the weekend. Both the Antrim County Snowmobile Club and East Jordan Trailblazers lots will be plowed for parking as well as the Sand Lake Park and Ride. Groomers have been out this week and will continue through the weekend. Unfortunately Monday says 40* and rain, but we’ll access that when it comes. Snowfall on our trail system still varies drastically as it does across the area. The concentration of snow is in the Alba/Mancelona/Starvation Lake/ Lakes of the North areas. As you go 25 miles in all directions the snow drastically drops off. While the overall snow totals so far are in the 24-36”+ range, that compacts to 2-4” on the trail. Many of us have all asked for your help maintaining trails with your right thumb. Be vigilant, there can be and will be groomers on the trails 24 hours a day as snowfall and traffic and trail conditions warrant. *Trail 766 – 🚧🚨CLOSED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE🚨🚧. There are 2 projects underway on Jordan River Road removing culverts and bridges being installed. The original timeline was for them to be completed before December 1, but unfortunately that isn’t the case. Things are taking longer than expected, and we are being told possibly by the end of the month for one bridge and unknown timeframe on second bridge. More information on the project can be found here: https://www.rivercare.org/…/spanning-the-headwaters/ *Trail 76 – There will be logging activity on the central portion of the trail off Webster Road north of Elmira. We were notified Wednesday they were going to be moving into this section. Please be alert as there maybe debris, logging equipment in the trial, and unfavorable trail conditions. Unfortunately we were not given enough warning to try and mitigate the conflict with an alternate trail. This will be in effect for the entire snowmobile season. Stay tuned here for any changes and updates to these projects as well as current trail conditions. If you encounter trail hazards please feel free to drop us a message or email jordanvallleytrailscouncil@gmail.com and our volunteers will promptly address issues. <> <> Visit Jordan Valley Trails Council on Facebook >>>> <> Visit East Jordan Sno-Mobilers, Inc. on Facebook >>>> <> 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. FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Finally a real great day of riding yesterday. At least thats what I heard from riders and sadly I wasnt out there myself to tell you first hand. Currently 25 degrees out and supposed to get to 40 today. That actually may help build our base as its supposed to cool back down. I wanted to ride yesterday but I ended up here in Sledheads all day between customers and plowing. Had 5 trucks and trailers parked out back and thats alot for a wednesday. Riders were certainly enjoying the conditions. It would be great to get a full month of February in. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos Finally a real great day of riding frederic-mi.com 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. 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. FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> WOW ITS REALLY WINTER, we have had a crazy amount of snow since yesterday. I plowed both Sledheads and my storage area twice and have been plowing all of it again this morning for a third time. Snow is still coming down and its great. Several trailers parked out back already. That part is all great but the next two days they are saying 30s and then back to cold. A little warmth might help it settle in and pack it in so that may be good for the base. Everyone so far this morning is excited. I am hoping to get out for a ride. I would guess we have had at least 18 inches from yesterday and today. Thanks for checking in and Please Ride Safely. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos frederic-mi.com 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 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 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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