Gaylord Area Trail Report – 12/16
Gaylord Bureau – December 16, 2024 9:15 a.m. We’re having an epic start to snowmobile season and the Gaylord area got hit with over 80 inches of snow to start out winter. After a light rain and warming temperatures, trails are in fair shape with some dirt showing in spots. Grooming has stopped due to the temps, but will likely begin again on Tuesday night. Don’t worry, there’s more snow in the forecast! Check out this live feed to see trail #7, just north of Gaylord. 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/ <> And the melt down continues, drizzly rain again with warmer temps than we want. Sometimes things like this help the base if it hardens up but I dont see that happening for 2 or 3 days. Pics below are my back parking lot and my front drive. Very dissapointing. There were a few sleds out and about on sunday. So the wait is on again. Thanks for checking in. Pete http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> It was a very cold and crunchy start to this morning. It was up to 38 again yesterday and it softened things up but then very cold last night and that made everything ruttty and hard. I have had 3 sleds in here this morning that said they were getting hot and thats because they arent getting snow up in there to lube them up.Its now up to 21 degrees so that may help get things lubing again. First thing this morning there 3 guys all on old XLT’s. Havent seen 3 of them together in a long time. We might get a little snow later today according to weather. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos frederic-mi.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Today will feature partly to mostly sunny skies but with colder temperatures and brisk winds. Light snow moves in early tonight and continues into Sunday. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyToday will feature partly to mostly sunny skies but with colder temperatures and brisk winds. Light snow moves in early tonight and continues into Sunday. Snow accumulations of 2 to 4 inches are possible. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Icy/black ice on area roadways early this morning. Cool periods will battle with mild /periods through early next week. Accumulating snow reenters the weather picture later Saturday night into Sunday morning. The snow may end as a period of light rain or drizzle Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. (1/31/2025) #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyIcy/black ice on area roadways early this morning. Cool periods will battle with mild /periods through early next week. Accumulating snow reenters the weather picture later Saturday night into Sunday morning. The snow may end as a period of light rain or drizzle Sunday afternoon into Sunday night. (1/31/2025) FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Its 10:30 on a sunny 27 degree friday morning in downtown Frederic. I got here just after nine and there were about 15 or so sleds lined up at the swamp heading out for a pretty large group ride. Yesterday it was up to 41 and gave us more melting and settling than I would like to see but things have held up pretty well. Not sure what today is going to do. Wednesday things were so perfect and thursday was good too. Next system snow isnt till next wednesday... #gaylord Sunny 27 degrees in downtown Frederic frederic-mi.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> After the warm temperatures and melting snow yesterday...temperatures dropped to below freezing last night. This has lead to icy spots on roadways and/or black ice formation early this morning. Sidewalks and parking lots are likely hazardous to navigate in spots as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAfter the warm temperatures and melting snow yesterday...temperatures dropped to below freezing last night. This has lead to icy spots on roadways and/or black ice formation early this morning. Sidewalks and parking lots are likely hazardous to navigate in spots as well. How are the trail conditions 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. <> <>
– 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
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