Gaylord Area Trail Report – 12/19
Gaylord Bureau – December 19, 2024 9:00 a.m. We had an epic start to snowmobile season – 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 poor shape and generally frozen with some stretches of dirt showing. Grooming has stopped due to the temps, but 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/ <> Cold , rutty and hard trails. Thats what we have right now. Just a super lite dusting of new snow overnight and things arent looking promising for the next week and that inclcudes 40s next week. We had that awesome teaser of to much snow and then it left us as fast as it came. The wait will be on again. I certainly do not like putting out these negative things all the time but its the way it is. Pics below are from outside my door this morning. Rock hard and slippeery. Even with we had a foot of new snow its going to take alot to where the groomers can get on it again. Thanks for checking in and we certainly need more snow chants. Pete http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Widespread snow transitions to lake effect late tonight with an additional 1-4” of snow expected. Winds gusting 45+ mph and rapidly dropping temperatures are expected later this evening– Despite light snow amounts, significantly reduced visibility is expected at times with a flash freeze likely across northern Lower tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWidespread snow transitions to lake effect late tonight with an additional 1-4” of snow expected. Winds gusting 45+ mph and rapidly dropping temperatures are expected later this evening– Despite light snow amounts, significantly reduced visibility is expected at times with a flash freeze likely across northern Lower tonight. #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> ❗️Active weather across northern Michigan today through tonight as a clipper system crosses the area. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Widespread snow showers will move across northern Michigan in the morning. Rain / drizzle then spreads across northern lower while eastern upper continues to snow through the evening hours. Accumulations generally 1 to 3” of snow is expected across northern lower while eastern upper can expect 6-8” with locally 10”. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #straitsarea #newberryWidespread snow showers will move across northern Michigan in the morning. Rain / drizzle then spreads across northern lower while eastern upper continues to snow through the evening hours. Accumulations generally 1 to 3” of snow is expected across northern lower while eastern upper can expect 6-8” with locally 10”. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A clipper system will move across the Great Lakes region this Friday, delivering two different outcomes to Northern Michigan. For northern lower: Expect a quick shot of snow early in the morning followed by warm air introducing mixed rain/snow showers in the afternoon along with high temperatures in the +40s south of M-72. As for eastern upper... high temperatures remain below freezing and snowfall accumulations as high as 6 to 8 inches with locally 10+. Be sure to keep any eye on the forecast for any of your commutes! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey SNOW FALL FRIDAY WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> TIMING POST! This is for Friday, February 28th into Saturday, March 1st. Good!! Where I’m staying I could throw a snowball on m 28!! WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Winter ain't done with us just yet! A vigorous clipper system barrels through tomorrow bringing a nice swath of heavy snow to parts of the UP. The further south you go, the later in the day it'll be. Likely around the evening drive home a burst of snow moves through quickly coating the ground. This is along an arctic cold front that drops our temps for several days. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWinter ain't done with us just yet! A vigorous clipper system barrels through tomorrow bringing a nice swath of heavy snow to parts of the UP. The further south you go, the later in the day it'll be. Likely around the evening drive home a burst of snow moves through quickly coating the ground. This is along an arctic cold front that drops our temps for several days. Austin Bassett WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Updated graphic for Fri snow: Potential for significant snow (>6”), from the Straits northward beginning late tonight. Strong winds combined with moderate to heavy snowfall rates will lead to quick accumulations on roadways and hazardous travel through the day on Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #straitsarea #newberryUpdated graphic for Fri snow: Potential for significant snow (>6”), from the Straits northward beginning late tonight. Strong winds combined with moderate to heavy snowfall rates will lead to quick accumulations on roadways and hazardous travel through the day on Friday. #MIwx JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Trail Update: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A clipper system moving across the Great Lakes region this Friday will deliver widespread accumulating snowfall mainly north of M-32. Focus remains north of the bridge as accumulations of at least 4 inches of snowfall remains highly likely by Saturday Morning. Be sure to stay tuned into the forecast for more details! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #straitsarea #newberryA clipper system moving across the Great Lakes region this Friday will deliver widespread accumulating snowfall mainly north of M-32. Focus remains north of the bridge as accumulations of at least 4 inches of snowfall remains highly likely by Saturday Morning. Be sure to stay tuned into the forecast for more details! FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Its rock hard and 20 degrees out there this morning. I posted a video a bit ago and it was the grayling groomer heading north and like I thought they were coming to pick up the drag they left by the Swamp a few days ago. The hitch is repaired on the groomer but there is no grooming going to happen until or when we get new snow. Its amazing how fast it goes. So to me it looks like we had about 16 days of good riding with all that snow we had. Still one more month to the season so when and if we get more snow be ready to ride it. I have a full tank and am ready in case it does happen.Thanks for checking in. Pete (also time to start the snow chants again.) #gaylord #snowphotos frederic-mi.com I rode far more than 16 days. Not sure where got that figure from. <> <>
– 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
❄ Snow arrives this morning for much of northern MI, especially north of M-72.
- Eastern upper: Snow continues into this evening (may mix with rain at times).
- Northern lower: Snow ends late morning/midday. Turning mild with scattered afternoon rain showers.
🌡 Temperatures fall area-wide this evening through tonight.
- Flash freeze possible on any wet roadways.
- Additional lake effect snow showers overnight
💨 Gusty winds today into tonight. Peak winds between 7 PM this evening and 4 AM Saturday. Isolated power outages possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
Notice the heavy snow across the UP through almost the entire day. This is why some areas will go up to 11" or maybe even slightly more.
Winds will be HOWLING. Gusts over 50mph are likely. This can lead to blizzard conditions. I wouldn't be surprised to see some typical problem spots have road closures (M-28). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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The last 3 days have been 40*+ and very sunny today. Thankfully we didn’t get the inch of rain they were calling for! Thanks to Frank for doing some recon today from the truck. Areas that are bare and really bare now. Everything I’ve seen of the trails it looks like we faired VERY WELL for the weather we had so far this week. As temps drop back down we hope to get our units back on the trial for a pass and get things flattened out for the weekend.
Unfortunately looks like early next week is another wave of warm weather so we’ll groom as temps permit. #jordanvalley #gaylord
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