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Traverse City Area Trail Report – 01/02

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club – 01/02

Don’t let the view fool you. We have received a little over an inch of snow. Everything is white but not rideable. We lost everything in the warm up and will be starting all over. We have a winter weather advisory for 2-5 inches starting tomorrow. However, it all depends on which way the winds are blowing. Finger’s are crossed that they will be in our favor. We will update you when conditions improve.

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Sunday January 5th, 2025 - 2:19 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow will linger overnight and in to Sunday for the northwest flow snow belts. Although no huge accumulations are expected, windy conditions will continue…causing blowing and drifting snow that will complicate travel conditions, especially in the Eastern Upper peninsula. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow will linger overnight and in to Sunday for the northwest flow snow belts. Although no huge accumulations are expected, windy conditions will continue…causing blowing and drifting snow that will complicate travel conditions, especially in the Eastern Upper peninsula. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow will linger overnight and in to Sunday for the northwest flow snow belts. Although no huge accumulations are expected, windy conditions will continue…causing blowing and drifting snow that will complicate travel conditions, especially in the Eastern Upper peninsula. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Saturday January 4th, 2025 - 12:50 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues across parts of northern Michigan today and tonight. Highest additional snowfall totals will come north of the bridge with another 2-6” possible across Chippewa county. Lesser amounts of 1-3” are expected across northwest lower Michigan through tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow continues across parts of northern Michigan today and tonight. Highest additional snowfall totals will come north of the bridge with another 2-6” possible across Chippewa county. Lesser amounts of 1-3” are expected across northwest lower Michigan through tonight. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues across parts of northern Michigan today and tonight. Highest additional snowfall totals will come north of the bridge with another 2-6” possible across Chippewa county. Lesser amounts of 1-3” are expected across northwest lower Michigan through tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Saturday January 4th, 2025 - 12:39 pm

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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> A little fresh snow for a Saturday!
Weekend hours and trail report:
We will be open and serving lunches today, 1/4 noon to 4:30pm and tmrw, 1/5 noon to 3pm.
Trails are in fair shape. Certainly nice to see some snow! Groomers went out last night. Sid did the north trail and reports trails in fair condition. Some thin spots and some wet spots, but overall covered and smooth and it’s still snowing now. Another groomer went east toward Kalkaska and things are decent. No groomers were sent south to fife lake or fairgrounds because a little less snow that way, but possibly today due to the continuing snow.
Thank you to all the volunteer groomer drivers! They are always in need of more volunteers if you are interested, please reach out to the Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club.
Beau and Knox are sold out with their ever popular winter hayrides this weekend, but please call 231-947-9529 to make a reservation for another weekend- rides available through February. #traversecity #snowphotosA little fresh snow for a Saturday!

Weekend hours and trail report:

We will be open and serving lunches today, 1/4 noon to 4:30pm and tmrw, 1/5 noon to 3pm.

Trails are in fair shape. Certainly nice to see some snow! Groomers went out last night. Sid did the north trail and reports trails in fair condition. Some thin spots and some wet spots, but overall covered and smooth and it’s still snowing now. Another groomer went east toward Kalkaska and things are decent. No groomers were sent south to fife lake or fairgrounds because a little less snow that way, but possibly today due to the continuing snow.

Thank you to all the volunteer groomer drivers! They are always in need of more volunteers if you are interested, please reach out to the Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club.

Beau and Knox are sold out with their ever popular winter hayrides this weekend, but please call 231-947-9529 to make a reservation for another weekend- rides available through February.
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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> A little fresh snow for a Saturday!
Weekend hours and trail report:
We will be open and serving lunches today, 1/4 noon to 4:30pm and tmrw, 1/5 noon to 3pm. 
Trails are in fair shape. Certainly nice to see some snow! Groomers went out last night. Sid did the north trail and reports trails in fair condition. Some thin spots and some wet spots, but overall covered and smooth and it’s still snowing now. Another groomer went east toward Kalkaska and things are decent. No groomers were sent south to fife lake or fairgrounds because a little less snow that way, but possibly today due to the continuing snow. 
Thank you to all the volunteer groomer drivers!  They are always in need of more volunteers if you are interested, please reach out to the Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club. 
Beau and Knox are sold out with their ever popular winter hayrides this weekend, but please call 231-947-9529 to make a reservation for another weekend- rides available through February. #traversecity #snowphotos

Saturday January 4th, 2025 - 11:13 am

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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> The groomers went out last night. Groomer Sid did the North trail and said the the trail panned out good. Groomer Steve did the east and had the same results. He ran into some heavy bands of lake effect snow along the way and took a video for us. Groomer Dave did the loop and said that the southern trail was thin but the northern parts groomed out nicely. Thanks guys for volunteering your time!
Remember, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober. #traversecity #snowphotos
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Friday January 3rd, 2025 - 7:59 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Lake effect snow into the weekend.
Watch for reduced visibility if traveling.
A few more inches for the snowbelts.
Staying cold. Highs in the teens & 20s.
Gusty NW winds. 10-20 mph. G25+
Wind chills near or below zero. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
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WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Lake effect snow into the weekend.
Watch for reduced visibility if traveling.
A few more inches for the snowbelts.
Staying cold. Highs in the teens & 20s.
Gusty NW winds. 10-20 mph. G25+
Wind chills near or below zero. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryImage attachment

Friday January 3rd, 2025 - 5:21 pm

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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> With the narrow lake effect bands we have experienced, some trails picked up 7 inches while the southern trails received only 2 inches. We will be out panning the northern trails this evening. If your out please keep an eye out for our groomers. At this time we only have minor lake effect forecasted for the week ahead. Keep doing those snow dances. Remember, if you do ride, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober. #traversecity #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> With the narrow lake effect bands we have experienced, some trails picked up 7 inches while the southern trails received only 2 inches.  We will be out panning the northern trails this evening.  If your out please keep an eye out for our groomers.   At this time we only have minor lake effect forecasted for the week ahead.  Keep doing those snow dances.   Remember,  if you do ride, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober. #traversecity #snowphotosImage attachment

Friday January 3rd, 2025 - 3:51 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating lake effect snow will continue tonight, primarily for the northwest flow snowbelts. Gusty winds will also be present and will likely lead to spots of blowing snow. Please use caution when traveling as localized heavier snowfall will lead to rapidly changing roadway conditions when driving in and out of heavier bands. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryAccumulating lake effect snow will continue tonight, primarily for the northwest flow snowbelts. Gusty winds will also be present and will likely lead to spots of blowing snow. Please use caution when traveling as localized heavier snowfall will lead to rapidly changing roadway conditions when driving in and out of heavier bands. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating lake effect snow will continue tonight, primarily for the northwest flow snowbelts. Gusty winds will also be present and will likely lead to spots of blowing snow. Please use caution when traveling as localized heavier snowfall will lead to rapidly changing roadway conditions when driving in and out of heavier bands. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
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