Gaylord Area Trail Report – 01/11
Gaylord Bureau – January 10, 2025 7:00 p.m Snow has been falling, and it looks like the flurries will stick around through the weekend. The trails are holding steady in fair condition, with grooming set to resume once we get a bit more snow. Enjoy the ride and stay safe! 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/ <> Friday during the day brought us 1 new inch of a bit of a thick snow. Not a new flake overnight. I checked the 2 hotels in Grayling at the south end this morning and the trailer counts were zero at the Days Inn and 2 at the Ramada. Sled traffic was very slow thru Frederic yesterday but I have seen 6 over at the swamp this morning. Most likely getting breakfast there. They do put out a great breakfast buffet there. So we need more snow and there are predictions for scattered lake effect for most of the upcoming week. I believe next weekend is MLK weekend which is supposed to be a fun weekend of riding. Lets see what happens this week. Eh. Three canadians walked into Sledheads for there annual visit yesterday, they are pictured below in my front room. They could have brought us some canadian snow. They bought a few things and tried to pay me with Looneys eh. Luckily they had 1 credit card between the three of them. Another group of 3 guys pictured on the outside of the shop stopped in. The guy in the middle has the cheapest Dad in the world. About 12 years ago I sold Mr. Cheap my used set of bibs for $15 and to this day he still has them. He would stop in each year to remind me that those bibs are still riding the trails. Its funny how this reminds me of all the characters and people and families that have come thru here in the 28 years or so I have been in here. All with many nick names I have for them. Kids that were little years ago come in with their kids now. I will leave it at that for now so thanks for checking in and if you do get to ride, Please Ride Safely. Pete http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Another great day in the grooming world today! Thank you to Cecil for freezing his backside off all day changing a coolant line he unfortunately discovered at midnight last night that was purging fluid as he was grooming. Mike showed up for moral support and they were able to get it off and find a suitable replacement to get it back on the trail quickly. After getting a report of a tree down, Archie was able to get right out there and take care of the hazard up by the EJ clubhouse, thanks Archie! Thank you to our DNR contact Tom, he was able to deliver our downed tractor back to the snowmobile club today, it will make it much better for putting the new track on when it shows up. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow lingers across the eastern U.P. today ahead of more widespread precipitation expected late Wednesday into Thursday. This system could bring a wintry mix, especially late Wednesday/ early Thursday, so stay tuned to the latest forecast! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryLake effect snow lingers across the eastern U.P. today ahead of more widespread precipitation expected late Wednesday into Thursday. This system could bring a wintry mix, especially late Wednesday/ early Thursday, so stay tuned to the latest forecast! #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Isolated lake effect into Tuesday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Some lingering lake effect snow showers are in store for tonight, especially in the eastern U.P., where minor accumulations are more likely. Following a brief “lull” on Tuesday, our next system moves in later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another wintry period of weather to the region. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #straitsarea #newberrySome lingering lake effect snow showers are in store for tonight, especially in the eastern U.P., where minor accumulations are more likely. Following a brief “lull” on Tuesday, our next system moves in later Wednesday into Thursday, bringing another wintry period of weather to the region. #MIwx FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Its a real winter wonderland out there this morning. We have had about 5 great thick real snow overnight and I wish the heck I was out riding in it. Hardly any sleds around. Went up to Gaylord this morning and hit all 3 places up there, Mega, Extreme and the Sled Shed looking around and had to get a few odds and ends. Snow even looked better up that way. Just had 3 guys in here that were based out of Howell and their pic is below. They rode from Lewiston to Gaylord and down to here and taking the trump trail #47 to Lovells. Its been a long time since I could say this but you couldnt ask for better conditions. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos frederic-mi.com Austin Bassett u ready WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating wet snow will continue with worst conditions expected through late morning. Amounts of 3-6” are expected for many areas of northern lower with localized amounts around 7” possible. Quick accumulations on roads will lead to slippery driving conditions, so be sure to use caution while traveling – especially during the morning commute! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAccumulating wet snow will continue with worst conditions expected through late morning. Amounts of 3-6” are expected for many areas of northern lower with localized amounts around 7” possible. Quick accumulations on roads will lead to slippery driving conditions, so be sure to use caution while traveling – especially during the morning commute! #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Snow starts falling across areas of Northern Michigan Monday morning through Monday afternoon. Many will see 1-3" with isolated 4-5" readings in areas between M-72 & M-68. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey Jesse Derck we went too far North. We should have saved the 8 bucks and stayed south of the bridge WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A narrow corridor of accumulating snow will move into portions of northern lower Michigan tonight, carrying into the day on Monday. Wet, sloppy snow will lead to slushy / snow covered road conditions. Localized totals in excess of 6" are possible, generally between the M-72 and M-68 corridors. Be sure to give yourself some extra time for the Monday commute! <> <>
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– 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.
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Trails are shaping up very nice as of late! We've received some dense snow lately that has mixed well with the fluffy lake effect that's fell on us all year. Hats off to our volunteers who have adjusted schedules and groomed as needed to ensure all our trails are getting groomed, while we are down 1 unit and at one point down 2 units, we couldn't do it without you guys and gals! We'll continue to groom all week building up for what will be another busy weekend. With our area being the best conditions in the NLP, traffic has been exceptionally high the last month. Thank you riders for bearing with us on trail conditions, everyone is all hands on deck trying to keep up everyday of the week.
Get out and enjoy the great trails of the state, have a safe and enjoyable ride! #jordanvalley #gaylord 
NW winds into Tuesday. 5-15 mph.
More teens & 20s Tuesday.
A few more inches for the snowbelts.
Our next system arrives mid-week.
Late Wednesday into Thursday.
Trending more snow at the moment.
Some mixing; especially south of US-10.
Possible slow downs Thursday AM.
-Meteorologist John Gross #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
On the heels of this disturbance, some lingering lake effect snow showers are possible in the eastern U.P. before our next system passes through late Wednesday into Wednesday night. Be sure to monitor the forecast for the latest updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #travarsecity #petoskey
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