Jordan Valley Trail Report – 01/26
Quick mid week update: It’s a balmy 3* out today, recently we’ve received 5ish inches of fluffy snow ⛄️, not a lot but we’ll take what we can get. Paul is filling in on the south trails today, every snow helps a little more. Rough dirt makes rough snow but the guys are making ground on getting them flatter for the weekend! On tap this weekend our clubs have your breakfast covered, visit the Antrim County Snowmobile Club Saturday for their pancake breakfast 8-10 and their clubhouse will be open until 4pm. Then Sunday stop up and see the East Jordan Sno-Mobilers and get their world famous “cakes and eggs” with the fix’ins 7-12 <> <> Visit Jordan Valley Trails Council on Facebook >>>> <> Visit East Jordan Sno-Mobilers, Inc. on Facebook >>>> <> 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! FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> There is a beautiful light snow fall coming down. Only about an inch of new snow overnight but several sleds out and about already this morning. Yesterday was the best day of this sled season and at least putting me on the board for sales this season as last year I never took in a dime the whole month of February. Lots of riders and decent trails yesterday and am expecting a decent day today on sunday. Snow was very hard a rutty yesterday morning and several riders reporting runninig hot yesterday because no lube getting on the slides. It eased up during the day as the snow softened up. Enjoy what we have out there and please ride safely. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos beautiful light snow falling this morning frederic-mi.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow is expected to develop late tonight and continue into the day Monday. The snow could be locally heavy at times Monday morning. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySnow is expected to develop late tonight and continue into the day Monday. The snow could be locally heavy at times Monday morning. WEATHER UPDATE - SNOW FORECAST via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Active weather is expected to continue at times this week. There is growing potential for widespread accumulating snowfall Wednesday night into Thursday morning as low pressure moves across the region. Accumulating lake effect snow showers may follow for Thursday afternoon into early Friday. Stay tuned to the latest forecasts for further details. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyActive weather is expected to continue at times this week. There is growing potential for widespread accumulating snowfall Wednesday night into Thursday morning as low pressure moves across the region. Accumulating lake effect snow showers may follow for Thursday afternoon into early Friday. Stay tuned to the latest forecasts for further details. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Widespread snow continues across northern Michigan into this afternoon. Additional snowfall of 1-3” is expected today with highest amounts across the eastern U.P. Lesser amounts of 1” or less are expected for many south of M-72. Patchy flurries and freezing drizzle may be possible late this afternoon and evening as snow moves out of the area. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWidespread snow continues across northern Michigan into this afternoon. Additional snowfall of 1-3” is expected today with highest amounts across the eastern U.P. Lesser amounts of 1” or less are expected for many south of M-72. Patchy flurries and freezing drizzle may be possible late this afternoon and evening as snow moves out of the area. 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 Thats my cousin and and I in the first photo. We ran 140 miles yesterday. First we rode Gaylord to Lovells and back. Trails were a little thin near Lovells. We also ran the loop to Starvation Lake in the evening and the trails were great. We ran another 140 miles today from Gaylord to the bridge to Cheboygan. Trails were getting a little sloppy towards the end but it was an awesome ride! 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) <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
VP Tracey was out last night in the valley and it was dreamy and fluffy just as it should be. ⚠️ One note of caution, near Big Marsh Rd on the north end there is occasional flowing water across the trail⚠️
Still be cautious out there of occasional hazards as we still are really low on snow. The guys are working hard to make the most of it.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
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 