Traverse City Area Trail Report – 03/05
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> 03/05
Please join us in a moment of silence to say goodbye to our cherished friend. He arrived in early December for a few weeks and then left us only to return in January with vengeance.
He brought smiles to all our faces as he continued to pile up on our trails. Even though we rode him hard, kicking him out of the corners and moguling him up, he didn’t mind. He knew that groomers would bring him back to life. Now, his mother has decided he’s had enough fun. She’s turning him to water with 50+ degree weather along with thunderstorms.
There is always hope that he returns for one last ride, but if he doesn’t, we will impatiently wait until next December to see our frosted friend again.
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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> A second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following:
•More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan
•Significant icing that may impact the power grid
•Wind gusts that could top 45mph
•Blizzard conditions
We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following:
•More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan
•Significant icing that may impact the power grid
•Wind gusts that could top 45mph
•Blizzard conditions
We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lots of wintry weather ahead!
Today: Snow and blowing snow move across northern MI with bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2" per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph likely leading to whiteouts at times, especially this morning. Snow tapers this evening into tonight.
A brief break in wintry weather anticipated Saturday.
Saturday night through Monday: A late season winter storm has its sights set on the Great Lakes region. While uncertainty still exists with regards to specific snowfall/icing amounts and the location of where these highest amounts fall, potential continues to increase for parts of northern MI to see 12-24"+ of snow while others see impactful/heavy icing. Use caution when looking at detailed forecast amounts several days in advance. Stay tuned -- lots more info to come over the next 48 hours. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Starting tonight, accumulating and blowing snow will move into northern MI. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyStarting tonight, accumulating and blowing snow will move into northern MI. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN! Before we face the potentially larger system later this weekend... we have to contend with a round of snow and wind later TONIGHT into the FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. 🌬️❄️🚙
Accumulating and blowing snow is expected across most of northern Michigan, especially Friday morning. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNOT TO BE FORGOTTEN! Before we face the potentially larger system later this weekend... we have to contend with a round of snow and wind later TONIGHT into the FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. 🌬️❄️🚙
Accumulating and blowing snow is expected across most of northern Michigan, especially Friday morning. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling!
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan, we know you’re interested in this weekend’s forecast. Here is the latest:
A major winter storm is likely to impact the state Sunday into Monday. Yes, this does include the potential for 12”+ of snow for some areas and heavy icing for others. That said, there is still high uncertainty in specific snowfall/icing amounts and the location of where these highest amounts may end up since we’re still several days away. Significant changes in forecast impacts for specific locations are still possible at this time range. Because of this, caution should be used when looking at detailed forecast amounts several days in advance. We are monitoring this upcoming storm closely and will be providing forecast updates as confidence in impacts across the area increases. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNorthern Michigan, we know you’re interested in this weekend’s forecast. Here is the latest:
A major winter storm is likely to impact the state Sunday into Monday. Yes, this does include the potential for 12”+ of snow for some areas and heavy icing for others. That said, there is still high uncertainty in specific snowfall/icing amounts and the location of where these highest amounts may end up since we’re still several days away. Significant changes in forecast impacts for specific locations are still possible at this time range. Because of this, caution should be used when looking at detailed forecast amounts several days in advance. We are monitoring this upcoming storm closely and will be providing forecast updates as confidence in impacts across the area increases.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A winter storm is expected to impact the Great Lakes this weekend, with potential for a wide range of hazards including heavy snow, a wintry mix, and heavy rain and thunderstorm potential. Expect forecast refinements in the coming days. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA winter storm is expected to impact the Great Lakes this weekend, with potential for a wide range of hazards including heavy snow, a wintry mix, and heavy rain and thunderstorm potential. Expect forecast refinements in the coming days.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Freezing rain, sleet, and snow will continue at times across northern Michigan into this evening. Heaviest additional icing is expected this morning into early afternoon with heaviest snow expected to come late morning into late afternoon. Localized power outages and hazardous travel will remain possible into tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFreezing rain, sleet, and snow will continue at times across northern Michigan into this evening. Heaviest additional icing is expected this morning into early afternoon with heaviest snow expected to come late morning into late afternoon. Localized power outages and hazardous travel will remain possible into tonight.
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