Traverse City Area Trail Report – 01/08
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> 01/08
1/8/26 Weekend and Weather Update:
The sun is so pretty, but conditions are certainly not ideal. Still a decent amount of snow in the woods. Temps in the mid 40s today make it feel and look like Spring. Driveway and trails are still more covered than not, but lots of ice and puddles. Will have to wait and see if it really rains tmrw or not.
On Friday we will travel downstate to celebrate the life of Uncle Dave with family and friends. Lori and Anna will be holding down the fort here, and although this weather doesn’t really warrant us being open, Lori will be here making soups and chili midday, so feel free to stop in for a bowl of chili or a drink if you catch her.
We plan to be open noon to 4pm Saturday 1/10. If rain further deteriorates things this could impact our hours and we will update here if so. We are waiting to see what the weather brings before knowing about Sunday. Stay tuned.
Beau and Knox have winter hayride availability again starting next weekend. 231-947-9529 for reservations.
Horse Camp families be watching your emails 👀 …Barn Buddies Camp letters were sent today with the rest to follow.
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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> 01/08
So we have some Good, Bad and Ugly going on here in Traverse City.
The Good – the trails are holding up considering the weather we’ve been having.
The Bad- at the time of this post, the temperature is 46 degrees.
The Ugly, we are forecasted for a half inch of rain this evening into tomorrow morning.
Saturday, the temperature shifts and we have some snow in the forecast so keep doing those snow dances.
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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> Our operator's have been out smoothing the trails all week and sent some pics to post. Thanks to Mike, Blake, Dave and Jeff for volunteering your time. They all report excellent conditions. The groomers will be out again tonight so keep an eye out for them. Remember, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober... #traversecity #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 1/29/2026, 5am - One last round of dangerous cold again tonight... but hope is on the horizon for those looking for a reprieve from the ice box this weekend (but not so warm the winter fans can't still enjoy it)! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Bitterly cold temps return tonight, particularly for the eastern UP and interior northern Lower Michigan, with wind chills dropping between -15 to -25 across parts of interior northern lower and eastern upper. Temps could be be even colder Thursday night compared to tonight, with cold temperatures and wind chills becoming more widespread. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyBitterly cold temps return tonight, particularly for the eastern UP and interior northern Lower Michigan, with wind chills dropping between -15 to -25 across parts of interior northern lower and eastern upper. Temps could be be even colder Thursday night compared to tonight, with cold temperatures and wind chills becoming more widespread.
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> We received about 3-4 inches of fresh snow overnight. Groomer driver Don went out on the west trail and reported excellent conditions. Groomer driver Jeff was on the south trail and reported some drifting in the open areas and rated the trails as excellent. We will be out again tomorrow. Subscribe to Groomer Tracker and you'll see us doing our thing. Remember, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober.
Great trails take alot of work in the off season and alot of support. McAllister Rentals; High quality equipment rentals of all sizes from the best in the business! If you need it, they've got it - with top notch service and support to match. The Traverse City location goes above and beyond supporting our snowmobile club. Please support those who support our sport! #traversecity #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Additional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th!
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsare #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAdditional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th!
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs).
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