The trails are holding steady in fair condition. Snow showers are in the forecast starting this evening and could stick around through the weekend. 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. – Please move off the trail when groomers are coming and allow them to safely pass. – 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. – Have fun and stay safe!
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It’s a calm and quiet friday morning with 20 degrees here in downtown Frederic. No new snow but there is light snow predicted the next few days. I drove out near Manistee Lake this morning to a house I have listed (sale pending) and was surprised how much snow is still out there. Trail crossings still looked pretty good. Of course everyone always says the snow is better north and west of Frederic. I took a few pics of their roof and picnic table to show the snow out there. There were a few sleds out yesterday around Frederic. The other pic I have down here are the guys that came here and are camped out in my back lot. They were still here when I got here this morning but were gone and riding again by about 9:45. If you do want to ride just enjoy what little we do have. I wish I had better reports. Thanks for checking in. Pete
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A rain/snow mix will depart later this morning, potentially opening the door for some clearing clouds later this afternoon with highs ranging from the upper 30s across the eastern U.P. to the upper 40s/low 50s for those south of M-72. Another round of rain/snow mix is expected later Saturday into Sunday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyA rain/snow mix will depart later this morning, potentially opening the door for some clearing clouds later this afternoon with highs ranging from the upper 30s across the eastern U.P. to the upper 40s/low 50s for those south of M-72. Another round of rain/snow mix is expected later Saturday into Sunday. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A quick-moving clipper system crosses northern MI tonight. Primarily rain is expected across much of northern lower, with mainly snow through the Straits and eastern U.P. Snow will likely end as a period of freezing drizzle early Friday morning with a coating of ice possible, mainly in eastern upper. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberryA quick-moving clipper system crosses northern MI tonight. Primarily rain is expected across much of northern lower, with mainly snow through the Straits and eastern U.P. Snow will likely end as a period of freezing drizzle early Friday morning with a coating of ice possible, mainly in eastern upper. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Morning clouds will clear from north to south later today as a front drops through the region, bringing partly to mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Our next round of precip chances returns tonight into Friday morning with a mix of rain and snow. Light freezing rain will be possible overnight across the eastern U.P. and far northern lower, but any glaze of ice should melt Friday morning as temperatures rise above freezing. Additional rain/snow chances move in late Saturday and Sunday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyMorning clouds will clear from north to south later today as a front drops through the region, bringing partly to mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Our next round of precip chances returns tonight into Friday morning with a mix of rain and snow. Light freezing rain will be possible overnight across the eastern U.P. and far northern lower, but any glaze of ice should melt Friday morning as temperatures rise above freezing. Additional rain/snow chances move in late Saturday and Sunday. ... See MoreSee Less
The trails are in good condition, thanks to the groomers who’ve been hard at work day and night. Snow has been falling lightly and is expected to continue overnight. 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. – Please move off the trail when groomers are coming and allow them to safely pass. – 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. – Have fun and stay safe!
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.
Its a nice cold and sunny 11 degrees on wednesday morning in downtown Frederic. The good thing about the cold is its letting us keep the whole 8 inches of lake effect that we had last week. There are riders out there and you have to enjoy what we do have.. I dont know when the next snow is going to hit us but lets hope for MLK weekend. I decided to leave sunday nite and went up to my favorite spot in Grand Marais. I like to stay at Rick and Marys place right downtown. The Superior Hotel. I started out monday morning from there and rode out to the Bear Trap in Munising and had lunch and ran into my old friend Don Reed who was there for lunch but was out grooming from Seney to the Bear trap. It was good to catch up with him. Got in 80 miles on Monday. Ran into several Sledheads at Lake Superior brewing company both monday and tuesday nights. Tuesdays ride was 100 miles and I looped out to Pine Stump and down towards Newberry and back up to Grand Marais. Overall I would rate the trails at a 9. It really is winter up there and I am so glad I went up there. Alot of sleds out riding and I expect it will get busier there before the weekend. Also met up with Perry from the food truck that he has open on trail 888 about 8 miles outside of Grand Marais. He is open wed thru sunday out there. Stop in for hot dogs or brats or a warm up drink. Many of you have seen his videos on the FB page Riding the Crazy 8s under PM Bennet. Stop in and tell him I sent you. Thats about it for today and lets see what this weekend brings. Thanks for checking in. Pete
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A rain/snow mix will depart later this morning, potentially opening the door for some clearing clouds later this afternoon with highs ranging from the upper 30s across the eastern U.P. to the upper 40s/low 50s for those south of M-72. Another round of rain/snow mix is expected later Saturday into Sunday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyA rain/snow mix will depart later this morning, potentially opening the door for some clearing clouds later this afternoon with highs ranging from the upper 30s across the eastern U.P. to the upper 40s/low 50s for those south of M-72. Another round of rain/snow mix is expected later Saturday into Sunday. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A quick-moving clipper system crosses northern MI tonight. Primarily rain is expected across much of northern lower, with mainly snow through the Straits and eastern U.P. Snow will likely end as a period of freezing drizzle early Friday morning with a coating of ice possible, mainly in eastern upper. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberryA quick-moving clipper system crosses northern MI tonight. Primarily rain is expected across much of northern lower, with mainly snow through the Straits and eastern U.P. Snow will likely end as a period of freezing drizzle early Friday morning with a coating of ice possible, mainly in eastern upper. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Morning clouds will clear from north to south later today as a front drops through the region, bringing partly to mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Our next round of precip chances returns tonight into Friday morning with a mix of rain and snow. Light freezing rain will be possible overnight across the eastern U.P. and far northern lower, but any glaze of ice should melt Friday morning as temperatures rise above freezing. Additional rain/snow chances move in late Saturday and Sunday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyMorning clouds will clear from north to south later today as a front drops through the region, bringing partly to mostly sunny skies this afternoon. Our next round of precip chances returns tonight into Friday morning with a mix of rain and snow. Light freezing rain will be possible overnight across the eastern U.P. and far northern lower, but any glaze of ice should melt Friday morning as temperatures rise above freezing. Additional rain/snow chances move in late Saturday and Sunday. ... See MoreSee Less