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Frederic / Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 12/20

No new snow, the temps have cooled down and firmed things up. I made a big loop towards Kalkaska this morning and north of Frederic, every trail crossing I saw and trail I looked at I rate at poor. We just plain need snow. Hopefully santa will help us out and get us some snow by Christmas. The weather man says we are supposed to get some snow so that is good. Yesterday it got close to 40 so now there is grass and dirt showing in spots.. All we can do is wait and do some snow chanting. MO MO NAH CHEE NAH screamed outside at the top of your lungs helps a lot. The 4 million mark came and went on sunday well I was gone. Byron Brinley was first one in at 4,004,235 followed by Dave Klemish who came in at 4,007,773. So I am waiting to hear back from Byron and get him set up on his goodies. I got in a whole new batch of Sledheads shirts yesterday so I am well stocked up in case we ever do get snow. The new WTF Welcome to Frederic is one shirt and the All Trails Lead to Frederic has the trail map on the back. Also 2 different sledheads with Small Time Town, Big Time Fun and also The snow may melt away but the memories will last Forever……Pictures below and think Snow. Thanks for checking in. Pete

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Sunday January 11th, 2026 - 4:55 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow will diminish this morning, ending by early afternoon. Some parts in northeast lower and far eastern upper Michigan may break out into partial sunshine this afternoon. However, north-northwest to northwest winds today will remain brisk. Gusts to around 30 mph will be common. That will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow today, especially in places that are more open and exposed. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySnow will diminish this morning, ending by early afternoon. Some parts in northeast lower and far eastern upper Michigan may break out into partial sunshine this afternoon. However, north-northwest to northwest winds today will remain brisk. Gusts to around 30 mph will be common. That will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow today, especially in places that are more open and exposed. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow will diminish this morning, ending by early afternoon. Some parts in northeast lower and far eastern upper Michigan may break out into partial sunshine this afternoon. However, north-northwest to northwest winds today will remain brisk. Gusts to around 30 mph will be common. That will produce areas of blowing and drifting snow today, especially in places that are more open and exposed. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Sunday January 11th, 2026 - 1:22 am

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FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Two to three inches of fresh snow on the ground on Saturday night... #gaylord #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

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Saturday January 10th, 2026 - 4:12 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating snow will continue to spread across northern Michigan today into Sunday. Accumulations remain consistent to this mornings forecast with 3-6” for most of the area and localized 7”+ possible where heaviest snow falls this evening and tonight. The combination of snow covered roads and reduced visibility will lead to hazardous travel across parts of the area. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryAccumulating snow will continue to spread across northern Michigan today into Sunday. Accumulations remain consistent to this mornings forecast with 3-6” for most of the area and localized 7”+ possible where heaviest snow falls this evening and tonight. The combination of snow covered roads and reduced visibility will lead to hazardous travel across parts of the area. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating snow will continue to spread across northern Michigan today into Sunday. Accumulations remain consistent to this mornings forecast with 3-6” for most of the area and localized 7”+ possible where heaviest snow falls this evening and tonight. The combination of snow covered roads and reduced visibility will lead to hazardous travel across parts of the area. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry

Saturday January 10th, 2026 - 4:04 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Wet roadways and surfaces from melting snowpack and rain today combined with temperatures continuing to fall will lead to to potential roadways freezing overnight into Saturday morning. If you have plans to travel this weekend be sure to use caution on untreated roads! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWet roadways and surfaces from melting snowpack and rain today combined with temperatures continuing to fall will lead to to potential roadways freezing overnight into Saturday morning. If you have plans to travel this weekend be sure to use caution on untreated roads! ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Wet roadways and surfaces from melting snowpack and rain today combined with temperatures continuing to fall will lead to to potential roadways freezing overnight into Saturday morning. If you have plans to travel this weekend be sure to use caution on untreated roads! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Friday January 9th, 2026 - 12:26 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Wet, messy roads are expected across many areas this morning due to rain and snow melt. Strong winds are in store later today with gusts to 35-50 mph through this afternoon. Mild temps this morning will fall through the day, eventually transitioning rain to snow across parts of northern Michigan. A brief period of hazardous travel is possible this afternoon with falling snow and strong winds leading to quick drops in visibility for drivers. Snowfall amounts are expected to stay below 1”. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWet, messy roads are expected across many areas this morning due to rain and snow melt. Strong winds are in store later today with gusts to 35-50 mph through this afternoon. Mild temps this morning will fall through the day, eventually transitioning rain to snow across parts of northern Michigan. A brief period of hazardous travel is possible this afternoon with falling snow and strong winds leading to quick drops in visibility for drivers. Snowfall amounts are expected to stay below 1”. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Wet, messy roads are expected across many areas this morning due to rain and snow melt. Strong winds are in store later today with gusts to 35-50 mph through this afternoon. Mild temps this morning will fall through the day, eventually transitioning rain to snow across parts of northern Michigan. A brief period of hazardous travel is possible this afternoon with falling snow and strong winds leading to quick drops in visibility for drivers. Snowfall amounts are expected to stay below 1”. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday January 8th, 2026 - 2:28 pm

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FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Sunny and warm with more warm weather and rain in the forecast... #gaylord #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday January 8th, 2026 - 12:50 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Rain will spread across northern Michigan this evening into Friday. Temperatures will warm into the 40s and low 50s overnight, combining with rain to quickly melt snow across the area. Localized minor flooding will be possible and widespread fog will lead to reduced visibility. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyRain will spread across northern Michigan this evening into Friday. Temperatures will warm into the 40s and low 50s overnight, combining with rain to quickly melt snow across the area. Localized minor flooding will be possible and widespread fog will lead to reduced visibility. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Rain will spread across northern Michigan this evening into Friday. Temperatures will warm into the 40s and low 50s overnight, combining with rain to quickly melt snow across the area. Localized minor flooding will be possible and widespread fog will lead to reduced visibility. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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December 20, 2017 | Uncategorized

Frederic / Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 12/19

It’s way to warm out here in Frederic this morning at 36 degrees but there is a good side to that. The snow that we do have I getting condensed and as long as we don’t lose it all it will make a great base once it hardens up. Snow is predicted for this weekend so its still a crap shoot if we will have good riding for just after Christmas. Only time will tell. I have heard a few sleds out buzzing around town here this morning so there are some die hards out there. Also I cant stress it enough about riding safety. Snowmobile deaths are almost always speed as the cause and second place to help with that is alcohol. The first death happened in the u.p. on sunday. A 34 year old man went out to have fun and didn’t make it back. We got back home yesterday afternoon after an overnight trip to NYC to check out all the Christmas goodies, easily summed up by two words. Sensory Overload, my daughter Haley and I left from Grand Rapids and her sister flew in to meet us there from Denver. For being there for 12 hours we crammed a lot in, Central Park, Times Square, Empire State, Macys, walked the Brooklyn bridge, 911 memorial, up the freedeom tower, Occulous, store fronts on fifth, Rockefeller center and to our room at just before midnight. I have never seen a tree as big as the one in Rockefeller center, I think it was a hundred feet around…….according to our phones we walked about 14 miles and that didn’t count 4 subway rides……Thanks for checking in and PLEASE RIDE SAFELY. Pete

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