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Frederic / Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 02/09

FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic – 02/09

Another ugly day, at least yesterday was sunny and I did talk to 2 guys that put in 70 miles yesterday around Frederic, but things are still deteriorating around here and it is rain/sleet coming down as I type about 11:30 on thursday morning. On the video I posted a few minutes ago I think I said wednesday morning but it is thursday. Weather is supposed to calm back down again after today with maybe some snow later on. After that its gonna be a quiet weekend and then they say back to the 40s next week……time will tell and anything can happen. I have been saying for alot of years that we only get 4 to 5 decent weekends of riding during the 16 week sled season. So far we are at 2 decent weekends. Pics below are outside the door here just a little bit ago and I did get a picture of the helicopter that they landed on M 72 along with the ambulance blocking the road from a rider that was out there as they were hoping to get the injured sledder to the hospital. Sadly he did not make it. Who knows where we will end up on this poor winter, Blah Blah Blah……Thanks for checking in. Pete

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Monday November 10th, 2025 - 12:28 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

FROM US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Cold overnight temperatures and wet roads could create some slick spots for the Monday morning commute. Be careful of black ice! Snow chances return for the coastal areas of northern l ake Michigan Monday morning as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyCold overnight temperatures and wet roads could create some slick spots for the Monday morning commute. Be careful of black ice! Snow chances return for the coastal areas of northern lake Michigan Monday morning as well. ... See MoreSee Less

FROM US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Cold overnight temperatures and wet roads could create some slick spots for the Monday morning commute. Be careful of black ice! Snow chances return for the coastal areas of northern l ake Michigan Monday morning as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Sunday November 9th, 2025 - 12:57 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

FROM Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> 📡 Statewide radar loop through 10 AM today (11/9) shows our two distinct snowmakers in progress.
The first one is the synoptic (aka "system") snow associated with a low that is moving east through southern Ohio. The counterclockwise flow around the low is shown over Metro Detroit as moisture interacts with decreasing temps, leading to this morning's snowfall.
Over the U.P. and Lake Michigan, the north winds are ushering in the coldest air of the season, which activates lake effect snow and transitions to the second portion of this snow event. Counties in the corner of southwest lower Michigan, northern Indiana and Illinois are set to receive a firehose of lake effect over the next 24-36 hrs, resulting in accumulations that could push one foot.
Portions of northern lower Michigan and the Saginaw Bay region are also set to receive lake effect snowfall through this evening, with amounts of 3-6 inches possible, with isolated higher amounts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey
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February 9, 2023 | Uncategorized

Frederic – Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 02/08

FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic – 02/08

It’s gonna get worse…..or is it? Wednesday morning 10:30 a.m. , sunny and 32 degrees. Yesterday I never left home till 3 in the afternoon, walking in the snow was like walking in a slushie drink….Weather predictions for the rest of the week have me confused as they are saying it could be most anything, rain, snow, sleet, slush or system snow.

I even stopped at the National Weather Service just outside of Waters yesterday, many of you have seen the place as the trail runs right by it out by Mancelona road. The guy took me in and showed me around, the main room looks like Mission Control at NASA. He said they launch 2 weather balloons from there everyday. (no they do not get shot down).

It was an interesting visit. I had to go out that way to show a house but turned down Dusty Trail to the house and it was an absolute ice skating rink. I tried to stop and was heading downhill with no control so I turned into the snow bank and hit it with my plow which stopped me before I got to the really big part of the hill. I would have never got out if I went down the big hill. I slid for a while and right into a guys drive and then made it out. I didnt even figure a wrecker would try coming down that road……So the wait is on again, melting ice and snow and will we get to ride again…..Stay tuned to see what happens but I have a feeling we arent gonna like it. Thanks for checking in. Pete

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Monday November 10th, 2025 - 12:28 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

FROM US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Cold overnight temperatures and wet roads could create some slick spots for the Monday morning commute. Be careful of black ice! Snow chances return for the coastal areas of northern l ake Michigan Monday morning as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyCold overnight temperatures and wet roads could create some slick spots for the Monday morning commute. Be careful of black ice! Snow chances return for the coastal areas of northern lake Michigan Monday morning as well. ... See MoreSee Less

FROM US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Cold overnight temperatures and wet roads could create some slick spots for the Monday morning commute. Be careful of black ice! Snow chances return for the coastal areas of northern l ake Michigan Monday morning as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Sunday November 9th, 2025 - 12:57 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

FROM Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> 📡 Statewide radar loop through 10 AM today (11/9) shows our two distinct snowmakers in progress.
The first one is the synoptic (aka "system") snow associated with a low that is moving east through southern Ohio. The counterclockwise flow around the low is shown over Metro Detroit as moisture interacts with decreasing temps, leading to this morning's snowfall.
Over the U.P. and Lake Michigan, the north winds are ushering in the coldest air of the season, which activates lake effect snow and transitions to the second portion of this snow event. Counties in the corner of southwest lower Michigan, northern Indiana and Illinois are set to receive a firehose of lake effect over the next 24-36 hrs, resulting in accumulations that could push one foot.
Portions of northern lower Michigan and the Saginaw Bay region are also set to receive lake effect snowfall through this evening, with amounts of 3-6 inches possible, with isolated higher amounts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey
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February 8, 2023 | Uncategorized
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