Gaylord Area Trail Report – VisitGaylord.com – 12/23
HEAVY LAKE EFFECT SNOW IN THE FORECAST for Christmas….
Locally heavy lake effect snow is possible late Sunday night into late Monday night in the snowbelts of eastern upper and northern lower Michigan. A few spots could see total accumulations exceed a foot during this time. Some blowing and drifting of snow will occur, mainly in exposed locations. On Monday night, wind chills will drop well below zero…. – US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan
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FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic – Not a flake of new snow overnight. There was light sled traffic around Frederic and I had a few in here. One guy told me the best riding they had was north of Gaylord on 7 on up to the Thirsty Sturgeon in Wolverine. There were 3 sleds at the gas station when I got here this morning and a three guys from down by the Ohio line that had unloaded out back here. They said that was there first time in this area. I would say my rating on what we have out there is maybe a hair above poor to fair. There is no grooming yet but 2 riders told me they saw a groomer panning on 76. I forgot to put a shout out yesterday from Jerry in Metamora to Cathy who was at home reading my updates. Weather is still calling for snow each day thru next Thursday, now they just need to come thru with it. Grayling Motels were pretty empty, 3 trailers at Ramada and zero at days in this morn. Thanks for checking in. Pete
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Gaylord Bureau – 12/21
Thursday ~ Dec. 21st @ 9:02 AM ~ In an around the Gaylord Area we have about 8 to 10 inches of snow in the woods. Grooming is not being done at this time – need more snow. Trails are in “POOR” condition. As always please check back here for updates.
http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/snowmobile-trail-report-114/
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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Snow showers are possible across most of the state by the early evening hours. Most of the snow will come in the form of lake effect snow across the Upper Peninsula, but snow squalls that will be sporadic in timing across the Lower Peninsula... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lingering mixed precipitation will come to an end this evening, but not before potentially resulting in some icy road conditions…especially on those secondary road surfaces. Much colder weather Friday and Saturday, along with some scattered snow showers. Temperatures return to much more normal levels on Sunday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLingering mixed precipitation will come to an end this evening, but not before potentially resulting in some icy road conditions…especially on those secondary road surfaces. Much colder weather Friday and Saturday, along with some scattered snow showers. Temperatures return to much more normal levels on Sunday.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Cold front will bring a rain/snow mix to the area Thursday, followed by much colder weather to end the week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyCold front will bring a rain/snow mix to the area Thursday, followed by much colder weather to end the week.
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Good morning everyone. Michigan is going to showcase all seasons for today, March 26th, 2026. ... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyGood morning everyone. Michigan is going to showcase all seasons for today, March 26th, 2026. If you're heading north of M-55, a wintry mix will greet you. Snow totals of an inch, perhaps more will be possible, and a snow map will be out in a bit to showcase totals on a statewide basis. Meanwhile, summer is here temporarily as showers and storms move in by late afternoon south of Grand Rapids and Flint. High temperatures will be in the 60s, and even low-70s, especially south of I-94. More warmth means more fuel for storms though, so on a day like today, you should be rooting against warmer high temperatures to avoid severe weather. Speaking of temperatures, just an insane gradient from north to south. High temperatures in the low-20s for the Keweenaw Peninsula, while areas just south of the Michigan state line jump to near 80°F. Precipitation will start early up north, while southern Michigan doesn't start seeing shower activity until afternoon. More details to come in a bit on our severe weather, but the peak timing along and south of I-94 for severe weather will be after 3 pm EDT. Main severe weather hazard today will be very large hail, so it's probably a good idea to protect your valuables today if you're in the southern two rows of counties, just out of an abundance of caution. Bare with us today, it's a lot of information, but we've got you covered from beginning to end.
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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, is here. To be honest, it's almost copy and paste of Tuesday with snow passing by up north again, but today features warmer temperatures for almost the entire state. As you can see, high temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be on display for everyone minus the eastern UP and northern LP.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWednesday, March 25th, 2026, is here. To be honest, it's almost copy and paste of Tuesday with snow passing by up north again, but today features warmer temperatures for almost the entire state. As you can see, high temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be on display for everyone minus the eastern UP and northern LP. Partly cloudy skies south, while mostly cloudy skies and some isolated snow showers pass by to the north. Snowfall accumulations will be light and brief. Cold spot of the day will be Sault Ste. Marie at 34°F, while the warm spot of the day will be near New Buffalo in Berrien County at 69°F. A 35° swing from north to south. Winds will be gusting between 15-25 mph primarily across the Lower Peninsula today, with a few gusts to 35 mph possible along Lake Michigan. Small craft, take note.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Milder weather returns for the next couple of days, especially in northern lower Michigan. Highs will reach the 50s in many areas south of M-32. There’s a chance for snow and rain today in eastern upper Michigan. Better chances for precipitation expand across the area Thursday, mainly rain in northern lower, but with a wintry mix north of the Bridge. Some icy roads are possible in eastern upper Michigan Thursday morning. Much colder weather arrives for Friday, though a gradual warming trend returns as we move through the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyMilder weather returns for the next couple of days, especially in northern lower Michigan. Highs will reach the 50s in many areas south of M-32. There’s a chance for snow and rain today in eastern upper Michigan. Better chances for precipitation expand across the area Thursday, mainly rain in northern lower, but with a wintry mix north of the Bridge. Some icy roads are possible in eastern upper Michigan Thursday morning. Much colder weather arrives for Friday, though a gradual warming trend returns as we move through the weekend.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A quick shot of snow will cross far northern Michigan this morning. Low visibilities will be possible for a few hours, especially in eastern upper Michigan, right around morning drive time. Accumulations will be less than 2 inches; places near and south of M-32 will see little if any accumulation. Milder temperatures will be seen Wednesday and Thursday, especially in northern lower Michigan. Snow and rain chances will increase, and mostly rain is forecast for Thursday. Sharply colder air returns for Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA quick shot of snow will cross far northern Michigan this morning. Low visibilities will be possible for a few hours, especially in eastern upper Michigan, right around morning drive time. Accumulations will be less than 2 inches; places near and south of M-32 will see little if any accumulation. Milder temperatures will be seen Wednesday and Thursday, especially in northern lower Michigan. Snow and rain chances will increase, and mostly rain is forecast for Thursday. Sharply colder air returns for Friday.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Ongoing snow showers will take a pause this evening before another round of snow tracks across Northern Michigan early Tuesday. Be prepared for the possibility of a brief period of lowered visibilities and snowfall on roads M-72 and north during the morning commute. More light precipitation to follow through Thursday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOngoing snow showers will take a pause this evening before another round of snow tracks across Northern Michigan early Tuesday. Be prepared for the possibility of a brief period of lowered visibilities and snowfall on roads M-72 and north during the morning commute. More light precipitation to follow through Thursday.
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