The weather is looking good for the start to our snowmobile season, however we do need more snow. Yesterday fed us a wintry mix, which resulted in about 6-7” of snow and a some icy rain. The good news is that the temperatures are going to drop to single digits for the next few days and we are forecasted to receive up to a foot of snow in the next 5-10 days. That is a recipe for a great base on the trails, we just need to be patient and see what happens. Groomers should be going out this week to start to get the trails ready.

Couple of notes: Use caution on trails 1 south and 13 south as they will be very wet, and there may be a possible reroute on trail 102 due to logging, (however, this will be a temporary re-route). Also, bridge on trail 8, East of Bergland is out and it is marked. The trail will be rerouted over the dam at the north end of the lake where the trail was a couple years ago. As was reported, a couple of sleds have been spotted on the lake, but that’s not recommended as yet!

Snowcross is at Blackjack this week and it should get everybody in the mood (not that you aren’t already!). Check back for the latest and we will look to keep you updated. You can always check out the view of the lake at www.walleyelodge.com or email us at iceman@walleyelodge.com .
Jim & Mary Beth: 906-575-3557

Cold front is moving in but………… we had lots of rain last night and the snow is almost all gone.

Waiting see what this storm will bring our way. We will keep you updated.

Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club Facebook Page >>>>

Website: www.benziemanisteesnowbirds.com

Benzie Visitor Bureau – 12/01

Happy Day baby! Trails officially OPEN today! Yeehah! Good news and bad news on snow though. We have gotten anywhere from 10-16′ of snow in the last several days but now are experiencing a warm up. We were building a base up but its melting down quick now. Forecast says the warm up goes on for a few days now and back cold end of the week and into next. Lets hope snow too! We need more snow and cold before the groomers can get out there but there IS snow for the moment and trails are so-so to poor but better than nothing right? NOTE! Benzie Manistee Snowbirds is offering their Snowmobile Safety Class. Saturday December 7 at the Snowbirds Club House at 14121 Industrial Ave., Kaleva. Offered free to ages 12 and up. (Must be 12 by Dec 31) Classes start at 9am, finish about 3pm. Snowbirds provide lunch. Registration day of class at 8am. For more info call Mark Coe at 231-218-1272 or Jeff Petroskey at 231-510-2622! Ok! So, remember I love your emails and pics and stories and adventures! Let me know you are out there! I haven’t heard from anybody yet – hellllooooo! Keep in touch! Soon to say SEEYA on the trails! Carol

http://www.visitbenzie.com/seasonal-snow-reports-24/