Jordan Valley Trail Report – 01/28
JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> 01/28 Happy Tuesday! Get out there and ride! Yesterday afternoon we received more lake effect snowfall with a lot of drifting. First and foremost, big thank you to our groomer extraordinaire Mike, yesterday he was here and there which seemed to be everywhere, being in 3 different groomers in one day! Thanks for all you do Mike!!!! 👍🏼 Looking forward, we have a mid week warm up coming. The tentative plan is to groom through Wednesday night and then get back on the trails Friday as the conditions cool off. We’re working on a full schedule to round out the week and cover for the downed unit the best as possible with our other machines. By tomorrow we should be right where we need to be heading into the warm up. If your the early one on the trails the next couple days, be cautious of drifting in open areas. Trails overall are still in good condition, unfortunately there still are a few thin spots out there, we really need a nice shot of system snow to pack into the trails. The warmup will help tighten the snow on the trails but we may lose some depth as well. With our area being some of the best riding conditions in the NLP, there has been a huge increase in traffic. Thank you all for riding our system, supporting the clubs and local businesses! Join a club, grab the groomer tracker app or donate to your favorite riding area organizations. Enjoy your ride! <> <> <> Visit Jordan Valley Trails Council on Facebook >>>> <> Visit East Jordan Sno-Mobilers, Inc. on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Shower and isolated thunderstorm chances increase later this evening and continue at times through Tuesday. An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm is possible, with large hail and gusty winds as the primary threats. By later Wednesday night into Thursday, potential increases for a messy wintry mix across northern Michigan, with both impactful snow and ice possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via MLive.com >> Here's a look at this winter's snowfall totals so far at some of the bigger cities across Michigan. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey Season snowfall totals in Michigan might really surprise you, high and low www.mlive.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Mild temperatures are in store for another day as highs climb into the 60s across many interior areas south of the bridge underneath partly to mostly sunny skies. Chances for showers and thunderstorms move in later tonight with additional chances at times through Tuesday. A few strong storms capable of producing hail will be possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyMild temperatures are in store for another day as highs climb into the 60s across many interior areas south of the bridge underneath partly to mostly sunny skies. Chances for showers and thunderstorms move in later tonight with additional chances at times through Tuesday. A few strong storms capable of producing hail will be possible. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Brief snow showers move across Northern Michigan this evening mainly north of M-32. Conditions then remain mostly cloudy tonight followed by a warming trend Sunday into early next week. Showers and thunderstorms arrive late Monday with potential for some stronger storms this Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyBrief snow showers move across Northern Michigan this evening mainly north of M-32. Conditions then remain mostly cloudy tonight followed by a warming trend Sunday into early next week. Showers and thunderstorms arrive late Monday with potential for some stronger storms this Tuesday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow showers will linger across parts of northern Michigan this morning with additional light snow possible later this afternoon and evening across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt. After today, temperatures will begin to warm heading into next week – potentially reaching into the 60s for some areas south of the bridge by Monday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLight snow showers will linger across parts of northern Michigan this morning with additional light snow possible later this afternoon and evening across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt. After today, temperatures will begin to warm heading into next week – potentially reaching into the 60s for some areas south of the bridge by Monday. WEATHER UPDATE via UpNorthLive >> UPDATED snow totals for our main climate locations across Northern Michigan. No surprise, everyone is running above normal with Sault Ste. Marie almost 70" above average! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyUPDATED snow totals for our main climate locations across Northern Michigan. No surprise, everyone is running above normal with Sault Ste. Marie almost 70" above average! How do these totals compare to last 10-15 years? Seems like snowiest since 2014? 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 This content isn't available right now 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. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
It’s been a long week breaking and fixing machines. Thankfully with the help of some great DNR folks we were able to get the 6215R out of the middle of the trail. Now we are just waiting for funding and a track to get that back on the trail. Thanks to Kevin, Cecil and Frank for trying their best Sunday to get it out as well. The Pisten Bully has returned to the trail! Big thank you to Andy L. for coming through in short notice. When he asked when we needed it, I replied “3 days ago” and he said I’ll be here tomorrow. Groomer Cecil and Rich were there to run for parts and lend a needed hand in the arctic conditions and we appreciate their time as well. Overall the team stepped up and handled being down a machine, GREAT! Trails weren’t to our expectations but grooming hours and trails groomed had to be adjusted and we greatly appreciate all our drivers that have adjusted their schedules to accommodate grooming different trails and a few old faces that jumped in to help out! As we mentioned last week trail 766 through the pristine Jordan Valley is back open. The logging on trail 76 north of Elmira is still ongoing and they will be utilizing a portion of the trail this week for hauling, please be vigilant in that area.
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