Benzie Area Trail Report – 02/17
BENZIE / MANISTEE UPDATE via Benzie Manistee Snowbirds – 02/17 Benzie Manistee Snowbirds Trail Update: 2-15-25 Trails are currently Snow, Snow, Snow, covered 5-8" last few days 2-15-25 on the entire trail system, and groomed. Manistee County good snow, Benzie County Good Snow, Leelanau County Good Snow, Snowbirds Trails have been greatly improved this off season, lots of hedging brush and filling holes, the crew has been very busy Are you Around Kaleva? stop at the Clubhouse, Saturdays 10am to 3pm, lunch, snacks, and drinks, stop in and warm up! Benzie County – Trail 39, 37, Good Snow, great snow on the trail in the woods, 3 North of US 31, great snow, reroute marked good, logging on old route. Thanks to Rick, Jim, and the crew! Leelanau County – Trail 3 to Maple City, Good Snow, groomed. A part of this trail not signed, from North Benzie County line, go East, cross 669 on Pettingale Rd. go East, signed through fields, North and East to Newman Road, go North on Newman Rd. no signs on Newman, North to Kasson Center, go left, West to Pierce then right on trail, this is the connection to get to Maple City, Trail is signed from Pierce Rd to Maple City. Stay on trail, do not roost roads Please. Thanks to Joe and crew in the North. <> Benzie-Manistee Snowmobile Club Facebook Page >>>> Website: www.benziemanisteesnowbirds.com <> WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Snow and ice return tonight, and continue through midday April 4th, 2026. Snow totals will be the highest yet again into the Keweenaw Peninsula. It's almost a carbon copy of today. Ice totals, however, are primarily a concern for the Upper Peninsula. Ice storm warnings are now in effect... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Freezing rain gradually transitions to rain today from south to north as temperatures slowly warm above freezing. Slick roads likely in some areas into this afternoon with ice accumulations on elevated surfaces. Colder temperatures north of the bridge will result in a wintry mix continuing through the afternoon, before transitioning to rain tonight. ***Please pass along any ice accumulation pictures, ideally with a measurement and location.** #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFreezing rain gradually transitions to rain today from south to north as temperatures slowly warm above freezing. Slick roads likely in some areas into this afternoon with ice accumulations on elevated surfaces. Colder temperatures north of the bridge will result in a wintry mix continuing through the afternoon, before transitioning to rain tonight. ***Please pass along any ice accumulation pictures, ideally with a measurement and location.** WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A wintry mix will develop south to north this morning into the evening. 0.10” to 0.25” of ice is forecast for most of northern Michigan, with locally higher amounts possible, and up to 1” of snow/sleet. Temperatures will warm through the day from south to north, with above freezing temps expected by afternoon and early evening, changing remaining precipitation to rain. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA wintry mix will develop south to north this morning into the evening. 0.10” to 0.25” of ice is forecast for most of northern Michigan, with locally higher amounts possible, and up to 1” of snow/sleet. Temperatures will warm through the day from south to north, with above freezing temps expected by afternoon and early evening, changing remaining precipitation to rain. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Ice and snow forecasts for tomorrow, April 2nd, 2026... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A wintry mix returns to northern Michigan on Thursday before switching over to rain for most areas Thursday night as temperatures look to warm considerably through the evening – potentially into the 50s and low 60s by midnight. This may help limit any impacts from potential icing earlier in the day. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey 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. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Manistee County – Trail 3, snow covered, groomed. Highbridge, North good snow. 33 North to Kaleva is a little rough, the holes from wheeled use make it tough to fill, this will be addressed in the off season, bear with us. Chief grade 313, 389 to Bear Lake good snow. Thanks to Nate, Steve, and the crew! Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
