Gaylord Area Trail Report – 11/30
GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> 11/30 Kicking off season 25/26 our first snowmobiles Kyle Witgen and guest. <> Gaylord Bureau – November 29, 2025 The countdown is on! The snow has been coming down and we’re patiently waiting for trails to open on December 1st. There was quite a bit of drifting when the winter storm started on Wednesday, so snow totals vary throughout our area. Most areas are reporting close to 24 inches. If this winter is anything like last year, it’s going to be another epic one! Want to be ready? Get a free trail map delivered right to your mailbox and plan your adventure! Check out this live feed to see trail #7, just north of Gaylord. A few things to remember about our groomers and trails: – Groomers are out there to help you have a better riding experience and always have the right of way. Want to be ready? Get a free trail map delivered right to your mailbox and plan your adventure! As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports. <> http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/snowmobile-trail-report-114/ <> It’s saturday morning Nov29 in downtown Frederic, I plowed about 7 hours yesterday and I am sure have that much more to do today. The road grader just went by and left me another 3 foot pile. So I just have to keep pecking away at it. Monday is when trails officially open. I am off to go plowing and putting a note up in the door to call me if you are at the door. I will be down trying to get the storage lot cleaned up. Thanks for checking in and for now I am forgetting the snow chant. Thanks for checking in. Pete http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> What actually fell vs our forecast… 🎯 GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> Kicking off season 25/26 our first snowmobiles Kyle Witgen and guest. #waters #gaylord #snowphotosKicking off season 25/26 our first snowmobiles Kyle Witgen and guest, WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A storm system lifting northeast out of Kansas will cross Lower Michigan Sunday morning. Snow out ahead of this system will overspread northern Michigan from southwest to northeast starting this afternoon. Accumulating snow is expected tonight through Sunday morning before transitioning to lake effect snow showers Sunday afternoon. Winds shifting from northeast to northwest and becoming gusty Sunday will result in blowing and drifting of the new snow cover. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA storm system lifting northeast out of Kansas will cross Lower Michigan Sunday morning. Snow out ahead of this system will overspread northern Michigan from southwest to northeast starting this afternoon. Accumulating snow is expected tonight through Sunday morning before transitioning to lake effect snow showers Sunday afternoon. Winds shifting from northeast to northwest and becoming gusty Sunday will result in blowing and drifting of the new snow cover. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> SNOW POTENTIAL!! FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Doug Haner, Rob, Knowles, Al Parks first ride of the year. I haven't put an update on because there's so much snow and I'm plowing there's 3 feet of snow around Sledheads and I haven't even touched that yet. I will be plowing most of the day tomorrow. These guys sent me their picture they had called me and they stopped by there's a lot of sleds out and about. I saw probably about a dozen in Frederick at the Swamp earlier. It's now Friday night about 630 and I could stay here and plow all night probably this is crazy. I haven't ever seen this much snow here. #gaylord #snowphotosDoug Haner, Rob, Knowles, Al Parks first ride of the year. I haven't put an update on because there's so much snow and I'm plowing there's 3 feet of snow around Sledheads and I haven't even touched that yet. I will be plowing most of the day tomorrow. These guys sent me their picture they had called me and they stopped by there's a lot of sleds out and about. I saw probably about a dozen in Frederick at the Swamp earlier. It's now Friday night about 630 and I could stay here and plow all night probably this is crazy. I haven't ever seen this much snow here. Mike Carroll GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> A short video for all our Snowmobile friends #gaylord #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Weather Update for Black Friday & This Weekend: GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Snow is piling up by Gaylord!! #gaylord #snowphotosSnow is piling up by Gaylord!! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northwest flow lake effect snow bands will continue to impact the area today. Heaviest snowfall amounts through tonight are expected to occur west of I-75. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNorthwest flow lake effect snow bands will continue to impact the area today. Heaviest snowfall amounts through tonight are expected to occur west of I-75. GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Update, we got a 22" snowfall report from the Lower Peninsula... with more coming! It will be pounded down to nothing by December 2! Julie Summerson
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Good start to the season! ❄️ Certainly in Lakes Of The North , Elmira Mi. We got all of 22 inches here ❄️❄️❄️❄️🙏😉🤘 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Rain finishes changing to snow in the east this evening and as the low pressure lifts out of the area, lake effect snow kicks in. Heavy snowfall in the north to northwest wind snowbands as well as gusty winds in excess of 35-45 mph can cause low visibility, snowdrifts, and some power outages. Travel will be difficult to impossible at times! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyRain finishes changing to snow in the east this evening and as the low pressure lifts out of the area, lake effect snow kicks in. Heavy snowfall in the north to northwest wind snowbands as well as gusty winds in excess of 35-45 mph can cause low visibility, snowdrifts, and some power outages. Travel will be difficult to impossible at times! I have a place in Greenland Michigan for anyone that wants to rent <> <>
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Pretty spot on! We had very minor fluctuations, which I know Meteorologist Joel Fritsma will likely dive into a full analysis later on this week, but overall the forecast was VERY solid.
Let us know how much you got!
(FYI: The UP has lake effect snow ramping up today which will add to their totals. That WAS included in our forecast but it HAS NOT yet fallen) #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey 
Essentially, this is nearly the same map I shared previously. I just narrowed the ranges slightly. Shape is the exact same. I do think some lake enhancement from Lake Huron is possible, so, I highlighted that. Also, the higher elevations of the western U.P. COULD get slightly more. I'd say it's just a chance, but a big enough chance that I added it to the map.
This is just a fine, fine tune before the big event. Think of it as I just polished my Stingray before a car show 😛
Feel free to ask questions in the comments! I am ALWAYS here to do my best to clarify and help so you can know exactly what to expect. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySNOW POTENTIAL!!
Essentially, this is nearly the same map I shared previously. I just narrowed the ranges slightly. Shape is the exact same. I do think some lake enhancement from Lake Huron is possible, so, I highlighted that. Also, the higher elevations of the western U.P. COULD get slightly more. I'd say it's just a chance, but a big enough chance that I added it to the map.
This is just a fine, fine tune before the big event. Think of it as I just polished my Stingray before a car show 😛
Feel free to ask questions in the comments! I am ALWAYS here to do my best to clarify and help so you can know exactly what to expect.
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-Lake effect and blowing snow out there today.
-Warnings & Advisories continue through this evening. Winter Storm Watch in the Central Lower for an incoming system Saturday.
-Saturday system brings widespread snow Saturday evening - Sunday morning.
-Most of us will see 3-6" Sat. PM - Sunday morning but 4-8" will be possible in the Central Lower. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
The latest image comes from the Lakes of the North, MI region just outside Mancelona, MI as continuous lake effect snow has battered the region here on Thanksgiving. Thank you to Michelle for submitting this report, and allowing us to share! Stay warm out there!
US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan
📸 - Michelle Stanley - Lakes of the North, MI #gaylord #snowphotosUpdate, we got a 22" snowfall report from the Lower Peninsula... with more coming!
The latest image comes from the Lakes of the North, MI region just outside Mancelona, MI as continuous lake effect snow has battered the region here on Thanksgiving. Thank you to Michelle for submitting this report, and allowing us to share! Stay warm out there!
US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan
📸 - Michelle Stanley - Lakes of the North, MI
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