Harbor Springs Area Trail Report – 12/02
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> 12/02 ❄️ Snow totals are in! We picked up 15”–24” over the last two days — an awesome start to the season! This week we’ll start rolling the grade, and this weekend we’ll be opening gates + panning in the woods. ⚠️ If you’re out riding, please be careful! The ground is not frozen, there are open water holes, washouts that are not filled in & missing signs on 717 (Pellston) & 71 (Center Trail) — those are going up this weekend. 🚧 Trail 71 Alert: A dozer will be working between State Rd & Beacon Hill Rd tomorrow fixing a dangerous washout. Avoid this area! 🌲 Logging: Trail 71 south of Brutus Rd (starting at Valley Rd) will have active logging for the next 3-ish weeks. 🙋♂️ We Need Volunteers! Our small group of dedicated volunteers all work full-time jobs — and we are TIRED. The season just started and we cannot keep up without more help. If you love these trails, please consider pitching in. Every bit helps! ❤️ 🗓️ Upcoming Meetings & Events 📍 Groomer Operator Meeting 📍 Monthly Club Meeting 🍕 All-You-Can-Eat Pizza Night! Come out, enjoy some great food, and support the club! <> <> WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Additional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th! HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> The trails are in great shape! We had groomers out throughout the weekend and one on the east side of our trail system last night. He reported back that the trails were still flat and hard from the last groom on Saturday. We are waking up to 4” of fresh snow on the ground which will make the trails that much better today. #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotosThe trails are in great shape! We had groomers out throughout the weekend and one on the east side of our trail system last night. He reported back that the trails were still flat and hard from the last groom on Saturday. We are waking up to 4” of fresh snow on the ground which will make the trails that much better today. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating snow is expected tonight, primarily across northwest Lower where 1” to 5” are expected. Cold temperatures will continue through the remainder of the week with wind chills sitting below zero and temperatures in the single digits to teens. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAccumulating snow is expected tonight, primarily across northwest Lower where 1” to 5” are expected. Cold temperatures will continue through the remainder of the week with wind chills sitting below zero and temperatures in the single digits to teens. #MIwx PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trail report January 26 2026... #petoskey #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Lake effect snow continues today, stops, then resumes in intensity overnight into Tuesday, January 26th and 27th, 2026. PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trail report January 25 2026 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 1/26/26 - The song remains the same this week, as winter will leave us this pattern to lead us into more snow, thanks to the clipper parade. A few inches of snow or so are possible with each round, starting with a burst of snow tonight that will transition to NW to WNW flow lake effect. Highs in the teens will carry on, with cold signals holding on into early February. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey1/26/26 - The song remains the same this week, as winter will leave us this pattern to lead us into more snow, thanks to the clipper parade. A few inches of snow or so are possible with each round, starting with a burst of snow tonight that will transition to NW to WNW flow lake effect. Highs in the teens will carry on, with cold signals holding on into early February. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Jan 25 2026...Most areas stay quiet across the Northwoods for the first couple days of the week, with the exception of the shorelines, which have a better shot at seeing some lake effect snow showers at times. The next best chance of snow comes later Monday into Monday night with the next clipper system swinging in. Light northerly winds today become light and variable tonight…then west to southwest and increasing a bit for Monday and Monday night with that clipper. Temperatures will start to warm a smidgen…highs look to reach into the teens above zero. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyJan 25 2026...Most areas stay quiet across the Northwoods for the first couple days of the week, with the exception of the shorelines, which have a better shot at seeing some lake effect snow showers at times. The next best chance of snow comes later Monday into Monday night with the next clipper system swinging in. Light northerly winds today become light and variable tonight…then west to southwest and increasing a bit for Monday and Monday night with that clipper. Temperatures will start to warm a smidgen…highs look to reach into the teens above zero. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Wednesday, 12/3 at 6:30 PM — Pellston Barn
Thursday, 12/4 at 7:00 PM — Harbor Barn
Tuesday 12/9 at 5:00 PM — Moose Jaw JunctionPostings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsare #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAdditional snowfall Tuesday, Jan 27th!
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs). 
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Discussion
Our west winds kick up to the 30-40 mph range later tonight. Prior to that happening, a northwest wind will batter some lake effect areas with an additional 1-3" this afternoon, with pockets of 4"+ possible. As we move into Tuesday, a widespread blanket of 2-5", with pockets of 4-8" will overtake the Lake Michigan shoreline, eastern UP, and Keweenaw Peninsula. Temperature difference between water and air, plus adequate lift will fuel lake effect all the way through Wednesday morning. Additionally, we have a clipper moving through on Tuesday that will bring isolated pockets of 1-3" to the east side. Most locations should still be beneath an inch, however, too many variables are in play to not mention it.
Travel will be impacted along and west of US-131, with minor travel impacts all the way over to the US-127 corridor (I-75 north of Grayling). The clipper will be swinging through with the initial push of gusty winds after midnight tonight through 10 am Tuesday morning. Again, this will be for totals starting at noon today, and lasting through 8 am EST Wednesday, with most of the snow falling throughout the entire day Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow continues today, stops, then resumes in intensity overnight into Tuesday, January 26th and 27th, 2026.
Discussion
Our west winds kick up to the 30-40 mph range later tonight. Prior to that happening, a northwest wind will batter some lake effect areas with an additional 1-3" this afternoon, with pockets of 4"+ possible. As we move into Tuesday, a widespread blanket of 2-5", with pockets of 4-8" will overtake the Lake Michigan shoreline, eastern UP, and Keweenaw Peninsula. Temperature difference between water and air, plus adequate lift will fuel lake effect all the way through Wednesday morning. Additionally, we have a clipper moving through on Tuesday that will bring isolated pockets of 1-3" to the east side. Most locations should still be beneath an inch, however, too many variables are in play to not mention it.
Travel will be impacted along and west of US-131, with minor travel impacts all the way over to the US-127 corridor (I-75 north of Grayling). The clipper will be swinging through with the initial push of gusty winds after midnight tonight through 10 am Tuesday morning. Again, this will be for totals starting at noon today, and lasting through 8 am EST Wednesday, with most of the snow falling throughout the entire day Tuesday.
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