Traverse City Area Trail Report – 12/03
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> 12/03 GTASC received 9-12 inches of wet heavy snow around the trail system. We sent the grommers out to pan the trails and flatten them out. Thanks to Jeff, Dirk, and Don. The trails are rated as poor due to the snirt and limited base. We have numerous trees that are hanging over the trails that we are slowly taking care of. However, once we get some new snow, they will be good to go. Keep the snow dances going. <> <> <> Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club on Facebook >>>> <> Area Reports: Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club on Facebook >>>> <> TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> GTASC received 9-12 inches of wet heavy snow around the trail system. We sent the grommers out to pan the trails and flatten them out. Thanks to Jeff, Dirk, and Don. The trails are rated as poor due to the snirt and limited base. We have numerous trees that are hanging over the trails that we are slowly taking care of. However, once we get some new snow, they will be good to go. Keep the snow dances going. #traversecity #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> We track another clipper system delivering more light snow Wednesday AM followed by breezy NW winds and lake effect snow Wednesday PM into Thursday. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Don't look at us, we're just the messenger, but more lake effect snow is on the table for Wednesday into Thursday, December 3rd & 4th, 2025. Some lighter flurries from these bands may make it over to eastern Michigan as well, but the odds are stacked against. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> This 1030 pm radar image shows heavy snow in parts of central/northern Emmet Co, and Mackinac Island. Local accumulations rates of up to 2" per hour are possible. In the yellow, localized accumulations up to 1" per hour are possible. This activity will get shunted east late overnight. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Don't forget. Highly localized and intenselake effect kicks in today and lasts into Tuesday. Locally, well over a foot is possible! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow will target many lakeshore counties this afternoon into Tuesday morning. Heaviest snowfall is expected across northern Emmet and Cheboygan counties where localized amounts of 12” or more are possible. Rapid drops in visibility and localized hazardous travel are expected at times, especially along parts of US-31 and I-75 south of the bridge tonight into early Tuesday morning. Be sure to use caution while traveling! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow will target many lakeshore counties this afternoon into Tuesday morning. Heaviest snowfall is expected across northern Emmet and Cheboygan counties where localized amounts of 12” or more are possible. Rapid drops in visibility and localized hazardous travel are expected at times, especially along parts of US-31 and I-75 south of the bridge tonight into early Tuesday morning. Be sure to use caution while traveling! WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Wintry Update: <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Temperatures get much colder Wednesday night into late week. Wind chills for many Thursday AM will be hovering near or below zero.
Another clipper system will be possible getting into our Friday.
Forecast 12-2-25: www.9and10news.com/weather/
-Meteorologist John Gross #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey 
Discussion
As a cold front swings through, our favorable wind direction, water-to-air temperature difference, and other favorable lake effect ingredients ramp back up. At the current time, we are seeing enough signs for decent lake effect accumulation, primarily across the east-central UP, and slopes of Elmira/Gaylord. We begin with a couple 2-5" zones, but these areas may quickly see a jump to the next category up at our final call update tomorrow. Totals of 1-3" in west Michigan and the Porcupine Mountains will also suffice for now, but a few locations may see an upgrade to 2-5" where confidence improves. It's Michigan, it's meteorological winter, so while it may not be breaking news, it's still weather news that we must report. As meteorologists, it IS our job after all.
Timing
Primarily from noon Wednesday through 6 pm EST Thursday. Extensions for this time period are being monitored into very early Friday.
More weather updates coming to you throughout the winter, so make sure to follow us here at Michigan Storm Chasers to never be out of the loop again when it comes to statewide weather updates, both snow and severe. While you're here, check out our trusted partner of the day, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Detroit to donate to families in need this holiday season! Visit online at rmhc-detroit.org/ for all information. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyDon't look at us, we're just the messenger, but more lake effect snow is on the table for Wednesday into Thursday, December 3rd & 4th, 2025. Some lighter flurries from these bands may make it over to eastern Michigan as well, but the odds are stacked against.
Discussion
As a cold front swings through, our favorable wind direction, water-to-air temperature difference, and other favorable lake effect ingredients ramp back up. At the current time, we are seeing enough signs for decent lake effect accumulation, primarily across the east-central UP, and slopes of Elmira/Gaylord. We begin with a couple 2-5" zones, but these areas may quickly see a jump to the next category up at our final call update tomorrow. Totals of 1-3" in west Michigan and the Porcupine Mountains will also suffice for now, but a few locations may see an upgrade to 2-5" where confidence improves. It's Michigan, it's meteorological winter, so while it may not be breaking news, it's still weather news that we must report. As meteorologists, it IS our job after all.
Timing
Primarily from noon Wednesday through 6 pm EST Thursday. Extensions for this time period are being monitored into very early Friday.
More weather updates coming to you throughout the winter, so make sure to follow us here at Michigan Storm Chasers to never be out of the loop again when it comes to statewide weather updates, both snow and severe. While you're here, check out our trusted partner of the day, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Detroit to donate to families in need this holiday season! Visit online at rmhc-detroit.org/ for all information.
Travelers in these areas can expected potentially hazardous travel conditions late this evening and overnight. #miweather #petoskey #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecityThis 1030 pm radar image shows heavy snow in parts of central/northern Emmet Co, and Mackinac Island. Local accumulations rates of up to 2" per hour are possible. In the yellow, localized accumulations up to 1" per hour are possible. This activity will get shunted east late overnight.
Travelers in these areas can expected potentially hazardous travel conditions late this evening and overnight.
Lake effect snow continues tonight downwind of the big lakes into Monday AM.
A few more inches for the classic snowbelts into tonight.
NW winds tonight go more SW by Monday PM.
More lake effect near the Lake MI shoreline, Straits & U.P. late Monday into Tuesday with some locally higher totals.
Another system Wednesday late AM & PM could bring more snow.
-Meteorologist John Gross #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey