Gaylord Area Trail Report – 12/29
WOLVERINE – GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via The Thirsty Sturgeon >> 12/29 I don’t know who’s shoveling this pile outside the front door…. But I know who’s not shoveling it!! Plenty of the white stuff for the entire week sledders! We’re open EVERY day this week. Including New Years Day!! <> <> Gaylord Bureau – December 29, 2025 Trails are in poor to fair condition after last week’s warm up, but improving steadily today. We had a few days of freezing rain that packed down a solid base and we are currently experiencing heavy snowfall. Trails may be icy in places where the snow hasn’t covered the ice up yet. Expect lots of drifting with heavy wind expected throughout the day. Grooming will resume as soon as conditions allow. We will be in touch with the groomers once they’re back on the trails and keep you updated! Main roads are drivable but back roads are very icy at this time. Please note, due to last April’s ice storm, there is a logging operation near Turtle Lake Road and Douglas Lake Road – the logging trucks are using the trail as a road. The trails are passable, but they’re in poor shape. Proceed with caution in these areas. 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 a live view of trail # 7 here. 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/ <> Winter is back and now its so windy and blowing out it would be difficult to ride your sled. Snow is about 4 inches so far and its a wet and heavy snow, tough to plow and hard to ride in. We just cant win on this. Winter storm warning till 1 tuesday morning. Pics below do not really show how bad its blowing out there but you get the idea. Gonna go back to plowing. Thankks for checking in. Pete <> <> http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A major winter storm will continue to impact northern Michigan, bringing dangerous travel conditions to much of the area. Heavy snow and strong winds gusting to 45-55+ mph are expected to create localized blizzard conditions across open areas at times from mid-morning into early afternoon. Drifting snow may make travel especially difficult on secondary roadways. Power outages will also be possible, especially across areas that experienced icing on Sunday. Be sure to use extreme caution if having to travel across northern Michigan today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA major winter storm will continue to impact northern Michigan, bringing dangerous travel conditions to much of the area. Heavy snow and strong winds gusting to 45-55+ mph are expected to create localized blizzard conditions across open areas at times from mid-morning into early afternoon. Drifting snow may make travel especially difficult on secondary roadways. Power outages will also be possible, especially across areas that experienced icing on Sunday. Be sure to use extreme caution if having to travel across northern Michigan today! FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> #gaylord #snowphotos It’s about time. Thanks for the update Pete! WOLVERINE - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via The Thirsty Sturgeon >> I don’t know who’s shoveling this pile outside the front door…. But I know who’s not shoveling it!! Plenty of the white stuff for the entire week sledders! We’re open EVERY day this week. Including New Years Day!! #gaylord #snowphotosI don’t know who’s shoveling this pile outside the front door…. But I know who’s not shoveling it!! Plenty of the white stuff for the entire week sledders! We’re open EVERY day this week. Including New Years Day!! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 11:42 PM ET 12/28/25 Update: A mix of rain, freezing rain, and sleet will transition to heavy snow across northern Michigan over the next few hours. Snowfall rates of 1-2” per hour or higher across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt will lead to quick, significant accumulations and very low visibility, making for very hazardous travel tonight into Monday morning. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey11:42 PM ET 12/28/25 Update: A mix of rain, freezing rain, and sleet will transition to heavy snow across northern Michigan over the next few hours. Snowfall rates of 1-2” per hour or higher across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt will lead to quick, significant accumulations and very low visibility, making for very hazardous travel tonight into Monday morning. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A major winter storm will bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and strong winds to parts of northern Michigan through Monday. Freezing rain/drizzle may lead to minor icing into early afternoon before better chances move into the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt this evening. Rain transitions to snow this evening and tonight, combining with strong winds to lead to blizzard-like conditions across parts of the area on Monday. Dangerous travel and localized power outages are anticipated Monday, so be sure to check the latest forecast for updates. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA major winter storm will bring heavy snow, freezing rain, and strong winds to parts of northern Michigan through Monday. Freezing rain/drizzle may lead to minor icing into early afternoon before better chances move into the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt this evening. Rain transitions to snow this evening and tonight, combining with strong winds to lead to blizzard-like conditions across parts of the area on Monday. Dangerous travel and localized power outages are anticipated Monday, so be sure to check the latest forecast for updates. <> <> <> <>Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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