Gaylord Area Trail Report – 01/06
Gaylord Bureau – January 6, 2026 Gaylord received an abundance of snow last week and over the weekend! All trails are currently rated in good condition throughout our county. Grooming is underway, but be sure to watch for drifts and ice in some areas. Be safe out there and have fun! Please note, due to last April’s ice storm, there are logging operations in several locations. Near the intersection of trail 7 & 4 (Waters) toward Dodge Lake is the newest operation. Logging is also taking place on trail #4 along the powerline that crosses Evergreen Drive and near Turtle Lake Road (East of Gaylord). The logging trucks may use the trail as a road at times. Proceed with caution in these areas. Trails are still passable and the groomers are doing their best to smooth the trails out 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/ <> Not liking the weather forcast for the rest of the week and coming weekend. Ended up closed again yesterday as there was another blessing of 6 inches of snow and we took off on another great ride of untouched snow, leaving Frederic and up towards mount Frederic and lakes of the north to starvation lake and back to Frederic. Lunch at the hide away and back to Frederic. About 150 miles of prime riding between sunday and monday. Sundays ride took us to lovells for a great pizza. Now time to get to real work today. Pics below are of the Jordan Valley groomers with a giant project on the trail. The guys were there to get the track back on the groomer. It actually came off a few days ago but they had to gather up equipment to put it back together. Wow what a huge project. A big thank you to all those volunteer guys. Thanks for checking in. Pete http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ 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 FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> That's a Wrap on the 25-26 Sled Season - Well here we are up to March 31, 2026 and the end of the season with more snow that we have seen in a long , long time. Still alot to melt off here in Frederic, Piles were huge and so very rock hard its still gonna take them a while to melt down. The good thing about all the snow was that it spread the riders out all thru the state which made for a much safer season. Even with that there were still 12 deaths with only 4 in the lower and the rest in the u.p. In looking at the sledview camera north of Gayord the trail is still covered with snow... #gaylord #snowphotos Thats a Wrap on the 25-26 Sled Season frederic-mi.com 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. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Brief snow showers move across Northern Michigan this evening mainly north of M-32. Conditions then remain mostly cloudy tonight followed by a warming trend Sunday into early next week. Showers and thunderstorms arrive late Monday with potential for some stronger storms this Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyBrief snow showers move across Northern Michigan this evening mainly north of M-32. Conditions then remain mostly cloudy tonight followed by a warming trend Sunday into early next week. Showers and thunderstorms arrive late Monday with potential for some stronger storms this Tuesday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow showers will linger across parts of northern Michigan this morning with additional light snow possible later this afternoon and evening across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt. After today, temperatures will begin to warm heading into next week – potentially reaching into the 60s for some areas south of the bridge by Monday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLight snow showers will linger across parts of northern Michigan this morning with additional light snow possible later this afternoon and evening across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt. After today, temperatures will begin to warm heading into next week – potentially reaching into the 60s for some areas south of the bridge by Monday. <> <>
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– Please move off the trail when groomers are approaching and allow them to safely pass.
– If you approach a groomer from behind, kindly wait for the operator to signal you to pass.
– Grooming can take place at any time during the day or night, so stay alert.
– Always ride on the right side of the trail.
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