Harbor Springs Area Trail Report – 01/07
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> 01/07 Our groomers are parked due to warm temps, the railroad grade & east side of our trail system were last groomed on Sunday & the west side on Monday. We are sitting right around 13” in Stutsmanville, a 3” loss since Monday night. We are currently riding the winter rollercoaster, there is rain on the way for Thursday night into Friday morning and then a potential snow storm for Saturday. We are hoping the temps will be cold enough so we can get out and groom Friday night. We will keep everyone updated! <> <> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow and gusty winds return through the day today, with hazardous travel conditions likely this afternoon into the evening. Heaviest snowfall is expected across eastern upper Michigan, with travel impacts likely along US 2 west of St. Ignace due to gusty southerly winds. For northern lower, the heaviest snowfall generally favors spots along and north of M-32. Activity will transition to lake effect snow tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberrySnow and gusty winds return through the day today, with hazardous travel conditions likely this afternoon into the evening. Heaviest snowfall is expected across eastern upper Michigan, with travel impacts likely along US 2 west of St. Ignace due to gusty southerly winds. For northern lower, the heaviest snowfall generally favors spots along and north of M-32. Activity will transition to lake effect snow tonight. #MIwx WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Here's our last call snowfall outlook regarding the system starting today, February 24th, and finishing up Wednesday, February 25th, 2026... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyHere's our last call snowfall outlook regarding the system starting today, February 24th, and finishing up Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Groomer Tracker report February 23 2026, we are still working on trails from the warm up. Groomers Josh and Shane were out last night. #petoskeyGroomer Tracker report February 23 2026, we are still working on trails from the warm up. Groomers Josh and Shane were out last night. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snowfall is expected to overspread northern Michigan later Tuesday morning…with the heaviest snowfall expected Tuesday afternoon and early evening before tapering off. Heaviest snowfall is expected from the Tip of the Mitt northward into eastern Upper where snowfall amounts may exceed 8 inches. Brisk southerly winds will also contribute to blowing and drifting snow; this may adversely impact road conditions and travel along US-2 in western Mackinac county. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySnowfall is expected to overspread northern Michigan later Tuesday morning…with the heaviest snowfall expected Tuesday afternoon and early evening before tapering off. Heaviest snowfall is expected from the Tip of the Mitt northward into eastern Upper where snowfall amounts may exceed 8 inches. Brisk southerly winds will also contribute to blowing and drifting snow; this may adversely impact road conditions and travel along US-2 in western Mackinac county. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Not much change since yesterday's first call snowfall outlook for snow primarily across northern and central Michigan incoming for February 24th & 25th. Much of the snow during this time frame will fall starting after 9 am Tuesday, and finish up by 9 am Wednesday, with light lake effect snow or freezing drizzle mixing in. Totals south of US-10 will generally be lower due to warmer temperatures at the surface. We did shift around the Upper Peninsula 4-8" snowfall forecasts to account for some lake enhancement within the system, coupled with lift from the hilly terrain. Same story for around Gaylord where totals may exceed 4". Winds within this system may gust up to 30 mph, so some reduced visibility chances are expected if you go into the Upper Peninsula primarily. Scattered travel impacts are also possible across the northern Lower Peninsula. We will likely have a last call map out right before the snow begins tomorrow morning. Stick around here at MSC! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNot much change since yesterday's first call snowfall outlook for snow primarily across northern and central Michigan incoming for February 24th & 25th. Much of the snow during this time frame will fall starting after 9 am Tuesday, and finish up by 9 am Wednesday, with light lake effect snow or freezing drizzle mixing in. Totals south of US-10 will generally be lower due to warmer temperatures at the surface. We did shift around the Upper Peninsula 4-8" snowfall forecasts to account for some lake enhancement within the system, coupled with lift from the hilly terrain. Same story for around Gaylord where totals may exceed 4". Winds within this system may gust up to 30 mph, so some reduced visibility chances are expected if you go into the Upper Peninsula primarily. Scattered travel impacts are also possible across the northern Lower Peninsula. We will likely have a last call map out right before the snow begins tomorrow morning. Stick around here at MSC! PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trail report February 22 2026, didn't make it to Weber Lake, we are to do a double groom on each trail. The warm up damage was bad especially in the corners and curves where sleds pushed the soft snow. It will take a couple more days and we will be good. Kyle #petoskey #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Transitioning to lake effect snow today. Heavier snowfall this evening across far northeast lower Michigan. Occasionally heavier snow showers near / south of Grand Traverse Bay. HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> It’s that time of year where it’s hit or miss for grooming due to warmer temperatures. We were able to get two groomers out last night, the grade was groomed from Alanson to Ball Road, and the entire east side was also groomed. We are hoping to get out and groom the west side of our trail system tonight or tomorrow. Are the west side trails in ok shape even though they did not get groomed. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
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The only significant changes to the map shown since yesterday are the addition of a 6-12" zone to focus on the back-side lake effect snow through the end of the day on Wednesday that will bump up totals across the eastern Upper Peninsula, and a slight shift south of the 1-3" zone towards Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor. Besides a few wobbles, the 2-5" and 4-8" zones remain largely the same. The entire Upper Peninsula now has winter alerts issued for this incoming snow. Notice, we've added a dashed green line to denote that areas south of it will deal with greater uncertainty in higher snowfall totals due to daytime temperatures above 32°F, plus the presence of low-level dry air filtering into the state. There should still be enough time to give everyone a solid half inch across the state, but for those primarily south of I-94, that may be all.
For timing, truthfully, not everyone will see the peak of precipitation by the end of the day. The front will be taking its time as it crosses the state this morning and afternoon. Upper Peninsula west of Newberry, you'll see your snow beginning by noon. After the noon timeframe, it'll be everyone else across the state. Last to see the precipitation start today will be southeastern Michigan, where flurries/light rain may not start until after 10 pm EST. Remember, gusty winds are possible within this passing winter storm, and as such, travel will become difficult at times as visibility drops to under a half a mile within the highest snowfall rates. Travel with care, and make sure to turn on headlights AND taillights when driving in any snow squall. Snow will finish by noon Wednesday, but continue as lake effect for the Upper Peninsula through the end of Wednesday, as denoted by the circled yellow area.
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Looking ahead- blustery and cold Mon. before the next chance of snow builds Tue. - Tue. night. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyTransitioning to lake effect snow today. Heavier snowfall this evening across far northeast lower Michigan. Occasionally heavier snow showers near / south of Grand Traverse Bay.
Looking ahead- blustery and cold Mon. before the next chance of snow builds Tue. - Tue. night. #MIwx
The heavy snow over the last few days has caused branches to fall, so please ride with caution. #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos