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Traverse City Area Trail Report – 01/08

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> 01/08

1/8/26 Weekend and Weather Update:

The sun is so pretty, but conditions are certainly not ideal. Still a decent amount of snow in the woods. Temps in the mid 40s today make it feel and look like Spring. Driveway and trails are still more covered than not, but lots of ice and puddles. Will have to wait and see if it really rains tmrw or not.

On Friday we will travel downstate to celebrate the life of Uncle Dave with family and friends. Lori and Anna will be holding down the fort here, and although this weather doesn’t really warrant us being open, Lori will be here making soups and chili midday, so feel free to stop in for a bowl of chili or a drink if you catch her.

We plan to be open noon to 4pm Saturday 1/10. If rain further deteriorates things this could impact our hours and we will update here if so. We are waiting to see what the weather brings before knowing about Sunday. Stay tuned.

Beau and Knox have winter hayride availability again starting next weekend. 231-947-9529 for reservations.
Horse Camp families be watching your emails 👀 …Barn Buddies Camp letters were sent today with the rest to follow.

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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> 01/08

So we have some Good, Bad and Ugly going on here in Traverse City.

The Good – the trails are holding up considering the weather we’ve been having.

The Bad- at the time of this post, the temperature is 46 degrees.
The Ugly, we are forecasted for a half inch of rain this evening into tomorrow morning.

Saturday, the temperature shifts and we have some snow in the forecast so keep doing those snow dances.

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Thursday January 8th, 2026 - 3:17 pm

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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> 1/8/26 Weekend and Weather Update:
The sun is so pretty, but conditions are certainly not ideal. Still a decent amount of snow in the woods. Temps in the mid 40s today make it feel and look like Spring. Driveway and trails are still more covered than not, but lots of ice and puddles. Will have to wait and see if it really rains tmrw or not.
On Friday we will travel downstate to celebrate the life of Uncle Dave with family and friends. Lori and Anna will be holding down the fort here, and although this weather doesn’t really warrant us being open, Lori will be here making soups and chili midday, so feel free to stop in for a bowl of chili or a drink if you catch her.
We plan to be open noon to 4pm Saturday 1/10. If rain further deteriorates things this could impact our hours and we will update here if so. We are waiting to see what the weather brings before knowing about Sunday. Stay tuned.
Beau and Knox have winter hayride availability again starting next weekend. 231-947-9529 for reservations.
Horse Camp families be watching your emails 👀 …Barn Buddies Camp letters were sent today with the rest to follow. #traversecity #snowphotos1/8/26 Weekend and Weather Update:

The sun is so pretty, but conditions are certainly not ideal. Still a decent amount of snow in the woods. Temps in the mid 40s today make it feel and look like Spring. Driveway and trails are still more covered than not, but lots of ice and puddles. Will have to wait and see if it really rains tmrw or not.

On Friday we will travel downstate to celebrate the life of Uncle Dave with family and friends. Lori and Anna will be holding down the fort here, and although this weather doesn’t really warrant us being open, Lori will be here making soups and chili midday, so feel free to stop in for a bowl of chili or a drink if you catch her.

We plan to be open noon to 4pm Saturday 1/10. If rain further deteriorates things this could impact our hours and we will update here if so. We are waiting to see what the weather brings before knowing about Sunday. Stay tuned.

Beau and Knox have winter hayride availability again starting next weekend. 231-947-9529 for reservations.

Horse Camp families be watching your emails 👀 …Barn Buddies Camp letters were sent today with the rest to follow.
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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> 1/8/26 Weekend and Weather Update: 
The sun is so pretty, but conditions are certainly not ideal. Still a decent amount of snow in the woods. Temps in the mid 40s today make it feel and look like Spring. Driveway and trails are still more covered than not, but lots of ice and puddles. Will have to wait and see if it really rains tmrw or not. 
On Friday we will travel downstate to celebrate the life of Uncle Dave with family and friends. Lori and Anna will be holding down the fort here, and although this weather doesn’t really warrant us being open, Lori will be here making soups and chili midday, so feel free to stop in for a bowl of chili or a drink if you catch her. 
We plan to be open noon to 4pm Saturday 1/10. If rain further deteriorates things this could impact our hours and we will update here if so. We are waiting to see what the weather brings before knowing about Sunday. Stay tuned. 
Beau and Knox have winter hayride availability again starting next weekend. 231-947-9529 for reservations. 
Horse Camp families be watching your emails 👀 …Barn Buddies Camp letters were sent today with the rest to follow. #traversecity #snowphotos

Thursday January 8th, 2026 - 2:03 pm

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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> So we have some Good, Bad and Ugly going on here in Traverse City.
The Good - the trails are holding up considering the weather we've been having.
The Bad- at the time of this post, the temperature is 46 degrees.
The Ugly, we are forecasted for a half inch of rain this evening into tomorrow morning.
Saturday, the temperature shifts and we have some snow in the forecast so keep doing those snow dances. #traversecity #snowphotos
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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> So we have some Good, Bad and Ugly going on here in Traverse City.  
The Good - the trails are holding up considering the weather weve been having.
The Bad- at the time of this post, the temperature is 46 degrees.
The Ugly, we are forecasted for a half inch of rain this evening into tomorrow morning.
Saturday, the temperature shifts and we have some snow in the forecast so keep doing those snow dances. #traversecity #snowphotosImage attachment

Thursday January 8th, 2026 - 12:50 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Rain will spread across northern Michigan this evening into Friday. Temperatures will warm into the 40s and low 50s overnight, combining with rain to quickly melt snow across the area. Localized minor flooding will be possible and widespread fog will lead to reduced visibility. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyRain will spread across northern Michigan this evening into Friday. Temperatures will warm into the 40s and low 50s overnight, combining with rain to quickly melt snow across the area. Localized minor flooding will be possible and widespread fog will lead to reduced visibility. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Rain will spread across northern Michigan this evening into Friday. Temperatures will warm into the 40s and low 50s overnight, combining with rain to quickly melt snow across the area. Localized minor flooding will be possible and widespread fog will lead to reduced visibility. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday January 7th, 2026 - 2:50 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> We embark on quite the stretch of weather through the weekend... and to keep it a buck-fifty with ya... it's gonna be all over the place. We warm up and see rain Thursday into Friday, then we turn cooler and wintry into the weekend. See the attached graphics for more info. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> We embark on quite the stretch of weather through the weekend... and to keep it a buck-fifty with ya... its gonna be all over the place. We warm up and see rain Thursday into Friday, then we turn cooler and wintry into the weekend. See the attached graphics for more info. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachmentImage attachment

Tuesday January 6th, 2026 - 3:40 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Precip ends tonight, although fog remains with reduced visibility. Rain returns Thurs PM into Fri as temps moderate. However, icy secondary roads could develop, along with ice jams along rivers, and perhaps localized minor flooding. Next chance for snow is this weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Precip ends tonight, although fog remains with reduced visibility. Rain returns Thurs PM into Fri as temps moderate. However, icy secondary roads could develop, along with ice jams along rivers, and perhaps localized minor flooding. Next chance for snow is this weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachment
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