Cadillac Area Trail Report – 01/11
CADILLAC AREA UPDATE via Cadillac Winter Promotions >> 01/11 <> <> CADILLAC AREA UPDATE via Coyote Crossing Resort >> 01/11 The snow is back! ❄️ We’ve seen about 9 inches of fresh snow in the last 24 hours, and trail conditions are looking pretty good. The restaurant is open until 9pm today. Lunch & dinner are ready! Come warm up with us! Some Groomers are Going Out! Trail Conditions: Fair-Good; Base: 2-3”; New Snow Last 24 Hrs: 6-9” We received 6-9” in the last 24 hours! It was a good, heavy system snow which will help the trails. Most trails should get groomed or panned in the next 24 hours. (Pic of Trail 6, west of Caberfae Rd.) Reminder that the White Pine Trail is still quite thin, and not in great shape. Special thanks to our son, Lew, and The General, Mike Kinnie, for spending several hours yesterday trimming and picking up large branches from the trails. All riders, please be considerate and take time to pick up branches from trails, as not only are they a safety hazard for riders, but for our groomers as well. THINK SNOW & RIDE RIGHT! … Pete <> CADILLAC AREA UPDATE via Coyote Crossing Resort >> 01/10 Winter is Coming Back! Trail Conditions: Fair; Base: 1-2″; New Snow Last 24 Hrs: 1-2″ Winter is coming back, and trail base has held up surprisingly well! Our early season snows and panning have paid off, as most all trails are showing no dirt. 3-6″ of snow is expected in the next 24 hours, and it’s snowing lightly now. With this fresh snow, riding can resume in our area and hopefully grooming efforts will restart soon. There are still some low hanging liimbs, so be careful out there and ride right. And snow dances never hurt! THINK SNOW & RIDE RIGHT! … Pete <> <> CADILLAC AREA UPDATE via Coyote Crossing Resort >> A beautiful sunrise to start the weekend. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Mild today with peeks of sun at times, especially south. Perhaps a few rain showers near the Soo, otherwise a dry day. A cold front passes through tonight, returning winter air to the region for the weekend. We trend milder into Monday, with long term guidance favoring milder temperatures into much of next week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyMild today with peeks of sun at times, especially south. Perhaps a few rain showers near the Soo, otherwise a dry day. A cold front passes through tonight, returning winter air to the region for the weekend. We trend milder into Monday, with long term guidance favoring milder temperatures into much of next week. #MIwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Dry with some peeks of sun to start today. Another quick-hitter system passes through this afternoon, bringing some snow showers, some of which could be heavy at times. Be prepared for wintry driving conditions later today! We then briefly trend warm Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryDry with some peeks of sun to start today. Another quick-hitter system passes through this afternoon, bringing some snow showers, some of which could be heavy at times. Be prepared for wintry driving conditions later today! We then briefly trend warm Friday. #MIwx CADILLAC AREA UPDATE via Coyote Crossing Resort >> February 25, 2026 - TRAIL UPDATE! I wonder how things will look Saturday morning after being in the 40's Friday? Worth coming? CADILLAC AREA UPDATE via Coyote Crossing Resort >> Here comes the snow! ❄️❄️❄️ This content isn't available right now 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. 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. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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Fish fry tonight, 4p - 10p 🐟🍋 #cadillac #snowphotosA beautiful sunrise to start the weekend.
Fish fry tonight, 4p - 10p 🐟🍋 
Winter is still in full swing! ❄️❄️❄️
🍴🍻 The restaurant is open tonight until 9pm, and 11a - 11pm Thursday through Saturday. Keep an eye out for the details on our weekend specials. 🍻🍴
We will see you soon! #cadillac #snowphotos
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Discussion
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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