Gaylord Area Trail Report – 01/20
Gaylord Bureau – January 20, 2026 11:30 a.m. We definitely don’t have a shortage of snow! Snow has continued to fall and trails are currently in good condition. We had a busy weekend with lots of riding and it may be bumpy by Lakes of the North and Johannesburg. Trail 7 is looking great! Be safe out there and have fun! Please note, due to last April’s ice storm, there are logging operations in several locations. The newest locations are around Van Tyle and North Townline Road (Gaylord) and the intersection of trails 7 & 4 (Waters) toward Dodge Lake. 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/ <> Conditions are A plus times ten. Rode to Lovells last night and then home, left home this morning and rode towards Starvation Lake and then down to Frederic, conditions on trails nice and fluffy and smooth. Happy to say that trail 7 south out of Frederic along with trails 47, 679 and 76 all very nice. I rode 26 miles back here to Frederic and came into sledheads to warm up and am heading back out. Its 16 degrees at almost 1 in the afternoon. Pics are from last night and this morning. Heading back out. Closed again and gone riding. Thanks for checking in. Pete http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A system passing to our south will bring another round of light snow to the area through Wednesday morning. Totals will remain light, generally an inch or two, with highest totals south of M-72…though SW flow will enhance snowfall along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where localized higher totals could occur, especially for Manistee county. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA system passing to our south will bring another round of light snow to the area through Wednesday morning. Totals will remain light, generally an inch or two, with highest totals south of M-72…though SW flow will enhance snowfall along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where localized higher totals could occur, especially for Manistee county. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light to moderate snow will continue today for most areas. A few spots in NW lower will see a couple rounds of heavier snow, one this morning and another this evening. Winds will strengthen later this evening into tonight, with gusts up to 20 to 30 mph #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLight to moderate snow will continue today for most areas. A few spots in NW lower will see a couple rounds of heavier snow, one this morning and another this evening. Winds will strengthen later this evening into tonight, with gusts up to 20 to 30 mph FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Conditions are A plus times ten. Rode to Lovells last night and then home, left home this morning and rode towards Starvation Lake and then down to Frederic, conditions on trails nice and fluffy and smooth. Happy to say that trail 7 south out of Frederic along with trails 47, 679 and 76 all very nice. I rode 26 miles back here to Frederic and came into sledheads to warm up and am heading back out. Its 16 degrees at almost 1 in the afternoon. Pics are from last night and this morning. Heading back out. Closed again and gone riding. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos It doesnt get better than this frederic-mi.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Cold temperatures and continued brisk winds tonight will result in bitter cold wind chills of -10°F to -24°F across northern Michigan this morning. Be sure to take the proper precautions if spending time outdoors! Conditions improve this afternoon. FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Trails are great... probably 8 inches of new snow... #gaylord #snowphotos GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Heart Lake Resort Cottages - Gaylord, MI >> The morning line up 👏🏻 Look at all those sleds + fresh snowfall. It’s gonna be a good day! #gaylord #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryHeavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. <> <>
– 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.
– Ride safe and ride sober.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Good chances for snow showers will continue this week. After the cold today, temperatures rebound a bit Wednesday, but that will not last. Cold air starts to return on Thursday, and Friday looks to be perhaps the coldest day of the winter so far. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
<>
<>
<>Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links
- Gaylord Area Trail Report – 01/20
- Frederic / Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 01/20
- Sault Ste. Marie Area Trail Report – 01/20
- Cadillac Area Trail Report – 01/20
- Newberry Area Trail Report – 01/20
- Grand Marais Area Trail Report – 01/20
- Lake Gogebic Area Trail Report – 01/20
- Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 01/20
- Petoskey Area Trail Report – 01/19
- Gaylord Area Trail Report – 01/19
- Frederic / Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 01/19
- Traverse City Area Trail Report – 01/19
- Grand Marais Area Trail Report – 01/19
- Cadillac Area Trail Report – 01/19
- Newberry Area Trail Report – 01/19
- Sidnaw – Western U.P. Trail Report – 01/19
- Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 01/19
- Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 01/19
- Ironwood – Western U.P. Trail Report – 01/19
- Sault Ste. Marie Area Trail Report – 01/18
- Petoskey Area Trail Report – 01/18
- Jordan Valley Area Trail Report – 01/18
- Newberry Area Trail Report – 01/18
- Cadillac Area Trail Report – 01/18
- Grand Marais Area Trail Report – 01/18
- Harbor Springs Area Trail Report – 01/18
- Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 01/18
- Watersmeet – Western U.P. Trail Report – 01/18
<>