Gaylord Area Trail Report – 02/06
Gaylord Bureau – February 5, 2026 10:10 a.m. There’s plenty of snow to ride out there with more in the forecast! Trail #7 remains in good shape. The trails toward both Lakes of the North and Johannesburg are bumpy and in fair condition. Please note, due to last April’s ice storm, there are logging operations in some locations. Logging is taking place on the intersection of trails 7 & 4 (Waters) toward Dodge Lake 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 keep the trails smooth in these areas. 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/ <> Made it back to Frederic last night about 9. A fantastic trip 675 miles and 29.3 hours on my machine. Yesterday morning we headed out from Curtis to St Ignace where we took the ice bridge to the island andhad lunch there and ride around the island. They are doing alot of work over there including a huge project on the grand hotel. After riding back over to ignace we called for the shuttle to take us to the drop off point in Mackinaw City and it was another 3.5 hour ride home from there.. Dunstin and Ronald headed out last night to go back to Iowa but only made it to Grand Rapids as it was to slick out. It was a bit dirizzly ice so it was slow going getting here. We were at Kings fish market in Moran and ran into to guys that had been following our trip so that was a surprise. Pretty quiet in Frederic this morning and the snow is a bit squishy. Its supposed to cool down for the weekend and right now at 10 a..m on friday its 29 degrees. Been out plowing around the building here and I would say we had about 4 new inches during the week so I timed it just right for not being around here. Thanks for checking in. Pete, http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A quick shot of snow will cross far northern Michigan this morning. Low visibilities will be possible for a few hours, especially in eastern upper Michigan, right around morning drive time. Accumulations will be less than 2 inches; places near and south of M-32 will see little if any accumulation. Milder temperatures will be seen Wednesday and Thursday, especially in northern lower Michigan. Snow and rain chances will increase, and mostly rain is forecast for Thursday. Sharply colder air returns for Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA quick shot of snow will cross far northern Michigan this morning. Low visibilities will be possible for a few hours, especially in eastern upper Michigan, right around morning drive time. Accumulations will be less than 2 inches; places near and south of M-32 will see little if any accumulation. Milder temperatures will be seen Wednesday and Thursday, especially in northern lower Michigan. Snow and rain chances will increase, and mostly rain is forecast for Thursday. Sharply colder air returns for Friday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Ongoing snow showers will take a pause this evening before another round of snow tracks across Northern Michigan early Tuesday. Be prepared for the possibility of a brief period of lowered visibilities and snowfall on roads M-72 and north during the morning commute. More light precipitation to follow through Thursday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOngoing snow showers will take a pause this evening before another round of snow tracks across Northern Michigan early Tuesday. Be prepared for the possibility of a brief period of lowered visibilities and snowfall on roads M-72 and north during the morning commute. More light precipitation to follow through Thursday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Early morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryEarly morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow tapers this evening, leaving drizzle and freezing drizzle across eastern upper Michigan, which could lead to a glaze of ice. For northern lower, areas of drizzle will transition to a band of rain showers later tonight, perhaps ending as some snow showers / flurries. Calmer but cooler weather ahead the next couple days before the next batch of light wintry precipitation arrives Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySnow tapers this evening, leaving drizzle and freezing drizzle across eastern upper Michigan, which could lead to a glaze of ice. For northern lower, areas of drizzle will transition to a band of rain showers later tonight, perhaps ending as some snow showers / flurries. Calmer but cooler weather ahead the next couple days before the next batch of light wintry precipitation arrives Tuesday. JORDAN VALLE AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Todd was able to get the Valley and North 10 back in shape this morning! #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskey #snowphotos Was great ride today! Where's the North 10 you're referring to? Amy Russell Campbell North of the BP at M 32 and 131 cross the road at Larry’s and head on up WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A mix of rain and snow moves into parts of northern Michigan later this morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the eastern U.P. Highest totals of 2-4” are expected for areas near Sault Ste. Marie. Mainly rain is expected for areas south of the bridge today, and a switch to mostly rain is anticipated for all areas by Sunday morning. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA mix of rain and snow moves into parts of northern Michigan later this morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the eastern U.P. Highest totals of 2-4” are expected for areas near Sault Ste. Marie. Mainly rain is expected for areas south of the bridge today, and a switch to mostly rain is anticipated for all areas by Sunday morning. <> <>
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