There’s plenty of snow to ride out there! Trail #7 remains in excellent shape. The trails toward both Lakes of the North and Johannesburg are bumpy and in fair to good 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. – 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.
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As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports.
A great 17 degree morning in Frederic. been a steady flow of sleds thru this morning but still kind of quiet. Typically super bowl weekend people start heading home which is great for the riders that stay around. 17 degrees is a perfect riding temp. Have had several large groups in this morning which is nice. Still reports of both good trails and rough trails. Not sure that I like the forcast for next week as it says its gonna warm up a little bit. Still many riders have stopped in that haventt been here in years. Good to see old timers. Thanks for checkingin. Pete
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, is here. To be honest, it's almost copy and paste of Tuesday with snow passing by up north again, but today features warmer temperatures for almost the entire state. As you can see, high temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be on display for everyone minus the eastern UP and northern LP.... #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyWednesday, March 25th, 2026, is here. To be honest, it's almost copy and paste of Tuesday with snow passing by up north again, but today features warmer temperatures for almost the entire state. As you can see, high temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be on display for everyone minus the eastern UP and northern LP. Partly cloudy skies south, while mostly cloudy skies and some isolated snow showers pass by to the north. Snowfall accumulations will be light and brief. Cold spot of the day will be Sault Ste. Marie at 34°F, while the warm spot of the day will be near New Buffalo in Berrien County at 69°F. A 35° swing from north to south. Winds will be gusting between 15-25 mph primarily across the Lower Peninsula today, with a few gusts to 35 mph possible along Lake Michigan. Small craft, take note.
Our eyes will be on tomorrow as a larger temperature gradient is possible, plus the chance at late afternoon severe weather for southern Michigan. Details to come in future updates, follow along! You can also check them out early on our Patreon page, or check back here in a little bit for the same information. Link to our Patreon can be found under the LinkTree link in our page bio. Stay cool and collected out there today, and we will see you back here in a bit for more forecast posts.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Milder weather returns for the next couple of days, especially in northern lower Michigan. Highs will reach the 50s in many areas south of M-32. There’s a chance for snow and rain today in eastern upper Michigan. Better chances for precipitation expand across the area Thursday, mainly rain in northern lower, but with a wintry mix north of the Bridge. Some icy roads are possible in eastern upper Michigan Thursday morning. Much colder weather arrives for Friday, though a gradual warming trend returns as we move through the weekend. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyMilder weather returns for the next couple of days, especially in northern lower Michigan. Highs will reach the 50s in many areas south of M-32. There’s a chance for snow and rain today in eastern upper Michigan. Better chances for precipitation expand across the area Thursday, mainly rain in northern lower, but with a wintry mix north of the Bridge. Some icy roads are possible in eastern upper Michigan Thursday morning. Much colder weather arrives for Friday, though a gradual warming trend returns as we move through the weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less