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Frederic / Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 02/18

FREDERIC – GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> 02/18

1 inch of new sleety slush is all we had overnight. I did see one sled track on the trail 7 north of the high school.. Schools are closed from Houghton Lake to the Soo. Its not really that bad out there but the day could still bring us some more. Pics below are from this morning. Meanwhile the darksideadventures.com are enjoying their ride thru Quebec. Thanks for checking in. Pete

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Wednesday February 18th, 2026 - 4:34 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Most widespread/heaviest snow continues to shift north across the eastern U.P. this afternoon with lingering lighter freezing drizzle/mixed precip across sections of northern lower and eastern upper into tonight. Slick and hazardous travel conditions expected to continue across parts of the area. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryMost widespread/heaviest snow continues to shift north across the eastern U.P. this afternoon with lingering lighter freezing drizzle/mixed precip across sections of northern lower and eastern upper into tonight. Slick and hazardous travel conditions expected to continue across parts of the area. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Most widespread/heaviest snow continues to shift north across the eastern U.P. this afternoon with lingering lighter freezing drizzle/mixed precip across sections of northern lower and eastern upper into tonight. Slick and hazardous travel conditions expected to continue across parts of the area. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry

Wednesday February 18th, 2026 - 10:05 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy, wet snow will continue across northern Michigan today into this evening, along with the potential for icing. Highest snowfall amounts of 4-8” are expected across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, making for slippery roads and hazardous travel. Combination of heavy snow and gusty winds may lead to very low visibility across open areas this morning. Chances for icing across parts of the area will last into this evening with the potential for freezing drizzle after the heaviest precipitation ends. Be sure to use caution if traveling today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryHeavy, wet snow will continue across northern Michigan today into this evening, along with the potential for icing. Highest snowfall amounts of 4-8” are expected across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, making for slippery roads and hazardous travel. Combination of heavy snow and gusty winds may lead to very low visibility across open areas this morning. Chances for icing across parts of the area will last into this evening with the potential for freezing drizzle after the heaviest precipitation ends. Be sure to use caution if traveling today! ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy, wet snow will continue across northern Michigan today into this evening, along with the potential for icing. Highest snowfall amounts of 4-8” are expected across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, making for slippery roads and hazardous travel. Combination of heavy snow and gusty winds may lead to very low visibility across open areas this morning. Chances for icing across parts of the area will last into this evening with the potential for freezing drizzle after the heaviest precipitation ends. Be sure to use caution if traveling today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry

Wednesday February 18th, 2026 - 12:07 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan>> Wintry mix of wet snow, sleet, and freezing rain set to impact much of northern lower and eastern upper Michigan starting tonight into Wednesday. Heaviest snow, potentially in the order of 10”+ in spots, favors eastern upper Michigan, while greatest ice impacts favor much of northern lower along and EAST of US 131. Mainly rain is expected near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWintry mix of wet snow, sleet, and freezing rain set to impact much of northern lower and eastern upper Michigan starting tonight into Wednesday. Heaviest snow, potentially in the order of 10”+ in spots, favors eastern upper Michigan, while greatest ice impacts favor much of northern lower along and EAST of US 131. Mainly rain is expected near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan>> Wintry mix of wet snow, sleet, and freezing rain set to impact much of northern lower and eastern upper Michigan starting tonight into Wednesday. Heaviest snow, potentially in the order of 10”+ in spots, favors eastern upper Michigan, while greatest ice impacts favor much of northern lower along and EAST of US 131. Mainly rain is expected near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 17th, 2026 - 11:58 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY in effect through Wednesday 7PM: Increased risks for hazardous travel, damage and power outages by morning.
Forecast: www.uppermichiganssource.com/.../first-alert.../
Alerts: www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #petoskeyFIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY in effect through Wednesday 7PM: Increased risks for hazardous travel, damage and power outages by morning.

Forecast: www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/02/17/first-alert-weather-day-ahead-winter-storm-snarl-travel-c...

Alerts: www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts

Radar, hourly forecasts and more with the free TV6 First Alert Weather App: www.uppermichiganssource.com/page/tv6-apps-for-ios-and-android-devices/
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WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY in effect through Wednesday 7PM: Increased risks for hazardous travel, damage and power outages by morning.
Forecast: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/.../first-alert.../
Alerts: https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #petoskey

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Tuesday February 17th, 2026 - 12:39 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A combo of heavy, wet snow and freezing rain will impact much of northern Michigan late tonight into Wednesday night. Heaviest snow and icing is expected Wednesday morning, leading to hazardous travel and the potential for localized power outages. High uncertainty still exists in snow and ice amounts across parts of northern lower where there will likely be a sharp cutoff between heaviest snowfall and heaviest icing, so be sure to stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA combo of heavy, wet snow and freezing rain will impact much of northern Michigan late tonight into Wednesday night. Heaviest snow and icing is expected Wednesday morning, leading to hazardous travel and the potential for localized power outages. High uncertainty still exists in snow and ice amounts across parts of northern lower where there will likely be a sharp cutoff between heaviest snowfall and heaviest icing, so be sure to stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A combo of heavy, wet snow and freezing rain will impact much of northern Michigan late tonight into Wednesday night. Heaviest snow and icing is expected Wednesday morning, leading to hazardous travel and the potential for localized power outages. High uncertainty still exists in snow and ice amounts across parts of northern lower where there will likely be a sharp cutoff between heaviest snowfall and heaviest icing, so be sure to stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 17th, 2026 - 11:56 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Messy System Tuesday Night - Wednesday Afternoon!
What you need to know!
1) Winter Storm Warnings & Advisories from early Wednesday morning to Wednesday Evening. Most of the impact will be from 3am to 9am for Northern Michigan. For the list of counties and what you can expect, head here: www.9and10news.com/weather/latest-forecast/
2) U.P. and Tip of the Mitt will see the most snow. Some areas of Chippewa & Mackinac County could see 5-10" of snow!
3) Areas of the Northern Lower & Northern Central Lower could see a glaze of ice to .25" of ice accumulation.
4) Areas closer to Lake Michigan will stay rain and avoid issues.
5) This system will cause headaches across Northern Michigan so make sure to have the Doppler 9&10 Weather App or tune in for the latest forecast to see how this will impact you! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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Monday February 16th, 2026 - 9:13 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Strong storm system will bring the potential for heavy snow and freezing rain to northern Michigan early Wednesday into Thursday morning. There is moderate potential for 4” or more of snow across eastern Upper, and moderate potential for 0.1” or more of ice accumulations across northern Lower, especially higher terrain locations… Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryStrong storm system will bring the potential for heavy snow and freezing rain to northern Michigan early Wednesday into Thursday morning. There is moderate potential for 4” or more of snow across eastern Upper, and moderate potential for 0.1” or more of ice accumulations across northern Lower, especially higher terrain locations… Stay tuned! #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Strong storm system will bring the potential for heavy snow and freezing rain to northern Michigan early Wednesday into Thursday morning. There is moderate potential for 4” or more of snow across eastern Upper, and moderate potential for 0.1” or more of ice accumulations across northern Lower, especially higher terrain locations… Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry

Sunday February 15th, 2026 - 2:32 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Unsettled weather arrives Wednesday bringing wintry precipitation across parts of Michigan. Accumulating snow is favored across the UP, with a wintry mix favored across central/northern lower Michigan, and rain with a chance of thunder favored across southern Michigan. The rain/mix/snow lines may shift north or south over the next few days. Snow and ice totals could range from nuisance to moderately disruptive. Monitor the forecast over the next few days as the forecast details become clearer. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyUnsettled weather arrives Wednesday bringing wintry precipitation across parts of Michigan. Accumulating snow is favored across the UP, with a wintry mix favored across central/northern lower Michigan, and rain with a chance of thunder favored across southern Michigan. The rain/mix/snow lines may shift north or south over the next few days. Snow and ice totals could range from nuisance to moderately disruptive. Monitor the forecast over the next few days as the forecast details become clearer. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Unsettled weather arrives Wednesday bringing wintry precipitation across parts of Michigan. Accumulating snow is favored across the UP, with a wintry mix favored across central/northern lower Michigan, and rain with a chance of thunder favored across southern Michigan. The rain/mix/snow lines may shift north or south over the next few days. Snow and ice totals could range from nuisance to moderately disruptive. Monitor the forecast over the next few days as the forecast details become clearer. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Sunday February 15th, 2026 - 2:16 pm

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FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> #gaylord #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday February 15th, 2026 - 10:59 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Chances for light snow today across the eastern U.P. and NE Lower, with patchy fog. Mild air sticks around into early week, with light mixed precip/rain chances Monday and a more widespread system Wednesday. Highs mainly in the 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryChances for light snow today across the eastern U.P. and NE Lower, with patchy fog. Mild air sticks around into early week, with light mixed precip/rain chances Monday and a more widespread system Wednesday. Highs mainly in the 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned! #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Chances for light snow today across the eastern U.P. and NE Lower, with patchy fog. Mild air sticks around into early week, with light mixed precip/rain chances Monday and a more widespread system Wednesday. Highs mainly in the 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
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