Harbor Springs Area Trail Report – 03/14
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> 03/14 Winter is back… at least for now! ❄️ After the 10–14” of snow we received yesterday, another major storm is headed our way and is expected to bring 2–3 feet of snow to our area. Along with the snowfall, forecasts are calling for very high winds and ice, which could make things challenging over the next couple of days. If we do get the groomers back out, it will not be until after the storm passes. Temperatures are expected to climb back into the 40s by Thursday, with highs staying above freezing for the foreseeable future, so enjoy the winter conditions while they last! <> <> WEATHER UPDATE via Pictured Rocks Marine Weather Conditions >> Here are a couple probability maps for the snow and ice potential through the full duration of this upcoming spring storm (through 8am on Tuesday). It’s not often that we get to show 90% probabilities of getting 1.5 feet of snow, but that will be the case for much of our region. And the potential for significant icing has started to inch more into the far eastern UP, so we’ll need to keep an eye on that as well. I’ll provide some final updates tomorrow morning before the first impacts start to roll in. In the meantime, enjoy your “day off” from all this whacky spring weather! ⛄️💨🥶 #miweather #munising #seney #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylord This content isn't available right now HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> Winter is back… at least for now! ❄️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 4pm, March 13, 2026: Here is the latest on the upcoming major winter storm this weekend. Current trends favor heaviest snows across far northern lower and eastern upper. Significant amounts of wintry mix (sleet, icing) on the table for northern lower. More details to come as clearer data is ingested regarding this system. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey4pm, March 13, 2026: Here is the latest on the upcoming major winter storm this weekend. Current trends favor heaviest snows across far northern lower and eastern upper. Significant amounts of wintry mix (sleet, icing) on the table for northern lower. More details to come as clearer data is ingested regarding this system. #MIwx WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> A second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lots of wintry weather ahead! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Starting tonight, accumulating and blowing snow will move into northern MI. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyStarting tonight, accumulating and blowing snow will move into northern MI. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
After the 10–14” of snow we received yesterday, another major storm is headed our way and is expected to bring 2–3 feet of snow to our area. Along with the snowfall, forecasts are calling for very high winds and ice, which could make things challenging over the next couple of days.
If we do get the groomers back out, it will not be until after the storm passes.
Temperatures are expected to climb back into the 40s by Thursday, with highs staying above freezing for the foreseeable future, so enjoy the winter conditions while they last! #harborsprings #petoskeyA major winter storm will take aim at our state beginning early Sunday morning and continuing through Tuesday morning. 1-3 FEET of snow is currently expected in the Upper Peninsula & far northern lower, combining with wind gusts between 30-50mph. This will create blizzard conditions, near impossible travel, and scattered power outages throughout Sunday - Tuesday.
Outside of the snow, an ice storm is also expected in northern lower Michigan during this same time. We will have our first look at ice accretion out around 5pm.
Please note, this forecast denotes our first prediction. This is a big storm system and adjustments are likely in the forthcoming updates. 
•More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan
•Significant icing that may impact the power grid
•Wind gusts that could top 45mph
•Blizzard conditions
We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following:
•More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan
•Significant icing that may impact the power grid
•Wind gusts that could top 45mph
•Blizzard conditions
We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details.
Today: Snow and blowing snow move across northern MI with bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2" per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph likely leading to whiteouts at times, especially this morning. Snow tapers this evening into tonight.
A brief break in wintry weather anticipated Saturday.
Saturday night through Monday: A late season winter storm has its sights set on the Great Lakes region. While uncertainty still exists with regards to specific snowfall/icing amounts and the location of where these highest amounts fall, potential continues to increase for parts of northern MI to see 12-24"+ of snow while others see impactful/heavy icing. Use caution when looking at detailed forecast amounts several days in advance. Stay tuned -- lots more info to come over the next 48 hours. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey