Frederic / Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 12/22
Let it Snow!!!! We had about 3 to 4 inches of new fluffy lake effect overnight. Not the kind of snow we want but the good side is the weatherman is calling for lake effect everyday thru next Thursday. So while I wouldn’t say we will get ultimate riding conditions it looks like you will be able to get some riding in. At least what we did have has hardened up to help create the base we need. I went to Gaylord late yesterday afternoon and was surprised that I did see 5 sleds that were out and about including 2 that were stopped right on the railroad tracks at the south end of Otsego Lake. That would be a $300 ticket for just setting where they were at. Riders need to realize where the tracks are and to stay away from them. So lets hope the snow keeps coming and make us all happy. Also I do have vacancy between Christmas and new years at my Wayside Inn Cottage at Lake Margrethe and I have one 10 x 24 indoor storage unit open at my storage facility including a lot of room for outdoor trailer parking with 24 hour access……Lets just hope the snow keeps coming. I was very happy to see that my post from yesterday is really making its way around with a lot of people reading it and making people think twice about the consequences. Thanks for checking in and Please Ride Safely. Pete <> Visit Sledheads of Frederic Website >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Precip will gradually taper through the evening. Temperatures also climb above freezing through the overnight, remaining there until Thursday evening. The bad news is that gusty winds return late tonight into Thursday. Please see the attached graphics for the latest info. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Additional icing across the area appears less likely today with only a glaze of ice possible for some areas. Snow will continue to spread across the area, leading to 1-2" of wet accumulations for many south of the bridge before switching over rain. Strong winds are expected today with gusts to 40+ mph, potentially leading to more down trees and limbs from recent icing. Thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAdditional icing across the area appears less likely today with only a glaze of ice possible for some areas. Snow will continue to spread across the area, leading to 1-2" of wet accumulations for many south of the bridge before switching over rain. Strong winds are expected today with gusts to 40+ mph, potentially leading to more down trees and limbs from recent icing. Thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> More snow and freezing rain is expected early Wednesday morning. Strong east winds will also be seen for most of Wednesday. A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out as well. The good news is that temperatures will warm this afternoon. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyMore snow and freezing rain is expected early Wednesday morning. Strong east winds will also be seen for most of Wednesday. A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out as well. The good news is that temperatures will warm this afternoon. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A cold night is on tap as temps fall into the teens and perhaps single digits across much of northern Michigan, especially in areas heavily impacted by the recent ice storm. This could lead to dangerous conditions for those without power or a safe source of heat. Looking ahead, it will be quieter Tuesday before another system brings the potential for another active wintry system for midweek. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA cold night is on tap as temps fall into the teens and perhaps single digits across much of northern Michigan, especially in areas heavily impacted by the recent ice storm. This could lead to dangerous conditions for those without power or a safe source of heat. Looking ahead, it will be quieter Tuesday before another system brings the potential for another active wintry system for midweek. Does anyone have any information that would explain why Antrim County was excluded from the the governor’s State of Emergency? Are there any numbers showing ice accumulation for Antrim as compared to surrounding areas? WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> From Billy Miller in Gaylord. Absolutely wild how trees bend to the ground under the immense weight of the ice. Mary Lou Gagnon-Clark There killing us in Az too . Super sad . It’s band in Florida so we need this genocide to stop GAYLORD AREA WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> #miweather #gaylordFrom Janeen Wardie in Gaylord. This is her neighborhood. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Quick morning update at the office. Accumulations range here from a half inch to nearly a whole inch of ice! We hope all of you are staying warm and safe considering the widespread power outages. 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Did you know a 30ft diameter tree can weight up to 7,000 extra lbs with that amount of ice on it? Crazy.
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Do not go outside unless you're in the open. The risk of loss of life from falling trees is high.
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