Traverse City Trail Report – 01/12
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf – 1/12/18 trail update: It’s very disheartening to report that the work of some wheeled vehicles have made things much more challenging. Please note the sign stating this is a groomer maintained trail and someone still felt it was ok to drive down it. We had a very light rain/mist from approx 4pm to 8pm last night. Lost some snow. Luckily, we had a lot of snow to start with, so there is still a good amount on the ground, especially in the woods with more tree cover. It’s currently 16 degrees and expected to remain cold. It’s lightly snowing now, nothing significant expected, but at least it will now be cold enough to maintain anything new. Snow that we have it very crunchy/hard packed. Trails are probably categorized poor to fair at best. The biggest problem is there really isn’t enough snow for groomers to run, but with the ruts from wheeled vehicles they may have to try to smooth them back out, which will dig up dirt in some spots. Hoping this is the only trail that took a hit from a vehicle. Currently groomers are not running, but groomer drivers and GTASC officers are talking right now about the best resolution for the trails. Will update you as to when groomers head out, whether it be today, this weekend, or when… stay safe out there and have fun, but please have a little respect for the sport, the trails, and the hard work all these club members put in to maintaining them <> Blue Sky Snowmobile Rentals Trail Reports <> <> Visit Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club Trail Report on MSA >>>> <> TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Steve is braving the weather tonight and grooming the north and east trails. He said the snow is deep and the trail is panning out nicely. Thanks Steve for volunteering your time! GTASC is planning on grooming as long as this weather holds out. Remember, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober. #traversecity #snowphotos TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via FOX Weather >> ENDLESS SNOWFALL ❄️: A life-threatening bomb cyclone continues to swamp Traverse City, Michigan, with feet of snow and destructive winds. The storm has already created long-lasting impacts, halting travel across the state. #traversecity #snowphotos TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Stay home as life-threatening conditions continue to grip the area. That's the message from Grand Traverse County Emergency Management. #traversecity SHELTER IN PLACE: Travel strongly discouraged as roads are impassable www.9and10news.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lingering icing across parts of northern lower MI this morning transitions to snow area-wide today. Several inches of new snow likely through tonight, heaviest across parts of the eastern U.P. and northwest lower. Snow combined with strong winds will result in whiteouts at times, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Blizzard warning expanded into Northern Lower Michigan! Times vary into the day Monday before they expire. Don't forget, we're not exactly done Monday night. Lake effect kicks into high gear with extreme cold for mid to late March coming in. WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> 3-15 Winter Storm Update (8PM) WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Winter Storm Update: 3-15 Sunday 1PM WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final Update For Ice Accretion: <> Visit See Traverse City Website >>>> <> <> Visit See Traverse City Website >>>> <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Latest Postings On Facebook
*Additionally, strong winds in areas that received heavy icing will exacerbate tree damage and infrastructural impacts*
Cold temperatures filter in to northern Michigan behind the major winter storm. Consequently, for those without power, dangerously cold temperatures are expected this afternoon through Tuesday night. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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Blizzard Warnings have moved South to include Leelanau, Emmet, Cheboygan, Southeastn Chippewa, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc, Beaver Island. Ice Storm Warnings have moved South to include Wexford, Missaukee, Oscoda, Alcona and Alpena Counties. Winter Weather Advisories now include Clare, Osceola Counties.
The warm line is farther South keeping higher totals North. Winds continue to pick up along with the snow tonight.
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Phase 2 of the Winter Storm is kicking off! This will bring heavy snow and gusty winds still for the U.P. and Tip of the Mitt. The icing area we have talked about for the last few days landed where we thought it would. Leelanau down to Wexford and Northeast. These areas could see up to .5" of ice through today and tonight with isolated higher amounts. Winds will continue to gust upwards of 40-50mph. The snow totals map you see is on top of what you have already seen.
Don't be fooled, the lull from the initial burst to the second part is the system nearing. The second phase will be the worst with this storm. This afternoon - Monday morning.
I will be live with an update this evening at 6, right here on the 9&10 Facebook page and the 9&10 News YouTube channel.
We will also be live on tv at 11! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
A dangerous ice storm will begin tonight for portions of northern lower Michigan. The heaviest ice accretion takes aim in a localized area from Traverse City to Gaylord to Atlanta with over 0.50" of ice expected. Around this area, a zone of significant icing between 0.25' to 0.50" is expected - which is still enough to take down tree limbs and create power outages. The worst of the icing will be tonight into Monday morning, and then we deal with high winds moving in Monday morning as well which will only exaggerate the effects of this event.
Plan for multi day outages, near impossible travel, and scattered tree damage, some significant. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryFinal Update For Ice Accretion:
A dangerous ice storm will begin tonight for portions of northern lower Michigan. The heaviest ice accretion takes aim in a localized area from Traverse City to Gaylord to Atlanta with over 0.50" of ice expected. Around this area, a zone of significant icing between 0.25' to 0.50" is expected - which is still enough to take down tree limbs and create power outages. The worst of the icing will be tonight into Monday morning, and then we deal with high winds moving in Monday morning as well which will only exaggerate the effects of this event.
Plan for multi day outages, near impossible travel, and scattered tree damage, some significant. Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook