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 >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light lake effect snow showers over the northern areas of northern lower and eastern upper. Accumulation will remain light (less than 1 inch). West winds will be breezy at times, with colder temperatures and mostly cloudy skies persisting. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLight lake effect snow showers over the northern areas of northern lower and eastern upper. Accumulation will remain light (less than 1 inch). West winds will be breezy at times, with colder temperatures and mostly cloudy skies persisting. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> The EUP and Tip of the Mitt regions will remain favored for light lake effect snow through Thursday with little accumulations expected. By the weekend, a system will pass to our south Saturday and bring a round of rain/ snow to the region. As ridging builds in behind, temperatures should be warmer for Sunday, but another system is expected to move in for Sunday night into Monday. Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyThe EUP and Tip of the Mitt regions will remain favored for light lake effect snow through Thursday with little accumulations expected. By the weekend, a system will pass to our south Saturday and bring a round of rain/ snow to the region. As ridging builds in behind, temperatures should be warmer for Sunday, but another system is expected to move in for Sunday night into Monday. Stay tuned! WEEKEND WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A seasonable spring weekend is on tap for northern Michigan, with daytime highs in the 30s to mid/ upper 40s. Active weather is expected at some point this weekend; for now, this appears to focus on Friday night into Saturday, with a benign day possible Sunday- Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA seasonable spring weekend is on tap for northern Michigan, with daytime highs in the 30s to mid/ upper 40s. Active weather is expected at some point this weekend; for now, this appears to focus on Friday night into Saturday, with a benign day possible Sunday- Stay tuned! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> It will be breezy and cool today, with snow showers expected to hang on, especially for the EUP and Tip of the Mitt regions. This area will remain favored for light lake effect snow through Thursday as a couple more waves cross the region. Snow accumulations should remain under an inch. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyIt will be breezy and cool today, with snow showers expected to hang on, especially for the EUP and Tip of the Mitt regions. This area will remain favored for light lake effect snow through Thursday as a couple more waves cross the region. Snow accumulations should remain under an inch. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Skies should try to clear toward midday, which should increase the threat of storms this afternoon as a strong cold front crosses the area. The primary threat with strongest storms will be localized damaging wind gusts, outside of already widespread gusty conditions expected today. Prepare for isolated power outages, and stay tuned to the latest weather information today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySkies should try to clear toward midday, which should increase the threat of storms this afternoon as a strong cold front crosses the area. The primary threat with strongest storms will be localized damaging wind gusts, outside of already widespread gusty conditions expected today. Prepare for isolated power outages, and stay tuned to the latest weather information today! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A strengthening system approaches the area leading to windy conditions for tonight intoTuesday. Southerly winds of 15 to 25mph could gust as high as 40mph at times, so be sure to tie down any loose objects that could blown around! A round of rain will also accompany the system tonight into Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A strengthening low pressure system will lead to a breezy couple days for northern Michigan, especially tonight into Tuesday. Southerly winds 15 to 25mph could gust as high as 40mph at times. Be sure to batten down any loose objects that could blown around, and stay off piers and jetties if at the coast. Prepare for isolated power outages, just in case. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA strengthening low pressure system will lead to a breezy couple days for northern Michigan, especially tonight into Tuesday. Southerly winds 15 to 25mph could gust as high as 40mph at times. Be sure to batten down any loose objects that could blown around, and stay off piers and jetties if at the coast. Prepare for isolated power outages, just in case. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow will move through northern Michigan tonight with generally light accumulations across most of the area. The eastern upper and the tip of the mitt stand the best chance to see appreciable snowfall. Temperatures will rebound quickly Monday with high temperatures expected to top out in the 40s and low 50s. Active weather continues this week. Warmer temperatures and rain to start the work week, followed by a cool down with lake effect snow potential mid week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey <> Visit See Traverse City Website >>>> <> <> Visit See Traverse City Website >>>> <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Latest Postings On Facebook
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