TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club – 12/31
I went for a ride on our trail system last night. I rode from the Kalkaska warming hut down to Ranch Rudolf and then up the north trail back to Kalkaska. We received 3 to 4 inches of snow two days ago. There is still a lot of ice on the trails. Can you ride? Yes but use extreme caution and watch out for ice in the corners. I would have to rate the trails poor to fair depending on what part of the system you are riding. The areas to the north seem to be fair and the snow seems to thin out to the south. I read a report from one of the groomers in Kalkaska that said they didn’t even start running their groomers until the middle of January last year. We are still running groomers trying to maintain the base so that when we do get snow the trails will improve quickly. Hang in there everyone the conditions should improve soon assuming we get some snow. Hoping for a great riding season in 2021. Happy new year everyone!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Early morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberryEarly morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow tapers this evening, leaving drizzle and freezing drizzle across eastern upper Michigan, which could lead to a glaze of ice. For northern lower, areas of drizzle will transition to a band of rain showers later tonight, perhaps ending as some snow showers / flurries. Calmer but cooler weather ahead the next couple days before the next batch of light wintry precipitation arrives Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeySnow tapers this evening, leaving drizzle and freezing drizzle across eastern upper Michigan, which could lead to a glaze of ice. For northern lower, areas of drizzle will transition to a band of rain showers later tonight, perhaps ending as some snow showers / flurries. Calmer but cooler weather ahead the next couple days before the next batch of light wintry precipitation arrives Tuesday. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A mix of rain and snow moves into parts of northern Michigan later this morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the eastern U.P. Highest totals of 2-4” are expected for areas near Sault Ste. Marie. Mainly rain is expected for areas south of the bridge today, and a switch to mostly rain is anticipated for all areas by Sunday morning. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyA mix of rain and snow moves into parts of northern Michigan later this morning, bringing accumulating snow to much of the eastern U.P. Highest totals of 2-4” are expected for areas near Sault Ste. Marie. Mainly rain is expected for areas south of the bridge today, and a switch to mostly rain is anticipated for all areas by Sunday morning. ... See MoreSee Less
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Sled Solutions >> Winter is holding on, I think this weekend will be good so get after it in Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club trails. If you don't mind a little chop coverage is good. Grooming isn't an option due to the temps but fun non the less. #traversecity#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A rain/snow mix will depart later this morning, potentially opening the door for some clearing clouds later this afternoon with highs ranging from the upper 30s across the eastern U.P. to the upper 40s/low 50s for those south of M-72. Another round of rain/snow mix is expected later Saturday into Sunday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyA rain/snow mix will depart later this morning, potentially opening the door for some clearing clouds later this afternoon with highs ranging from the upper 30s across the eastern U.P. to the upper 40s/low 50s for those south of M-72. Another round of rain/snow mix is expected later Saturday into Sunday. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A quick-moving clipper system crosses northern MI tonight. Primarily rain is expected across much of northern lower, with mainly snow through the Straits and eastern U.P. Snow will likely end as a period of freezing drizzle early Friday morning with a coating of ice possible, mainly in eastern upper. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberryA quick-moving clipper system crosses northern MI tonight. Primarily rain is expected across much of northern lower, with mainly snow through the Straits and eastern U.P. Snow will likely end as a period of freezing drizzle early Friday morning with a coating of ice possible, mainly in eastern upper. ... See MoreSee Less