Michigan Trail Report


Gaylord Area Trail Report – 01/18

Gaylord Bureau –

January 18, 2021 – 9:08 am

The trail conditions are currently poor, icy with some dirt showing. A few inches of fresh snow came down last night, but we could definitely use more. Our base needs to build up before the groomers can get out there, so we all need to keep thinking snow!

As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports.

http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/snowmobile-trail-report-114/

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Sledheads of Frederic – 01/18

I have a dream……its MLK day and I have a dream that maybe we will get snow sometime this winter……..Weather is calling for a little lake effect each day this week, nothing came down last night and that may add up to a little fluff all week and then a predicted system snow next sunday…….I remember a few years ago when we never really got good rideable snow till Jan 28 and thats what its looking like again this year. There was an Indiana crew in here this morning and they said they had some decent riding down by houghton lake this past weekend except for the jeeps and side bys they ran into on the trail. I had a call last night from Minnesota asking how the snow was here as they did not have good conditions there either. So lets hang on to what weve got and just be ready for when and if it does come down. pic below is the only group that stopped by here on sunday. Thanks for checking in. Pete

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Monday March 9th, 2026 - 10:22 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected across northern Michigan late Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest snowfall totals are anticipated across the eastern U.P. while best chances for icing will come south of the bridge, especially between M-32 and M-55. The mix the precip types will likely bring slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces, and hazardous travel. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryA mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected across northern Michigan late Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest snowfall totals are anticipated across the eastern U.P. while best chances for icing will come south of the bridge, especially between M-32 and M-55. The mix the precip types will likely bring slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces, and hazardous travel. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected across northern Michigan late Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest snowfall totals are anticipated across the eastern U.P. while best chances for icing will come south of the bridge, especially between M-32 and M-55. The mix the precip types will likely bring slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces, and hazardous travel. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry

Sunday March 8th, 2026 - 10:48 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Some rain showers tonight, mainly Tip of the Mitt and northward, then a mild to warm Monday. However, a wintry mess is possible later Tues - Wed with accumulating snow and ice possible. Still many details to be ironed out so make sure to tune into the forecast for updates. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Some rain showers tonight, mainly Tip of the Mitt and northward, then a mild to warm Monday. However, a wintry mess is possible later Tues - Wed with accumulating snow and ice possible. Still many details to be ironed out so make sure to tune into the forecast for updates. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachment

Sunday March 8th, 2026 - 11:44 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Only minor precipitation chances across parts of northern Michigan today and tonight with increasingly mild temperatures prevailing through early this week. Turning cooler Tuesday night with a messy wintry mix possible through the midweek time frame. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Only minor precipitation chances across parts of northern Michigan today and tonight with increasingly mild temperatures prevailing through early this week. Turning cooler Tuesday night with a messy wintry mix possible through the midweek time frame. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachment

Saturday March 7th, 2026 - 6:39 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lingering showers this PM will give way to a general drying for most tonight into Sunday, although a few showers will be possible across the E UP. Breezy to windy conditions are expected on Sunday as well. Watching the next storm system for Tue - Wed for some wintry potential. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLingering showers this PM will give way to a general drying for most tonight into Sunday, although a few showers will be possible across the E UP. Breezy to windy conditions are expected on Sunday as well. Watching the next storm system for Tue - Wed for some wintry potential. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lingering showers this PM will give way to a general drying for most tonight into Sunday, although a few showers will be possible across the E UP. Breezy to windy conditions are expected on Sunday as well. Watching the next storm system for Tue - Wed for some wintry potential. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Saturday March 7th, 2026 - 10:19 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> We gained a bunch of new followers here at MSC, so for those who are new here, welcome! We do more than just track storms. With our degreed meteorologists on staff, we also have our own in-house forecasts releasing every day, 365 days a year. Unfortunately, for our warm-weather enjoyers up north, this forecast is not for you.
Snow is likely today, March 7th, 2026 on the backside of the low pressure system moving through, while parts of southern Michigan reach the mid-60s today. Most of the snow will fall along the spine of the western Upper Peninsula, where 2-5" of fresh snow is possible in the cornflower blue coloring. 1-3" of snow also possible in nearby Baraga and western Marquette county. A trace to 1" is possible for all areas in white, but most of these areas won't see more than a couple flurries mixed in with light freezing drizzle. Snow should be done by 10 pm EST across the Upper Peninsula.
The rest of the state will be dealing with temperatures in the 40s to 60s with showers and thunderstorms, clearing by late evening. This will set the stage for a mostly sunny Sunday ahead. We got you covered as always right here at Michigan Storm Chasers, no matter the weather. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylordWe gained a bunch of new followers here at MSC, so for those who are new here, welcome! We do more than just track storms. With our degreed meteorologists on staff, we also have our own in-house forecasts releasing every day, 365 days a year. Unfortunately, for our warm-weather enjoyers up north, this forecast is not for you.

Snow is likely today, March 7th, 2026 on the backside of the low pressure system moving through, while parts of southern Michigan reach the mid-60s today. Most of the snow will fall along the spine of the western Upper Peninsula, where 2-5" of fresh snow is possible in the cornflower blue coloring. 1-3" of snow also possible in nearby Baraga and western Marquette county. A trace to 1" is possible for all areas in white, but most of these areas won't see more than a couple flurries mixed in with light freezing drizzle. Snow should be done by 10 pm EST across the Upper Peninsula.

The rest of the state will be dealing with temperatures in the 40s to 60s with showers and thunderstorms, clearing by late evening. This will set the stage for a mostly sunny Sunday ahead. We got you covered as always right here at Michigan Storm Chasers, no matter the weather.

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> We gained a bunch of new followers here at MSC, so for those who are new here, welcome! We do more than just track storms. With our degreed meteorologists on staff, we also have our own in-house forecasts releasing every day, 365 days a year. Unfortunately, for our warm-weather enjoyers up north, this forecast is not for you.
Snow is likely today, March 7th, 2026 on the backside of the low pressure system moving through, while parts of southern Michigan reach the mid-60s today. Most of the snow will fall along the spine of the western Upper Peninsula, where 2-5 of fresh snow is possible in the cornflower blue coloring. 1-3 of snow also possible in nearby Baraga and western Marquette county. A trace to 1 is possible for all areas in white, but most of these areas wont see more than a couple flurries mixed in with light freezing drizzle. Snow should be done by 10 pm EST across the Upper Peninsula.
The rest of the state will be dealing with temperatures in the 40s to 60s with showers and thunderstorms, clearing by late evening. This will set the stage for a mostly sunny Sunday ahead. We got you covered as always right here at Michigan Storm Chasers, no matter the weather. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylord

Friday March 6th, 2026 - 11:40 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Rain chances increase this afternoon. Additional showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected tonight into early Saturday. Some of these storms may be strong with locally damaging wind gusts and large hail. Some localized flooding/ponding of water due to rain and snow melt will also be possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Rain chances increase this afternoon. Additional showers and embedded thunderstorms are expected tonight into early Saturday. Some of these storms may be strong with locally damaging wind gusts and large hail. Some localized flooding/ponding of water due to rain and snow melt will also be possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachment

Thursday March 5th, 2026 - 11:33 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Scattered showers and a bit of freezing drizzle possible today, mainly across interior portions of northeast lower MI. Watch for a few slick spots. Next chance for rain will be Friday into at least the early portions of Saturday, with a chance of thunderstorms Friday night. Temperatures fall through the day on Saturday before rebounding again on Sunday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyScattered showers and a bit of freezing drizzle possible today, mainly across interior portions of northeast lower MI. Watch for a few slick spots. Next chance for rain will be Friday into at least the early portions of Saturday, with a chance of thunderstorms Friday night. Temperatures fall through the day on Saturday before rebounding again on Sunday. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Scattered showers and a bit of freezing drizzle possible today, mainly across interior portions of northeast lower MI. Watch for a few slick spots. Next chance for rain will be Friday into at least the early portions of Saturday, with a chance of thunderstorms Friday night. Temperatures fall through the day on Saturday before rebounding again on Sunday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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American Alpine Lodge – Gaylord
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Hampton Inn – Gaylord Area
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Timberly Motel – Gaylord Area
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Beaver Creek Resort – Gaylord Area
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The Chalet on Lake Louise – Gaylord Area
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Little Bear Beach Cottage – Gaylord Area
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La Senorita Mexican Restaurant – Gaylord Area
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Treetops Resort – Gaylord
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Castle Pines on Otsego Lake
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Sugar Bowl Restaurant
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Waters Inn SnowCam – Gaylord Area
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Gaylord Area Snowmobile Photos – January 25, 2011
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