Traverse City Trail Report – 01/30
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf – 01/30 We will be open for outdoor food and beverage service 12pm-4pm Saturday and Sunday (today and tmrw). TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Snowmobile Club – 01/30 Reports from the groomers last night show show that the bright sunshine yesterday took a toll on our trail system. Groomers report thinning snow and snirt on the trails. The Southern trails took the worst hit while the Northern trails seem to be holding up better. Unfortunately the weather forecast doesn’t show any significant snow in the next few days. My forecast that this would be a great weekend of riding was way off. Sorry about that. I try and report the the trail conditions as honestly as I can. The snow we received the other day was very spotty and some places received 4-5 inches of fluff while others hardly received any and what little fell was so light that it blew away instead of packing down. Looking out the window at my house in Williamsburg it looked like we got good snow but after riding the trails I realized how light the snow was. Lesson learned- no more trail reports without personally inspecting the trails. There is still plenty of snow to ride but it will be thin in spots. We are still grooming and will try and keep what snow we have smooth and rideable. <> Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club on Facebook >>>> <> Area Reports: Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club on Facebook >>>> Visit Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club Trail Report on MSA >>>> <> FROM Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> Don't take your foot off the gas just yet, there's work to be done! We contracted Earthworks Services to repair a corner on trail 5. The corner has been prone to erosion which caused severe banking and washout issues. Mike, the owner of Earthworks Services did an outstanding job softening the turn, making a drainage runoff and leveling out the effected area. I just wish I had some before pictures. If you’re looking for excavating services, please do not hesitate to give Mike a call! #traversecity The SxS idiots will destroy all of your hard work in just a couple of days. FROM Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> We had 12 people turnout for the brushing event. Outstanding!! Thanks to Steve, Paul, Don, Mark, John, Pat, Shaun, Don, Chris, Craig and his son, and Kevin. Special thanks to the Northwest ORV Association for helping out! You guys rock! Thanks Steve for feeding the group a great trail side lunch. Again, thanks everyone for volunteering your time to our great sport. #traversecity FROM Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> The trail prep begins. Paul and Jeff started the trail grading today. Please make sure your watching out for the crews as they will be out on the trails daily. Also, thanks to McAllister Rentals / McAllister Cat for supporting GTASC. #traversecity WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Snow and ice return tonight, and continue through midday April 4th, 2026. Snow totals will be the highest yet again into the Keweenaw Peninsula. It's almost a carbon copy of today. Ice totals, however, are primarily a concern for the Upper Peninsula. Ice storm warnings are now in effect... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Freezing rain gradually transitions to rain today from south to north as temperatures slowly warm above freezing. Slick roads likely in some areas into this afternoon with ice accumulations on elevated surfaces. Colder temperatures north of the bridge will result in a wintry mix continuing through the afternoon, before transitioning to rain tonight. ***Please pass along any ice accumulation pictures, ideally with a measurement and location.** #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFreezing rain gradually transitions to rain today from south to north as temperatures slowly warm above freezing. Slick roads likely in some areas into this afternoon with ice accumulations on elevated surfaces. Colder temperatures north of the bridge will result in a wintry mix continuing through the afternoon, before transitioning to rain tonight. ***Please pass along any ice accumulation pictures, ideally with a measurement and location.** WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A wintry mix will develop south to north this morning into the evening. 0.10” to 0.25” of ice is forecast for most of northern Michigan, with locally higher amounts possible, and up to 1” of snow/sleet. Temperatures will warm through the day from south to north, with above freezing temps expected by afternoon and early evening, changing remaining precipitation to rain. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA wintry mix will develop south to north this morning into the evening. 0.10” to 0.25” of ice is forecast for most of northern Michigan, with locally higher amounts possible, and up to 1” of snow/sleet. Temperatures will warm through the day from south to north, with above freezing temps expected by afternoon and early evening, changing remaining precipitation to rain. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Ice and snow forecasts for tomorrow, April 2nd, 2026... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A wintry mix returns to northern Michigan on Thursday before switching over to rain for most areas Thursday night as temperatures look to warm considerably through the evening – potentially into the 50s and low 60s by midnight. This may help limit any impacts from potential icing earlier in the day. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Shower and isolated thunderstorm chances increase later this evening and continue at times through Tuesday. An isolated strong to severe thunderstorm is possible, with large hail and gusty winds as the primary threats. By later Wednesday night into Thursday, potential increases for a messy wintry mix across northern Michigan, with both impactful snow and ice possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via MLive.com >> Here's a look at this winter's snowfall totals so far at some of the bigger cities across Michigan. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey Season snowfall totals in Michigan might really surprise you, high and low www.mlive.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Mild temperatures are in store for another day as highs climb into the 60s across many interior areas south of the bridge underneath partly to mostly sunny skies. Chances for showers and thunderstorms move in later tonight with additional chances at times through Tuesday. A few strong storms capable of producing hail will be possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyMild temperatures are in store for another day as highs climb into the 60s across many interior areas south of the bridge underneath partly to mostly sunny skies. Chances for showers and thunderstorms move in later tonight with additional chances at times through Tuesday. A few strong storms capable of producing hail will be possible. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Trail Report:
Trails: Very good
Groomers Running: Yes, all week they’ve been able to get out and groom
Recent Snowfall: It has snowed every day this week and over the past 7 days we’ve received approx 8 or 9 inches of snow
Current Temp: 8 degrees
Trails are in good shape, really the best they’ve been all season. Snowfall all week with groomers running and limited mid week traffic on them should make for some excellent weekend riding today and tmrw.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
