Traverse City Trail Report – 02/25
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Snowmobile Club – 02/25 This is the trail update nobody wants to read. Temps in the 40’s with sunshine does not make for good snowmobile trails. When I groomed on Monday the conditions were pretty darn good and I saw quite a few riders out enjoying one of the last days before the warm up. We have had a few days of above freezing temps and this has melted all the snow on the roads and put a hurting on our base. Lots of dirt showing in areas and I’m sure the swamp area going South out of Kalkaska is a muddy mess. There doesn’t seem to be any real snow in the forecast and temps are not cooperating either. We have halted grooming until we see a change in the weather. What a weird snowmobile season. I saw on the news the other night that Gaylord was at 2/3 of their normal snow totals for this time of year. Let’s hope for a snow storm later in the month. Might be a good time to give that snowmobile of yours a little love and get it ready to hit the trails when we do get snow. Last time I groomed I saw a few boogie wheels on the trail. Check those hyfax and boogie wheels as the low snow conditions of this year haven’t been friendly to your track and suspension. A little time spent in the garage will save you a lot of time on the trail. I hope that this is not the last report of the year but until conditions improve I will be off the trails until dirt bike season. <> TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf – 02/25 If you want a winter experience this weekend it will have to be with Beau and Knox. This kind of horse power navigates snow, slush and dirt. Horse drawn hayrides are a great way to get outside and enjoy the season. Rides available by reservation only on Saturday and Sunday this weekend. 231-947-9529 The bad news is this is not the weekend snowmobilers are hoping for. Yes, there is still snow on the ground, but there is also mud and puddles. Groomers are not running as temps have been too warm. Lodge will be open 12pm to 4pm this Saturday and 12pm to 3pm this Sunday with counter service for food and beverage. <> 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 >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Ongoing snow showers will take a pause this evening before another round of snow tracks across Northern Michigan early Tuesday. Be prepared for the possibility of a brief period of lowered visibilities and snowfall on roads M-72 and north during the morning commute. More light precipitation to follow through Thursday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOngoing snow showers will take a pause this evening before another round of snow tracks across Northern Michigan early Tuesday. Be prepared for the possibility of a brief period of lowered visibilities and snowfall on roads M-72 and north during the morning commute. More light precipitation to follow through Thursday. 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. 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. 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. 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 Road last night plenty of snow but definitely bumpy in spots still had a blast <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
