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Gaylord Area Trail Report – 02/08

Gaylord Bureau –

Feb 8, 2023 – 8:46 a.m.

Thank you to everyone who participated in our Michigan Snowmobile Festival over the weekend! Unfortunately, we’re experiencing a warm up and some rain this week.Trail conditions are fair to poor with bare spots popping up.

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

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Sledheads of Frederic – 02/08

It’s gonna get worse…..or is it? Wedneday morning 10:30 a.m. , sunny and 32 degrees. Yesterday I never left home till 3 in the afternoon, walking in the snow was like walking in a slushie drink….Weather predictions for the rest of the week have me confused as they are saying it could be most anything, rain, snow, sleet, slush or system snow. I even stopped at the National Weather Service just outside of Waters yesterday, many of you have seen the place as the trail runs right by it out by Mancelona road. The guy took me in and showed me around, the main room looks like Mission Control at NASA. He said they launch 2 weather balloons from there everyday. (no they do not get shot down). It was an interesting visit. I had to go out that way to show a house but turned down Dusty Trail to the house and it was an absolute ice skating rink. I tried to stop and was heading downhill with no control so I turned into the snow bank and hit it with my plow which stopped me before I got to the really big part of the hill. I would have never got out if I went down the big hill. I slid for a while and right into a guys drive and then made it out. I didnt even figure a wrecker would try coming down that road……So the wait is on again, melting ice and snow and will we get to ride again…..Stay tuned to see what happens but I have a feeling we arent gonna like it. Thanks for checking in. Pete

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Thursday March 28th, 2024 - 9:16 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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. ... See MoreSee Less

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 #petoskey

Thursday March 28th, 2024 - 12:07 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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! ... See MoreSee Less

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 #petoskey

Wednesday March 27th, 2024 - 8:44 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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! ... See MoreSee Less

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 #petoskey

Wednesday March 27th, 2024 - 8:43 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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. ... See MoreSee Less

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 #petoskey

Tuesday March 26th, 2024 - 9:12 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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! ... See MoreSee Less

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 #petoskey

Monday March 25th, 2024 - 8:49 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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 ... See MoreSee Less

Monday March 25th, 2024 - 8:16 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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. ... See MoreSee Less

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 #petoskey

Sunday March 24th, 2024 - 7:11 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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 ... See MoreSee Less

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 #petoskeyImage attachment

Sunday March 24th, 2024 - 9:23 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A disturbance will push into the Great Lakes late Sunday into Monday, bringing the chance for a little accumulating snow, particularly for the Eastern UP and the tip of the Mitt. Temperatures will rebound on Monday, turning any lingering precipitation over to rain and melting a lot of whatever snow was received. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA disturbance will push into the Great Lakes late Sunday into Monday, bringing the chance for a little accumulating snow, particularly for the Eastern UP and the tip of the Mitt. Temperatures will rebound on Monday, turning any lingering precipitation over to rain and melting a lot of whatever snow was received. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A disturbance will push into the Great Lakes late Sunday into Monday, bringing the chance for a little accumulating snow, particularly for the Eastern UP and the tip of the Mitt.  Temperatures will rebound on Monday, turning any lingering precipitation over to rain and melting a lot of whatever snow was received. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Saturday March 23rd, 2024 - 8:43 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan will experience a pretty active weather pattern over the next week…along with a small roller coaster ride for temperatures (think kiddie ride at the fair, not Cedar Point). We’re keeping our eyes on a frontal system that will move in late Sunday into Monday that might bring the next round of accumulating snow, particularly across the tip of the mitt and Eastern Upper. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNorthern Michigan will experience a pretty active weather pattern over the next week…along with a small roller coaster ride for temperatures (think kiddie ride at the fair, not Cedar Point). We’re keeping our eyes on a frontal system that will move in late Sunday into Monday that might bring the next round of accumulating snow, particularly across the tip of the mitt and Eastern Upper. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan will experience a pretty active weather pattern over the next week…along with a small roller coaster ride for temperatures (think kiddie ride at the fair, not Cedar Point).  We’re keeping our eyes on a frontal system that will move in late Sunday into Monday that might bring the next round of accumulating snow, particularly across the tip of the mitt and Eastern Upper. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Saturday March 23rd, 2024 - 8:42 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow will linger into this morning in the typical northwest flow snowbelts. Any additional snow will be light. Temperatures will be colder today and tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow will linger into this morning in the typical northwest flow snowbelts. Any additional snow will be light. Temperatures will be colder today and tonight. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow will linger into this morning in the typical northwest flow snowbelts. Any additional snow will be light. Temperatures will be colder today and tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Friday March 22nd, 2024 - 10:27 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Widespread light snow expected to overspread the area through the day, with overall amounts between 1-3" of snow for #northernmichigan, which could create slick roads in some areas. Still monitoring potential for a more focused band of snow to develop toward midday into the afternoon, though latest trends continue to suggest this will develop to our south, across southern/central Lower Michigan. Traveling south today? Check weather.gov/grandrapids for travels taking you down US-131 and US-127, and weather.gov/detroit for travels down I-75 for the latest details for those areas…and weather.gov for anywhere else you plan to go! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryWidespread light snow expected to overspread the area through the day, with overall amounts between 1-3" of snow for #northernmichigan, which could create slick roads in some areas. Still monitoring potential for a more focused band of snow to develop toward midday into the afternoon, though latest trends continue to suggest this will develop to our south, across southern/central Lower Michigan. Traveling south today? Check weather.gov/grandrapids for travels taking you down US-131 and US-127, and weather.gov/detroit for travels down I-75 for the latest details for those areas…and weather.gov for anywhere else you plan to go! #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Widespread light snow expected to overspread the area through the day, with overall amounts between 1-3 of snow for #northernmichigan, which could create slick roads in some areas. Still monitoring potential for a more focused band of snow to develop toward midday into the afternoon, though latest trends continue to suggest this will develop to our south, across southern/central Lower Michigan. Traveling south today? Check weather.gov/grandrapids for travels taking you down US-131 and US-127, and weather.gov/detroit for travels down I-75 for the latest details for those areas…and weather.gov for anywhere else you plan to go! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
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