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Gaylord Area Trail Report – 01/30

Gaylord Bureau –

January 26, 2024 – 3:50 p.m.

Trails are in poor shape, with some bare or wet patches due to the warm temperatures this week. We’ll keep you posted on how the weather is affecting the trails. Check back for updates and trail conditions.

Please remember that groomers have the right of way and kindly move off the trail so they can safely proceed. If you approach a groomer from behind, the operator will signal when it’s safe for you to pass. Groomers are here to make your ride more enjoyable so please be courteous!

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 – 01/30

Waiting for the return of cold weather and snow…

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FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic – 01/30

I’m Melting. It still looks like its gonna be a long while till we get back to riding if at all. When I opened my door at home this morning the first thing I heard was dripping water off the roof. Still alot of white if you look into the woods but the trails are pretty ugly. I wish I had better things to say but we are toast for now. I was closed this past weekend and if I find something more fun to do that be here I might be closed again. I hope they can pull off the I 500 in the Soo this weekend and I will be here bright and early tommorow morning to watch the Wertz Warrior ride pull into the Swamp. That should be interesting. Somewhere in my travels on monday the Wertz Warriors semi trucks passed me. They are supposed to be pulling into Frederic between 9 and 10 tommorow morning. I wll do a video and pics from there. I cant believe that they will have any sleds riding but time will tell. Weather on t.v. just said above average temps for the next 7 days. Its now tuesday about noon as I type this.Trail crossing pics are from this morning.

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Friday January 23rd, 2026 - 9:19 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Dangerous wind chills will be widespread today, especially this morning. Wind chills in the 20s below zero; some areas could feel as cold as -30F. This will be dangerous, as frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin. Limit time outdoors and dress in layers. Keep a winter weather survival kit in your vehicle in case you get stranded.
Gusty northwest winds plus continued powdery lake effect snow will lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through this afternoon, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected, and wind chills well below zero will be even more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyDangerous wind chills will be widespread today, especially this morning. Wind chills in the 20s below zero; some areas could feel as cold as -30F. This will be dangerous, as frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin. Limit time outdoors and dress in layers. Keep a winter weather survival kit in your vehicle in case you get stranded.

Gusty northwest winds plus continued powdery lake effect snow will lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through this afternoon, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected, and wind chills well below zero will be even more problematic if you end up stranded on the road.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Dangerous wind chills will be widespread today, especially this morning. Wind chills in the 20s below zero; some areas could feel as cold as -30F. This will be dangerous, as frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin. Limit time outdoors and dress in layers. Keep a winter weather survival kit in your vehicle in case you get stranded.
Gusty northwest winds plus continued powdery lake effect snow will lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through this afternoon, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected, and wind chills well below zero will be even more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Friday January 23rd, 2026 - 2:25 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Gusty winds combined with powdery lake effect snow will continue to lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through Friday, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected with wind chills well below zero... making matters more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyGusty winds combined with powdery lake effect snow will continue to lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through Friday, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected with wind chills well below zero... making matters more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Gusty winds combined with powdery lake effect snow will continue to lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through Friday, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected with  wind chills well below zero... making matters more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Friday January 23rd, 2026 - 2:22 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> been trying to get onto my frederic page and cant do it, its now 4 on thursday, rode yesterday to gaylord, then vienna corners back to lovells and then frederic for a great 80 miles. Had loader here again today, sleds downtown grayling at the restaurant, winter campers in back yard of sledheads, yummy burger at vienna loader really stacked it up this time. hope to get my other page going again, dont know wha the deal is, lots of wind and white outs today, supposed to get colder tommorow. OSSA crew from Ohio State Snowmobile Association were and on their annual ride based out of Gaylord this year. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday January 22nd, 2026 - 10:33 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via The Thirsty Sturgeon >> They always say, “Be careful what you wish for!” Remember in early December when I wishing for a good snow season…well you can blame me. Stay warm….double digit negatives coming this weekend. Guess what? We’ll still be cookin’ for ya!! #gaylord #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via The Thirsty Sturgeon >> They always say, “Be careful what you wish for!”  Remember in early December when I wishing for a good snow season…well you can blame me.  Stay warm….double digit negatives coming this weekend.  Guess what?  We’ll still be cookin’ for ya!! #gaylord #snowphotosImage attachment

Thursday January 22nd, 2026 - 10:10 am

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FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Another six inches overnight... #gaylord #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday January 22nd, 2026 - 2:47 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues through Thursday, with widespread accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across northwest Lower and near/around Whitefish Point. Localized totals near 6 inches are possible. Strengthening west winds gusting to 35 mph will cause blowing snow and hazardous travel. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow continues through Thursday, with widespread accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across northwest Lower and near/around Whitefish Point. Localized totals near 6 inches are possible. Strengthening west winds gusting to 35 mph will cause blowing snow and hazardous travel. #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues through Thursday, with widespread accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across northwest Lower and near/around Whitefish Point. Localized totals near 6 inches are possible. Strengthening west winds gusting to 35 mph will cause blowing snow and hazardous travel. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday January 21st, 2026 - 11:37 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Here are potential snow totals for the rest of this clipper. Lake effect surges back with another tiny little clipper tonight into tomorrow morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Here are potential snow totals for the rest of this clipper. Lake effect surges back with another tiny little clipper tonight into tomorrow morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachmentImage attachment

Wednesday January 21st, 2026 - 4:11 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A system passing to our south will bring another round of light snow to the area through Wednesday morning. Totals will remain light, generally an inch or two, with highest totals south of M-72…though SW flow will enhance snowfall along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where localized higher totals could occur, especially for Manistee county. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA system passing to our south will bring another round of light snow to the area through Wednesday morning. Totals will remain light, generally an inch or two, with highest totals south of M-72…though SW flow will enhance snowfall along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where localized higher totals could occur, especially for Manistee county. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A system passing to our south will bring another round of light snow to the area through Wednesday morning. Totals will remain light, generally an inch or two, with highest totals south of M-72…though SW flow will enhance snowfall along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where localized higher totals could occur, especially for Manistee county. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic – 01/30

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FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic – 01/30

I’m Melting. It still looks like its gonna be a long while till we get back to riding if at all. When I opened my door at home this morning the first thing I heard was dripping water off the roof. Still alot of white if you look into the woods but the trails are pretty ugly. I wish I had better things to say but we are toast for now. I was closed this past weekend and if I find something more fun to do that be here I might be closed again. I hope they can pull off the I 500 in the Soo this weekend and I will be here bright and early tommorow morning to watch the Wertz Warrior ride pull into the Swamp. That should be interesting. Somewhere in my travels on monday the Wertz Warriors semi trucks passed me. They are supposed to be pulling into Frederic between 9 and 10 tommorow morning. I wll do a video and pics from there. I cant believe that they will have any sleds riding but time will tell. Weather on t.v. just said above average temps for the next 7 days. Its now tuesday about noon as I type this.Trail crossing pics are from this morning.

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Friday January 23rd, 2026 - 9:19 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Dangerous wind chills will be widespread today, especially this morning. Wind chills in the 20s below zero; some areas could feel as cold as -30F. This will be dangerous, as frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin. Limit time outdoors and dress in layers. Keep a winter weather survival kit in your vehicle in case you get stranded.
Gusty northwest winds plus continued powdery lake effect snow will lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through this afternoon, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected, and wind chills well below zero will be even more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyDangerous wind chills will be widespread today, especially this morning. Wind chills in the 20s below zero; some areas could feel as cold as -30F. This will be dangerous, as frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin. Limit time outdoors and dress in layers. Keep a winter weather survival kit in your vehicle in case you get stranded.

Gusty northwest winds plus continued powdery lake effect snow will lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through this afternoon, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected, and wind chills well below zero will be even more problematic if you end up stranded on the road.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Dangerous wind chills will be widespread today, especially this morning. Wind chills in the 20s below zero; some areas could feel as cold as -30F. This will be dangerous, as frostbite can develop in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin. Limit time outdoors and dress in layers. Keep a winter weather survival kit in your vehicle in case you get stranded.
Gusty northwest winds plus continued powdery lake effect snow will lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through this afternoon, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected, and wind chills well below zero will be even more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Friday January 23rd, 2026 - 2:25 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Gusty winds combined with powdery lake effect snow will continue to lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through Friday, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected with wind chills well below zero... making matters more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyGusty winds combined with powdery lake effect snow will continue to lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through Friday, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected with wind chills well below zero... making matters more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Gusty winds combined with powdery lake effect snow will continue to lead to significant reductions in visibility with whiteouts at times through Friday, especially in open areas where snow can easily blow around. Dangerous travel conditions are expected with  wind chills well below zero... making matters more problematic if you end up stranded on the road. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Friday January 23rd, 2026 - 2:22 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> been trying to get onto my frederic page and cant do it, its now 4 on thursday, rode yesterday to gaylord, then vienna corners back to lovells and then frederic for a great 80 miles. Had loader here again today, sleds downtown grayling at the restaurant, winter campers in back yard of sledheads, yummy burger at vienna loader really stacked it up this time. hope to get my other page going again, dont know wha the deal is, lots of wind and white outs today, supposed to get colder tommorow. OSSA crew from Ohio State Snowmobile Association were and on their annual ride based out of Gaylord this year. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday January 22nd, 2026 - 10:33 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via The Thirsty Sturgeon >> They always say, “Be careful what you wish for!” Remember in early December when I wishing for a good snow season…well you can blame me. Stay warm….double digit negatives coming this weekend. Guess what? We’ll still be cookin’ for ya!! #gaylord #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via The Thirsty Sturgeon >> They always say, “Be careful what you wish for!”  Remember in early December when I wishing for a good snow season…well you can blame me.  Stay warm….double digit negatives coming this weekend.  Guess what?  We’ll still be cookin’ for ya!! #gaylord #snowphotosImage attachment

Thursday January 22nd, 2026 - 10:10 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Another six inches overnight... #gaylord #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday January 22nd, 2026 - 2:47 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues through Thursday, with widespread accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across northwest Lower and near/around Whitefish Point. Localized totals near 6 inches are possible. Strengthening west winds gusting to 35 mph will cause blowing snow and hazardous travel. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow continues through Thursday, with widespread accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across northwest Lower and near/around Whitefish Point. Localized totals near 6 inches are possible. Strengthening west winds gusting to 35 mph will cause blowing snow and hazardous travel. #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues through Thursday, with widespread accumulations of 2 to 4 inches across northwest Lower and near/around Whitefish Point. Localized totals near 6 inches are possible. Strengthening west winds gusting to 35 mph will cause blowing snow and hazardous travel. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday January 21st, 2026 - 11:37 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Here are potential snow totals for the rest of this clipper. Lake effect surges back with another tiny little clipper tonight into tomorrow morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Here are potential snow totals for the rest of this clipper. Lake effect surges back with another tiny little clipper tonight into tomorrow morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachmentImage attachment

Wednesday January 21st, 2026 - 4:11 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A system passing to our south will bring another round of light snow to the area through Wednesday morning. Totals will remain light, generally an inch or two, with highest totals south of M-72…though SW flow will enhance snowfall along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where localized higher totals could occur, especially for Manistee county. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA system passing to our south will bring another round of light snow to the area through Wednesday morning. Totals will remain light, generally an inch or two, with highest totals south of M-72…though SW flow will enhance snowfall along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where localized higher totals could occur, especially for Manistee county. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A system passing to our south will bring another round of light snow to the area through Wednesday morning. Totals will remain light, generally an inch or two, with highest totals south of M-72…though SW flow will enhance snowfall along the Lake Michigan shoreline, where localized higher totals could occur, especially for Manistee county. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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