Harbor Springs Trail Report – 01/29
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club – 01/29
Unfortunately the warm weather & rain on Friday really took a toll on our trails, many spots are down to dirt while other areas are still holding a 4” base. We have paused grooming operations until we receive more snow.
The highs for this week are 36-38 degrees, but it does look like the cold is coming back Thursday night. The snowcast is showing 2” for tonight but that’s nowhere near enough. Start doing those snow dances.
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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 #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.
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trail video January 22 2026
Groomer Shane following Groomer Jack starting shift. #petoskey #snowphotos
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
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Groomer Tracker January 22 2026
Most of the north trails were groomed tonight by Jack and Shane. I should have a video out in the morning. #petoskeyGroomer Tracker January 22 2026
Most of the north trails were groomed tonight by Jack and Shane. I should have a video out in the morning.
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> We had all three groomers out last night and the trails are in great shape!! Probably the best they’ve been in years. We will have groomers headed out again on Friday night. #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotosWe had all three groomers out last night and the trails are in great shape!! Probably the best they’ve been in years. We will have groomers headed out again on Friday night.
Beach's Up North Tavern’s Vintage ride is this Saturday, the ride leaves at noon & returns back at 5pm. They will have a live auction starting at 5:30pm, all proceeds go directly to the Snowmobile club.
Ride right!!
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
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Groomer report January 21 2026... #petoskey #snowphotos
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trails groomed January 21 2026... #petoskeyTrails groomed January 21 2026
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
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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 #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.
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trail video January 22 2026
Groomer Shane following Groomer Jack starting shift. #petoskey #snowphotos
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
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Groomer Tracker January 22 2026
Most of the north trails were groomed tonight by Jack and Shane. I should have a video out in the morning. #petoskeyGroomer Tracker January 22 2026
Most of the north trails were groomed tonight by Jack and Shane. I should have a video out in the morning.
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> We had all three groomers out last night and the trails are in great shape!! Probably the best they’ve been in years. We will have groomers headed out again on Friday night. #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotosWe had all three groomers out last night and the trails are in great shape!! Probably the best they’ve been in years. We will have groomers headed out again on Friday night.
Beach's Up North Tavern’s Vintage ride is this Saturday, the ride leaves at noon & returns back at 5pm. They will have a live auction starting at 5:30pm, all proceeds go directly to the Snowmobile club.
Ride right!!
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
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Groomer report January 21 2026... #petoskey #snowphotos
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trails groomed January 21 2026... #petoskeyTrails groomed January 21 2026
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
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