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Grayling Trail Report – Fay’s Motel – 01/31

Greetings Sledders,

Had to wait for something to happen weather wise before posting this.

Finally changed over to snow sometime last night and as of this morning we have 3-4" of fluffy Lake Effect on the ground with predictions of 4" today and 7" tonight. Two things to keep in mind about this news, one is that it is based on predictions regarding LE and two it is fluffy and doesn’t bare much in the way of cushion between you and what’s left of the base.

Base is the next issue. Took a couple of road trips yesterday to check out the crossings and saw a mixed bag of conditions ranging from short bare spots to slushy stretches and numerous water holes. The bare spots will heal provided we get what is forecast. The wet areas and holes will take some time even as temps continue to drop.

If we get the snow predicted I would rate the trails at no better than fair due to the base issues but things should continue to improve as time goes on.

Ride Often and Please Be Safe,
Keith, Sandy and The Girls

At Fay’s Motel enjoy direct access to the Grayling Area snowmobile trails.

January 31, 2013 | Uncategorized

Grand Marais Trail Report – 01/31

I am waiting for more reports from the groomers before I do a full report but Groomer Marc reported to be alert to drifts, some icing, and small branches blown onto the trails.

He left at 7 last night and got back in the barn at 7:30 this morning. Our two other groomers were still out as of 7:30 am. There is a lot of new snow, one snow report 14″ in the last 24 hours. We are currently under a LES advisory calling for another 5 to 13″ by tomorrow.

My yard has over 24 inches on the level with drifts galore well over 3 feet!! Gonna be one heck of a weekend to ride!

January 31, 2013 |
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