Harbor Springs Trail Report – 01/26
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club – 01/26
Current Trail Conditions
We took the west side loop last night, trails 710, 71, 705, 704, & 721. The trails are flat but we are running out of snow, I would say conditions are similar to late season riding. We ran into a group that rode almost the entire trail system & they said the trails look about the same everywhere.
Unfortunately we have paused our grooming operations until we get more snow & the temperatures drop back down.
With that being said the 7th Annual Vintage Ride will still go on!! The ride may be cut a little short if we run out of snow towards Mackinaw but it’s still going to be a great time. Show off your sleds at Beach’s Up North Tavern starting at 10am, ride leaves at noon!
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Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula..... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFinal snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula.
No doubt the forecast lived up to its insanity, with many locations getting over 40" of snow across the central Upper Peninsula, and 8-10 foot snow drifts to make things even more extreme. In terms of forecast verification, our forecast did hit the 80%+ accuracy threshold we strive for after each event. Our final verification was 83%, and most of the the misses were where the system shifted slightly south to give parts of the northern Lower Peninsula greater than 24", and parts of the western Upper Peninsula much less. Anything over 18" of snow is just "a lot" at this point anyways, so we aren't stressing too badly about the miss in the Lower Peninsula near the Mackinac Bridge. Lake effect zones in SW Michigan did verify, as text was featured under the forecast that a couple spots would see locally higher amounts.
Overall, this will be a storm we won't soon forget, which adds to the list of wild weather we've experienced in Michigan over the last two weeks. If you have any additional snowfall reports to add to the list that are not affected by drifting, drop them in the comments below here on X or Facebook. A new two-day record was also broken at the NWS office in Marquette of 36"+ with this blizzard, which is just one record smashed by this blizzard.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow lingers across northwest Lower and pushes inland this afternoon. Hazardous travel with reduced visibilities at times will be possible with winds decreasing through the day. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow lingers across northwest Lower and pushes inland this afternoon. Hazardous travel with reduced visibilities at times will be possible with winds decreasing through the day.
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Groomer Tracker app Report March 16 2026... #petoskeyGroomer Tracker app Report March 16 2026
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Grooming Report March 16 2026
Josh groomed the big loop parts of trails 76 and 765. #petoskey #snowphotos
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> Mother Nature sure decided to send winter out with a bang! Since Friday morning we’ve received at least 3 feet of snow and the high winds have created some unbelievable drifting. In some areas, drifts have reached well over 7 feet tall. We haven’t seen conditions like this in 10-15 years.
Our first groomer will be heading out on the grade tomorrow morning & we have a pair headed out in the woods tomorrow evening BEFORE dark. If you are out riding, please be aware of the groomers and give them plenty of space.
We appreciate everyone’s patience while we work to get things opened back up. #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Pond Hill Farm >> First look at the snow this morning here at Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs, MI. The snow just keeps coming! Stay home if you can & stay safe.❤️ #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos
So pretty. But wow.
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Pond Hill Farm >> Today’s message from Farmer Jimmy about the 2nd annual Storm of the Century! Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs, MI on the Tunnel of Trees (M119)
Mother’s Day Brunch Reservations & Greenhouse Tasting Tour Tickets are now available. Link in bio. #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lingering icing across parts of northern lower MI this morning transitions to snow area-wide today. Several inches of new snow likely through tonight, heaviest across parts of the eastern U.P. and northwest lower. Snow combined with strong winds will result in whiteouts at times, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline.
*Additionally, strong winds in areas that received heavy icing will exacerbate tree damage and infrastructural impacts*
Cold temperatures filter in to northern Michigan behind the major winter storm. Consequently, for those without power, dangerously cold temperatures are expected this afternoon through Tuesday night. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula..... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFinal snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula.
No doubt the forecast lived up to its insanity, with many locations getting over 40" of snow across the central Upper Peninsula, and 8-10 foot snow drifts to make things even more extreme. In terms of forecast verification, our forecast did hit the 80%+ accuracy threshold we strive for after each event. Our final verification was 83%, and most of the the misses were where the system shifted slightly south to give parts of the northern Lower Peninsula greater than 24", and parts of the western Upper Peninsula much less. Anything over 18" of snow is just "a lot" at this point anyways, so we aren't stressing too badly about the miss in the Lower Peninsula near the Mackinac Bridge. Lake effect zones in SW Michigan did verify, as text was featured under the forecast that a couple spots would see locally higher amounts.
Overall, this will be a storm we won't soon forget, which adds to the list of wild weather we've experienced in Michigan over the last two weeks. If you have any additional snowfall reports to add to the list that are not affected by drifting, drop them in the comments below here on X or Facebook. A new two-day record was also broken at the NWS office in Marquette of 36"+ with this blizzard, which is just one record smashed by this blizzard.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow lingers across northwest Lower and pushes inland this afternoon. Hazardous travel with reduced visibilities at times will be possible with winds decreasing through the day. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow lingers across northwest Lower and pushes inland this afternoon. Hazardous travel with reduced visibilities at times will be possible with winds decreasing through the day.
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Groomer Tracker app Report March 16 2026... #petoskeyGroomer Tracker app Report March 16 2026
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Grooming Report March 16 2026
Josh groomed the big loop parts of trails 76 and 765. #petoskey #snowphotos
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> Mother Nature sure decided to send winter out with a bang! Since Friday morning we’ve received at least 3 feet of snow and the high winds have created some unbelievable drifting. In some areas, drifts have reached well over 7 feet tall. We haven’t seen conditions like this in 10-15 years.
Our first groomer will be heading out on the grade tomorrow morning & we have a pair headed out in the woods tomorrow evening BEFORE dark. If you are out riding, please be aware of the groomers and give them plenty of space.
We appreciate everyone’s patience while we work to get things opened back up. #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Pond Hill Farm >> First look at the snow this morning here at Pond Hill Farm in Harbor Springs, MI. The snow just keeps coming! Stay home if you can & stay safe.❤️ #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos
So pretty. But wow.
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Pond Hill Farm >> Today’s message from Farmer Jimmy about the 2nd annual Storm of the Century! Pond Hill Farm, Harbor Springs, MI on the Tunnel of Trees (M119)
Mother’s Day Brunch Reservations & Greenhouse Tasting Tour Tickets are now available. Link in bio. #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lingering icing across parts of northern lower MI this morning transitions to snow area-wide today. Several inches of new snow likely through tonight, heaviest across parts of the eastern U.P. and northwest lower. Snow combined with strong winds will result in whiteouts at times, especially near the Lake Michigan shoreline.
*Additionally, strong winds in areas that received heavy icing will exacerbate tree damage and infrastructural impacts*
Cold temperatures filter in to northern Michigan behind the major winter storm. Consequently, for those without power, dangerously cold temperatures are expected this afternoon through Tuesday night. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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