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Frederic / Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 01/10

FREDERIC – GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> 01/10

Two to three inches of fresh snow on the ground on Saturday night…

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FREDERIC – GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> 01/10

32 degrees and calm and quiet out there. No new snow and its icy and mostly dry but my lake is emerging in the back parking lot. My nieghbors were just here and they are going to try to ride to the bridge. I told them to send me a picture, we will see how that works out. There is a prediction of 1 to 4 inches for today but I do not think that will help much. I have a piece of property that I keep plowed out and that was all down to dirt this morning. The wait is on again. I have heard from a couple people that are heading for the u.p. but I dont know that its much better up there. A big SHOUT OUT to Andy Crowe who came up with this great MO MO NAH CHEE NAH graphic. Also had another group of the Hummel Family from Atlanta Georgia that stopped in yesterday They were not letting the not enough snow spoil their trip north. This is their pic out front of Sledheads. Lets see if we get any new snow today. Thanks for checking in. Pete

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Thursday February 5th, 2026 - 3:08 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Arctic cold and snow return to northern Michigan Friday and Saturday. Gusty winds are also likely as the cold air moves in, resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. If traveling during this time, be prepared for hazardous conditions in some areas. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyArctic cold and snow return to northern Michigan Friday and Saturday. Gusty winds are also likely as the cold air moves in, resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. If traveling during this time, be prepared for hazardous conditions in some areas. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Arctic cold and snow return to northern Michigan Friday and Saturday.  Gusty winds are also likely as the cold air moves in, resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility.  If traveling during this time, be prepared for hazardous conditions in some areas. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - 3:26 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Feb 4, 2026, 3am…Nuisance flurries hang on today, but the clipper parade returns starting Thursday, with a reinforcing shot of arctic air Friday that will result in some travel impacts as temperatures fall from near freezing early to the teens by afternoon with more snow showers and blustery conditions. Colder Saturday, with a few flurries around again, and then, you guessed it, more snow chances going into early next week…though signals point toward a warming trend during this period as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFeb 4, 2026, 3am…Nuisance flurries hang on today, but the clipper parade returns starting Thursday, with a reinforcing shot of arctic air Friday that will result in some travel impacts as temperatures fall from near freezing early to the teens by afternoon with more snow showers and blustery conditions. Colder Saturday, with a few flurries around again, and then, you guessed it, more snow chances going into early next week…though signals point toward a warming trend during this period as well. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Feb 4, 2026, 3am…Nuisance flurries hang on today, but the clipper parade returns starting Thursday, with a reinforcing shot of arctic air Friday that will result in some travel impacts as temperatures fall from near freezing early to the teens by afternoon with more snow showers and blustery conditions. Colder Saturday, with a few flurries around again, and then, you guessed it, more snow chances going into early next week…though signals point toward a warming trend during this period as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 10:18 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 10:03 am

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WATERS - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> Getting ready to RIDE! #gaylord #snowphotosGetting ready to RIDE! ... See MoreSee Less

WATERS - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> Getting ready to RIDE! #gaylord #snowphotos

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 1:15 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLight snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 12:44 am

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JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Monday update:
Pisten Bully is still down on trail 4/76. NDA ordered Wednesday showed up Saturday afternoon. Crew got out there Sunday but found more damage and parts were ordered today.
If you happen to find this boogie wheel between Alba and trail 76 north of Elmira please notify us, we need to get our hands on it. New part is on order and scheduled to be in tomorrow.
If all goes as planned trails will be back in shape by end of the week.
Huge thank you to Mike, Kevin, Phil, Rich and Craig for trying to get repairs made in timely fashion. Nothing our volunteers can do about shipping delays or parts availability. #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskey
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JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Monday update:
Pisten Bully is still down on trail 4/76.  NDA ordered Wednesday showed up Saturday afternoon.   Crew got out there Sunday but found more damage and parts were ordered today.  
If you happen to find this boogie wheel between Alba and trail 76 north of Elmira please notify us, we need to get our hands on it.  New part is on order and scheduled to be in tomorrow.   
If all goes as planned trails will be back in shape by end of the week.  
Huge thank you to Mike, Kevin, Phil, Rich and Craig for trying to get repairs made in timely fashion.   Nothing our volunteers can do about shipping delays or parts availability. #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskeyImage attachment
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January 10, 2026 |

Harbor Springs Trail Report – 01/10

HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> 01/10

We had two groomers head out around 1am when them temps finally got cold enough, they were able to groom the grade (trail 7) from Pellston to Mackinaw, and the west side of our trail system except for the cross village loop.

There are a lot of water holes on the trails due to the rain and warm temps earlier this week but overall the trails held up nicely, the grade in front of the Pellston airport is down to gravel but there’s plenty of snow along the side of the trail in that area.

We have one groomer heading out tonight to do the east side of our trail system, still waiting to hear if we have a second to run the grade.

Ride Right!!

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HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> 01/09

We hit record breaking temperatures this morning with 49 degrees in Pellston. It’s still too warm for grooming but the temps are heading in the right direction. We have an operator heading out around 2am to hit as many trails as he can, and then groomers lined up on the grade & east side of the trail system for tomorrow night.

Trail 7 (railroad grade) is opened back up for the weekend! They will be closing it again on Monday for a short period but after that they will be done.

We do have snow on the way tomorrow & Sunday. Let’s hope we can recoup what we lost.

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Thursday February 5th, 2026 - 3:08 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Arctic cold and snow return to northern Michigan Friday and Saturday. Gusty winds are also likely as the cold air moves in, resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. If traveling during this time, be prepared for hazardous conditions in some areas. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyArctic cold and snow return to northern Michigan Friday and Saturday. Gusty winds are also likely as the cold air moves in, resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. If traveling during this time, be prepared for hazardous conditions in some areas. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Arctic cold and snow return to northern Michigan Friday and Saturday.  Gusty winds are also likely as the cold air moves in, resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility.  If traveling during this time, be prepared for hazardous conditions in some areas. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - 11:24 am

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HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> Our junior trail boss approves of the conditions! Overall the trails are in great shape, the west side was last groomed on Monday night & we had two groomers out last night on the grade & east side of our trail system.
Please slow down on trail 71/Chadderdon road in the section where they are logging. They are hoping to be out of there in about two weeks.
Ride right, ride at a safe speed & ride sober! #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotosOur junior trail boss approves of the conditions! Overall the trails are in great shape, the west side was last groomed on Monday night & we had two groomers out last night on the grade & east side of our trail system.

Please slow down on trail 71/Chadderdon road in the section where they are logging. They are hoping to be out of there in about two weeks.

Ride right, ride at a safe speed & ride sober!
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HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> Our junior trail boss approves of the conditions! Overall the trails are in great shape, the west side was last groomed on Monday night & we had two groomers out last night on the grade & east side of our trail system. 
Please slow down on trail 71/Chadderdon road in the section where they are logging. They are hoping to be out of there in about two weeks. 
Ride right, ride at a safe speed & ride sober! #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos

Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - 3:26 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Feb 4, 2026, 3am…Nuisance flurries hang on today, but the clipper parade returns starting Thursday, with a reinforcing shot of arctic air Friday that will result in some travel impacts as temperatures fall from near freezing early to the teens by afternoon with more snow showers and blustery conditions. Colder Saturday, with a few flurries around again, and then, you guessed it, more snow chances going into early next week…though signals point toward a warming trend during this period as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFeb 4, 2026, 3am…Nuisance flurries hang on today, but the clipper parade returns starting Thursday, with a reinforcing shot of arctic air Friday that will result in some travel impacts as temperatures fall from near freezing early to the teens by afternoon with more snow showers and blustery conditions. Colder Saturday, with a few flurries around again, and then, you guessed it, more snow chances going into early next week…though signals point toward a warming trend during this period as well. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Feb 4, 2026, 3am…Nuisance flurries hang on today, but the clipper parade returns starting Thursday, with a reinforcing shot of arctic air Friday that will result in some travel impacts as temperatures fall from near freezing early to the teens by afternoon with more snow showers and blustery conditions. Colder Saturday, with a few flurries around again, and then, you guessed it, more snow chances going into early next week…though signals point toward a warming trend during this period as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - 3:09 am

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PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trails groomed tonight February 3 2026... #petoskeyTrails groomed tonight February 3 2026 ... See MoreSee Less

PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trails groomed tonight February 3 2026... #petoskey

Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - 3:04 am

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PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trail report February 3 2026... #petoskey #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 10:18 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 1:15 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLight snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 12:44 am

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JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Monday update:
Pisten Bully is still down on trail 4/76. NDA ordered Wednesday showed up Saturday afternoon. Crew got out there Sunday but found more damage and parts were ordered today.
If you happen to find this boogie wheel between Alba and trail 76 north of Elmira please notify us, we need to get our hands on it. New part is on order and scheduled to be in tomorrow.
If all goes as planned trails will be back in shape by end of the week.
Huge thank you to Mike, Kevin, Phil, Rich and Craig for trying to get repairs made in timely fashion. Nothing our volunteers can do about shipping delays or parts availability. #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskey
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JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Monday update:
Pisten Bully is still down on trail 4/76.  NDA ordered Wednesday showed up Saturday afternoon.   Crew got out there Sunday but found more damage and parts were ordered today.  
If you happen to find this boogie wheel between Alba and trail 76 north of Elmira please notify us, we need to get our hands on it.  New part is on order and scheduled to be in tomorrow.   
If all goes as planned trails will be back in shape by end of the week.  
Huge thank you to Mike, Kevin, Phil, Rich and Craig for trying to get repairs made in timely fashion.   Nothing our volunteers can do about shipping delays or parts availability. #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskeyImage attachment

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 12:18 am

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HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> Happy February! ☃️
Overall, our trails are in great shape! The only rough section is where they are logging on 71/Chadderdon Rd. We had a groomer out on the grade last night from Pellston to Alanson & two out tonight, one on the grade from Pellston to Mackinaw & the other on the west side of our trail system. We plan to have at least one groomer out every day this week & through the weekend.
🪵 Logging Operation – Trail 71 🪵
There is still an active logging operation on Trail 71 at Chadderdon Road. Although numerous signs are posted, we are still seeing riders not slowing down.
Please use extreme caution in this area:
- Skidders and log trucks are entering and traveling on the trail
- SLOW DOWN
- If you encounter logging equipment coming toward you, get off the trail or turn around until you can safely move aside
- Do not try to go around them — they are much larger than you, cannot stop quickly, and have the right of way
Your safety (and theirs) depends on it.
❄️ Upcoming Events ❄️
📅 February 8
🏈 Super Bowl Sunday
🍽️ 10% of all sales at Northwood Family Restaurant will be donated to our club — thank you for the support!
📅 February 21
❄️ Clyde's Place Ride
🥩 Clyde’s Steak & Shrimp Dinner $22 a plate & all proceeds will be donated to our club — thank you for the support! #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotosHappy February! ☃️

Overall, our trails are in great shape! The only rough section is where they are logging on 71/Chadderdon Rd. We had a groomer out on the grade last night from Pellston to Alanson & two out tonight, one on the grade from Pellston to Mackinaw & the other on the west side of our trail system. We plan to have at least one groomer out every day this week & through the weekend.

🪵 Logging Operation – Trail 71 🪵

There is still an active logging operation on Trail 71 at Chadderdon Road. Although numerous signs are posted, we are still seeing riders not slowing down.

Please use extreme caution in this area:
- Skidders and log trucks are entering and traveling on the trail
- SLOW DOWN
- If you encounter logging equipment coming toward you, get off the trail or turn around until you can safely move aside
- Do not try to go around them — they are much larger than you, cannot stop quickly, and have the right of way

Your safety (and theirs) depends on it.

❄️ Upcoming Events ❄️

📅 February 8
🏈 Super Bowl Sunday
🍽️ 10% of all sales at Northwood Family Restaurant will be donated to our club — thank you for the support!

📅 February 21
❄️ Clyde's Place Ride
🥩 Clyde’s Steak & Shrimp Dinner $22 a plate & all proceeds will be donated to our club — thank you for the support!
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HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club >> Happy February! ☃️
Overall, our trails are in great shape! The only rough section is where they are logging on 71/Chadderdon Rd. We had a groomer out on the grade last night from Pellston to Alanson & two out tonight, one on the grade from Pellston to Mackinaw & the other on the west side of our trail system. We plan to have at least one groomer out every day this week & through the weekend.
🪵 Logging Operation – Trail 71 🪵
There is still an active logging operation on Trail 71 at Chadderdon Road. Although numerous signs are posted, we are still seeing riders not slowing down.
Please use extreme caution in this area:
- Skidders and log trucks are entering and traveling on the trail
- SLOW DOWN
- If you encounter logging equipment coming toward you, get off the trail or turn around until you can safely move aside
- Do not try to go around them — they are much larger than you, cannot stop quickly, and have the right of way
Your safety (and theirs) depends on it.
❄️ Upcoming Events ❄️
📅 February 8
🏈 Super Bowl Sunday
🍽️ 10% of all sales at Northwood Family Restaurant will be donated to our club — thank you for the support!
📅 February 21
❄️ Clydes Place Ride
🥩 Clyde’s Steak & Shrimp Dinner $22 a plate & all proceeds will be donated to our club — thank you for the support! #harborsprings #petoskey #snowphotos
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January 10, 2026 |
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