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Traverse City Area Trail Report – 01/10

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> 01/10

Weekend Update:
Things are shaping up pretty well on the North trail- Sid is out there grooming now. About 6-8 inches scattered throughout the week. Groomers running. Trails should be in decent shape for the wknd đź‘Ť

We will be open and serving lunches Saturday 1/11 noon to 5pm and Sunday 1/12 noon to 3pm.

Winter hayrides are sold out until next weekend. And check out our frosty family day coming up next wknd at ranchrudolf.com Tickets available at 231-947-9529.

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Thursday February 6th, 2025 - 4:17 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A front swinging through this afternoon will bring gusty winds to the region as well as a little bit of light snow…ongoing lake effect across the eastern UP notwithstanding, where an additional few inches are possible through tonight. Blowing and drifting snow will be the primary concern for this afternoon and evening, with poor road conditions and reduced visibilities expected to move in prior to and during the evening commute. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA front swinging through this afternoon will bring gusty winds to the region as well as a little bit of light snow…ongoing lake effect across the eastern UP notwithstanding, where an additional few inches are possible through tonight. Blowing and drifting snow will be the primary concern for this afternoon and evening, with poor road conditions and reduced visibilities expected to move in prior to and during the evening commute. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A front swinging through this afternoon will bring gusty winds to the region as well as a little bit of light snow…ongoing lake effect across the eastern UP notwithstanding, where an additional few inches are possible through tonight. Blowing and drifting snow will be the primary concern for this afternoon and evening, with poor road conditions and reduced visibilities expected to move in prior to and during the evening commute. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday February 6th, 2025 - 1:02 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Winds will gust 45+ mph in some locations today with snowfall. Given the current snowpack conditions, this can lead to blowing and drifting snow in open areas, whether or not it’s accompanied by snowfall. Precipitation transitions to lake effect snow tonight with a focus on eastern U.P. where an additional 1-3” are possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWinds will gust 45+ mph in some locations today with snowfall. Given the current snowpack conditions, this can lead to blowing and drifting snow in open areas, whether or not it’s accompanied by snowfall. Precipitation transitions to lake effect snow tonight with a focus on eastern U.P. where an additional 1-3” are possible. #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Winds will gust 45+ mph in some locations today with snowfall. Given the current snowpack conditions, this can lead to blowing and drifting snow in open areas, whether or not it’s accompanied by snowfall. Precipitation transitions to lake effect snow tonight with a focus on eastern U.P. where an additional 1-3” are possible. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday February 6th, 2025 - 1:01 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Patchy freezing drizzle looks to continue across northern Michigan over the next few hours, potentially leading to some slick roads this afternoon. Be sure to use caution while driving and be alert for slick spots on area roads! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyPatchy freezing drizzle looks to continue across northern Michigan over the next few hours, potentially leading to some slick roads this afternoon. Be sure to use caution while driving and be alert for slick spots on area roads! ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Patchy freezing drizzle looks to continue across northern Michigan over the next few hours, potentially leading to some slick roads this afternoon. Be sure to use caution while driving and be alert for slick spots on area roads! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday February 5th, 2025 - 9:57 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Snow/Mix moves in tonight.
Slow downs possible Thursday AM.
More lake effect later Thursday PM.
Strong W winds. 10-20 mph. Gusts 30+.
Not looking at a lot of snow from this.
Any higher totals stay in the UP.
Another snow chance Saturday PM.
Drier for Super Bowl Sunday.
Also, happy National Weatherperson's Day!
-Meteorologist John Gross #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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Wednesday February 5th, 2025 - 5:15 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A wintry mix tonight into early Thursday will transition to lake effect snow bands later Thursday as northwest winds kick up to 30-40mph or more. This will result in reduced visibilities and hazardous travel for Thursday evening commute, especially over the typical NW flow snowbelts of the eastern UP and NW Lower. Parts of the E. UP could see as much as 4 inches by Friday morning. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #straitsarea #soo #newberryA wintry mix tonight into early Thursday will transition to lake effect snow bands later Thursday as northwest winds kick up to 30-40mph or more. This will result in reduced visibilities and hazardous travel for Thursday evening commute, especially over the typical NW flow snowbelts of the eastern UP and NW Lower. Parts of the E. UP could see as much as 4 inches by Friday morning. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A wintry mix tonight into early Thursday will transition to lake effect snow bands later Thursday as northwest winds kick up to 30-40mph or more. This will result in reduced visibilities and hazardous travel for Thursday evening commute, especially over the typical NW flow snowbelts of the eastern UP and NW Lower. Parts of the E. UP could see as much as 4 inches by Friday morning. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #straitsarea #soo #newberry

Wednesday February 5th, 2025 - 4:31 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Jeff is out on the trails. He said in his 7 years of grooming he has never seen the trails looks so good. Groomer Jeff rated the trails as excellent! Thank you groomer Jeff and all the GTASC groomer drivers for your time and dedication! #traversecity #snowphotosGroomer Jeff is out on the trails. He said in his 7 years of grooming he has never seen the trails looks so good. Groomer Jeff rated the trails as excellent! Thank you groomer Jeff and all the GTASC groomer drivers for your time and dedication! ... See MoreSee Less

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Jeff is out on the trails.  He said in his 7 years of grooming he has never seen the trails looks so good.  Groomer Jeff rated the trails as excellent!  Thank you groomer Jeff and all the GTASC groomer drivers for your time and dedication! #traversecity #snowphotos

Wednesday February 5th, 2025 - 9:52 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected today with light wintry precipitation chances increasing late tonight into Thursday. Precipitation transitions to lake effect snow showers Thursday night into Friday ahead of another system expected to impact the region later this weekend— Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyPartly to mostly cloudy skies are expected today with light wintry precipitation chances increasing late tonight into Thursday. Precipitation transitions to lake effect snow showers Thursday night into Friday ahead of another system expected to impact the region later this weekend— Stay tuned! #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Partly to mostly cloudy skies are expected today with light wintry precipitation chances increasing late tonight into Thursday. Precipitation transitions to lake effect snow showers Thursday night into Friday ahead of another system expected to impact the region later this weekend— Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday February 5th, 2025 - 9:42 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

BENZIE - MANISTEE UPDATE via Benzie Manistee Snowbirds >> Manistee County - Trail 3, snow covered, groomed. Highbridge, North good snow. 33 North to Kaleva, good snow. Chief grade 313, 389 to Bear Lake good snow.
Benzie County - Trail 39, 37, Good Snow, great snow on the trail in the woods, 3 North of US 31, great snow, reroute marked good, logging on old route.
Leelanau County - Trail 3 to Maple City, Good Snow, groomed a part of this trail not signed, from North Benzie County line, go East, cross 669 on Pettingale Rd. go East, signed through fields, North and East to Newman Road, go North on Newman, no signs on Newman, North to Kasson Center, left, West to Pierce then right on the trail, this is the connection to get to Maple City, Trail is signed from Pierce Rd to Maple City. Stay on trail.. #benzie #traversecity
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