Gaylord Area Trail Report – 01/11
Gaylord Bureau – January 10, 2025 7:00 p.m Snow has been falling, and it looks like the flurries will stick around through the weekend. The trails are holding steady in fair condition, with grooming set to resume once we get a bit more snow. Enjoy the ride and stay safe! Check out this live feed to see trail #7, just north of Gaylord. A few things to remember about groomers: – Groomers are out there to help you have a better riding experience and always have the right of way. Want to be ready? Get a free trail map delivered right to your mailbox and plan your adventure! As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports. <> http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/snowmobile-trail-report-114/ <> Friday during the day brought us 1 new inch of a bit of a thick snow. Not a new flake overnight. I checked the 2 hotels in Grayling at the south end this morning and the trailer counts were zero at the Days Inn and 2 at the Ramada. Sled traffic was very slow thru Frederic yesterday but I have seen 6 over at the swamp this morning. Most likely getting breakfast there. They do put out a great breakfast buffet there. So we need more snow and there are predictions for scattered lake effect for most of the upcoming week. I believe next weekend is MLK weekend which is supposed to be a fun weekend of riding. Lets see what happens this week. Eh. Three canadians walked into Sledheads for there annual visit yesterday, they are pictured below in my front room. They could have brought us some canadian snow. They bought a few things and tried to pay me with Looneys eh. Luckily they had 1 credit card between the three of them. Another group of 3 guys pictured on the outside of the shop stopped in. The guy in the middle has the cheapest Dad in the world. About 12 years ago I sold Mr. Cheap my used set of bibs for $15 and to this day he still has them. He would stop in each year to remind me that those bibs are still riding the trails. Its funny how this reminds me of all the characters and people and families that have come thru here in the 28 years or so I have been in here. All with many nick names I have for them. Kids that were little years ago come in with their kids now. I will leave it at that for now so thanks for checking in and if you do get to ride, Please Ride Safely. Pete http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Freezing rain, sleet, and snow are expected across northern Michigan later today through Wednesday. Heaviest icing is expected across northeast lower Michigan late this evening into Wednesday morning. Heaviest snow will begin late this evening and last into Wednesday evening across the eastern U.P. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will lead to hazardous travel for many, and ice-covered power lines and branches may lead to power outages across parts of northeast lower Michigan. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFreezing rain, sleet, and snow are expected across northern Michigan later today through Wednesday. Heaviest icing is expected across northeast lower Michigan late this evening into Wednesday morning. Heaviest snow will begin late this evening and last into Wednesday evening across the eastern U.P. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will lead to hazardous travel for many, and ice-covered power lines and branches may lead to power outages across parts of northeast lower Michigan. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected across northern Michigan late Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest snowfall totals are anticipated across the eastern U.P. while best chances for icing will come south of the bridge, especially between M-32 and M-55. The mix the precip types will likely bring slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces, and hazardous travel. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryA mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected across northern Michigan late Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest snowfall totals are anticipated across the eastern U.P. while best chances for icing will come south of the bridge, especially between M-32 and M-55. The mix the precip types will likely bring slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces, and hazardous travel. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Some rain showers tonight, mainly Tip of the Mitt and northward, then a mild to warm Monday. However, a wintry mess is possible later Tues - Wed with accumulating snow and ice possible. Still many details to be ironed out so make sure to tune into the forecast for updates. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Only minor precipitation chances across parts of northern Michigan today and tonight with increasingly mild temperatures prevailing through early this week. Turning cooler Tuesday night with a messy wintry mix possible through the midweek time frame. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lingering showers this PM will give way to a general drying for most tonight into Sunday, although a few showers will be possible across the E UP. Breezy to windy conditions are expected on Sunday as well. Watching the next storm system for Tue - Wed for some wintry potential. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLingering showers this PM will give way to a general drying for most tonight into Sunday, although a few showers will be possible across the E UP. Breezy to windy conditions are expected on Sunday as well. Watching the next storm system for Tue - Wed for some wintry potential. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> We gained a bunch of new followers here at MSC, so for those who are new here, welcome! We do more than just track storms. With our degreed meteorologists on staff, we also have our own in-house forecasts releasing every day, 365 days a year. Unfortunately, for our warm-weather enjoyers up north, this forecast is not for you. <> <>
– Please move off the trail when groomers are coming and allow them to safely pass.
– If you approach a groomer from behind, kindly wait for the operator to signal you to pass.
– Grooming can take place at any time during the day or night.
– Have fun and stay safe!Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Snow is likely today, March 7th, 2026 on the backside of the low pressure system moving through, while parts of southern Michigan reach the mid-60s today. Most of the snow will fall along the spine of the western Upper Peninsula, where 2-5" of fresh snow is possible in the cornflower blue coloring. 1-3" of snow also possible in nearby Baraga and western Marquette county. A trace to 1" is possible for all areas in white, but most of these areas won't see more than a couple flurries mixed in with light freezing drizzle. Snow should be done by 10 pm EST across the Upper Peninsula.
The rest of the state will be dealing with temperatures in the 40s to 60s with showers and thunderstorms, clearing by late evening. This will set the stage for a mostly sunny Sunday ahead. We got you covered as always right here at Michigan Storm Chasers, no matter the weather. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylordWe gained a bunch of new followers here at MSC, so for those who are new here, welcome! We do more than just track storms. With our degreed meteorologists on staff, we also have our own in-house forecasts releasing every day, 365 days a year. Unfortunately, for our warm-weather enjoyers up north, this forecast is not for you.
Snow is likely today, March 7th, 2026 on the backside of the low pressure system moving through, while parts of southern Michigan reach the mid-60s today. Most of the snow will fall along the spine of the western Upper Peninsula, where 2-5" of fresh snow is possible in the cornflower blue coloring. 1-3" of snow also possible in nearby Baraga and western Marquette county. A trace to 1" is possible for all areas in white, but most of these areas won't see more than a couple flurries mixed in with light freezing drizzle. Snow should be done by 10 pm EST across the Upper Peninsula.
The rest of the state will be dealing with temperatures in the 40s to 60s with showers and thunderstorms, clearing by late evening. This will set the stage for a mostly sunny Sunday ahead. We got you covered as always right here at Michigan Storm Chasers, no matter the weather.
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