Michigan Trail Report


Gaylord Area Trail Report – 03/09

Gaylord Bureau –

March 9, 2021 – 8:26 a.m.

If you’ve been watching the forecast, then you know we’ve had warmer temperatures than usual for the past few weeks. Trail conditions are currently very poor with long stretches of dirt and ice in places, especially as you head north of town. The snow in the woods has started melting and there is little base left in shaded areas now, too. Temperatures are predicted to be in the 50’s several days this week, so it would take some big changes to make our trails ridable again.

As always, check back with us for updates and weather reports.

http://www.gaylordmichigan.net/snowmobile-trail-report-114/

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Sledheads of Frederic – 03/09

Memories, the picture to the left was taken on March 9, 2018….. Those were the days when we actually had rideable snow in Frederirc…Now it looks horrible out there and its heading to upper 50s today just 3 years later. The Vets ride up in the u.p. in Seney went well this past weekend with 320 riders. Always a great event.

Pics below were outside here this morning. The list is thankfully short this year of snowmobile fatalites with it being around only 6 for the season. Thats the only good part of the lack of snow.

Thanks for checking in. Pete

http://frederic-mi.com/category/trail-conditions/

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Friday March 13th, 2026 - 2:14 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Starting tonight, accumulating and blowing snow will move into northern MI. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyStarting tonight, accumulating and blowing snow will move into northern MI. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Starting tonight, accumulating and blowing snow will move into northern MI. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday March 12th, 2026 - 10:54 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN! Before we face the potentially larger system later this weekend... we have to contend with a round of snow and wind later TONIGHT into the FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. 🌬️❄️🚙
Accumulating and blowing snow is expected across most of northern Michigan, especially Friday morning. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNOT TO BE FORGOTTEN! Before we face the potentially larger system later this weekend... we have to contend with a round of snow and wind later TONIGHT into the FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. 🌬️❄️🚙

Accumulating and blowing snow is expected across most of northern Michigan, especially Friday morning. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling!

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> NOT TO BE FORGOTTEN! Before we face the potentially larger system later this weekend... we have to contend with a round of snow and wind later TONIGHT into the FRIDAY MORNING COMMUTE. 🌬️❄️🚙
Accumulating and blowing snow is expected across most of northern Michigan, especially Friday morning. Bursts of heavy snow falling at 1-2” per hour combined with wind gusts of 30-45+ mph will likely lead to whiteouts at times Friday morning, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday March 12th, 2026 - 10:52 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan, we know you’re interested in this weekend’s forecast. Here is the latest:
A major winter storm is likely to impact the state Sunday into Monday. Yes, this does include the potential for 12”+ of snow for some areas and heavy icing for others. That said, there is still high uncertainty in specific snowfall/icing amounts and the location of where these highest amounts may end up since we’re still several days away. Significant changes in forecast impacts for specific locations are still possible at this time range. Because of this, caution should be used when looking at detailed forecast amounts several days in advance. We are monitoring this upcoming storm closely and will be providing forecast updates as confidence in impacts across the area increases. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNorthern Michigan, we know you’re interested in this weekend’s forecast. Here is the latest:

A major winter storm is likely to impact the state Sunday into Monday. Yes, this does include the potential for 12”+ of snow for some areas and heavy icing for others. That said, there is still high uncertainty in specific snowfall/icing amounts and the location of where these highest amounts may end up since we’re still several days away. Significant changes in forecast impacts for specific locations are still possible at this time range. Because of this, caution should be used when looking at detailed forecast amounts several days in advance. We are monitoring this upcoming storm closely and will be providing forecast updates as confidence in impacts across the area increases.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan, we know you’re interested in this weekend’s forecast. Here is the latest:
A major winter storm is likely to impact the state Sunday into Monday. Yes, this does include the potential for 12”+ of snow for some areas and heavy icing for others. That said, there is still high uncertainty in specific snowfall/icing amounts and the location of where these highest amounts may end up since we’re still several days away. Significant changes in forecast impacts for specific locations are still possible at this time range. Because of this, caution should be used when looking at detailed forecast amounts several days in advance. We are monitoring this upcoming storm closely and will be providing forecast updates as confidence in impacts across the area increases. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday March 11th, 2026 - 5:03 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A winter storm is expected to impact the Great Lakes this weekend, with potential for a wide range of hazards including heavy snow, a wintry mix, and heavy rain and thunderstorm potential. Expect forecast refinements in the coming days. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA winter storm is expected to impact the Great Lakes this weekend, with potential for a wide range of hazards including heavy snow, a wintry mix, and heavy rain and thunderstorm potential. Expect forecast refinements in the coming days. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A winter storm is expected to impact the Great Lakes this weekend, with potential for a wide range of hazards including heavy snow, a wintry mix, and heavy rain and thunderstorm potential. Expect forecast refinements in the coming days. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday March 11th, 2026 - 10:35 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Freezing rain, sleet, and snow will continue at times across northern Michigan into this evening. Heaviest additional icing is expected this morning into early afternoon with heaviest snow expected to come late morning into late afternoon. Localized power outages and hazardous travel will remain possible into tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFreezing rain, sleet, and snow will continue at times across northern Michigan into this evening. Heaviest additional icing is expected this morning into early afternoon with heaviest snow expected to come late morning into late afternoon. Localized power outages and hazardous travel will remain possible into tonight. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Freezing rain, sleet, and snow will continue at times across northern Michigan into this evening. Heaviest additional icing is expected this morning into early afternoon with heaviest snow expected to come late morning into late afternoon. Localized power outages and hazardous travel will remain possible into tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday March 10th, 2026 - 10:54 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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! ... See MoreSee Less

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 #petoskey
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