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Gaylord Bureau
Trail Report: Feb 29th , 2012 @ 8:26 am

Reports are that trails are currently rated in our area as “Poor ~ Fair ~ Good” ~ depending on the area. We are under a ‘WINTER STORM WARNING’. Possible 6 ~ 8 inches of new snow by tomorow. Then another storm coming into the area for Friday ~ Saturday. As always please check back here updated reports.

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

Trail Report for Tuesday – February 28th
by Heart Lake Resort on Tuesday, February 28, 2012 at 8:14am

I would currently rate the trails in our area as fair to even good where they run through the woods and protected areas. However, trail # 7 is in fair to poor condition, especially where it runs along Otsego Lake. That particular section is seldom in good condition and is never a good indicator as to what the rest of the trails are like. Trail # 4 to the west is good except a little thin in some of the tight corners or in that short section where it’s in the open along Mancelona Road. You’ll still find some really good snow in the protected areas, two-tracks and in the back country. The temperature right now is 12.5 degrees on our digital weather station here at Heart Lake Resort. We have people riding here this week. And remember, if you ever need more information or an honest trail report, whether you’re staying with us or not, please feel free to call. If you need a place to stay, please give us a call as well. We are now booking for Spring Golf Groups, your Family Reunion for Memorial Day Weekend and Summer Family Fun. Thank You. John @ Heart Lake Resort Cottages – Between Grayling and Gaylord but a little closer to Gaylord. Phone: 989-732-5081

02/29/12 ~ 8:30 a.m. ~ Just sitting here waiting for the “storm” to move into our area…the weather guru’s expect 6 to 9″ or possibly more for our area – click this link to see the storms snow readings from spotters. The wind is just starting to kick up here but I’m seeing reports coming in from the west with “with 6.2 inches as of 515am at Daggett in Menominee County and a few reports of a foot of snow over northern Wisconsin” and “We have at least 8 ” here in Iron Mountain… and still coming down hard” according to a spotter. Several school systems have reported closures. I hope we really get hit this time… The local road commission snow totals for this season as of this morning is only 107″ with 7.6″ in November, 28.9″ in December, 51.4″ in January, and only 20″ in February. Today’s storm total will be measured tomorrow morning so it will be added to March. As for the Crazy 8’s, the trails were groomed last night and are in great shape. Oh, the re-route of #443 is being postponed for now.

02/29/12 ~ Winter storm warning in effect until 1 AM est Thursday
Today – Breezy…snow. Patchy blowing snow. Snow may be heavy at times from mid morning on. Snow accumulation of 6 to 9 inches. Highs around 31. East winds 15 to 25 mph. Chance of snow 100 percent.

Tonight – Patchy blowing snow in the evening. Snow showers and a slight chance of freezing drizzle in the evening…then a chance of snow showers and a slight chance of freezing drizzle overnight. Snow accumulation around an inch. Lows around 29. East winds 10 to 20 mph becoming northeast 5 to 15 mph overnight. Chance of precipitation 100 percent.

Alger – Luce – Southern Schoolcraft – Northern Schoolcraft – Including The Cities Of… Grand Marais… Munising… Newberry… Manistique… Seney

… Winter Storm Warning Remains In Effect From 7 AM This Morning To 1 AM EST Thursday…

Hazardous Weather…

* Snow Will Develop Across The Area This Morning… And Become
Moderate To Heavy Late This Morning Through Mid Afternoon. The
Snow Will Begin To Diminish Late This Afternoon.

* Storm Total Snowfall By Late This Evening Will Range From 6 To 9
Inches… With The Majority Of The Accumulation Occurring Late This
Morning Through Mid Afternoon.

* Gusty Winds Out Of The East May Produce Some Patchy Blowing
Snow.