Hi Everyone – Dusting yesterday and forecasting 2" to 3" tonight and a system snow on 12-31-09 with "large accumulations" and LES snow for the next 5 to 7 days after that.

The groomers went through again late 12-29-09 and are scheduled to groom again Friday and Sunday, barring any problems with the equipment. The forecast is for more snow tonight and a system for 12-31-09 with "large accumulations" and LES snow for the next 5 to 7 days after that. But again with any forecast, I believe it when I see it. So this will make for some sweet riding this Holiday weekend. That is what is nice around here, we are in the middle of 6 different grooming clubs, if one isn’t grooming, one of the other Clubs are grooming. There will be some ice and snirt out on the trail in the curves, so slow down and enjoy yourself. Most county roads are snow covered, so getting fuel or food shouldn’t be a problem. There is tons of snow in the woods, so two tracken and seasonal roads are a blast right now. (Which there are tons of). There is going to be some Ice on the trails and roads, so be careful. THE LAKES ARE NOT SAFE YET.

Rooms and Snowmobile Rentals are available.

We are members of the Cycle Conservation Club of Michigan, Baldwin Trailriders Snowmobile Club, Benzie/Manistee Snowbirds Snowmobile Club, Irons Area Tourist Association Snowmobile Club, Wellston Area Recreation and Tourist Bureau Snowmobile Club, Lake County ORV Club and the Michigan Snowmobile Association, which are the local grooming clubs. I can not thank these guys and gals enough, they do a lot of work for free, so we all can enjoy this sport. I would only think that if someone is complaining about a bumpy trail on Saturday afternoon, come to a couple club meetings and see just what these people do. They would never complain again. Thank you again.

Call 231 745 4101 8am until 10pm. See ya soon on the trails.

Mancelona Trail Report
Jordan Valley Trails Council
Updated: 12/29/2009
Current Trail Conditions: Good to Excellent

The Blue Bear is smooth but dirty in spots. The new snow did cover up the w/e dirt. As of today it will be groomed daily again. The alba connecter and h bear are being groomed tonight

Petoskey Snowmobile Club
Base: 4 inches
Current Trail Conditions: Good

Local residents know how quickly the weather can change here in Northern Michigan. After last week’s rain and warmer temps, we now are under a winter weather advisory for lake-effect snow. The area received an inch or two yesterday and the forecast is for another 2-4 inches today with significant blowing. If we get closer to four inches, that will ensure that the groomers can continue to make their rounds and keep the trails in tip-top shape. We were getting a little worried about the base getting too thin to effectively groom without churning up dirt and debris. This extra snow is just what we need. We will post an update as soon as the groomers have a chance to make another round and report on additional snow accumulation and trail conditions.

See our trail map at http://www.petoskeysnowmobileclub.org