FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic – 1/4
Maybe Tonight? Its tuesday morning here at Lake Margrethe at about 30 degrees, supposed to get to upper 30s today and then cool tonight with a prediction of maybe 4 inches and tough driving for wednesday morning. It would be nice if this comes true and we need to start somewhere, the big question is will there be enough to make a half way decent ride for this coming weekend. Picture below is from out the front window of Sledheads this morning, Still looks the same as the past 4 or 5 days. This is pretty much my broken record update with the same old thing each day. Lets see what tommorow morning brings…..Thanks for checking in. Pete
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> It was a great start to the day in Frederic on tuesday morning. Wertz Warriors were in town at the Swamp for their annual stop and fund raiser for Special Olympics. Julie put out a great breakfast srpead for all of them as they were all getting to spend another day on the trail heading towards the Winter Special Olympics. They have as many people in support vehicles as they do riders. Always a great site to see. After they left at 9:30 I came back over to Sledheads to get ready to go ride to Lewiston and then 3 guys Scott, Jeff and Pat came in and said they were going to ride to the bridge. So much for Lewiston, Ten minutes later I had my closed sign up and we were on our way to the bridge. Stopped at Breakers in Topinabee for hot chocolate and then up thru Cheboygan to Maknaw City for lunch at the Keyhole and then off to Pellston and Alanson with a pit stop at Josh’s at Spankys. It was getting close to dark so we made our way thru back to Indian River. The guys had rented a motel in INdian River and I left them and back to Frederic. Another nice 170 mile day. Trails are the best they have been in years and they were flat like a table all day. It doesnt happen like that very often and this seems to be the year with no snirt sor far. I like that part too. All pics below are from yesterdays events and ride. It was a good ride with those 3 guys and I am glad they stopped in. They should be back here in Frederic later today as they parked their truck out back. It supposed to be minus 15 degrees tonight so button up. Thanks for checking in. Pete #gaylord#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
It was a great start to the day in Frederic on tuesday morning. Wertz Warriors were in town at the Swamp for their annual stop and fund raiser for Special Olympics. Julie put out a great breakfast …
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Bitterly cold temps return tonight, particularly for the eastern UP and interior northern Lower Michigan, with wind chills dropping between -15 to -25 across parts of interior northern lower and eastern upper. Temps could be be even colder Thursday night compared to tonight, with cold temperatures and wind chills becoming more widespread. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyBitterly cold temps return tonight, particularly for the eastern UP and interior northern Lower Michigan, with wind chills dropping between -15 to -25 across parts of interior northern lower and eastern upper. Temps could be be even colder Thursday night compared to tonight, with cold temperatures and wind chills becoming more widespread. ... See MoreSee Less
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs). ... See MoreSee Less
A short video of trail 498 over the weekend. Thanks for all the hard work our grooming team put in over the busy holiday weekend.
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We will groom down to Epoufette, out to the Pine Stump and County Rd 500 this afternoon into the night. A friendly reminder that ATV’s/ORV’s are NOT permitted on the groomed snowmobile trails.
We picked up 4-6 light fluffy snow yesterday throughout the day into the evening. The observation of the trail conditions are based on the amount of snow and traffic. 85% of the trail system is good. There are good spots and bad spots, however the majority of the bad is just the large amount of traffic. We are giving our best to fix it up with the amount of snow we have. We will see much colder temperatures this week which will help freeze it in. As always we want to encourage safe and responsible riding!! Please ride with caution.
Ride Right and Be Safe!!
All groomers will be heading out around 1:00pm today.
Trail 9: Groomed last night and will groom again tonight. Newberry to the Wolf Inn is Fair. The Wolf Inn North is Fair to Good.
Trail 45: Trail was groomed last night and we will run it again today to County Road 500. Beyond the 500 across the swamp is not frozen enough to open the gate.
CAUTION AREA!!!! There is logging off of Trail 45 before Camp Snort.
Trial 9/2 South: Groomed last night to Trout Lake and we will groom again today down to Epoufette. There is a water spot along the tracks between H-40 and Trout Lake Use CAUTION!
Your grooming team from the TASA Barn!!
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Curfew in the Village of Newberry is 11:00pm to 7:00am.
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IMPORTANT UPDATE PLEASE READ
SOUTH TRAIL (NEWBERRY)
Please please please stay on the trail. Respect the signs, gates, fencing and the trails. It has come to our attention that there have been several people trespassing and causing damage on the Sportmans Club private property and shooting range this includes all motorized vehicles snowmobiles and ATVs,UTV’s or any other motorized vehicle. The trail is now south of the shooting range not through the range and is posted no trespassing. Let’s everyone please respect private property and just stay on the trail.
Everyone ride safe and stay right.
Thank You.
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/30/26 Minus 5 degrees this morning under a cloudy sky. No new snow in the last 24 hrs. but we do have about 3 feet of snow on the ground so no worries...LOL. Here`s whats been happening since my last report a couple days ago...... No bad news...the machines have been running beautifully....Mother Nature has been cooperating perfectly....and our trails are EXCELLENT!!!! The Falls trail #45, the Point trails #452 & #453 and the South trail #8 all fall into that catagory. The only blip on the radar is on the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 but it is only minor. Our section of trail #9 is still being plowed down from the Stump to the East branch of the Two Heart by the loggers. It is no big deal, just take trail #8 around instead of #9, just like the old days. Its a touch longer but you`re out there to enjoy the ride.....right? On the bright side, they are done up by Crisp Point but it will take us a couple trips to get that back in great shape. Where is everybody?? Its been awful slow around here. COME ON U.P., You are missing out!! LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-29 Several feet of the snow on the ground up here Trails are excellent everywhere! A little warm up coming it will be a great time to ride the trails are perfect!! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Just entered 9, things are looking good for a great groom! 😎 10:02 PM 10.4 to second stop sign, so far it all looks like the curve there, all of it, think I learned something in the Can Am earlier today. 🤓 #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Eventful day at Curtis area trails… Started with an awesome care package of snacks/gloves from Brian Weigel Dug out our deep snow Dubie Drag (It’s time) 6 club members came down to maintenance the machines… Now we send them out!!!!!! Great job , Great Team efforts! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-28 Looks like more snow again today. Plowed once and looks like I’ll be plowing tomorrow morning as well I told people I thought we were going to have a big winter like 2014, it’s sure looking that way half way through If you haven’t been up here you’re truly missing out! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/28/26 9 degrees this morning and snowing. I picked up 5-6" of fresh snow on my deck from last night and it looks like its supposed to snow for the next couple of days too!!! Our entire system was groomed yesterday and there`s only one way to describe it......EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, those of you who follow me know I don`t use that word very often, but I ain`t kiddin, it doesn`t get any better than this. The swamp south of town, the Falls trail, ALL of our low land trails are better than I`ve seen in a long time!!!!! If you don`t have plans on gettin U.P. here.....make `em. It won`t last forever. Thats all I have to report.....one word.....EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> All routes groomed last night. With fresh snow everyday and low traffic it is beautiful in da woods. Drivers reporting trails are in very good condition. #grandmarais #newberryAll routes groomed last night. With fresh snow everyday and low traffic it is beautiful in da woods. Drivers reporting trails are in very good condition. ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good morning from Windy Corners ❄️✨ It’s one of those peaceful, picture-perfect mornings—fresh snow falling, quiet trails, and that crisp UP air. What more could you ask for? Where is your day taking you? 🛷 Sounds like a perfect day for a ride out to Windy Corners! WOLF INN Grill & Spirits and North Store Follow Me Outfitters will be open and ready—swing in, warm up, and say hello 👋 Wherever you ride, stay safe, stay warm, and ride right.. #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs). ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-27 Supposed to get more snow today We have a ton of snow and low traffic Everyone that’s up report things are terrific!! The climate killing it up here if your not riding the up your missing out big time!! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less