FREDERIC / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic – 01/24
It’s a comfy 20 degrees, a perfect temp to ride. I am still surprised at the lack of sleds around, granted snow is thinner here in Frederic than west of here but there are still not many around. Usually as long as it looks white the riders will show up.
I had a group of 3 guys park out back yesterday and they were just here again this morning and they said they had a great ride yesterday going north and west and they are going to do it again today. I have had several people write and ask me why they are not grooming and its an easy answer. Not enough snow but Gaylord has been out each day here to Frederic and Grayling did do trail 7 to Frederic last nite. So its a start but we still need more snow for the groomers to pull and make it a nice trail. Pretty much the same story each day.
The forcast for the next week calls for scattered snow most every day with acceptable temps so lets see how that works out. I finally got my sign made for my back parking lot with payment options of Zelle, Paypal and Venmo on it. If you do come here to park when you pull in go as far as you can to the east end of the lot and either pull or back in so your rig is facing north or south.
I have talked to a few people this morning that have said the highway is busy with trailers heading north so thats a bit promising. Thats about it for friday morning so lets see what the weekend brings. Thanks for checking in. Pete
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Precip will gradually taper through the evening. Temperatures also climb above freezing through the overnight, remaining there until Thursday evening. The bad news is that gusty winds return late tonight into Thursday. Please see the attached graphics for the latest info. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie #traversecity #petoskey... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Additional icing across the area appears less likely today with only a glaze of ice possible for some areas. Snow will continue to spread across the area, leading to 1-2" of wet accumulations for many south of the bridge before switching over rain. Strong winds are expected today with gusts to 40+ mph, potentially leading to more down trees and limbs from recent icing. Thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAdditional icing across the area appears less likely today with only a glaze of ice possible for some areas. Snow will continue to spread across the area, leading to 1-2" of wet accumulations for many south of the bridge before switching over rain. Strong winds are expected today with gusts to 40+ mph, potentially leading to more down trees and limbs from recent icing. Thunderstorms are also possible this afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> More snow and freezing rain is expected early Wednesday morning. Strong east winds will also be seen for most of Wednesday. A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out as well. The good news is that temperatures will warm this afternoon. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie #traversecity #petoskeyMore snow and freezing rain is expected early Wednesday morning. Strong east winds will also be seen for most of Wednesday. A few thunderstorms cannot be ruled out as well. The good news is that temperatures will warm this afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A cold night is on tap as temps fall into the teens and perhaps single digits across much of northern Michigan, especially in areas heavily impacted by the recent ice storm. This could lead to dangerous conditions for those without power or a safe source of heat. Looking ahead, it will be quieter Tuesday before another system brings the potential for another active wintry system for midweek. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA cold night is on tap as temps fall into the teens and perhaps single digits across much of northern Michigan, especially in areas heavily impacted by the recent ice storm. This could lead to dangerous conditions for those without power or a safe source of heat. Looking ahead, it will be quieter Tuesday before another system brings the potential for another active wintry system for midweek. ... See MoreSee Less
Does anyone have any information that would explain why Antrim County was excluded from the the governor’s State of Emergency? Are there any numbers showing ice accumulation for Antrim as compared to surrounding areas?
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> From Billy Miller in Gaylord. Absolutely wild how trees bend to the ground under the immense weight of the ice. Did you know a 30ft diameter tree can weight up to 7,000 extra lbs with that amount of ice on it? Crazy. More frequent posting angers the Facebook algorithm. We can fight back by having you like or react to this post even if you don't actually "like" the content. (who does in this case, right?) But, it helps Facebook put the information out there in more news feeds. Heart, like, sad, anger reactions all work. Thanks! #miweather #gaylord... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> 01/24
Brrrrrr! It’s been some REALLY 🥶 cold & ❄️ snowy days on the trails, but the temps are slowly starting to become a bit more tolerable!
Trails are in really in great shape heading into the weekend! A familiar face to the Keweenaw, Don Wineland and crew have been riding the area this week. Today they stayed North of Houghton and did a nice loop that included a ride on the Valley Sno Drifters Dreamland Trails!
Don said, “We rode Mohawk to Houghton/Hancock on trail 3 & 17. We then took trail 3 to Lake Linden and all were very good! We rode the trail off 122 down to Dreamland Restaurant & Bar for a good meal. The Dreamland Trail was singe track in some areas but was in great shape! We then took the Dreamland Trail from Dreamland to Dollar Bay – all good. We then took trail 3 back to Mohawk, it was a little choppy from Lake Linden to Calumet but good after Calumet back to Mohawk. We met the groomer at Copoer City. We also stopped at Maple Leaf off of trail 122.”
Thanks for sharing Don!
We have had nunerous messages about the High Rock Bay spur trail (trail 136) asking why it has not been groomed and when it will get groomed….We can only reply that according to the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club “There is not enough snow yet to groom Trails 151 (into Eagle River)and 136 to High Rock Bay”
Please download the Groomer Tracker and subscribe to the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club trail system and you will have real time grooming information about High Rock Bay trail and all other trails!
⚠️ the snowy days have been wonderful, however, visibility has been extremely difficult at times. We are lifting the rider in prayer, that was involved in a single sled accident today on trail 3, around Twin Lakes. PLEASE ride with extreme caution at all times and especially with limited visibility of falling snow and snow dust.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Visit Keweenaw >> 🥁 Drumroll, please! The Visit Keweenaw final snowfall count: 306.5"! Our snowfall mystics have secured a two-way tie! ❄ Congrats to Dave and Randall, and may the fortunes be in your favor next winter! 📸 Photo: Chris Guibert #keweenaw #miweather🥁 Drumroll, please! The Visit Keweenaw final snowfall count: 306.5"!
Our snowfall mystics have secured a two-way tie! ❄ Congrats to Dave and Randall, and may the fortunes be in your favor next winter!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Quiet weather is expected today as highs climb into the 40s with increasing clouds through the day. A cold front will bring light showers to the area tonight, with a wintry mix of precipitation types possible, but not much snow or ice accumulation is expected as lows fall near 30. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaQuiet weather is expected today as highs climb into the 40s with increasing clouds through the day. A cold front will bring light showers to the area tonight, with a wintry mix of precipitation types possible, but not much snow or ice accumulation is expected as lows fall near 30. ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Visit Keweenaw >> ❄ Hei, Heikki Lunta! Over 300" of snow in the Keweenaw this season! How did your snow total guess fare? We'll give winter a few more days to say her final goodbyes - April 10th will call the official number and contest winner! #keweenaw#snowphotos #miweather❄ Hei, Heikki Lunta! Over 300" of snow in the Keweenaw this season! How did your snow total guess fare? We'll give winter a few more days to say her final goodbyes - April 10th will call the official number and contest winner!
For snowfall totals past and present, check here ⤵️ 🔗https://www.visitkeweenaw.com/outdoors/winter-activities/snowfall-trail-conditions/ ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> Mother Nature just won’t make the switch over to spring! We received almost another foot of fresh snow over the last two days! We officially broke the 300 inches mark for the season total! How much more do you think we will receive?! Thanks for the video Copper World! Whenever you are in the Keweenaw, please stop in at Copper World! It is a must stop for such an array of all things Keweenaw! #keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A breezy day is expected today, with westerly gusts to 30 mph expected and a few gusts to 45 mph along the Great Lakes, but otherwise expect showers and fog to clear out in the morning and breaks in the clouds this evening through Friday. Light showers return to the forecast for Saturday. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA breezy day is expected today, with westerly gusts to 30 mph expected and a few gusts to 45 mph along the Great Lakes, but otherwise expect showers and fog to clear out in the morning and breaks in the clouds this evening through Friday. Light showers return to the forecast for Saturday. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A wintry mix of freezing drizzle and snow/sleet is expected. Warming temperatures into this evening will change the wintry mix into rain by this evening. Widespread strong southeast gusts to 25 to 35 mph are expected into tonight. Gusts of 40 to 45 mph are possible on the Keweenaw and the eastern sections of the U.P. Light lake effect snow showers are possible for the northwest wind snowbelts on Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA wintry mix of freezing drizzle and snow/sleet is expected. Warming temperatures into this evening will change the wintry mix into rain by this evening. Widespread strong southeast gusts to 25 to 35 mph are expected into tonight. Gusts of 40 to 45 mph are possible on the Keweenaw and the eastern sections of the U.P. Light lake effect snow showers are possible for the northwest wind snowbelts on Thursday. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow this morning may create sloppy road conditions for the AM commute. Warming temperatures today will change snow to freezing rain/sleet this afternoon, and then to rain by this evening. Widespread strong southeast gusts to 35 mph expected today. 40 to 45 mph possible in the Keweenaw Peninsula and eastern UP. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSnow this morning may create sloppy road conditions for the AM commute. Warming temperatures today will change snow to freezing rain/sleet this afternoon, and then to rain by this evening. Widespread strong southeast gusts to 35 mph expected today. 40 to 45 mph possible in the Keweenaw Peninsula and eastern UP. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Sunny skies this morning give way to clouds and snow by tonight as another winter weather system heads into Upper Michigan. Continue to monitor the forecast for any changes, and prepare for changes in travel plans, especially in the south central. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSunny skies this morning give way to clouds and snow by tonight as another winter weather system heads into Upper Michigan. Continue to monitor the forecast for any changes, and prepare for changes in travel plans, especially in the south central. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Krupps Resort >> Holy wah!! Thank you all for making this an amazing season! The amount of snow this year was also a huge help, much better than last year! Haha ❄️ Thank you to all the clubs for all ghe hard work on the trails! Make sure to like/follow to keep updated with what’s going on here in Twin Lakes Upper Michigan!! Located across from trail 3 and Lake Roland! We have enjoyed seeing so many of you again and meeting new friends!! Let us know when you are ready for your next U.P. Adventure! 906/288/3404 🇺🇸⛄️❄️ www.kruppsresortmi.com 3/31/25 #keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Clear skies are expected overnight. Lows tonight will fall into the single digits over the interior western sections of Upper Michigan. Power outages caused be the ice storm continue over portions of south-central Upper Michigan and may last through the night. Remember to be safe with any type of space heaters and have a working carbon monoxide detector. Please consider checking on your neighbors! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaClear skies are expected overnight. Lows tonight will fall into the single digits over the interior western sections of Upper Michigan. Power outages caused be the ice storm continue over portions of south-central Upper Michigan and may last through the night. Remember to be safe with any type of space heaters and have a working carbon monoxide detector. Please consider checking on your neighbors! #906wx #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> Monday March 31st Well the end of season is finally here and I hope everyone got to put lots of miles on. I want to personally thank all of those who follow our page and trust my Reports. A special thanks to all that came out and showed your support and purchased some swag this year. The proceeds are going to take some of the groomers and a guest out for dinner this week. A special thanks to Val and Jerry for hosting the dinner at The Pit Stop Bar & Grill in Greenland. I will continue to post during the off season so you all can see the beauty of the UP during the other 3 sessons. ☠️ Stretch Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT#keweenaw... See MoreSee Less