Northern Michigan Recreation Weather

The good news is that for snow- mobiling it will remain cold enough for the snow to stay a while and we will add a very light amount on top of the hard pack.

It’s mixed for the skiers. Downhill people, if the resort is still making snow to extend the season, then there may be some man made snow on the slopes, but I know that one of the Gaylord resorts is only open during the weekends. Otherwise, it will be pretty icy on the slopes.

Cross country people, since this has been a pretty good snow year, the snow will stay in the wood for a while. The cold air will make it icy with fast tracks to glide upon. It’s especially good where the tracks are set by machine.

Ice fishers, there are some reports that the DNR is saying that the ice is unsafe on some of the lakes to beware.

Looking at the climate data, the normal high temperature for this time of year in Gaylord, is around 36 degrees. The pattern looks like it will be below normal for most of the time and maybe normal by next Wednesday. This looks good if you want the snow to stay around for a while. However, it is becoming more likely that the snow will begin to melt over the next couple of weeks. However, it looks more like that it will be gradual, rather than an intense warm up that melts everything. Especially, if you look at the latest 8-14 day outlook.

For those of you hoping to hit the hiking trails in the late winter early spring, this will lead to a prolonged mud season. However, if you enjoy walking on the top of the snow, the next couple of weeks will be fine.