SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 01/01
1/1/25- Good morning and Happy New Year!
There is winter weather advisory for Central Chippewa County until noon tomorrow. What this means for the Soo is yet to be seen. I would expect that areas of our trail system to our west like Raco and Bay Mills will see more than the Soo will.
As I’ve been mentioning, we still have a solid base from the Soo west to Brimley, Raco, up to 889 in Bay Mills. Based on reports from riders yesterday, fire roads in the Raco area are still snow covered too.
I know that areas south lost most of the snow. Trail 49 from the Soo to Gaines Hwy is very wet, especially south of 12 mile. Also very wet behind Kewadin Casino to Ashmun on the city trails.
Please do not ride in those areas. If you do, use extreme caution and be prepared to get stuck. It’s a long walk to get help. There is a side road near Kewadin to get around and over to where the trail picks up by the high school, but I’m not sure how wet it is on that trail either.
I haven’t heard anything from the Kinross area around the airport, so I’d love if anyone down that way could check in on how the base is looking down that way.
In summary, the northern and western parts of our trail system held up, and will benefit the most from incoming snow.
As a reminder, most city streets in the Soo ARE legal to ride with a few exceptions.
I will keep you updated as we move through the incoming snow. ❄️❄️❄️
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A much cloudier day over the UP compared to yesterday! Light snow showers have been observed today with only a half inch so far at the office here in Negaunee Township. Despite the light nature of the snow, it has been efficient at reducing visibility, with below 1 mile visibility being reported at some locations this morning, so take caution while traveling today! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Scattered lake effect snow showers will develop across western into north central Upper Michigan today. Snow accumulations today will be an inch or less, except 1 to 2 inches in the high terrain of Baraga and Marquette counties. The snow showers will diminish later tonight. Attention then turns to a widespread system snow that will develop from west to east across Upper Michigan later Saturday afternoon and evening. The snow will continue Saturday night, then diminish during Sunday morning. Snow accumulations across Upper Michigan by late Sunday morning should range from 2 to 5 inches. In addition, gusty west winds of 35 to 50 mph are possible across the Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday night and Monday morning. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaScattered lake effect snow showers will develop across western into north central Upper Michigan today. Snow accumulations today will be an inch or less, except 1 to 2 inches in the high terrain of Baraga and Marquette counties. The snow showers will diminish later tonight. Attention then turns to a widespread system snow that will develop from west to east across Upper Michigan later Saturday afternoon and evening. The snow will continue Saturday night, then diminish during Sunday morning. Snow accumulations across Upper Michigan by late Sunday morning should range from 2 to 5 inches. In addition, gusty west winds of 35 to 50 mph are possible across the Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday night and Monday morning. ... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> Caught groomer Pete on the city trails as I was leaving the track. We are running around the clock to keep trails as smooth as we can with the increased race traffic. Ride safe, ride right, ride sober! ❄️🏁❄️🏁 #soo #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Isolated light lake effect snow showers are possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread wet snow holds off until late in the day on Saturday. Widespread 3" to 5" inches of wet snow is possible from Saturday night through Sunday. Slippery road conditions are possible on Sunday morning. Rain may mix in with the snow over the southern sections of the U.P. on Sunday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaIsolated light lake effect snow showers are possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread wet snow holds off until late in the day on Saturday. Widespread 3" to 5" inches of wet snow is possible from Saturday night through Sunday. Slippery road conditions are possible on Sunday morning. Rain may mix in with the snow over the southern sections of the U.P. on Sunday afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Skies have cleared out over much of the UP this afternoon! Check out the views of the brilliant blue skies from these selected webcams. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSkies have cleared out over much of the UP this afternoon! Check out the views of the brilliant blue skies from these selected webcams. ... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Old Soo Line Grade Lodge >> 01/30/25 - Trail system is looking great. Continue to follow Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association for the latest updates. Ride safe, stay right … enjoy the i500 race week if you are in the area. #soo #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/30/25 Tired of seeing these beautiful trails yet? We sure aren’t! Thank you Warren! Looking beautiful in the Raco and Bay Mills area, as always! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos1/30/25
Tired of seeing these beautiful trails yet? We sure aren’t! Thank you Warren! Looking beautiful in the Raco and Bay Mills area, as always! ❄️❄️❄️ ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday... #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday. ... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 12/31
12/31- finally seeing cooler temps and light snow this morning, even though none was forecasted for today. News stations are starting to report that we should see measurable snow by Thursday in the 6-8” range.
All indications are that that our base survived, but obviously we have not been on every single part of each trail. We know that 49 south of the Soo and the city trails from Kewadin to Ashmun will be very wet and we are continuing to advise that you stay out of both areas, even after the snow comes, until we can assess those areas. We can’t roll groomers until there is measurable fresh snow to groom, and even then we’ll likely let sleds pack it down first to preserve it.
I can tell you that they were flat as heck before the warm up, so my hope is that they still are. I read 8” left here on my snow gauge in the Soo. The woods have more. When I looked at trail 8 yesterday, I’d say there’s easily a 4-5” ice base.
We’ll keep you posted!
Have a safe and happy New Years Eve celebration everyone! Do your snow boogie! ❄️❄️❄️
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A much cloudier day over the UP compared to yesterday! Light snow showers have been observed today with only a half inch so far at the office here in Negaunee Township. Despite the light nature of the snow, it has been efficient at reducing visibility, with below 1 mile visibility being reported at some locations this morning, so take caution while traveling today! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Scattered lake effect snow showers will develop across western into north central Upper Michigan today. Snow accumulations today will be an inch or less, except 1 to 2 inches in the high terrain of Baraga and Marquette counties. The snow showers will diminish later tonight. Attention then turns to a widespread system snow that will develop from west to east across Upper Michigan later Saturday afternoon and evening. The snow will continue Saturday night, then diminish during Sunday morning. Snow accumulations across Upper Michigan by late Sunday morning should range from 2 to 5 inches. In addition, gusty west winds of 35 to 50 mph are possible across the Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday night and Monday morning. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaScattered lake effect snow showers will develop across western into north central Upper Michigan today. Snow accumulations today will be an inch or less, except 1 to 2 inches in the high terrain of Baraga and Marquette counties. The snow showers will diminish later tonight. Attention then turns to a widespread system snow that will develop from west to east across Upper Michigan later Saturday afternoon and evening. The snow will continue Saturday night, then diminish during Sunday morning. Snow accumulations across Upper Michigan by late Sunday morning should range from 2 to 5 inches. In addition, gusty west winds of 35 to 50 mph are possible across the Keweenaw Peninsula Sunday night and Monday morning. ... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> Caught groomer Pete on the city trails as I was leaving the track. We are running around the clock to keep trails as smooth as we can with the increased race traffic. Ride safe, ride right, ride sober! ❄️🏁❄️🏁 #soo #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Isolated light lake effect snow showers are possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread wet snow holds off until late in the day on Saturday. Widespread 3" to 5" inches of wet snow is possible from Saturday night through Sunday. Slippery road conditions are possible on Sunday morning. Rain may mix in with the snow over the southern sections of the U.P. on Sunday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaIsolated light lake effect snow showers are possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread wet snow holds off until late in the day on Saturday. Widespread 3" to 5" inches of wet snow is possible from Saturday night through Sunday. Slippery road conditions are possible on Sunday morning. Rain may mix in with the snow over the southern sections of the U.P. on Sunday afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Skies have cleared out over much of the UP this afternoon! Check out the views of the brilliant blue skies from these selected webcams. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSkies have cleared out over much of the UP this afternoon! Check out the views of the brilliant blue skies from these selected webcams. ... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Old Soo Line Grade Lodge >> 01/30/25 - Trail system is looking great. Continue to follow Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association for the latest updates. Ride safe, stay right … enjoy the i500 race week if you are in the area. #soo #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/30/25 Tired of seeing these beautiful trails yet? We sure aren’t! Thank you Warren! Looking beautiful in the Raco and Bay Mills area, as always! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos1/30/25
Tired of seeing these beautiful trails yet? We sure aren’t! Thank you Warren! Looking beautiful in the Raco and Bay Mills area, as always! ❄️❄️❄️ ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday... #miweather #keweenaw#westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday. ... See MoreSee Less