Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 12/21
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 12/21
12/21- winter solstice city trail groom!
Jay and I headed out to hit the city trails, some sections for the very first time this season. Temps ranged from 5 to -1 while we were out, and that worked in our favor in the wet areas. The couple of spots that we busted through should freeze up nicely, and already were on our return trip. We did not go to Kewadin Casino or the high school. Sounds like sleds are now getting through OK, but it’s still too wet for the Tucker and the drag. There is a side road near Kewadin that you can use if you want to avoid the trail until we can get in there. Remember, most city streets are legal to ride.
We made 2 passes in the areas where we had not been previously. It’s still bumpy, but much better than it was. We’ll need at least 2 more passes to get it flat, I’d say.
We are supposed to get a few inches of snow tomorrow into Monday, then we slowly warm up and the potential for rain after Christmas looks likely
But, hopefully it’s short lived, and the work we’ve put in to help pack a base will pay off.
We stopped at the I500 track to check their progress. It’s looking great! Especially for 12/21!
There are some frozen ice balls from the city plows near road crossings, and we did what we could to bust ‘em up. You just have to use caution as it is still early season after all.
As always, we’ll keep you posted as things change.
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SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/5/25
It’s not pretty folks. Big thanks to Turbo for sending these pics of the trail crossings on 8 from the Soo to Brimley. All rain here today. South of the soo, trailso are showing dirt in Kinross
Snow is supposedly moving in, and it’s going to get cold so the trails will be solid ice.
We’ll keep you posted! Just west in areas such as Paradise, they were getting snow. More west was getting significant snow, so
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Blizzard conditions continue with poor visibility and blowing & drifting snow. Widespread moderate to heavy snow continues over the western and north-central sections. Moderate to heavy snow continues through the evening hours. Lake effect snow then focusses over the NNW wind snowbelts through the overnight hours and becomes lighter. Strong wind gusts of up to 50 mph along Lake Superior shores and in the Keweenaw re
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> The highest snowfall is still expected in the higher elevations of Baraga and Marquette counties. However, lower amounts in the areas that hang on to temperatures above freezing. Temperatures will be decreasing into the 20s from west to east throughout the afternoon and evening. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe highest snowfall is still expected in the higher elevations of Baraga and Marquette
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/5/25
So far, all rain here in the Soo
It’s supposed to switch over to snow tonight. Obviously, grooming is on pause, and trails will be very icy once temps drop and this all freezes. No doubt the trails all took a hit, but we’ll update when we can on how things shake out.
The snow line isn’t too far to our west, so areas over that way should be in much better shape.
We’ll keep you posted! #soo
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> This map is still holding strong!!!!! Whew! Same map I made almost TWO DAYS AGO. Nice storm, good girl. Thank you, Mother Nature. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThis map is still holding strong!!!!! Whew! Same map I made almost TWO DAYS AGO. Nice storm, good girl. Thank you, Mother Nature.
1” of slush in the Seney area. Still all rain at 10 AM
Can anyone help a troll newb? I'm driving from Oakland County and want to make a day trip to someplace I can travel home and back on the same day. Can anyone recommend a ridable trail that got fresh snow closest to the bridge?
still raining freezing rain mix in Marquette , only 4” this morning …. Light rain in Harvey .5 “ in Newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Impactful winter weather and dangerous travel conditions are expected today. Heavy snow will focus into the west and north-central. Strong winds up to 50 mph along Lake Superior shores and in the Keweenaw will result in blizzard conditions, possible tree damage, and potential for power outages. Rain and mixed precipitation will linger in the southeast before transitioning to snow this afternoon.
Please take extreme caution
I REALLY REALLY REALLY WANT TO RETIRE UP THERE LOL
Not even close
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/4/25
Hello all! We will not have groomers out today due to warm temps and possible rain. As of right now, we are supposed to receive a few inches of snow tomorrow. We will keep you posted! #soo
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Wet heavy accumulating snow begins this evening. Nearly two feet of snow possible through tomorrow night within Baraga and Western Marquette counties. If track shifts, amounts could be less.
FORECAST> www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/03/04/first-alert-weather-days-icy-winter-storm-strong-winds/ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWet heavy accumulating snow begins this evening. Nearly two feet of
To bad Austin Bassett don’t wanna go
id love to move up there and help out lol
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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Snow map is holding strong based on latest guidance!
I see the small NW shift on the Euro. However, the HRRR and GFS have been doing well this season and are holding steady with my map below.
This will start after sunset tonight and continue through very early Thursday.
The 24" potential is in the high terrain west of Marquette NOT for the city itself. I think a foot is possible there, though! Marquette is in my 10-14" / 12-16" band so essent
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight, heavy and wet snow is likely over the west half of the U.P. before spreading east on Wednesday. Strong winds are also possible Wednesday; especially along the shores of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw with gusts to 50 mph. Sporadic power outages are possible Wednesday with the combination of the wet snow and strong winds. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonigh
WEATHER UPDATE via Midwest Weather >> ~Blizzard Forecast Tuesday Afternoon-Wednesday~
A blizzard is expected to bring near-impossible travel conditions at times Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. Widespread rain will turn to heavy snow from west to east tomorrow and Wednesday. Rain will turn to snow along and west of the Missouri River before midnight Tuesday night and east after midnight tomorrow night. Snowfall rates will near 2" an hour at times from portions of IA to portion
Hopefully
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A band of rain and freezing rain spreads across the U.P. late tonight, which could create slippery travel conditions during the Tuesday morning commute. The best chances for a light glaze of ice is over the interior central sections and the Keweenaw. The transition to all rain is expected on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday night, heavy wet snow is likely over the west half of the U.P. before spreading east on Wednesday. Str
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/3/25
Good evening!
I have some mixed news, as is usually the case this time of the year. I took a ride down 49 from the Soo to Kinross to see our friends at The Well Diggers Ass. Also hit 472 to 494 around the airport in Kinross.
The city trails, trail 49 to 9 mile, and trail 8 were excellent with lots of base and snow coverage. 49 gets thin south of 9, with dirt patches showing in the parts where the sun hit. D
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reminder! The city trails and trail 49 Soo to Kinross have not been groomed yet. Behind Kewadin Casino is very wet. You will need to go on the side road from their lot, or trailer. I will update when I have more to share!