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Grand Marais Trail Report – 02/23

GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 02/23

A look at where our groomers went last night. Drivers are calling it an 80% trail. Expect dirt in some corners and hilltops.

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Groomer Steve reporting in with a bit of snow art on the trail.

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Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 8:07 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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 >> 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 #straitsarea

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 7:41 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> 37⁰ and some sun made that snow stick wherever you folks threw it today!
Bet is was pretty noticeable by days end huh?
And why we worked hard yesterday packing our new snow in, we want to keep it right where it is!
24⁰ Now, Our leader Chad is sending all three out tonight, see if we can fix any little bumps that may have occurred during the process of the day 🤣 #newberry
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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> 37⁰ and some sun made that snow stick wherever you folks threw it today!
Bet is was pretty noticeable by days end huh?
And why we worked hard yesterday packing our new snow in, we want to keep it right where it is!
24⁰ Now, Our leader Chad is sending all three out tonight, see if we can fix any little bumps that may have occurred during the process of the day 🤣 #newberryImage attachment

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 4:38 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Anyone order clear skies?!? Most of Upper Michigan has seen plenty of sunshine today and many places have seen temperatures respond. So far Menominee has hit 46! How warm has it gotten at your place? #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 2:35 pm

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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

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 #straitsarea

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 12:07 pm

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CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> With the highly anticipated snow, it's been a very hectic week and finally able to catch up on some trail updates.
Our Newberry trail from Curtis /Helmer/ McMillan up to the Newberry trail 9 intersection is being groomed nightly.
Great snow cover and continue building up the base, corners are flat and trails are smooth.
Germfask trail 43 west of Curtis was groomed last night. Groomer reported trail groomed up exceptionally well. A crew was going back out today to do some additional brushing and stumps removal, west of Wolf Rd .
Naubinway trail loop was completely groomed from Curtis, thru Naubinway and then north to Trail 9 intersection. Furlong swamp finally froze up this year and allowing groomers thru and accessing Naubinway pipeline from the West. Again, deep snow and groomed up nicely.
Also wanted to give a HUGE THANKS and recognition to Charlie Vallier (Snowmobile Museum) and John Kurkowski (Hiawatha Sportsman club) for the trail side assistance last night! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotos
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Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 9:27 am

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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

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 #straitsarea

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 9:12 am

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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/30/25
18 degrees this morning and cloudy. We picked up just a dusting of snow in the last 24 hrs. We have a solid 3' on the ground right now around here. Good news about yesterday so here we go........
I was the only one to run yesterday because we wanted a quick back up available just in case I got myself in trouble in da swamp south of town. I took a drag thru there for the first time this year. It turned out decent and plenty ridable. It is narrow in a couple spots and there are a few wet spots you have to be careful of but all in all I`ll rate is as fair. We have some brushing to do in there also. I can`t say this enough.....when you go thru the swamp south of town PLEASE take it easy. If you blast thru a wet spot you WILL get covered with mud, stay on the groomed trail, if you get off trail you may sink up to your armpits in mud, consider youself warned but don`t let me scare you away, it is safe, just slow down and ride smart. Being we have the gates open now law enforcement will not be as lenient on riding down the side of M-123 into town. Now, onto whats going on for today......
Thats easy.....our entire system is gonna be run today. This is the I-500 weekend so the trails are gonna be busy. We will run about around the clock to try and keep U.P.
OK, all I have.
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
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Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 1:45 pm

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GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Outfitters Michigan >> ❄❄How much snow did we get? Somewhere between woah and omigosh! Hard to tell cause it keeps falling! Another clipper moving in soon on top of the lake effect, and then heavy snow predicted for next week. Safe to say, we got a LOT and it's gonna keep falling. ❄❄ See you soon! #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

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The way winter should be and look like.

Russ Bassett Austin Bassett

Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 1:37 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Bringing her home from Pine Stump this morning, at least 10" has fallen in the area overnight, I shoveled 9" yesterday, had to do it again this morning!
Let's go see what we've got.
We've got SNOW. LOTS!
12:20
If you park at the Holland Lake Park and ride most of the time I see you use road to hook up to the trail because that strip that runs along 407 is rough, that's no longer the case, best in three years now, snow makes a world of difference!
Debris on the track! #newberry #snowphotos
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Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 11:21 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some melting before the weekend, but, if you are heading north the current snowpack is looking decent for many winter sport areas! Some areas of the UP that have had excessive lake effect this season are pushing 5-6ft of snow depth! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some melting before the weekend, but, if you are heading north the current snowpack is looking decent for many winter sport areas! Some areas of the UP that have had excessive lake effect this season are pushing 5-6ft of snow depth! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachmentImage attachment

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Too bad that color is 40-50 inches, not 50-75 lol and its 1-2 ft not 3-4 ft

This supposed to be current snow depth? I’m 7 miles south of pine stump and we’ve gotten well over 2 foot in the last 48 hours alone. There’s way more than 50” out there. Way more than 75 even.

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Brookelynn Natrop

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Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 11:18 am

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Be careful today it’s still snowing like mad with low visibility
Keep alert some groomers are out.. #newberry #snowphotos
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February 23, 2024 |

Grand Marais Trail Report – 02/21

GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 02/21

Trail update: I talked with 4 different groups of sledders today and it sounds like the majority of the crazy 8 trails are still decent riding. There are a few dirt spots in the hilly/curvy sections and other thin spots throughout. Two of them stated that they had been riding some ungroomed logging trails and unplowed trails with plenty of snow on those they rode.

We did not groom the last two shifts due to high temps. We are watching the temps, and if it gets cold enough, early enough, we may groom limited sections overnight, tonight. If not, Thursday night/Friday morning is forecast colder, longer with chance of lake effect snow Friday. We will continue to do our best with what mother nature gives us, to keep the trails rideable.

If you want to find snow to ride, it is out there. Definitely more snow on the non-groomed trails than the groomed ones, but still snow and rideable snow, at that. That is not to say there is perfect snow and no dirt. If you want to find dirt you can!!! The trail into GM is really thin, bare in some places, and rough. There is not enough base for us to groom it. A few commented that slow is the best policy for now!!!

We appreciate the positive feedback and all the thanks we are receiving. We also appreciate all those that come up to our communities and support local businesses. Ride safe everyone.

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Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 8:07 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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 >> 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 #straitsarea

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 7:41 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> 37⁰ and some sun made that snow stick wherever you folks threw it today!
Bet is was pretty noticeable by days end huh?
And why we worked hard yesterday packing our new snow in, we want to keep it right where it is!
24⁰ Now, Our leader Chad is sending all three out tonight, see if we can fix any little bumps that may have occurred during the process of the day 🤣 #newberry
... See MoreSee Less

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> 37⁰ and some sun made that snow stick wherever you folks threw it today!
Bet is was pretty noticeable by days end huh?
And why we worked hard yesterday packing our new snow in, we want to keep it right where it is!
24⁰ Now, Our leader Chad is sending all three out tonight, see if we can fix any little bumps that may have occurred during the process of the day 🤣 #newberryImage attachment

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 4:38 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Anyone order clear skies?!? Most of Upper Michigan has seen plenty of sunshine today and many places have seen temperatures respond. So far Menominee has hit 46! How warm has it gotten at your place? #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 2:35 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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

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 #straitsarea

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 12:07 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> With the highly anticipated snow, it's been a very hectic week and finally able to catch up on some trail updates.
Our Newberry trail from Curtis /Helmer/ McMillan up to the Newberry trail 9 intersection is being groomed nightly.
Great snow cover and continue building up the base, corners are flat and trails are smooth.
Germfask trail 43 west of Curtis was groomed last night. Groomer reported trail groomed up exceptionally well. A crew was going back out today to do some additional brushing and stumps removal, west of Wolf Rd .
Naubinway trail loop was completely groomed from Curtis, thru Naubinway and then north to Trail 9 intersection. Furlong swamp finally froze up this year and allowing groomers thru and accessing Naubinway pipeline from the West. Again, deep snow and groomed up nicely.
Also wanted to give a HUGE THANKS and recognition to Charlie Vallier (Snowmobile Museum) and John Kurkowski (Hiawatha Sportsman club) for the trail side assistance last night! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotos
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Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 9:27 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

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

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 #straitsarea

Thursday January 30th, 2025 - 9:12 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/30/25
18 degrees this morning and cloudy. We picked up just a dusting of snow in the last 24 hrs. We have a solid 3' on the ground right now around here. Good news about yesterday so here we go........
I was the only one to run yesterday because we wanted a quick back up available just in case I got myself in trouble in da swamp south of town. I took a drag thru there for the first time this year. It turned out decent and plenty ridable. It is narrow in a couple spots and there are a few wet spots you have to be careful of but all in all I`ll rate is as fair. We have some brushing to do in there also. I can`t say this enough.....when you go thru the swamp south of town PLEASE take it easy. If you blast thru a wet spot you WILL get covered with mud, stay on the groomed trail, if you get off trail you may sink up to your armpits in mud, consider youself warned but don`t let me scare you away, it is safe, just slow down and ride smart. Being we have the gates open now law enforcement will not be as lenient on riding down the side of M-123 into town. Now, onto whats going on for today......
Thats easy.....our entire system is gonna be run today. This is the I-500 weekend so the trails are gonna be busy. We will run about around the clock to try and keep U.P.
OK, all I have.
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 1:45 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Outfitters Michigan >> ❄❄How much snow did we get? Somewhere between woah and omigosh! Hard to tell cause it keeps falling! Another clipper moving in soon on top of the lake effect, and then heavy snow predicted for next week. Safe to say, we got a LOT and it's gonna keep falling. ❄❄ See you soon! #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

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The way winter should be and look like.

Russ Bassett Austin Bassett

Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 1:37 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Bringing her home from Pine Stump this morning, at least 10" has fallen in the area overnight, I shoveled 9" yesterday, had to do it again this morning!
Let's go see what we've got.
We've got SNOW. LOTS!
12:20
If you park at the Holland Lake Park and ride most of the time I see you use road to hook up to the trail because that strip that runs along 407 is rough, that's no longer the case, best in three years now, snow makes a world of difference!
Debris on the track! #newberry #snowphotos
... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 11:21 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some melting before the weekend, but, if you are heading north the current snowpack is looking decent for many winter sport areas! Some areas of the UP that have had excessive lake effect this season are pushing 5-6ft of snow depth! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some melting before the weekend, but, if you are heading north the current snowpack is looking decent for many winter sport areas! Some areas of the UP that have had excessive lake effect this season are pushing 5-6ft of snow depth! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachmentImage attachment

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Too bad that color is 40-50 inches, not 50-75 lol and its 1-2 ft not 3-4 ft

This supposed to be current snow depth? I’m 7 miles south of pine stump and we’ve gotten well over 2 foot in the last 48 hours alone. There’s way more than 50” out there. Way more than 75 even.

Oliver Griepentrog Bruce Griepentrog

Brookelynn Natrop

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Wednesday January 29th, 2025 - 11:18 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Be careful today it’s still snowing like mad with low visibility
Keep alert some groomers are out.. #newberry #snowphotos
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