31 degrees this early afternoon. Sorry I didn`t get out a report earlier but I had some important business to take care of this morning. I gotta say this…..boy…..do people turn on you hard and fast when you don`t word something quite right. I didn`t say our trails were crap, in fact, I said they were in decent shape in my last report, but I guess some people took it wrong. All I really said was the next few sunny days weren`t gonna help the trails at all. Lighten up people!! Here`s my latest report and I`ll try and be more careful with my words…..
Groomer Scott hit the Falls trail #45 last night and said it is still in good shape. There is some dirt showing in a couple spots and the wet areas are starting to break up but not bad.
The Stump trail and the Point trails are being run right now but I know they are still in good shape. There is more dirt and gravel starting to show up the last couple of days and the dirt back roads we use are pretty muddy but the trail is still very ridable.
As far as the South trail #8 goes. The swamp is bare dirt and ice now for the most part. We don`t dare run a 5 ton groomer thru there anymore. There are some 6 ft.+ deep holes in there and we ain`t sinkin no groomer! It is gettin dangerous for sleds now so we are gonna close the gates today. We have to run the groomer about 10 miles down the road to hit the next good snow which is not worth it just to groom another 10 so we are done with that section. It is ridable (except the swamp).
So there ya have it. Our trail system is still in fair-good shape but expect some dirt and gravel here an there like late season ridin.
PARADISE - NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Chics Hot Dog Stand 8 and 452 Paradise >> Chic and Berda are at Pine Stump for lunch again. If you don't come up here riding, you are stupid! There, I said it.... Is there dirt in Siberia? YES Are the drifts in Siberia? YES The rest of trail #8 makes up for it in ♠️♠️spades♠️♠️. Happy trails to you until we meet again ~Chic #paradise#newberry#snowphotosChic and Berda are at Pine Stump for lunch again. If you don't come up here riding, you are stupid! There, I said it....lol Is there dirt in Siberia? YES Are there drifts in Siberia? YES The rest of trail #8 makes up for it in ♠️♠️spades♠️♠️ Happy trails to you until we meet again ~Chic💜 ... See MoreSee Less
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
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> A lot of snow left in the woods around here. The trails have a lot of snow left. If you want to get some miles in here you go. Low traffic you’ll have all this to yourselves!!! #newberry#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
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So we closed the gates today around town and on charcoal grade we also opened up the water way crossing the grade the falls gate and out to 3 mile on Trail 9 and also the ones on the south trail around town are closed sad day We truly appreciate each and everyone of you for spending time and money in our community can’t thank you enough so god willing we will see you in December  so for now think Spring  #newberry#snowphotos... 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
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> That’s a wrap for the 24/25 snowmobile season. This is one for the record books. We had rideable snow pretty much the entire season. We’d like to thank all our members,sponsors and groomer operators. We couldn’t do what we do year after year without all the support we get. Thank you to everyone who came up and rode our trails. We look forward to next year. We hope everyone enjoys your Spring and Summer. #seney #newberry... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Halfway Lake Cottages, LLC >> When they closed the doctors offices last night because of conditions then we woke to about 6 inches of snow on top of ice, Chris decided to stay home. He spent 5 hours plowing then we went for a ride. We took 9 to Pine Stump and back and it was an amazing ride minus the sleeping child riding with me! We passed the groomer on the way there and on the way back! The picture of our backs is actually from the TASA page! Hey - it’s a family picture! 😂 #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
You may have been one of the few groups I saw today. Pretty sure I saw you on 9 today. My favorite trail in Michigan but it has taken 5 of my helmets peaks this winter. I plan on doing some brushing this summer on 9.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association just came down 498 and is now headed back out towards Pine Stump! Wherever the trail may take you, ride safe and ride right! #newberry#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
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Chics Hot Dog Stand 8 and 452 Paradise >> This is why I'm open today Paradise Area Night Riders please please groom trail #8 to Pine Stump please!!!!! Happy trails to you until we meet again ~Chic 💜 ******* UPDATE****** TRAIL BOSS IS ON VACAY! #paradise#newberry#snowphotosThis is why I'm open today Paradise Area Night Riders please please groom trail #8 to Pine Stump please!!!!!
Happy trails to you until we meet again ~Chic 💜
*******UPDATE #2*** On my way out tonight, the Whitefish Pt. Loop was being groomed 🤘🏻
******* UPDATE****** TRAIL BOSS IS ON VACAY! ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> The vote was close enough to unanimous, we're going to send them! Leaving Newberry, nothing but white! It's not nearly over on 9, not even close. Shoulda stayed, shoulda came is going through alot of minds I'd have to believe. Last trip through Windy Corners, North Store Follow Me Outfitters and WOLF INN Grill & Spirits 🤧 #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
we rode 9 saturday and sunday it was perfect, almost doesnt need groomed , 433 and 431 were in need and 440 needs closed down all together, most everything else could use it but not bad
What a great season! Thanks TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> All right TASA Peeps We officially have 15.5 hours left on our Grooming Clock. SHOULD WE PUT THEM TO WORK? We also have that time frame left to pop 12K followers during this season. We need 5 more, any ideas? #newberry... See MoreSee Less
TROUT LAKE AREA UPDATE via The Rail House-Trout Lake MI >> Mother Nature is a cruel mistress 😆 we received about 2" of fresh snow on top of the crust we got over the weekend. Areas North of M28 got more, as usual. The snow is there. The trails are flat. We have power 🔌 TASA is out grooming according to Groomer Tracker . If you have time to burn at work I suggest getting it while the getting is good. #troutlake#newberry#snowphotosMother Nature is a cruel mistress 😆 we received about 2" of fresh snow on top of the crust we got over the weekend. Areas North of M28 got more, as usual. The snow is there. The trails are flat. We have power 🔌 TASA is out grooming according to Groomer Tracker . If you have time to burn at work I suggest getting it while the getting is good. ... See MoreSee Less