Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 01/25
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club – 01/25 No Grooming Tonight Thursday January 25th due to temperatures and snow condition. We will evaluate things again tomorrow evening. We need cold and snow! <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club – 01/25 The difficult decision was made last night (Wednesday Jan 24th) to turn around machines and discontinue grooming operations for the evening. We were doing more damage than good, the weather is not in our favor and the snow conditions have deteriorated. We will share another update this evening when we will again try to groom and assess the situation. We want to be out there as much as you want to ride, but we cannot control Mother Nature. <> KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 01/25 Joe Tarvis and Chad Teague shared reviews of their rides yesterday, (Wednesday 1/24/24) Each riding in a different direction. Joe started out this morning riding north from Calumet on trail 3 and shared some comments saying, “Freshly groomed trail from Calumet to Brockway. One 5 mile section, just before Brockway was bumpy. Brockway Drive(Trail 3) was groomed after that section. I could see the groomer went towards Gay on 124. I’ll head through Copper Harbor, downtown, towards Lac La Belle from here. Won’t be much of a sunrise, pretty cloudy” Joe finished out his day of riding and provided a recap – “Here’s my last update from Brockway – from Chad rode the opposite direction and said, “ Made it from Toivola to Ontonagon. Then down and over to White Pine, Lake of the Clouds, now to navigate the best path home. I’d say it was a successful day all in all. Trails were remarkably well today over this way. Pray for cold! Not a ton of pics today but did have a nice stop at Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan and got gas. Few other groups of sleds out. About 1 maybe 2 more days and things will be on hold for sure without more snow.” Thank you so much for sharing, not only your photos, but also comments on conditions! Please see the pinned post for yesterday’s details on conditions in addition to these reports <> <> <> <> Keweenaw Trail Reports on Facebook >>>> <> FROM Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> I need to post this image again because WOW. I can't recall the last time nearly all of the United States was forecast to be below average. FROM U.S. National Weather Service (NWS) >> Turning our attention to the end of the month🥶 FROM The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club >> Just wind and rain here in Mass City! 🙁 Let it SNOW! KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> Gassed up and ready to ride. So stop saying it's over when it's not over yet. Lol Northern Mn The lynx found some stuck Nice!! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Here's a map of observed snow totals from the recent storm. Snow totals ranged from little to nothing along the Superior shoreline due to the warm lake temperatures, to 2 feet plus in the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties. Thank you to everyone who submitted reports! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The spring storm system weakens as it departs from the region today. Additional accumulations are expected around 1 to 4 inches, mainly in the high terrain of north central Upper Michigan. Dry and pleasant weather is on the way this weekend with temperatures trending to above normal by early next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe spring storm system weakens as it departs from the region today. Additional accumulations are expected around 1 to 4 inches, mainly in the high terrain of north central Upper Michigan. Dry and pleasant weather is on the way this weekend with temperatures trending to above normal by early next week. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The ongoing spring storm will bring an additional 6-8" of wet snow to the Marquette and Baraga county highlands overnight tonight through Thursday morning. Travel could be tricky on unplowed roads or where blowing snow causes low visibility. Snow begins to taper off Thursday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe ongoing spring storm will bring an additional 6-8" of wet snow to the Marquette and Baraga county highlands overnight tonight through Thursday morning. Travel could be tricky on unplowed roads or where blowing snow causes low visibility. Snow begins to taper off Thursday afternoon. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The strong storm continues through tonight, bringing a combination of high winds and heavy wet snow. Marquette and Baraga counties remain under Blizzard Warnings with Winter Storm Warnings elsewhere. Widespread 20 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph are expected across Upper Michigan. Gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph are possible along Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw. Widespread 4 to 12 inches of snow is expected, lowest in the east. Snow amounts in excess of 1 to 2 feet are expected across the high terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties into Thursday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea***Blizzard Warnings have expired*** Are trail gates closed on Trail 5 from Champion up to Big Bay and other trails around there or can we still sneak out? With this much snow, we can probably can’t see the gates! Lol. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm and Blizzard Warnings have been issued! Blizzard warnings are in effect for Baraga and Marquette Counties. Heavy wet snow will arrive later tonight into Thursday morning as a low pressure system lifts into the Great Lakes. Strong northerly winds are expected and blowing snow is likely. Widespread 8-12 inches are forecast; higher amounts in excess of 2 feet are forecast across the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties into Thursday morning. Note: A sharp gradient in snow totals is expected just inland from the Great Lake-especially along the Lake Superior shoreline in Baraga and Marquette Counties. Wet snow combined with strong northerly winds may cause sporadic power outages. A prolonged mix of rain and snow will enable lower snow totals over the eastern sections of the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WINTER STORM WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> WINTER STORM UPDATE: Rain/snow begins moving into the Southern counties this afternoon. It becomes widespread wet snow tonight through tomorrow. You can expect sloppy roads and strong winds. For more impacts and the timeline check out the video... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWINTER STORM UPDATE: Rain/snow begins moving into the Southern counties this afternoon. It becomes widespread wet snow tonight through tomorrow. You can expect sloppy roads and strong winds. For more impacts and the timeline check out the video. Too little too late isn't it? Eric Owen Michael Sirianni WINTER STORM WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Warnings have been issued! Heavy wet snow is expected tonight into Thursday morning as a low pressure system lifts into the Great Lakes. Widespread 8-12 inches are forecast; higher amounts in excess of 1-2 feet are forecast across the high terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties into Thursday morning. Note: A sharp gradient in snow totals is expected between the lower amounts (up to a foot or more near Marquette County lakeshores) and the heavier accumulations in the higher terrain of the west. Widespread 20 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph are expected across Upper Michigan. Gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph are possible along Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw causing blowing snow and reducing visibilities. Wet snow combined with strong winds may cause sporadic power outages. Continue to monitor the forecast for changes. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea Go figure after sled season is over and my truck goes in the shop <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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Copper Harbor, towards High Rock was great. Went to Lac La Belle & said “hi” to Frosty. Left a little while ago on 132 towards Phoenix. Lac la belle to Phoenix is the bomb. All great trails, couple stretches from Calumet to my location, has a couple 5 mile stretches of whoopdies! It’s been a blast! Phoenix to Calumet was still holding up good on my way back. Crossed paths with light to medium amount of shedders heading north on my way back. The temperature might be actually helping by keeping the trails not so rigid. I’m done for the day. Have fun!”Postings From Keweenaw Trail Reports On Facebook
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Before anyone gets on the "SEE CLIMATE CHANGE IS FAKE" train... one of these below average maps DOES NOT negate the other 500 above average ones. Trends, folks. Trends. Nothing is a straight line. The warming temperature trend line is full of peaks and valleys with an overall increasing trend. 🙂 #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #petoskey #gaylord #cadillac #traversecityI need to post this image again because WOW. I can't recall the last time nearly all of the United States was forecast to be below average.
Before anyone gets on the "SEE CLIMATE CHANGE IS FAKE" train... one of these below average maps DOES NOT negate the other 500 above average ones. Trends, folks. Trends. Nothing is a straight line. The warming temperature trend line is full of peaks and valleys with an overall increasing trend. 🙂 
After Thanksgiving, a large portion of the U.S. will likely see below normal temperatures into early December. And of course, there's southern Florida. 🌞
cpc.ncep.noaa.gov #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #soo #straitsarea #petoskey #gaylord #benzie #traversecityTurning our attention to the end of the month🥶
After Thanksgiving, a large portion of the U.S. will likely see below normal temperatures into early December. And of course, there's southern Florida. 🌞
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We wish to thank Jim F. for removing 5 large trees off of Trail 3 yesterday! Unfortunately there may be more after today's wind. #ontonagon #keweenaw #westernup #miweather
☠️ Stretch #keweenaw #snowphotosGassed up and ready to ride. So stop saying it's over when it's not over yet. Lol
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Text listing of reports: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHere's a map of observed snow totals from the recent storm. Snow totals ranged from little to nothing along the Superior shoreline due to the warm lake temperatures, to 2 feet plus in the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties. Thank you to everyone who submitted reports!
Text listing of reports: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSMQT&e=202404041634
The strong storm continues through tonight, bringing a combination of high winds and heavy wet snow. Marquette and Baraga counties remain under Blizzard Warnings with Winter Storm Warnings elsewhere. Widespread 20 to 25 mph winds with gusts up to 35 to 45 mph are expected across Upper Michigan. Gusts as high as 50 to 55 mph are possible along Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw. Widespread 4 to 12 inches of snow is expected, lowest in the east. Snow amounts in excess of 1 to 2 feet are expected across the high terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties into Thursday morning. #906wx #MIwx
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