Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 02/20
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 02/20 2/20- Good afternoon! I love it when our operators get to bring their spouses with them to document the trip! This report comes to us from Ann, groomer Dennis’ wife, on their run of 472 and 480 through the Spile Dam. “What a beautiful hoar frosty morning to go out for a ‘slow snow roll’. It was 6° overnight, 15° when we left and 23° when we returned 5 hrs. later. Sure wish it would stay this way. We panned west 472 & 480. Snow amount is same as yesterday. We were able to smooth out the trails. Trail 472 turned out good. Only area of concern is a deep trough just west of the “leaning deer blind”. It was open yesterday & frozen today but I assume will open back up. Trail 480 has more thin spots with a little snirt showing in places & a few bumps that will take more snow to smooth out. Overall it came out just ok but enough snow to ride on” It remained pretty cloudy today, and never did get above freezing. Just goes to show ya, you can’t always believe what your weather app says. We hope you’re out enjoying it while you can! It is likely that grooming will be suspended until we receive new snow, to preserve what is left as much as possible, especially with very low traffic. We’ll keep updating! ❄️❄️❄️ <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Trail Report on MSA <> SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/2/25 10:15pm- SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> A different look for ya tonight from the International 500 Snowmobile Race track! Make plans to be here, Saturday 2/1 🥶🏁❄️ #soo #snowphotos SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/2/25 5 pm update- the lake effect continues! Around 7” since this morning so far in the Soo❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos Mitchell Bierman Kevin Parkinson WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow will continue across parts of the area tonight into Friday with heavier snow expected to arrive overnight, focusing across northwest lower and Chippewa county. Please use caution when traveling as localized heavier snowfall will lead to rapidly changing roadway conditions when driving in and out of heavier bands. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryLake effect snow will continue across parts of the area tonight into Friday with heavier snow expected to arrive overnight, focusing across northwest lower and Chippewa county. Please use caution when traveling as localized heavier snowfall will lead to rapidly changing roadway conditions when driving in and out of heavier bands. #MIWX WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Winter Weather Advisories are in place for lake effect snow in the Upper Peninsula. As if you didn't already know it was snowing, though, haha. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #munising #newberry #sooWinter Weather Advisories are in place for lake effect snow in the Upper Peninsula. As if you didn't already know it was snowing, though, haha. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Persistent northwest flow over Lake Superior will continue light to moderate lake effect snow showers through the weekend. Take extra caution if traveling, especially across areas from Munising to the Soo! WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Another round of lake effect snow is going to be had! There’s this one and then there’s Midwest Weather saying 3ft. Why so different? Jerry Rohr Andy Renner Bob Winkler Lmao. Sponsored by,buy a generator from us. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Keep an eye out for some lake effect snow showers over the WNW wind snow belts today and the NW wind snow belts late this week into this weekend; snowfall could accumulate quickly in the heavier bands. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> The first round of a long-lived lake effect snowfall event will begin today, mainly impacting the classic snow belts of northwest lower and eastern upper. Accumulations of 4-6 inches with locally higher amounts is expected near areas along Whitefish Bay. Please use caution while traveling this New Years Day, as roadway conditions could rapidly worsen when driving in and out of snow bands. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryThe first round of a long-lived lake effect snowfall event will begin today, mainly impacting the classic snow belts of northwest lower and eastern upper. Accumulations of 4-6 inches with locally higher amounts is expected near areas along Whitefish Bay. Please use caution while traveling this New Years Day, as roadway conditions could rapidly worsen when driving in and out of snow bands. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/1/25- Good morning and Happy New Year! Blake Wilkie WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northwest flow lake effect snow showers will begin to pick up in intensity starting as early as Wednesday morning, and particularly into Wednesday night across the eastern UP. Parts of Chippewa county could pick up 3-5 inches of snow or locally a little more by the Thursday morning commute. Dramatic changes in conditions in and out of snowbands will be possible, so be sure to take it easy out there. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryNorthwest flow lake effect snow showers will begin to pick up in intensity starting as early as Wednesday morning, and particularly into Wednesday night across the eastern UP. Parts of Chippewa county could pick up 3-5 inches of snow or locally a little more by the Thursday morning commute. Dramatic changes in conditions in and out of snowbands will be possible, so be sure to take it easy out there. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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Last update. Still snowing like crazy. 10” new snow today here in the Soo. As I’ve said all day, it’s VERY localized. Hoping more of our area gets hit with it overnight. I’ll be out tomorrow checking things out. As always, we appreciate rider reports and photos!
Good night all! Hope you all wake up to a winter wonderland! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos1/2/25 10:15pm-
Last update. Still snowing like crazy. 10” new snow today here in the Soo. As I’ve said all day, it’s VERY localized. Hoping more of our area gets hit with it overnight. I’ll be out tomorrow checking things out. As always, we appreciate rider reports and photos!
Good night all! Hope you all wake up to a winter wonderland! ❄️❄️❄️ 
Visit weather.gov/mqt/winter for updated snowfall maps. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaPersistent northwest flow over Lake Superior will continue light to moderate lake effect snow showers through the weekend. Take extra caution if traveling, especially across areas from Munising to the Soo!
Visit weather.gov/mqt/winter for updated snowfall maps.
This is only for Thursday through Saturday. I'll wait and see how the system going south of our state impacts us Sunday through Monday and beyond and issue another snow map then!
The greatest news for snow lovers is that this will stay around for a bit! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAnother round of lake effect snow is going to be had!
This is only for Thursday through Saturday. I'll wait and see how the system going south of our state impacts us Sunday through Monday and beyond and issue another snow map then!
The greatest news for snow lovers is that this will stay around for a bit!
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From all of us at NWS Marquette, we wish you all a happy and healthy 2025! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaKeep an eye out for some lake effect snow showers over the WNW wind snow belts today and the NW wind snow belts late this week into this weekend; snowfall could accumulate quickly in the heavier bands.
From all of us at NWS Marquette, we wish you all a happy and healthy 2025! #906wx #miwx
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. ❄️❄️❄️ #soo1/1/25- 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. ❄️❄️❄️