Sault Ste. Marie Area Trail Report – 12/31
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 12/31 12/31- finally seeing cooler temps and light snow this morning, even though none was forecasted for today. News stations are starting to report that we should see measurable snow by Thursday in the 6-8” range. All indications are that that our base survived, but obviously we have not been on every single part of each trail. We know that 49 south of the Soo and the city trails from Kewadin to Ashmun will be very wet and we are continuing to advise that you stay out of both areas, even after the snow comes, until we can assess those areas. We can’t roll groomers until there is measurable fresh snow to groom, and even then we’ll likely let sleds pack it down first to preserve it. I can tell you that they were flat as heck before the warm up, so my hope is that they still are. I read 8” left here on my snow gauge in the Soo. The woods have more. When I looked at trail 8 yesterday, I’d say there’s easily a 4-5” ice base. We’ll keep you posted! Have a safe and happy New Years Eve celebration everyone! Do your snow boogie! ❄️❄️❄️ <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/3/25 11:45 Pm WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Lake effect snow into the weekend. 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 US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating lake effect snow will continue tonight, primarily for the northwest flow snowbelts. Gusty winds will also be present and will likely lead to spots of blowing snow. 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 #newberryAccumulating lake effect snow will continue tonight, primarily for the northwest flow snowbelts. Gusty winds will also be present and will likely lead to spots of blowing snow. Please use caution when traveling as localized heavier snowfall will lead to rapidly changing roadway conditions when driving in and out of heavier bands. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/3/25 2:15 PM trail update Thanks for great report!
Can you post map WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating lake effect snow today into tonight as a few bands of heavy snow fall over typical snowbelt locations today. Moderate to heavier snow will begin later this morning. Worst driving impacts are expected from late morning through this evening today. 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 #newberryAccumulating lake effect snow today into tonight as a few bands of heavy snow fall over typical snowbelt locations today. Moderate to heavier snow will begin later this morning. Worst driving impacts are expected from late morning through this evening today. 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 LAKE EFFECT SNOW WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Take caution while traveling today! Roads remain slippery across portions of the Western and Eastern U.P. as lake effect snow continues. Intensities will generally be light to moderate. However, isolated heavy intensities could occur along with limited visibility at times from patchy blowing snow. 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! <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
From Brimley Bill tonight-
“Dave sent me out tonight to groom Trail 8 from Raco to Brimley, the Powerline, and Trail 480 part way down Spile Dam Road.
I’m pleasantly surprised how well the trail base held up after the recent thaw.
At times the blowing lake effect snow made for some poor visibility.
There was quite a bit of drifting snow on the edges that I was able to pull into the trail.
The trails in the Raco, Brimley, and Bay Mills area are looking good, and will just get better with the lower temps and lake effect snow.”
Sweet! Hope you all get to enjoy Bills efforts tomorrow! Thanks Bill! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos 
Watch for reduced visibility if traveling.
A few more inches for the snowbelts.
Staying cold. Highs in the teens & 20s.
Gusty NW winds. 10-20 mph. G25+
Wind chills near or below zero. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
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!
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Anything south of the Soo is thin. So that’s 49 south of 3 Mile which is still wet anyway, 494 around the Kinross airport, 472 out of Kinross and part of 480 up toward the Spile Dam. Snow gets better as you head north of M28.
Trail 480, to 8 and the 889 loop up and around Bay Mills was groomed this morning.
8 from the Soo to 6 mile has the most snow, varying from 10” new yesterday, to 5” more west as you leave town, then is thin through Brimley, gets better north of where 8 meets 889 in Raco. The city trails have a lot of snow, and there is blowing and drifting in the open areas which will continue due to gusty winds.
Behind Kewadin in the Soo is still too wet for a groomer at last check, but we will update once we can get in there and check. It will be rough since it has not been groomed this season. If anyone has been in there recently, please let me know.
We have been in and out of snow squalls here in the Soo on the west end where I live.
All trails other than the wet areas have a solid ice base. I got a report of 7” of new snow in the Dollar Settlement area which is the area north of Raco where a lot of the fire roads are that people also ride. We will be out again this afternoon checking conditions, and we will report what we see.
As you can see, conditions vary widely across our trail system. Always welcome rider reports in the comments. The winter storm warning is in effect until 7 am tomorrow.
Ride safe, ride right, and ride sober! Sheriffs will be out looking for stickers, and watching for full stops at the stop signs. Thanks all! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo
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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.