Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 01/15
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 01/15 1/15/25 49 south of the Soo was night and day difference from when I last looked at it. Zero sign of water all the way to 7 Mile. A little snow is expected tonight, with a little here and there all weekend. Everything is in great shape overall. Any new snow will only make things better! Pic is of the worst part of the Kewadin Trail (part of 449). As you can see, it’s no big deal. We’ll keep you updated as always! <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winds will be blustery today, starting off from the south before shifting to the NW tonight. Wind gusts up to 20-30mph will be common, but higher gusts in excess of 40 mph are expected across the Keweenaw and closer to Lake Superior. Otherwise, expect temperatures in the 30s today to rapidly drop back into the single digits and teens tonight, with light lake effect snow developing in the NW wind belts. Widespread 1-3 inch totals are expected with locally higher amounts possible. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWinds will be blustery today, starting off from the south before shifting to the NW tonight. Wind gusts up to 20-30mph will be common, but higher gusts in excess of 40 mph are expected across the Keweenaw and closer to Lake Superior. Otherwise, expect temperatures in the 30s today to rapidly drop back into the single digits and teens tonight, with light lake effect snow developing in the NW wind belts. Widespread 1-3 inch totals are expected with locally higher amounts possible. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/17/25 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Not much snow accumulation is expected between tonight and Friday, but watch out for some slick spots this evening with freezing drizzle mixing in at times. Southerly winds ramp up on Friday with around a 3 hour window of 40-50 mph gusts expected along the north central lakeshores. Any loose snow will lead to blowing and drifting snow on roads. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette @munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaNot much snow accumulation is expected between tonight and Friday, but watch out for some slick spots this evening with freezing drizzle mixing in at times. Southerly winds ramp up on Friday with around a 3 hour window of 40-50 mph gusts expected along the north central lakeshores. Any loose snow will lead to blowing and drifting snow on roads. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/16/25 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Light lake effect snow continues over the northwest snow belts through this morning, ending in the western UP by the afternoon and into tonight in the eastern UP. Following a brief warmup today and Friday, bitter Arctic air moves in this weekend, kicking off a prolonged period of lake effect snow and dangerously cold wind chills continuing into early next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLight lake effect snow continues over the northwest snow belts through this morning, ending in the western UP by the afternoon and into tonight in the eastern UP. Following a brief warmup today and Friday, bitter Arctic air moves in this weekend, kicking off a prolonged period of lake effect snow and dangerously cold wind chills continuing into early next week. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A light round of snow marches eastward across the U.P. tonight followed by lake effect snow into Thursday night over the northwest wind snow belts; best snow accumulations expected mainly over the north half. Additional chances for snow return on Friday. Although we see a brief warming trend the rest of the work week, much colder temperatures are expected the rest of the weekend into next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA light round of snow marches eastward across the U.P. tonight followed by lake effect snow into Thursday night over the northwest wind snow belts; best snow accumulations expected mainly over the north half. Additional chances for snow return on Friday. Although we see a brief warming trend the rest of the work week, much colder temperatures are expected the rest of the weekend into next week. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Took a quick 30 mile ride around town tonight to check out the city trails, especially the Kewadin Casino trail, and part of 49 down to 7 mile. Everything is looking so nice. There is the one spot on the Kewadin Trail that’s a bit rough since it was just opened last week and has some water under the ice in there. We’re keeping the groomer out of there to let it freeze in a bit more. Very, very easily passable by sled. Just take it easy in there as it’s a little bumpy due to not being groomed.
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Good morning everyone! Just wanted to share this beautiful sunrise with you!
It’s going to be a busy weekend, and our operators are ready to keep things in the best shape we can for you!
Ride right, ride safe, and ride sober! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos1/17/25
Good morning everyone! Just wanted to share this beautiful sunrise with you!
It’s going to be a busy weekend, and our operators are ready to keep things in the best shape we can for you!
Ride right, ride safe, and ride sober! ❄️❄️❄️
🚨🚨heads up! A rider reported a hump of snow that fell off of the drag on 889 west of the Mission Hill Overlook. He marked it with pink caution tape, and I have informed the groomer boss out there.
Thanks for the heads up, Troy!
These photos are from Groomer Warren’s run out there earlier. Looking great out there!
Always watch for potential hazards, it happens in this business.
Be safe everyone!
**edit! 4:30 PM- Super Dave went out there with a shovel and leveled off the bump. He’ll be out in the AM with the Dubie Drag to smooth it over again. The caution tape was left up just in case. Thanks Dave!!!*** #soo #snowphotos