Grand Marais Area Trail Report – 01/29
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Outfitters Michigan >> 01/29 ❄❄How much snow did we get? Somewhere between woah and omigosh! Hard to tell cause it keeps falling! Another clipper moving in soon on top of the lake effect, and then heavy snow predicted for next week. Safe to say, we got a LOT and it’s gonna keep falling. ❄❄ See you soon! <> <> <> Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. on Facebook >>>> <> CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> With the highly anticipated snow, it's been a very hectic week and finally able to catch up on some trail updates. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLingering snow this morning lifts northeast away from Upper Michigan with plenty of sunshine expected by this afternoon. Expect warm highs today in the 30s to mid 40s! Some light lake effect snow is possible Friday and Friday night, however better chances for widespread light snow hold off until late in the day Saturday. SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> Here’s the current trail update so everyone knows. All our trails north of M-28 are in good to great shape. Trail 43 heading south is not currently being groomed due to loggers. They are working down there and the road is being plowed from Seney to 10 Curves Rd. We have been down there but not much we can do with it. Your skis will hit rocks and the road is ruff from the all the logging trucks. We can’t groom a trail that is being plowed so please quit messaging us and asking. We probably get 10 messages a day asking. If they leave and we can groom it we will ASAP. We heard they will be down there all winter. Nothing we can do about that folks sorry. Trail 43 north of Seney has lots of snow and in great shape. Trail 431 has lots of snow and is in great shape. Trail 440 has lots of snow and is in great shape. Trail 8 to the Bear Trap has lots of snow and is in great shape. We do have 2 Park & Rides one is in Seney, and the other one is off M-77 north of Seney about 4 miles just past The Fox River. If you’re planing on coming up you are good to go. The snow gets deeper the further north of M-28 you go and the riding is good. If you have a trip planed come on up and enjoy it. We are grooming daily but with all the traffic trails do get beat up at times and we are doing our best to keep up and give you a smooth ride. Remember ride right and stay safe out there. Consider this the most current trail update. #seney #newberry PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/30/25 GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Outfitters Michigan >> ❄❄How much snow did we get? Somewhere between woah and omigosh! Hard to tell cause it keeps falling! Another clipper moving in soon on top of the lake effect, and then heavy snow predicted for next week. Safe to say, we got a LOT and it's gonna keep falling. ❄❄ See you soon! #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos The way winter should be and look like. Russ Bassett Austin Bassett NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Bringing her home from Pine Stump this morning, at least 10" has fallen in the area overnight, I shoveled 9" yesterday, had to do it again this morning! WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some melting before the weekend, but, if you are heading north the current snowpack is looking decent for many winter sport areas! Some areas of the UP that have had excessive lake effect this season are pushing 5-6ft of snow depth! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey Too bad that color is 40-50 inches, not 50-75 lol and its 1-2 ft not 3-4 ft This supposed to be current snow depth? I’m 7 miles south of pine stump and we’ve gotten well over 2 foot in the last 48 hours alone. There’s way more than 50” out there. Way more than 75 even. Oliver Griepentrog Bruce Griepentrog Brookelynn Natrop Yep NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Be careful today it’s still snowing like mad with low visibility Brett Dankers PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> Starting our run on 452-453 on the - #8 N side of m-123.. #paradise #newberry #snowphotos PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> Trail 452 , sunrise.. #paradise #newberry #snowphotos NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Tahquamenon General Store >> We're in a Winter snow globe!!! Yesterday got @9", and woke up to another 4". 13" in 24 hrs. Now this is what winter's all about. Boy if you haven't had the opportunity to come do any winter activities,your missing out! This Saturday is the start of the Latern. Lit snowshoe hike at the falls, I500 , and so much more. #newberry WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow lingers today across NW flow snowbelts with generally 1-3” expected across N.L. and 2-3” across E.U. with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting at 25 to 30 mph will create blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel hazardous at times– Be sure to exercise caution if traveling today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryLake effect snow lingers today across NW flow snowbelts with generally 1-3” expected across N.L. and 2-3” across E.U. with locally higher amounts possible. Winds gusting at 25 to 30 mph will create blowing snow and reduced visibility, making travel hazardous at times– Be sure to exercise caution if traveling today! #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Scattered to numerous lake effect snow showers are expected this morning over the northwest wind snow belts. Snow showers end this afternoon over the west and diminish over the east into this evening. Dry weather does not last long as another round of light snow clips the UP tonight, best chances over the north. The rest of the work week stays quiet with mostly dry weather anticipated. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaScattered to numerous lake effect snow showers are expected this morning over the northwest wind snow belts. Snow showers end this afternoon over the west and diminish over the east into this evening. Dry weather does not last long as another round of light snow clips the UP tonight, best chances over the north. The rest of the work week stays quiet with mostly dry weather anticipated. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Unseasonably warm conditions are coming tomorrow. Some areas could reach low 40s! Check out how long it will last for in the video below. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaUnseasonably warm conditions are coming tomorrow. Some areas could reach low 40s! Check out how long it will last for in the video below. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Morning from Windy Corners! The snow just keeps falling! It’s an amazing time for a visit to the UP! PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Magnuson Grand Lakefront Paradise >> #paradise #newberry #snowphotos PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/29/25 Heading there today to UP SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> Trails are looking great with the fresh snow on them. Pics are from trail 431 tonight. #seney #newberry #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Weather Advisories remain in place for the northern tier of the UP where an additional 2-5 inches of snow is possible through Wednesday evening in NW wind lake effect snow bands. Periods of heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and result in hazardous travel conditions, especially near Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskeyWinter Weather Advisories remain in place for the northern tier of the UP where an additional 2-5 inches of snow is possible through Wednesday evening in NW wind lake effect snow bands. Periods of heavy snowfall rates and blowing snow could significantly reduce visibility and result in hazardous travel conditions, especially near Lake Superior. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> After winter weather impacts through Wednesday, temperatures could reach 40 degrees Thursday, something many areas haven't done since November. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAfter winter weather impacts through Wednesday, temperatures could reach 40 degrees Thursday, something many areas haven't done since November. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Our Newberry trail from Curtis /Helmer/ McMillan up to the Newberry trail 9 intersection is being groomed nightly.
Great snow cover and continue building up the base, corners are flat and trails are smooth.
Germfask trail 43 west of Curtis was groomed last night. Groomer reported trail groomed up exceptionally well. A crew was going back out today to do some additional brushing and stumps removal, west of Wolf Rd .
Naubinway trail loop was completely groomed from Curtis, thru Naubinway and then north to Trail 9 intersection. Furlong swamp finally froze up this year and allowing groomers thru and accessing Naubinway pipeline from the West. Again, deep snow and groomed up nicely.
Also wanted to give a HUGE THANKS and recognition to Charlie Vallier (Snowmobile Museum) and John Kurkowski (Hiawatha Sportsman club) for the trail side assistance last night! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotos 
18 degrees this morning and cloudy. We picked up just a dusting of snow in the last 24 hrs. We have a solid 3' on the ground right now around here. Good news about yesterday so here we go........
I was the only one to run yesterday because we wanted a quick back up available just in case I got myself in trouble in da swamp south of town. I took a drag thru there for the first time this year. It turned out decent and plenty ridable. It is narrow in a couple spots and there are a few wet spots you have to be careful of but all in all I`ll rate is as fair. We have some brushing to do in there also. I can`t say this enough.....when you go thru the swamp south of town PLEASE take it easy. If you blast thru a wet spot you WILL get covered with mud, stay on the groomed trail, if you get off trail you may sink up to your armpits in mud, consider youself warned but don`t let me scare you away, it is safe, just slow down and ride smart. Being we have the gates open now law enforcement will not be as lenient on riding down the side of M-123 into town. Now, onto whats going on for today......
Thats easy.....our entire system is gonna be run today. This is the I-500 weekend so the trails are gonna be busy. We will run about around the clock to try and keep U.P.
OK, all I have.
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Let's go see what we've got.
We've got SNOW. LOTS!
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If you park at the Holland Lake Park and ride most of the time I see you use road to hook up to the trail because that strip that runs along 407 is rough, that's no longer the case, best in three years now, snow makes a world of difference!
Debris on the track! #newberry #snowphotos
Keep alert some groomers are out.. #newberry #snowphotos
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Be sure to stop by Windy Corners on your visit and pop into North Store Follow Me Outfitters and WOLF INN Grill & Spirits!
As always stay safe and ride right! #newberry #snowphotos
15 degrees this morning and cloudy with a stiff NW wind. Ole Mother Nature sure has been puttin the hammer down on us in the last couple of days!!! I`m gonna say we got at least a foot of fresh LE if not more!!! Our entire trail system is in GREAT shape!!!!! As soon as I dig out around here at my place I`m taking a drag thru the swamp south of town and should be able to open up those gates.....exciting day......our entire system will be open.....FINALLY!!!!
All I have to report. If you ain`t U.P. here you`re missing out!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry