PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 02/11
2/11/25
I crawled outa bed this morning at 0630 and flipped on my outside deck lights and said “holy wah” its gonna be a busy day! It was 5 degrees and I had a solid 7″ of fresh snow on my deck!!! It is now 0830 with a bright sunny sky and 7 degrees.
I am not on the schedule to groom today but I wish I was, its gonna be a blast for the guys that are on!! I`ll spend the day digging out…not so much fun.
All trails will be run today but I don`t even have to wait to hear from the guys cause I know all trails will be EXCELLENT and I don`t use that word very often! Thats all I have to say about the trails so here are a few tips for you when you come upon a groomer on the trails. I mention these cause it sure helps us on a long day on the trails and its safer for everyone. Plus. it seems to be a problem every year.
Tip #1…..When you see a groomer coming at you start looking for a good spot to get off the trail and get outa our way so we don`t have to stop or try and squeeze by….this happens WAY to often and it makes for a much longer day for us. Remember we CAN NOT get off the trail and we DO have the right of way.
Tip #2…..When you approach a groomer from behind, follow us SLOWLY from 50′ back. Please stay off the brap lever so you don`t tear up the fresh groom. We will let you by as soon as possible. DO NOT just try and fly by us!!!!!
Tip #3……We would rather see hand signals for how many ppl. are behind you in your group or for the last person rather than a thumbs up or even a wave.
This concludes the days lesson on “How to get around a groomer on the trail”. Please try and follow these tips. Its MUCH safer for everyone involved. THANK YOU!!!!!! HAVE A SAFE RIDE!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris
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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 02/11
Good Morning from trl.452 @ Vermillion rd.
About – 10 degrees and 6″ of new snow..
Branches are laden heavey with snow..
Half way , on this trip time to shovel the groomer off
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Groomed our two primary trails last night. Curtis to Newberry Trail, (52 miles) including trails 43 / 457 north to McMillian / Helmer Spurs, then trail 457 northeast to trail 45 to four corners @ trail 9 intersection and back. We also groomed our Curtis to Naubinway trail (66 miles). trail 43/457 South to trail 2, thru Naubinway and north to the Rexton/ Newberry Tee, trail 9 intersection and back. Good reports of snow coverage and both groomed up very well ! #curtis #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/11/25 I crawled outa bed this morning at 0630 and flipped on my outside deck lights and said "holy wah" its gonna be a busy day! It was 5 degrees and I had a solid 7" of fresh snow on my deck!!! It is now 0830 with a bright sunny sky and 7 degrees. I am not on the schedule to groom today but I wish I was, its gonna be a blast for the guys that are on!! I`ll spend the day digging out...not so much fun. All trails will be run today but I don`t even have to wait to hear from the guys cause I know all trails will be EXCELLENT and I don`t use that word very often! Thats all I have to say about the trails so here are a few tips for you when you come upon a groomer on the trails. I mention these cause it sure helps us on a long day on the trails and its safer for everyone. Plus. it seems to be a problem every year. Tip #1.....When you see a groomer coming at you start looking for a good spot to get off the trail and get outa our way so we don`t have to stop or try and squeeze by....this happens WAY to often and it makes for a much longer day for us. Remember we CAN NOT get off the trail and we DO have the right of way. Tip #2.....When you approach a groomer from behind, follow us SLOWLY from 50' back. Please stay off the brap lever so you don`t tear up the fresh groom. We will let you by as soon as possible. DO NOT just try and fly by us!!!!! Tip #3......We would rather see hand signals for how many ppl. are behind you in your group or for the last person rather than a thumbs up or even a wave. This concludes the days lesson on "How to get around a groomer on the trail". Please try and follow these tips. Its MUCH safer for everyone involved. THANK YOU!!!!!! HAVE A SAFE RIDE!!!!! LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise#newberry... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Some miles out of Newberry Holland Lake Park and Ride bound, not bad at all so far! Mostly flat as a pancake.. 8:45 pretty lonely in Windy Corners tonight. 80-20 my favor in the git outta my way dept. So far, 😊 72 sleds in two hours ... 11:05. Have been spending some time cutting the sticks out if the banks in some of our corners, hard to stay to the right in and out of some of them, started snowing pretty good so I'm stayin in for awhile You may have noticed our President Chad spent a day out her leveling and pushing corners back, helped immensely. Be careful on this bridge, they look like guardrails, but they are not, we are above them now. 1:01 Pine Stump, just got and checked the road, 4" of fresh has fallen since I turned north from Windy Corner! Cleaned my knives off, tally ho! #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers continue across the west and NW wind snow belts through tonight, with generally another 2-4in of snow expected across those areas. However, with some heavier snowfall possible tonight across the far eastern UP, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Luce and Chippewa counties. Elsewhere, expect quiet and chilly weather tonight with lows mainly in the single digits above and below zero across the UP. Lake effect continues into Tuesday before slowly lifting offshore during the evening. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers continue across the west and NW wind snow belts through tonight, with generally another 2-4in of snow expected across those areas. However, with some heavier snowfall possible tonight across the far eastern UP, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Luce and Chippewa counties. Elsewhere, expect quiet and chilly weather tonight with lows mainly in the single digits above and below zero across the UP. Lake effect continues into Tuesday before slowly lifting offshore during the evening. ... See MoreSee Less
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Last night we groomed the Newberry loop (52 miles) and cleaned up any banked corners from the past weekend traffic. Trail groomed up nicely and again, flat corners and smooth overall trails. #curtis #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> There was a beautiful sunrise this morning in Windy Corners! What a great way to start the week in our little slice of Paradise! Have a fantastic week! As always stay safe and ride right! #newberry#snowphotosThere was a beautiful sunrise this morning in Windy Corners!
What a great way to start the week in our little slice of Paradise!
Have a fantastic week!
As always stay safe and ride right!
#windycorners #snowmobilingadventures #snowmobileseason #snowmobiling #cabinrentals ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via Midwest Weather >> ~Snowfall Forecast Tuesday Night-Thursday Morning~ I ran out of time this morning so I had to take a picture off my phone this time. Hopefully it's visible enough. A winter storm is expected to bring a swath of heavy snowfall accumulations from KS/NE to portions of MI. A surface low will deepen in the panhandle and move northeast through the day on Wednesday. A large area of 6-9" is expected, which will cause significant travel impacts on Wednesday and Thursday. Snow will overspread southwest to northeast Tuesday night west of the Missouri River and Wednesday morning east of the Missouri River. Snow will fall for as long as 18 hours in some areas. A large area of increased lift and frontogensis with a deformation band will enhance snowfall rates to 1" an hour. Very fluffy snow will allow blowing. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea#gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey~OUTDATED~
I ran out of time this morning so I had to take a picture off my phone this time. Hopefully it's visible enough.
A winter storm is expected to bring a swath of heavy snowfall accumulations from KS/NE to portions of MI. A surface low will deepen in the panhandle and move northeast through the day on Wednesday. A large area of 6-9" is expected, which will cause significant travel impacts on Wednesday and Thursday. Snow will overspread southwest to northeast Tuesday night west of the Missouri River and Wednesday morning east of the Missouri River. Snow will fall for as long as 18 hours in some areas.
A large area of increased lift and frontogensis with a deformation band will enhance snowfall rates to 1" an hour. Very fluffy snow will allow blowing.
Snow Chasers Lodge in the western UP is your outdoor adventure base camp. Featuring easy trail access and clean comfortable lodging. It's a great place to stay with your friends and family. www.snowchaserslodging.com... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> While most of the UP will be dry today through midweek, lake effect snow showers continue across the NW wind snow belts through Tuesday. Some heavier snowfall rates across the Keweenaw today may lead to a few more inches of snowfall as well as hazardous travel conditions, so the Winter Weather Advisory continues for northern Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Otherwise, expect much colder temperatures to work in, with sub-zero overnight lows for many spots throughout the work week. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile most of the UP will be dry today through midweek, lake effect snow showers continue across the NW wind snow belts through Tuesday. Some heavier snowfall rates across the Keweenaw today may lead to a few more inches of snowfall as well as hazardous travel conditions, so the Winter Weather Advisory continues for northern Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Otherwise, expect much colder temperatures to work in, with sub-zero overnight lows for many spots throughout the work week. ... See MoreSee Less
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/10/25 12 degrees this morning and sunny. I picked up about an inch of snow here at my place last night. We sure didn`t get the snow the weather guessers were talking about but the temps remain in the teens...so.....all good. "They" are talking some LE for the next couple days so we`ll see how that pans out. Nothing really to report about the trails. All operators are saying the trails are BEAUTIFUL!!!! All feed back I`m seeing on our FB page is saying the same. It doesn`t get any better than this folks!!!! If you ain`t U.P. here or don`t have plans to be U.P. here you are missing out!!!! Its worth the couple hour extra drive to get here!!!! LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise#newberry... See MoreSee Less
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> We groomed 3 trail loops yesterday. Groomer deployed early yesterday for the South trail 2 and ran from Curtis down to Bryce's Michihistrigan and back.. Trail groomed up well and good snow coverage. We also sent groomers to the Newberry / Helmer and Naubinway trail loops last evening. Trails were showing heavier usage, but both trails did groom up exceptionally well ! #curtis #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less