Paradise Area Trail Report – 03/03
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 03/03 3/3/25 All trails were groomed through-out the weekend and every operator has said the same…..the trails are in great shape, some even suggested excellent!!!! In case you didn`t catch it in my last report. The swamp south of town on trail #8 opened up. It really sucks but ya can`t fight Ole Mother Nature. The gates are closed. Don`t go around them, you will get stuck and we can`t help you. You can ride the UNPLOWED portion of M-123 from the river mouth to the south end of town then you MUST jump onto the town trail. DO NOT run M-123 thru town!!! The law is watching!!! Come on U.P.!!!!!!!!!!!! Times are gettin shorter and the days are gettin warmer Groomer Chris <> <> Visit Paradise Area Night Riders on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> The highest snowfall is still expected in the higher elevations of Baraga and Marquette counties. However, lower amounts in the areas that hang on to temperatures above freezing. Temperatures will be decreasing into the 20s from west to east throughout the afternoon and evening. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe highest snowfall is still expected in the higher elevations of Baraga and Marquette counties. However, lower amounts in the areas that hang on to temperatures above freezing. Temperatures will be decreasing into the 20s from west to east throughout the afternoon and evening. PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Magnuson Grand Lakefront Paradise >> To all the guys that checked out early to race over to Marquette, I told you so! It will now snow until tomorrow and we are expected to get up to 6-8 inches. As you can see from the height of our snowbanks, we really needed it.🤦🏻♀️🤷🏻♀️ #paradise #newberry #snowphotos NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> Want the weather to change wait 2 minutes. #newberry #snowphotosWant the weather to change wait 2 minutes. Need update on trails PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/5/25 WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> This map is still holding strong!!!!! Whew! Same map I made almost TWO DAYS AGO. Nice storm, good girl. Thank you, Mother Nature. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThis map is still holding strong!!!!! Whew! Same map I made almost TWO DAYS AGO. Nice storm, good girl. Thank you, Mother Nature. 1” of slush in the Seney area. Still all rain at 10 AM Can anyone help a troll newb? I'm driving from Oakland County and want to make a day trip to someplace I can travel home and back on the same day. Can anyone recommend a ridable trail that got fresh snow closest to the bridge? still raining freezing rain mix in Marquette , only 4” this morning ….
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.5 “ in Newberry WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Impactful winter weather and dangerous travel conditions are expected today. Heavy snow will focus into the west and north-central. Strong winds up to 50 mph along Lake Superior shores and in the Keweenaw will result in blizzard conditions, possible tree damage, and potential for power outages. Rain and mixed precipitation will linger in the southeast before transitioning to snow this afternoon. I REALLY REALLY REALLY WANT TO RETIRE UP THERE LOL Not even close NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> A lot of snow in the woods still!! #newberry #snowphotos Headed up this weekend Headed up Weds the 12th hoping the warm temps don’t hurt it too much! NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Still a lot of snow to the north here! WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Wet heavy accumulating snow begins this evening. Nearly two feet of snow possible through tomorrow night within Baraga and Western Marquette counties. If track shifts, amounts could be less. To bad Austin Bassett don’t wanna go id love to move up there and help out lol Dawn Kle WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Snow map is holding strong based on latest guidance! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight, heavy and wet snow is likely over the west half of the U.P. before spreading east on Wednesday. Strong winds are also possible Wednesday; especially along the shores of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw with gusts to 50 mph. Sporadic power outages are possible Wednesday with the combination of the wet snow and strong winds. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight, heavy and wet snow is likely over the west half of the U.P. before spreading east on Wednesday. Strong winds are also possible Wednesday; especially along the shores of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw with gusts to 50 mph. Sporadic power outages are possible Wednesday with the combination of the wet snow and strong winds. #906wx #MIwx PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/4/25 WEATHER UPDATE via Midwest Weather >> ~Blizzard Forecast Tuesday Afternoon-Wednesday~ Hopefully WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A band of rain and freezing rain spreads across the U.P. late tonight, which could create slippery travel conditions during the Tuesday morning commute. The best chances for a light glaze of ice is over the interior central sections and the Keweenaw. The transition to all rain is expected on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday night, heavy wet snow is likely over the west half of the U.P. before spreading east on Wednesday. Strong winds are also possible Wednesday; especially along the shores of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw. Wind gusts to 55 mph are possible. Sporadic power outages are possible Wednesday with the combination of the wet snow and strong winds. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA band of rain and freezing rain spreads across the U.P. late tonight, which could create slippery travel conditions during the Tuesday morning commute. The best chances for a light glaze of ice is over the interior central sections and the Keweenaw. The transition to all rain is expected on Tuesday afternoon. On Tuesday night, heavy wet snow is likely over the west half of the U.P. before spreading east on Wednesday. Strong winds are also possible Wednesday; especially along the shores of Lake Superior and the Keweenaw. Wind gusts to 55 mph are possible. Sporadic power outages are possible Wednesday with the combination of the wet snow and strong winds. #906wx #MIwx CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> The Newberry loop was groomed last night from Curtis, Helmer & McMillan Spurs and trail 45 up to the trail 9 intersection and back to Curtis. CURTIS AREA UPDATE via The Rail House-Trout Lake MI >> Saturday we rode from Trout Lake to Curtis and down to Naubinway before heading back. The father West and South we got, the thinner the trails got. We were able to continue without soeds overheating but there was ice, rocks and twigs. Very cool, thanks for sharing!! Pure Michigan #respectthetrailgroomers WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Balmy temperatures overspread the U.P. this afternoon as sunny skies dominate, leading to rapidly melting ice across the frozen lakes and rivers across our area into Tuesday. However, winter weather returns tonight with a freezing rain/rain mix, becoming all rain Tuesday. We transition from rain to snow from west to east Tuesday night into Wednesday, with the snow being wet and heavy. Expect some significant travel problems over the west and north-central Tuesday night through Wednesday as the snow will make roads very slick. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaBalmy temperatures overspread the U.P. this afternoon as sunny skies dominate, leading to rapidly melting ice across the frozen lakes and rivers across our area into Tuesday. However, winter weather returns tonight with a freezing rain/rain mix, becoming all rain Tuesday. We transition from rain to snow from west to east Tuesday night into Wednesday, with the snow being wet and heavy. Expect some significant travel problems over the west and north-central Tuesday night through Wednesday as the snow will make roads very slick. #906wx #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> While it's a quiet start to the work week it doesn't last. We're expecting a front to bring rain/snow tonight through tomorrow causing icy and wet roads. Behind it, a snow storm will bring widespread heavy snow and strong winds on Wednesday. Road conditions will become dangerous. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile it's a quiet start to the work week it doesn't last. We're expecting a front to bring rain/snow tonight through tomorrow causing icy and wet roads. Behind it, a snow storm will bring widespread heavy snow and strong winds on Wednesday. Road conditions will become dangerous. GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> All trails groomed last night. Warm up starting today, so groomers will be parked until temps drop. #grandmarais #newberryAll trails groomed last night. Warm up starting today, so groomers will be parked until temps drop. PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/3/25 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
25 degrees this morning under a partly cloudy sky. Supposed to get up into the upper 30`s today and for the next few but drop below freezing at night. The trails should be fine, still tons of snow on the ground! The plowed dirt road connector routes….just very short distances…..will get tough tho, and I`m thinking the roads into and outa town will get bare again.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
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34 degrees this morning and raining....WTH? It looks like it might change to wet snow a little later today and then the temps will drop into the 20`s tonight. I guess all I can say is keep an eye on the weather....I know ya`ll do anyhow.
All trails were run yesterday and I talked with every operator and they all said the same thing.....the trails are still in great shape!!!! Even groomer Mike C. who ran the Point trails let the excellent word slip out and I have never heard him say that!!! Yes, they are a little mushy but they are flat!!!!! With the drags that we use we can groom in this warmer weather. With the colder temps at night they will be good to go. I think this weekend will be fine, just expect the paved roads to be bare and the plowed dirt roads that we use for connectors will be down to mud.
Unfortunately, I have a family emergency I have to attend to down state so this will be my last report till at least next week.....sorry. Hopefully somebody else will fill my shoes until I get back if something major happens.
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Please take extreme caution if you must travel! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsaraea
If we get a little snow tomorrow and Thursday it should be another good weekend
Don’t put your sleds away yet! The campers and boats can wait a little longer!!! #newberry
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I see the small NW shift on the Euro. However, the HRRR and GFS have been doing well this season and are holding steady with my map below.
This will start after sunset tonight and continue through very early Thursday.
The 24" potential is in the high terrain west of Marquette NOT for the city itself. I think a foot is possible there, though! Marquette is in my 10-14" / 12-16" band so essentially 10-16" of snow.
Remember the WIND will be strong. Gusts 40-50mph will common in the UP with the snow coming down. Blizzard conditions are possible. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSnow map is holding strong based on latest guidance!
I see the small NW shift on the Euro. However, the HRRR and GFS have been doing well this season and are holding steady with my map below.
This will start after sunset tonight and continue through very early Thursday.
The 24" potential is in the high terrain west of Marquette NOT for the city itself. I think a foot is possible there, though! Marquette is in my 10-14" / 12-16" band so essentially 10-16" of snow.
Remember the WIND will be strong. Gusts 40-50mph will common in the UP with the snow coming down. Blizzard conditions are possible.
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33 degrees this morning and cloudy. It hit 44 here at my place yesterday and the sun was out all day.....pretty tough on the trails. All paved roads into and outa town are bare now and the plowed dirt roads we use are all mud again.....bummer. I`m sure ya`ll are watching the weather for whats gonna happen the next couple days. "They" are saying a bunch of rain here and maybe some wet snow, thats not gonna help much. Don`t like to sound so negative but it is what it is. We didn`t run anything yesterday but will run everything today. Once all the guys are done they will let me know how things look and then I`ll let ya`ll know tomorrow morning. Lets see what happens. The good side is there still is a lot of snow in da woods.
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
A blizzard is expected to bring near-impossible travel conditions at times Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. Widespread rain will turn to heavy snow from west to east tomorrow and Wednesday. Rain will turn to snow along and west of the Missouri River before midnight Tuesday night and east after midnight tomorrow night. Snowfall rates will near 2" an hour at times from portions of IA to portions of WI. Combining intense snowfall rates and wind gusts between 55 and 70 MPH will cause blizzard conditions for 12-18 hours.
The heaviest totals will be from southwest IA up to the western U.P. with amounts of 5" or greater. A rather sharp cutoff is expected on the eastern edge as it will be warmer, but convective precipitation also decreases. We will have an updated snowfall forecast if needed tomorrow morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey~OUTDATED~
~Blizzard Forecast Tuesday Afternoon-Wednesday~
A blizzard is expected to bring near-impossible travel conditions at times Tuesday afternoon through Wednesday afternoon. Widespread rain will turn to heavy snow from west to east tomorrow and Wednesday. Rain will turn to snow along and west of the Missouri River before midnight Tuesday night and east after midnight tomorrow night. Snowfall rates will near 2" an hour at times from portions of IA to portions of WI. Combining intense snowfall rates and wind gusts between 55 and 70 MPH will cause blizzard conditions for 12-18 hours.
The heaviest totals will be from southwest IA up to the western U.P. with amounts of 5" or greater. A rather sharp cutoff is expected on the eastern edge as it will be warmer, but convective precipitation also decreases. We will have an updated snowfall forecast if needed tomorrow morning.
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The groomer did note periodical thin spots in wet areas, some dirt spots, but still very rideable.
We are closely watching the weather, as forecasting some rain tonight and warmer temps over the next couple of days.
We are also watching the potential for a mid week snow event, therefore additional grooming will most likely not be done until we see what the weather event brings. More trail updates to come as the weather system gets closer 🤞. #curtis #newberry #snowphotos
Today we headed North and played in the forestry roads around Strongs. Lots of snow to play on, no issues. We did not go North of M28 but the farther North you get, usually the better it gets. Video below is from that ride.... you can't even tell it's March in that video!!
Ride right, have fun and make good choices!! #curtis #newberry #snowphotos
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25 degrees this morning under a partly cloudy sky. Supposed to get up into the upper 30`s today and for the next few but drop below freezing at night. The trails should be fine, still tons of snow on the ground! The plowed dirt road connector routes....just very short distances.....will get tough tho, and I`m thinking the roads into and outa town will get bare again.
All trails were groomed through-out the weekend and every operator has said the same.....the trails are in great shape, some even suggested excellent!!!!
In case you didn`t catch it in my last report. The swamp south of town on trail #8 opened up. It really sucks but ya can`t fight Ole Mother Nature. The gates are closed. Don`t go around them, you will get stuck and we can`t help you. You can ride the UNPLOWED portion of M-123 from the river mouth to the south end of town then you MUST jump onto the town trail. DO NOT run M-123 thru town!!! The law is watching!!!
Come on U.P.!!!!!!!!!!!! Times are gettin shorter and the days are gettin warmer
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry