Grand Marais Trail Report – 02/24
GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 02/24 Statement from GM Sno Trails We unfortunately have a critical shortage of groomer drivers this season that is making it almost impossible to hit the entire system every night as in the past. We have drivers who own their own businesses that take up much of their time, some have full time jobs outside of grooming and we’ve had one driver down for a week due to health issues. It’s possible we may be able to pick up a groomer (already trained) in the next few days. To start training a new person this late in the season really isn’t feasible. We know this explanation doesn’t improve the trail conditions but hopefully explains it. We’re doing the absolute best that we can with what we have to work with. Please keep that in mind before commenting. The weather has been another factor in the condition of the trails. Another warm up is predicted for Saturday and Sunday. Traffic has also played a big part. Usually it slows down during the week to allow for more time to get the trails back up to our standards. That hasn’t been the case this year. It’s been extremely busy 7 days a week. And please remember that we have the second largest trail system in the U.P. (second only to the Keweenaw) of over 260 miles. It’s a big job under perfect conditions. As of now, the plan is to hit all the trails at least once and if all goes well twice before the weekend hits. Please ride safe and take care. There have been way too many accidents this winter already!! <> Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. on Facebook >>>> <> PARADISE - NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Chics Hot Dog Stand 8 and 452 Paradise >> Chic and Berda are at Pine Stump for lunch again. If you don't come up here riding, you are stupid! There, I said it.... I rode there on Tuesday and there is a bunch of snow. I took off from Pine stump Heading up tomorrow! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Quiet weather is expected today as highs climb into the 40s with increasing clouds through the day. A cold front will bring light showers to the area tonight, with a wintry mix of precipitation types possible, but not much snow or ice accumulation is expected as lows fall near 30. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaQuiet weather is expected today as highs climb into the 40s with increasing clouds through the day. A cold front will bring light showers to the area tonight, with a wintry mix of precipitation types possible, but not much snow or ice accumulation is expected as lows fall near 30. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> A lot of snow left in the woods around here. The trails have a lot of snow left. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Had an absolute amazing ride today from Trails End Lodging to Wheelhouse Diner & Goat Locker Saloon and back! Trail numbers please WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A breezy day is expected today, with westerly gusts to 30 mph expected and a few gusts to 45 mph along the Great Lakes, but otherwise expect showers and fog to clear out in the morning and breaks in the clouds this evening through Friday. Light showers return to the forecast for Saturday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA breezy day is expected today, with westerly gusts to 30 mph expected and a few gusts to 45 mph along the Great Lakes, but otherwise expect showers and fog to clear out in the morning and breaks in the clouds this evening through Friday. Light showers return to the forecast for Saturday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A wintry mix of freezing drizzle and snow/sleet is expected. Warming temperatures into this evening will change the wintry mix into rain by this evening. Widespread strong southeast gusts to 25 to 35 mph are expected into tonight. Gusts of 40 to 45 mph are possible on the Keweenaw and the eastern sections of the U.P. Light lake effect snow showers are possible for the northwest wind snowbelts on Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA wintry mix of freezing drizzle and snow/sleet is expected. Warming temperatures into this evening will change the wintry mix into rain by this evening. Widespread strong southeast gusts to 25 to 35 mph are expected into tonight. Gusts of 40 to 45 mph are possible on the Keweenaw and the eastern sections of the U.P. Light lake effect snow showers are possible for the northwest wind snowbelts on Thursday. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So we closed the gates today around town and on charcoal grade we also opened up the water way crossing the grade the falls gate and out to 3 mile on Trail 9 and also the ones on the south trail around town are closed sad day We truly appreciate each and everyone of you for spending time and money in our community can’t thank you enough so god willing we will see you in December  so for now think Spring  #newberry #snowphotos NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Meanwhile in Windy Corners - it’s still snowing ❄️❄️❄️❄️ #newberry #snowphotos Does anyone know what trail numbers are public land out of wetmore or kingston? Need to put 96 miles on a demo sled. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow this morning may create sloppy road conditions for the AM commute. Warming temperatures today will change snow to freezing rain/sleet this afternoon, and then to rain by this evening. Widespread strong southeast gusts to 35 mph expected today. 40 to 45 mph possible in the Keweenaw Peninsula and eastern UP. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSnow this morning may create sloppy road conditions for the AM commute. Warming temperatures today will change snow to freezing rain/sleet this afternoon, and then to rain by this evening. Widespread strong southeast gusts to 35 mph expected today. 40 to 45 mph possible in the Keweenaw Peninsula and eastern UP. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Sunny skies this morning give way to clouds and snow by tonight as another winter weather system heads into Upper Michigan. Continue to monitor the forecast for any changes, and prepare for changes in travel plans, especially in the south central. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSunny skies this morning give way to clouds and snow by tonight as another winter weather system heads into Upper Michigan. Continue to monitor the forecast for any changes, and prepare for changes in travel plans, especially in the south central. #906wx #miwx SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> That’s a wrap for the 24/25 snowmobile season. This is one for the record books. We had rideable snow pretty much the entire season. We’d like to thank all our members,sponsors and groomer operators. We couldn’t do what we do year after year without all the support we get. Thank you to everyone who came up and rode our trails. We look forward to next year. We hope everyone enjoys your Spring and Summer. #seney #newberry SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> Four inches in town 4-1-25... #seney #newberry #snowphotosFour inches in town 4-1-25 PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> The shore road of Lake Superior.. PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> Good Morning .. PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Chics Hot Dog Stand 8 and 452 Paradise >> Open NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Halfway Lake Cottages, LLC >> When they closed the doctors offices last night because of conditions then we woke to about 6 inches of snow on top of ice, Chris decided to stay home. He spent 5 hours plowing then we went for a ride. We took 9 to Pine Stump and back and it was an amazing ride minus the sleeping child riding with me! We passed the groomer on the way there and on the way back! The picture of our backs is actually from the TASA page! Hey - it’s a family picture! 😂 #newberry #snowphotos Oh how I miss seeing Tara and Stephen gilsdorf You may have been one of the few groups I saw today. Pretty sure I saw you on 9 today. My favorite trail in Michigan but it has taken 5 of my helmets peaks this winter. I plan on doing some brushing this summer on 9. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association just came down 498 and is now headed back out towards Pine Stump! Sure wish I had someone to ride with but it’s always something with that guy  WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Clear skies are expected overnight. Lows tonight will fall into the single digits over the interior western sections of Upper Michigan. Power outages caused be the ice storm continue over portions of south-central Upper Michigan and may last through the night. Remember to be safe with any type of space heaters and have a working carbon monoxide detector. Please consider checking on your neighbors! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaClear skies are expected overnight. Lows tonight will fall into the single digits over the interior western sections of Upper Michigan. Power outages caused be the ice storm continue over portions of south-central Upper Michigan and may last through the night. Remember to be safe with any type of space heaters and have a working carbon monoxide detector. Please consider checking on your neighbors! #906wx #MIwx PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Chics Hot Dog Stand 8 and 452 Paradise >> This is why I'm open today NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> The vote was close enough to unanimous, we're going to send them! See ya next year. Keep up the great work ! 👍🏻 PA we rode 9 saturday and sunday it was perfect, almost doesnt need groomed , 433 and 431 were in need and 440 needs closed down all together, most everything else could use it but not bad What a great season! Thanks TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association How I miss Tara and Stephen gilsdorf Thanks!! NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> All right TASA Peeps TROUT LAKE AREA UPDATE via The Rail House-Trout Lake MI >> Mother Nature is a cruel mistress 😆 we received about 2" of fresh snow on top of the crust we got over the weekend. Areas North of M28 got more, as usual. The snow is there. The trails are flat. We have power 🔌 TASA is out grooming according to Groomer Tracker . If you have time to burn at work I suggest getting it while the getting is good. #troutlake #newberry #snowphotosMother Nature is a cruel mistress 😆 we received about 2" of fresh snow on top of the crust we got over the weekend. Areas North of M28 got more, as usual. The snow is there. The trails are flat. We have power 🔌 TASA is out grooming according to Groomer Tracker . If you have time to burn at work I suggest getting it while the getting is good. we were up saturday and sunday, it was pretty good minus the icing on the face shield sunday PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Chics Hot Dog Stand 8 and 452 Paradise >> Open <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
We’ve heard your complaints and frustrations about our trail system. Believe me when we say we’re frustrated too. We know our trails haven’t been up to our standards and there are explanations as to why. The last 4 days we’ve had temperatures approaching 40 degrees and not falling off in the evening. Two of our groomers attempted to groom and ended up turning around and not being able to finish because of the conditions. We do have 3 groomers headed out shortly to do the west, south and north trails tonight as the temperatures have finally dropped. Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Is there dirt in Siberia? YES
Are the drifts in Siberia?
YES
The rest of trail #8 makes up for it in
♠️♠️spades♠️♠️. Happy trails to you until we meet again ~Chic #paradise #newberry #snowphotosChic and Berda are at Pine Stump for lunch again. If you don't come up here riding, you are stupid! There, I said it....lol
Is there dirt in Siberia? YES
Are there drifts in Siberia?
YES
The rest of trail #8 makes up for it in
♠️♠️spades♠️♠️
Happy trails to you until we meet again
~Chic💜 
If you want to get some miles in here you go. Low traffic you’ll have all this to yourselves!!! #newberry #snowphotos
What a great way to spend the day! #newberry #snowphotos
Bay mills,Mich.
Ice in the tree's last 2 days
3-31-25 #paradise #newberry #snowphotos
2 groomers out yesterday.. 3-31-25
Groomer Keith went trail 8 to pine stump
Groomer Ben groomed 452-453.. #paradise #newberry #snowphotos
04.01.25
Tuesday
Noon-4ish #paradise #newberry #snowphotos*********UPDATE*******
Trail #8 Paradise to Pine Stump..... GROOMED
Trail #452 & #453..... GROOMED 💜
Open
04.01.25
Tuesday
Noon-4ish
Wherever the trail may take you, ride safe and ride right! #newberry #snowphotos
Paradise Area Night Riders please please groom trail #8 to Pine Stump please!!!!!
Happy trails to you until we meet again
~Chic 💜
******* UPDATE******
TRAIL BOSS IS ON VACAY! #paradise #newberry #snowphotosThis is why I'm open today
Paradise Area Night Riders please please groom trail #8 to Pine Stump please!!!!!
Happy trails to you until we meet again
~Chic 💜
*******UPDATE #2***
On my way out tonight, the Whitefish Pt. Loop was being groomed 🤘🏻
******* UPDATE******
TRAIL BOSS IS ON VACAY!
Leaving Newberry, nothing but white!
It's not nearly over on 9, not even close.
Shoulda stayed, shoulda came is going through alot of minds I'd have to believe.
Last trip through Windy Corners, North Store Follow Me Outfitters and WOLF INN Grill & Spirits 🤧 #newberry #snowphotos
We officially have 15.5 hours left on our Grooming Clock.
SHOULD WE PUT THEM TO WORK?
We also have that time frame left to pop 12K followers during this season.
We need 5 more, any ideas? #newberry
March 31, 25
Monday
Noon-4ish #paradise #newberry #snowphotosOpen
March 31, 25
Monday
Noon-4ish