Sault Ste. Marie Area Trail Report – 01/16
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 01/16
1/16/25
🚨🚨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!!!***
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Today, the morning fog and freezing drizzle will give way to a quiet but warmer than normal day. Fog returns tonight, though the weather remains quiet until a system passes south of the UP Thursday afternoon, bringing a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow to the UP, though the heaviest rain will fall along the Lake Michigan shores. Once this round of precip wraps up Friday afternoon, attention then turns to the potential for weekend snowfall, though plenty of scenarios are still possible, so those with weekend plans sensitive to winter weather should monitor the forecast. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaToday, the morning fog and freezing drizzle will give way to a quiet but warmer than normal day. Fog returns tonight, though the weather remains quiet until a system passes south of the UP Thursday afternoon, bringing a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow to the UP, though the heaviest rain will fall along the Lake Michigan shores. Once this round of precip wraps up Friday afternoon, attention then turns to the potential for weekend snowfall, though plenty of scenarios are still possible, so those with weekend plans sensitive to winter weather should monitor the forecast.
BRIMLEY AREA UPDATE via Old Soo Line Grade Lodge >> 01/07/2026 - The snow is settling a slightly, let more fall! Estimating about 20” on the ground …
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Stay safe …. #soo #snowphotos
Matt Nieboer !
Scott DeVries
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/7/26
Good morning everyone!
Bryan and his son Logan hit the city trails last night, ahead of the little warm up we’re having through Friday.
As all operators have been saying, the snow is still very soft, which does make moguls appear faster. Things smoothed out really nicely, and this thaw/refreeze cycle will really help lock in the trails now.
The tunnel under I75 was gathering more snow than we’d like as we have to be mindful of the Tucker clearance, so he worked on pushing some of that out of there.
Thank you Bryan and Logan!
This was likely the last grooming run until Friday as we get through the next few days of warmer temps. Everywhere is as flat as we can get it until Friday.
Today marks 1 month until the greatest race on ice, the International 500 Snowmobile Race!
We’ll be in the brand new vendor pavilion, where Sugar Island Chris and crew will be serving up the worlds best hot cocoa, and answering your questions about our club and the trails that we maintain.
I plan to head up to the track often and I’ll update how the ice is looking over the next month.
Make plans to be here! You can ride your sled to and from the track. Saturday, February 7th!
Hope to see you here! 🏁 ❄️🥶 #soo #soo0107 #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After the light snow showers push through the eastern half of the U.P. this evening, expect calmer and warmer conditions with the sun peeking out from time to time Wednesday as early Thursday. However, precipitation could return as early as late Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAfter the light snow showers push through the eastern half of the U.P. this evening, expect calmer and warmer conditions with the sun peeking out from time to time Wednesday as early Thursday. However, precipitation could return as early as late Thursday. #906wx #miwx
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/6/26
Good morning!
Lane ran 472 west to Tilson Rd and made a huge improvement in this trail.
In a couple of weeks, we’ll finally be able to groom from there through 480 in the Spile Dam.
Please see the pinned posts for more info.
Thank you, Lane! Looking great! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0106b #snowphotos
Is the bay by bay mills iced over enough to drive over
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warmer than normal temperatures are expected for the middle of the work week. A weak cold front will push some precipitation across the up this evening and tonight, with a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible. A quiet Wednesday and early Thursday then leads into some disturbed weather late Thursday into the weekend, beginning as some wintry mix over the south and east Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarmer than normal temperatures are expected for the middle of the work week. A weak cold front will push some precipitation across the up this evening and tonight, with a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible. A quiet Wednesday and early Thursday then leads into some disturbed weather late Thursday into the weekend, beginning as some wintry mix over the south and east Thursday.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Fog is expected to develop tonight with patchy dense fog in the west. Freezing rain/drizzle is possible in the south around sunrise on Tuesday. A second round of light wintry mix is possible from west to east Tuesday afternoon and evening (20-40% chance). Dry weather with clearing skies on Wednesday as the UP warms up into the 30s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFog is expected to develop tonight with patchy dense fog in the west. Freezing rain/drizzle is possible in the south around sunrise on Tuesday. A second round of light wintry mix is possible from west to east Tuesday afternoon and evening (20-40% chance). Dry weather with clearing skies on Wednesday as the UP warms up into the 30s.
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/6/26
If you rode trail 49 from the Soo 12 mile prior to this week, you know what a night and day difference this is! Amazing!
Thanks to our operators who have been progressively grooming this trail. Really in nice shape now❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0106 #snowphotos
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/5/26
This is wild to me! Dennis just got back from his run on trail 49 from the Soo to 12 mile. I ran this route with groomer Jay for several seasons. The branches being this low on 1/5 is nuts! This entire trail was brushed, but the base is so tall now that the machine is so much higher that it’s hitting the branches that couldn’t be reached in the fall. We don’t usually see this until mid February.
We may need to organize a work bee to do some in-season brushing. I’ll share if we do!
Thank you Dennis and Chris for the ride along! #soo #soo0105a #snowphotos
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Today, the morning fog and freezing drizzle will give way to a quiet but warmer than normal day. Fog returns tonight, though the weather remains quiet until a system passes south of the UP Thursday afternoon, bringing a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow to the UP, though the heaviest rain will fall along the Lake Michigan shores. Once this round of precip wraps up Friday afternoon, attention then turns to the potential for weekend snowfall, though plenty of scenarios are still possible, so those with weekend plans sensitive to winter weather should monitor the forecast. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaToday, the morning fog and freezing drizzle will give way to a quiet but warmer than normal day. Fog returns tonight, though the weather remains quiet until a system passes south of the UP Thursday afternoon, bringing a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow to the UP, though the heaviest rain will fall along the Lake Michigan shores. Once this round of precip wraps up Friday afternoon, attention then turns to the potential for weekend snowfall, though plenty of scenarios are still possible, so those with weekend plans sensitive to winter weather should monitor the forecast.
BRIMLEY AREA UPDATE via Old Soo Line Grade Lodge >> 01/07/2026 - The snow is settling a slightly, let more fall! Estimating about 20” on the ground …
❄️🌨️❄️🌨️❄️🌨️❄️🌨️❄️
Stay safe …. #soo #snowphotos
Matt Nieboer !
Scott DeVries
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/7/26
Good morning everyone!
Bryan and his son Logan hit the city trails last night, ahead of the little warm up we’re having through Friday.
As all operators have been saying, the snow is still very soft, which does make moguls appear faster. Things smoothed out really nicely, and this thaw/refreeze cycle will really help lock in the trails now.
The tunnel under I75 was gathering more snow than we’d like as we have to be mindful of the Tucker clearance, so he worked on pushing some of that out of there.
Thank you Bryan and Logan!
This was likely the last grooming run until Friday as we get through the next few days of warmer temps. Everywhere is as flat as we can get it until Friday.
Today marks 1 month until the greatest race on ice, the International 500 Snowmobile Race!
We’ll be in the brand new vendor pavilion, where Sugar Island Chris and crew will be serving up the worlds best hot cocoa, and answering your questions about our club and the trails that we maintain.
I plan to head up to the track often and I’ll update how the ice is looking over the next month.
Make plans to be here! You can ride your sled to and from the track. Saturday, February 7th!
Hope to see you here! 🏁 ❄️🥶 #soo #soo0107 #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After the light snow showers push through the eastern half of the U.P. this evening, expect calmer and warmer conditions with the sun peeking out from time to time Wednesday as early Thursday. However, precipitation could return as early as late Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAfter the light snow showers push through the eastern half of the U.P. this evening, expect calmer and warmer conditions with the sun peeking out from time to time Wednesday as early Thursday. However, precipitation could return as early as late Thursday. #906wx #miwx
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/6/26
Good morning!
Lane ran 472 west to Tilson Rd and made a huge improvement in this trail.
In a couple of weeks, we’ll finally be able to groom from there through 480 in the Spile Dam.
Please see the pinned posts for more info.
Thank you, Lane! Looking great! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0106b #snowphotos
Is the bay by bay mills iced over enough to drive over
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warmer than normal temperatures are expected for the middle of the work week. A weak cold front will push some precipitation across the up this evening and tonight, with a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible. A quiet Wednesday and early Thursday then leads into some disturbed weather late Thursday into the weekend, beginning as some wintry mix over the south and east Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarmer than normal temperatures are expected for the middle of the work week. A weak cold front will push some precipitation across the up this evening and tonight, with a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible. A quiet Wednesday and early Thursday then leads into some disturbed weather late Thursday into the weekend, beginning as some wintry mix over the south and east Thursday.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Fog is expected to develop tonight with patchy dense fog in the west. Freezing rain/drizzle is possible in the south around sunrise on Tuesday. A second round of light wintry mix is possible from west to east Tuesday afternoon and evening (20-40% chance). Dry weather with clearing skies on Wednesday as the UP warms up into the 30s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFog is expected to develop tonight with patchy dense fog in the west. Freezing rain/drizzle is possible in the south around sunrise on Tuesday. A second round of light wintry mix is possible from west to east Tuesday afternoon and evening (20-40% chance). Dry weather with clearing skies on Wednesday as the UP warms up into the 30s.
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/6/26
If you rode trail 49 from the Soo 12 mile prior to this week, you know what a night and day difference this is! Amazing!
Thanks to our operators who have been progressively grooming this trail. Really in nice shape now❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0106 #snowphotos
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/5/26
This is wild to me! Dennis just got back from his run on trail 49 from the Soo to 12 mile. I ran this route with groomer Jay for several seasons. The branches being this low on 1/5 is nuts! This entire trail was brushed, but the base is so tall now that the machine is so much higher that it’s hitting the branches that couldn’t be reached in the fall. We don’t usually see this until mid February.
We may need to organize a work bee to do some in-season brushing. I’ll share if we do!
Thank you Dennis and Chris for the ride along! #soo #soo0105a #snowphotos
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