Sault Ste. Marie Area Trail Report – 12/18
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 12/18
Video is from 12/16/25
Sorry I’m late on this put thought it was still worth sharing to show how things looked before this little warm up.
Here’s Pete’s report to go along with it-
“I took took New Dave out for his final training run down trail 8 to Brimley. We have been struggling with some engine computer wiring issues causing stalls. Some repair attempts were made, and this was an unscheduled test run as well. Bryan and his assistant Logan followed along to assist in case of another breakdown. Additionally, we wanted to take down the large leaning tree that’s been impeding the trail. Everything went well and the groomer made the trip with no issues. Dave finished up his training and will be headed out on his own soon. The tree came down without any hiccups. Even though it was warm out, the trail laid out smooth and flat. It was a great success and we are glad to have accomplished so much in one evening.”
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A fast-moving system this evening through tonight brings 4 to 8 inches of snowfall to the area. Most snow will fall within a 6 hour period with moderate to heavy snow rates (0.5 to 1+ inch per hour) and quickly reduced visibilities down to 1/4 mile or less for a 2 to 4 hour period. Snow will end overnight into early Monday morning. The Monday morning commute could be impacted, especially in the east, mainly for roads that have not been treated/cleared yet.
Late Monday night into Tuesday brings a wintry mix which could create more slick road conditions. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/4/26
Good evening!
Beautiful work by Warren out in the Raco and Brimley areas earlier!
He reports that trail 8 from Raco to Brimley, 480 to the Spile Dam turnaround, and the powerlines are great!
I agree!! ❄️❄️❄️
**www.sootrails.org to join or donate** #soo #soo0104b #snowphotos
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> ‘Twas the morning after hell week, and all through Bay Mills, not a mogul was found, not even on the hills ❄️❄️❄️
1/4/26 on 889. Thank you Bill! #soo #snowphotos
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted. BRIMLEY AREA UPDATE via Old Soo Line Grade Lodge >> 01/04/26 - about 20” to 21” inches just off of Trail 8 at the lodge.
Additional accumulation due today … we will update in the morning.
Stay safe …. #soo #snowphotos
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/4/26
Good morning everyone! 28” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-7” in the forecast through tomorrow…again! Lots of weekend traffic out there the past few days and here’s the scoop….
All operators are reporting that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, especially with higher traffic, but we’re doing what we can with it.
❄️Trail 8- Soo to Raco- good to excellent
❄️ City Trails - part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 trail- good
❄️Trail 49- Soo to Kinross- good. All water holes are packed and panned.
❄️ Trail 49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made Thursday and it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- good- all trees have been cleared and it groomed up nicely last night.
Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker.
Ride safe everyone!
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org*** #soo1/4/26
Good morning everyone! 28” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-7” in the forecast through tomorrow…again! Lots of weekend traffic out there the past few days and here’s the scoop….
All operators are reporting that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, especially with higher traffic, but we’re doing what we can with it.
❄️Trail 8- Soo to Raco- good to excellent
❄️ City Trails - part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 trail- good
❄️Trail 49- Soo to Kinross- good. All water holes are packed and panned.
❄️ Trail 49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made Thursday and it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- excellent
Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker!
Ride safe everyone!
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org***
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A storm system will quickly move through the area late this afternoon and tonight bringing accumulating snow to all of the U.P. Heavy snowfall rates and low visibilities could create difficult travel for a few hours. Snow ends by the Monday morning commute but roads may still be slippery. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A burst of snow, heavy at times, is expected tonight into early Monday, with several inches of snow expected much of northern Michigan. Snow may mix with or change over to freezing drizzle late tonight through Monday morning with a coating of ice possible as well. Snow-covered/slick roads leading to hazardous travel expected for the Monday morning commute. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryA burst of snow, heavy at times, is expected tonight into early Monday, with several inches of snow expected much of northern Michigan. Snow may mix with or change over to freezing drizzle late tonight through Monday morning with a coating of ice possible as well. Snow-covered/slick roads leading to hazardous travel expected for the Monday morning commute.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Light snowfall across the area eventually dwindles away to pure lake effect over the northwest wind snow belts of the eastern U.P. tonight. Attention then turns to a quick hitting system Sunday evening/night. Heavy snowfall rates and low visibilities could create very difficult travel for a hour or two underneath the heavy snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLight snowfall across the area eventually dwindles away to pure lake effect over the northwest wind snow belts of the eastern U.P. tonight. Attention then turns to a quick hitting system Sunday evening/night. Heavy snowfall rates and low visibilities could create very difficult travel for a hour or two underneath the heavy snow.
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/3/26
Good morning everyone! 24” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-8” in the forecast through tomorrow. Lots of weekend traffic out there yesterday and here’s the scoop.
All operators are reportig that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, but we’re doing what we can with it.
🔔 Unfortunately, we are Down 2 of 4 machines temporarily this morning. The Pisten Bully in Raco has a hydraulic leak again, and we are hoping that will be a a quick fix. The Tucker that was stuck is thawed out now and we’ll be going over it today to ensure it’s ready to go for our city run tonight. City trails will be a little rough til then. 🔔
❄️Trail 8- bumpy from the Soo to Brimley, but no deep moguls, just a lot of chatter bump in spots and will be groomed tonight. Brimley to Raco is was done last night and was excellent when I rode through there.
❄️ City Trails- part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 courtesy trail- lots of drifting in the open areas, fair to good. Needs a groom to manage drifts and moguls, and we’ll get to it hopefully tonight once the Tucker is good to go.
❄️ ‼️ Trail 49 - Soo to Kinross- rough from Devils Hill to 12 mile, and we left the groomer out of there the last few days to let it freeze in more. Passable by sled with some wet spots, so use caution. Continued cold and sleds packing it will make a big difference. 12 mile north to the Soo is in much better shape, but will be getting bumpy with weekend traffic until we csn get the Tucker back out there. Please stay on the trail! There are water hazards under the snow off trail in several areas.
❄️49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made yesterday so it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- fair- all trees have been cleared and it groomed up nicely Friday, but the Pisten Bully is down temporarily so it may get bumpy in spots with heavy traffic.
Ride safe everyone!
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org*** #soo #soo0103 #snowphotos1/3/26
Good morning everyone! 24” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-8” in the forecast through tomorrow. Lots of weekend traffic out there yesterday and here’s the scoop.
All operators are reportig that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, but we’re doing what we can with it.
🔔 Unfortunately, we are Down 2 of 4 machines temporarily this morning. The Pisten Bully in Raco has a hydraulic leak again, and we are hoping that will be a a quick fix. The Tucker that was stuck is thawed out now and we’ll be going over it today to ensure it’s ready to go for our city run tonight. City trails will be a little rough til then. 🔔
❄️Trail 8- bumpy from the Soo to Brimley, but no deep moguls, just a lot of chatter bump in spots and will be groomed tonight. Brimley to Raco is was done last night and was excellent when I rode through there.
❄️ City Trails- part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 courtesy trail- lots of drifting in the open areas, fair to good. Needs a groom to manage drifts and moguls, and we’ll get to it hopefully tonight once the Tucker is good to go.
❄️ ‼️ Trail 49 - Soo to Kinross- rough from Devils Hill to 12 mile, and we left the groomer out of there the last few days to let it freeze in more. Passable by sled with some wet spots, so use caution. Continued cold and sleds packing it will make a big difference. 12 mile north to the Soo is in much better shape, but will be getting bumpy with weekend traffic until we csn get the Tucker back out there. Please stay on the trail! There are water hazards under the snow off trail in several areas.
❄️49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made yesterday so it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- fair- all trees have been cleared and it groomed up nicely Friday, but the Pisten Bully is down temporarily so it may get bumpy in spots with heavy traffic.
Ride safe everyone!
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org***
480 was a great ride on Tuesday
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A fast-moving system this evening through tonight brings 4 to 8 inches of snowfall to the area. Most snow will fall within a 6 hour period with moderate to heavy snow rates (0.5 to 1+ inch per hour) and quickly reduced visibilities down to 1/4 mile or less for a 2 to 4 hour period. Snow will end overnight into early Monday morning. The Monday morning commute could be impacted, especially in the east, mainly for roads that have not been treated/cleared yet.
Late Monday night into Tuesday brings a wintry mix which could create more slick road conditions. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/4/26
Good evening!
Beautiful work by Warren out in the Raco and Brimley areas earlier!
He reports that trail 8 from Raco to Brimley, 480 to the Spile Dam turnaround, and the powerlines are great!
I agree!! ❄️❄️❄️
**www.sootrails.org to join or donate** #soo #soo0104b #snowphotos
This content isn't available right now
When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> ‘Twas the morning after hell week, and all through Bay Mills, not a mogul was found, not even on the hills ❄️❄️❄️
1/4/26 on 889. Thank you Bill! #soo #snowphotos
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When this happens, it's usually because the owner only shared it with a small group of people, changed who can see it or it's been deleted.BRIMLEY AREA UPDATE via Old Soo Line Grade Lodge >> 01/04/26 - about 20” to 21” inches just off of Trail 8 at the lodge.
Additional accumulation due today … we will update in the morning.
Stay safe …. #soo #snowphotos
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/4/26
Good morning everyone! 28” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-7” in the forecast through tomorrow…again! Lots of weekend traffic out there the past few days and here’s the scoop….
All operators are reporting that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, especially with higher traffic, but we’re doing what we can with it.
❄️Trail 8- Soo to Raco- good to excellent
❄️ City Trails - part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 trail- good
❄️Trail 49- Soo to Kinross- good. All water holes are packed and panned.
❄️ Trail 49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made Thursday and it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- good- all trees have been cleared and it groomed up nicely last night.
Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker.
Ride safe everyone!
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org*** #soo1/4/26
Good morning everyone! 28” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-7” in the forecast through tomorrow…again! Lots of weekend traffic out there the past few days and here’s the scoop….
All operators are reporting that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, especially with higher traffic, but we’re doing what we can with it.
❄️Trail 8- Soo to Raco- good to excellent
❄️ City Trails - part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 trail- good
❄️Trail 49- Soo to Kinross- good. All water holes are packed and panned.
❄️ Trail 49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made Thursday and it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- excellent
Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker!
Ride safe everyone!
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org***
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A storm system will quickly move through the area late this afternoon and tonight bringing accumulating snow to all of the U.P. Heavy snowfall rates and low visibilities could create difficult travel for a few hours. Snow ends by the Monday morning commute but roads may still be slippery. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A burst of snow, heavy at times, is expected tonight into early Monday, with several inches of snow expected much of northern Michigan. Snow may mix with or change over to freezing drizzle late tonight through Monday morning with a coating of ice possible as well. Snow-covered/slick roads leading to hazardous travel expected for the Monday morning commute. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryA burst of snow, heavy at times, is expected tonight into early Monday, with several inches of snow expected much of northern Michigan. Snow may mix with or change over to freezing drizzle late tonight through Monday morning with a coating of ice possible as well. Snow-covered/slick roads leading to hazardous travel expected for the Monday morning commute.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Light snowfall across the area eventually dwindles away to pure lake effect over the northwest wind snow belts of the eastern U.P. tonight. Attention then turns to a quick hitting system Sunday evening/night. Heavy snowfall rates and low visibilities could create very difficult travel for a hour or two underneath the heavy snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLight snowfall across the area eventually dwindles away to pure lake effect over the northwest wind snow belts of the eastern U.P. tonight. Attention then turns to a quick hitting system Sunday evening/night. Heavy snowfall rates and low visibilities could create very difficult travel for a hour or two underneath the heavy snow.
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/3/26
Good morning everyone! 24” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-8” in the forecast through tomorrow. Lots of weekend traffic out there yesterday and here’s the scoop.
All operators are reportig that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, but we’re doing what we can with it.
🔔 Unfortunately, we are Down 2 of 4 machines temporarily this morning. The Pisten Bully in Raco has a hydraulic leak again, and we are hoping that will be a a quick fix. The Tucker that was stuck is thawed out now and we’ll be going over it today to ensure it’s ready to go for our city run tonight. City trails will be a little rough til then. 🔔
❄️Trail 8- bumpy from the Soo to Brimley, but no deep moguls, just a lot of chatter bump in spots and will be groomed tonight. Brimley to Raco is was done last night and was excellent when I rode through there.
❄️ City Trails- part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 courtesy trail- lots of drifting in the open areas, fair to good. Needs a groom to manage drifts and moguls, and we’ll get to it hopefully tonight once the Tucker is good to go.
❄️ ‼️ Trail 49 - Soo to Kinross- rough from Devils Hill to 12 mile, and we left the groomer out of there the last few days to let it freeze in more. Passable by sled with some wet spots, so use caution. Continued cold and sleds packing it will make a big difference. 12 mile north to the Soo is in much better shape, but will be getting bumpy with weekend traffic until we csn get the Tucker back out there. Please stay on the trail! There are water hazards under the snow off trail in several areas.
❄️49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made yesterday so it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- fair- all trees have been cleared and it groomed up nicely Friday, but the Pisten Bully is down temporarily so it may get bumpy in spots with heavy traffic.
Ride safe everyone!
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org*** #soo #soo0103 #snowphotos1/3/26
Good morning everyone! 24” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-8” in the forecast through tomorrow. Lots of weekend traffic out there yesterday and here’s the scoop.
All operators are reportig that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, but we’re doing what we can with it.
🔔 Unfortunately, we are Down 2 of 4 machines temporarily this morning. The Pisten Bully in Raco has a hydraulic leak again, and we are hoping that will be a a quick fix. The Tucker that was stuck is thawed out now and we’ll be going over it today to ensure it’s ready to go for our city run tonight. City trails will be a little rough til then. 🔔
❄️Trail 8- bumpy from the Soo to Brimley, but no deep moguls, just a lot of chatter bump in spots and will be groomed tonight. Brimley to Raco is was done last night and was excellent when I rode through there.
❄️ City Trails- part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 courtesy trail- lots of drifting in the open areas, fair to good. Needs a groom to manage drifts and moguls, and we’ll get to it hopefully tonight once the Tucker is good to go.
❄️ ‼️ Trail 49 - Soo to Kinross- rough from Devils Hill to 12 mile, and we left the groomer out of there the last few days to let it freeze in more. Passable by sled with some wet spots, so use caution. Continued cold and sleds packing it will make a big difference. 12 mile north to the Soo is in much better shape, but will be getting bumpy with weekend traffic until we csn get the Tucker back out there. Please stay on the trail! There are water hazards under the snow off trail in several areas.
❄️49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made yesterday so it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- fair- all trees have been cleared and it groomed up nicely Friday, but the Pisten Bully is down temporarily so it may get bumpy in spots with heavy traffic.
Ride safe everyone!
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org***
480 was a great ride on Tuesday
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