Paradise Area Trail Report – 12/19
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 12/19
12/19/25
15 degrees this morning and snowing. We got just a light dusting last night. Yesterday was a night mare. I hit 43 degrees here and got about a 1/4 inch of rain. We lost quite a bit of snow.
Looking out my window I would say I have just less than a foot left. We were off to a good start! The big thing I think people don`t realize is that the snow melt has to go somewhere. Our trail system has a lot of low country and guess where the water goes….right…..back into the swamps! This water then gets warmed a bit because of the rotting vegetation and there you have it…..more darn water holes on the trails!!!! This is the main reason we can`t get going as early as some of the other surrounding clubs do.
As far as our plans go…..It looks like the weather is gonna cool back down to normal for the next few days. We are gonna let things freeze back up and then Sunday we are gonna send 2 machines w/o drags down the Falls trail #45 and see what we got. Trails #452 & #453 around the Point are ridable but thin in areas, they are not groomed yet, just packed. Trail #8 to da Stump is groomed but it is thin in spots too. Trail #8 south is just packed and the gates into the Federal Forest section are closed because of water. Thats about it for now. This thaw really hurt our plans.
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and stay cold
Groomer Chris
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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Town Hall Snowmobile Club Paradise MI >> 12/19
Went to bed when it was 40 degrees and drizzling- woke up to a winter wonderland!
I flew into Pellston yesterday evening- there was heavier rain all the way south of M28- Seems North of there got spared the brunt of it…
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CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> #curtis #newberry #snowphotos
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SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> 8:40. I see ears... #seney #newberry #snowphotos8:40. I see his horns
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Superior Hardware - Grand Marais, MI >> Well, we never did make it into town today, but here’s a little glimpse of what it looked like around the homestead. See ya’ll tomorrow via snowmobile ❄️💕 - through the woods and over the snowy hills of Grand Marais! #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos
Thanks for sharing! ❄️ Stay safe out there, eh?!
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> It’s been a snowy, blustery day in Windy Corners today! ❄️🌬️ The snow has been swirling around and it still hasn’t let up yet. Winter sure is making itself known!
How’s the weather where you are? ☀️🌧️🌨️
Is it snowy, rainy, sunny, or windy? #newberry #snowphotos
MACKINAC COUNTY UPDATE via Mackinac County Snowmobile Association >> Monday March 16th
Trail update
Firsts thoughts are what the heck do we do??? Well at the moment we unhooked drag and running the John Deere track tractor just to try and break through. We received somewhere around 3ft so far where it hasn't blowed. There is 6 ft plus drifting in spots. The drifts are gonna get hard to. As much as I would like to say it's awesome out here it just isn't and will take several days to get somewhat of a trail. We are just getting started so there could be more surprises but we are trying!! For the next several days if you are coming up our trails are drifting and there is so much snow that it will take several trips to get smoothed out. We will update when things change. WD #mackinac #newberry #snowphotosMonday March 16th
Trail update
Firsts thoughts are what the heck do we do??? Well at the moment we unhooked drag and running the John Deere track tractor just to try and break through. We received somewhere around 3ft so far where it hasn't blowed. There is 6 ft plus drifting in spots. The drifts are gonna get hard to. As much as I would like to say it's awesome out here it just isn't and will take several days to get somewhat of a trail. We are just getting started so there could be more surprises but we are trying!! For the next several days if you are coming up our trails are drifting and there is so much snow that it will take several trips to get smoothed out. We will update when things change. WD
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> 6:17 ... #seney #newberry #snowphotos6:17
Hey, I’m still in the running! Crazy stuff!
Heck yeah
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> 3:18. #seney #newberry #snowphotos3:18.
July 4th...finally all melted!
730pm covered
5:02 covered lol!
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Terrible out zero visibility today
I highly recommend everyone stays in today
We are closed and will keep everyone posted #newberry #snowphotos
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Trail update" WE HAVE SNOW!!! Unfortunately we are holding off grooming until the weather dies down and then long enough to get dug out!! I do not know how many inches of snowfall we have had with this current storm, but drifts are from 5 to 10 feet around my house and driveway!
I hope everyone is staying safe and indoors. It took about 35 minutes to dig out far enough for our dog to go out... and right back in!!! I put a shovel in the snow on top of where our generator is...in case power goes out and it don't start I will be able to find it. Stay safe, ride right, and for now, bench race!!!
Trail boss Al #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Tahquamenon General Store >> 2nd time digging out drifted paths from house to store. Hard to predict the total so far , but I'd say 20" and blizzard warnings for another 18 hours. Definitely closed until further notice. If your needing to be out, but shouldn't be Paradise Rec Sports did post they were Open until 6 pm. Glad someone can accommodate for emergency sake. Wheelhouse Diner is also Open. I'd advice to stay off road so county plow trucks can do their job without risk of someone stuck on highway, which report big truck near Rivermouth stuck on M123 in snow drift. Be safe, be smart. #newberry #snowphotos2nd time digging out drifted paths from house to store. Hard to predict the total so far , but I'd say 20" and blizzard warnings for another 18 hours. Definitely closed until further notice. If your needing to be out, but shouldn't be Paradise Rec Sports did post they were Open until 6 pm. Glad someone can accommodate for emergency sake. Wheelhouse Diner is also Open. I'd advice to stay off road so county plow trucks can do their job without risk of someone stuck on highway, which report big truck near Rivermouth stuck on M123 in snow drift. Be safe, be smart.
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> Wow... #seney #newberry #snowphotosWow
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> This driveway was completely plowed on Saturday (3/14)…
and this is what the snow totals since then look like. ❄️
Winter really said “I’m not done yet.” #newberry #snowphotos
Brent Shettler
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Power’s out in Windy Corners… ❄️
Still trying to keep up with the day job, so fingers crossed the battery backup holds out long enough for us to dig out and get the generator running 😆
How’s everyone holding up where you are?
Drop your snow pics below 📸 and let us know how much you’ve gotten so far! ⛄️❄️ #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> It’s wicked out there today!! If you got to go out be prepared and be safe. #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> The power is out and my backup generator went down
It’s terrible out and you shouldn’t be out
We won’t have gas today so don’t plan on it
We won’t be open today
Stay home #newberry
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/16/26
14 degrees this morning and the blizzard is still going strong! Its been 24 hrs. straight and they are saying another 24 before it lets up. Its crazy out der folks! I`ve got drifts at least 6` high and I`ve got one door open enough to even get outa my house! I`ve lived in da yoop for almost 26 yrs. and can`t remember anything like this. As far as the trails go.....I think its gonna be another day or two before we can get out.....I`m actually thinking not until Wednesday.....but we WILL be out as soon as we can. The trails will probably be a blast right now for all you drift busters but you groomed trail riders will have to wait a couple days till we can get to it. Bout all I got for now. If you do head out for a ride today be mindful of possible blown down trees and crazy drifting and be safe!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Blizzard conditions persist today for central and eastern Upper Michigan, while snowfall lessens in the west. Winds are expected to increase this morning, potentially peaking near 50 for large portions of the region. >60 mph winds are possible by Lake Superior. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Blizzard warning expanded into Northern Lower Michigan! Times vary into the day Monday before they expire. Don't forget, we're not exactly done Monday night. Lake effect kicks into high gear with extreme cold for mid to late March coming in.
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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/15/26
Its Sunday afternoon, 5pm, and a down right blizzard out der. I don`t remember seeing a storm this bad in a long time. Thought I would jump on here real quick cause social media is going crazy thinking we are done grooming. This is far from the truth! We are done on the Falls trail #45 and the swamp on trail #8 just south of town cause that last warm up really put a hurtin on them. The warmer swamp water really started to flow cause of the melt and caused a lot of open spots. We WILL NOT risk swamping a machine! We are gonna wait out this blizzard and get back at it on all the other trails. This may not be until Tuesday or even Wednesday as this is supposed to last until Monday night or early Tuesday morning. We have to dig ourselves out too!!!! Sooooo....please be patient. I will jump on here tomorrow morning and give ya`ll an update.
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail 9 North
Ask for a Blizerdy day, and thou shall receive a Blizerdy Day! 😍
Let's go play!
8:24 Tonight has to be every Groomers dream! 🥰
People incoming were pretty geeked to see me and I didn't think it was too bad, and then I got out a ways, open areas 🤣 I get it now!
Best be pushin a load up front, cuttin deep and filling craters, all working pretty smoothly so far (at 2nd stop sign) keep you posted. #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> 3-15 Winter Storm Update (8PM)
Blizzard Warnings have moved South to include Leelanau, Emmet, Cheboygan, Southeastn Chippewa, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc, Beaver Island. Ice Storm Warnings have moved South to include Wexford, Missaukee, Oscoda, Alcona and Alpena Counties. Winter Weather Advisories now include Clare, Osceola Counties.
The warm line is farther South keeping higher totals North. Winds continue to pick up along with the snow tonight.
We will be live at 11pm for the latest! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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