Paradise Area Trail Report – 02/08
February 8, 2023
30 degrees this morning with a bright blue sky. I know its kinda nice to see the sun for a change but its sure gonna hurt the trails. Its supposed to hit about 40 today and that ain`t gonna help! I do see we will have a system come thru tomorrow and drop a few inches of snow but the temps are gonna be on the warm side. Nuff on the weather, its just bumming me out. Here`s what I got for the trails from yesterdays grooming…..
I ran the South trail #8 and it turned out just beautiful. Our infamous swamp is gettin pretty brown but still solid. After today it might get iffy.
Groomer Mike C. ran the Pine Stump trail #8 and said its in great shape.
Groomer Glenn hit the Point trails #452 & #453 and said the same.
We have a new guy, Groomer Keith, he ran the Falls trail last night but apparently he hasn`t got the memo yet to let me know how it went to give ya a report but I know that trail is in great shape too.
We will just hold on to our britches and see what this weather will do to the trails. I`ll try and update ya`s most everyday. Now on to something we feel is almost as important……
I want to give out some much needed shout outs and thank you`s. A BIG shout out and thank you goes to our friendly neighbors the Chippewa Snow Chasers out of Strongs. They covered the southern most 4 miles of trail #8 for us while we were working on freezing in the swamp and we couldn`t make it down that way. A BIG thank you goes out to Brian Vicente from Ohio for the very generous donation to our club. A HUGE thank you goes out to the Motor City Sled Heads for their $1500 donation. Apparently they do a charity couples ride every year to different destinations around the UP and we were chosen as this years place to go. I sincerly hope ya`ll had a good time and a great ride!!! All of this money goes directly back into our club for upgrades to the barn and our wish list!!!! THANK YOU ALL, past and present for the donations. If anyone wants to come out to the barn and see what we`re up to, feel free. Somebody is there most of the time. Our new barn is 1/2 mile west of the blinking light down trail #8 just past the scrap yard, first drive on the left.
All I have for today. Straighten UP Mother Nature, we have a short enough season as it is!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris
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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Wednesday morning from Windy Corners! ❄️🌬️
We’re waking up to a cold, snowy start today—winter’s not quite done with us yet! 🥶
Did you have to dig out from the Blizzard? 🚜🧤
We’re almost caught up here… but it looks like another round of snow pushing is on the schedule for today! #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So all of TASA trails were groomed last night except the spur back towards the Motel on 28 that’ll get done today but all the trails were done thanks enjoy and stay safe.. #newberry
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais, MI >> Took a snowshoe down Braziel St and out to the point. The amount of snow is really just unfathomable. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> The storm has passed and what a storm it was. Groomers left at noon today. They are running tandem due to drifting and downed trees. We hope to have everything in shape by Friday. Please ride with caution due to the conditions. #grandmarais #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula..... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFinal snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula.
No doubt the forecast lived up to its insanity, with many locations getting over 40" of snow across the central Upper Peninsula, and 8-10 foot snow drifts to make things even more extreme. In terms of forecast verification, our forecast did hit the 80%+ accuracy threshold we strive for after each event. Our final verification was 83%, and most of the the misses were where the system shifted slightly south to give parts of the northern Lower Peninsula greater than 24", and parts of the western Upper Peninsula much less. Anything over 18" of snow is just "a lot" at this point anyways, so we aren't stressing too badly about the miss in the Lower Peninsula near the Mackinac Bridge. Lake effect zones in SW Michigan did verify, as text was featured under the forecast that a couple spots would see locally higher amounts.
Overall, this will be a storm we won't soon forget, which adds to the list of wild weather we've experienced in Michigan over the last two weeks. If you have any additional snowfall reports to add to the list that are not affected by drifting, drop them in the comments below here on X or Facebook. A new two-day record was also broken at the NWS office in Marquette of 36"+ with this blizzard, which is just one record smashed by this blizzard.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> After a couple days of plowing I’m making progress!!!
Lots almost done still some big drifts to dig out!!!
I’m guessing we got between 30and 36 inches out of the storm
A lot of 4-6 foot drifts. I spotted a 8ft drift hiding
Everyone be careful and have fun. This was going to be a busy week getting ready for the vintage show without a blizzard!!! #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Today, lake effect snow and winds slowly decrease, with snow totals exceeding 2 inches confined to Alger County. Highs will be around 20. Tonight and Wednesday, a weak system brings a widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow, with lows in the single digits in the interior to 10s around the lakeshores. Highs Wednesday will be in the 30s. For the rest of the week into the weekend, mostly weaker systems with highs above freezing and lows mainly in the 20s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooToday, lake effect snow and winds slowly decrease, with snow totals exceeding 2 inches confined to Alger County. Highs will be around 20. Tonight and Wednesday, a weak system brings a widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow, with lows in the single digits in the interior to 10s around the lakeshores. Highs Wednesday will be in the 30s. For the rest of the week into the weekend, mostly weaker systems with highs above freezing and lows mainly in the 20s.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Tuesday morning from Windy Corners! ❄️🌬️
The snow and winds have finally settled down, and now the real work begins—time to dig out!
What a wild 36 hours it’s been with all that snow and blowing wind. Mother Nature definitely kept things interesting!
How much snow did you end up with at your place?
Drop your pictures or videos below ⬇️📸🎥 let’s see what everyone got! #newberry #snowphotos
Couple inches here is all
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> Well look at that. He’s already back the winds musta felt bad for the little guy. #seney #newberry #snowphotosWell look at that. He’s already back the winds musta felt bad for the little guy.
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> #curtis #newberry #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. What trail?
Thank you for getting out there so we can ride this week!!!
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!
It was great seeing you guys on Thursday, we had a great ride in the area , then went to Calumet for 2 days
730pm covered
5:02 covered lol!
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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Wednesday morning from Windy Corners! ❄️🌬️
We’re waking up to a cold, snowy start today—winter’s not quite done with us yet! 🥶
Did you have to dig out from the Blizzard? 🚜🧤
We’re almost caught up here… but it looks like another round of snow pushing is on the schedule for today! #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So all of TASA trails were groomed last night except the spur back towards the Motel on 28 that’ll get done today but all the trails were done thanks enjoy and stay safe.. #newberry
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais, MI >> Took a snowshoe down Braziel St and out to the point. The amount of snow is really just unfathomable. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> The storm has passed and what a storm it was. Groomers left at noon today. They are running tandem due to drifting and downed trees. We hope to have everything in shape by Friday. Please ride with caution due to the conditions. #grandmarais #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula..... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFinal snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula.
No doubt the forecast lived up to its insanity, with many locations getting over 40" of snow across the central Upper Peninsula, and 8-10 foot snow drifts to make things even more extreme. In terms of forecast verification, our forecast did hit the 80%+ accuracy threshold we strive for after each event. Our final verification was 83%, and most of the the misses were where the system shifted slightly south to give parts of the northern Lower Peninsula greater than 24", and parts of the western Upper Peninsula much less. Anything over 18" of snow is just "a lot" at this point anyways, so we aren't stressing too badly about the miss in the Lower Peninsula near the Mackinac Bridge. Lake effect zones in SW Michigan did verify, as text was featured under the forecast that a couple spots would see locally higher amounts.
Overall, this will be a storm we won't soon forget, which adds to the list of wild weather we've experienced in Michigan over the last two weeks. If you have any additional snowfall reports to add to the list that are not affected by drifting, drop them in the comments below here on X or Facebook. A new two-day record was also broken at the NWS office in Marquette of 36"+ with this blizzard, which is just one record smashed by this blizzard.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> After a couple days of plowing I’m making progress!!!
Lots almost done still some big drifts to dig out!!!
I’m guessing we got between 30and 36 inches out of the storm
A lot of 4-6 foot drifts. I spotted a 8ft drift hiding
Everyone be careful and have fun. This was going to be a busy week getting ready for the vintage show without a blizzard!!! #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Today, lake effect snow and winds slowly decrease, with snow totals exceeding 2 inches confined to Alger County. Highs will be around 20. Tonight and Wednesday, a weak system brings a widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow, with lows in the single digits in the interior to 10s around the lakeshores. Highs Wednesday will be in the 30s. For the rest of the week into the weekend, mostly weaker systems with highs above freezing and lows mainly in the 20s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooToday, lake effect snow and winds slowly decrease, with snow totals exceeding 2 inches confined to Alger County. Highs will be around 20. Tonight and Wednesday, a weak system brings a widespread 1 to 2 inches of snow, with lows in the single digits in the interior to 10s around the lakeshores. Highs Wednesday will be in the 30s. For the rest of the week into the weekend, mostly weaker systems with highs above freezing and lows mainly in the 20s.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Tuesday morning from Windy Corners! ❄️🌬️
The snow and winds have finally settled down, and now the real work begins—time to dig out!
What a wild 36 hours it’s been with all that snow and blowing wind. Mother Nature definitely kept things interesting!
How much snow did you end up with at your place?
Drop your pictures or videos below ⬇️📸🎥 let’s see what everyone got! #newberry #snowphotos
Couple inches here is all
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> Well look at that. He’s already back the winds musta felt bad for the little guy. #seney #newberry #snowphotosWell look at that. He’s already back the winds musta felt bad for the little guy.
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> #curtis #newberry #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.What trail?
Thank you for getting out there so we can ride this week!!!
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!
It was great seeing you guys on Thursday, we had a great ride in the area , then went to Calumet for 2 days
730pm covered
5:02 covered lol!
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