Paradise Area Trail Report – 01/05
January 5, 2022
It was 24 degrees with the wind howling outa the NE when I crawled outa bed at 0630. Its now 0930 and 19 degrees with the wind still a blowing but it is snowing pretty hard now! Its gonna be hard to tell how much snow we get by the end of the day but "they" are calling for 3-6 for around here. Here`s what we got going today……
About the only thing we have planned is grooming around the Point trails #452 and #453. We`ll do more tomorrow after we see how much snow we get today. We are still runnin a little thin in spots.
Yesterdays run south of the river mouth went well, although Groomer Dave M. said that was the roughest ride he`s ever had in a groomer! He did say there is a couple wet spots on the power line and a couple in the Federal Forest section so watch out for them. He did leave all the gates open. Thats about all I have to report on the trails but I do have a couple of special shout-outs to give.
A big thanks goes out to the Chippewa Snow-Chasers out of Strongs for helping us out on trail #8 south of Lakeshore Dr. They groomed that 5-6 mile section a few times until we could get thru all of our water trouble areas.
Another big thanks to the couple out of the Soo that stopped and helped Groomer Dave M. clear brush off the trail yesterday. He`s sorry he didn`t catch your names but says a huge THANKS. Its kinda hard to believe this doesn`t happen very often. We have often had people just sit on their sleds and watch us work! Let me tell you a secret. If we are blocking the trail with a groomer and brushing and all you do is sit there and watch, we are working twice as slow!
One more thing I want to bring up. In yesterdays report I said you could ride on the UNPLOWED portion of M-123 to access Paradise from the south. I am not condoning this practice all the time, just until we can get the swamp trail open. I saw a couple comments saying this is NOT legal. If anybody from the law enforcement community would like to clarify this I would appreciate it. Write a comment on our FB page please.
All I have for now. Lets hope we get dumped on ALL day today.
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris
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FROM Trails End Lodging >> Woke up to a little snow in Windy Corners (Newberry, Mi)!
It’s a beautiful start to the day!! #newberry #snowphotos
Is this the knowlwood inn ?
FROM Superior Hardware - Grand Marais, MI >> Got snow? Yep, we do!
If you've been putting off those last few “winter” preps like we have, then there's nothing quite like the first snowfall to give you that little push!
Have a great Sunday- stay warm friends.
Hours (reminder) for all your hardware/ 🔨construction, seasonal ❄️, and ‘just because’ needs!
Sunday: Closed
Monday - Saturday: Open 9:00- 5:00 PM #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosGot snow? Yep, we do!
If you've been putting off those last few “winter” preps like we have, then there's nothing quite like the first snowfall to give you that little push!
Have a great Sunday- stay warm friends.
Hours (reminder) for all your hardware/ 🔨construction, seasonal ❄️, and ‘just because’ needs!
Sunday: Closed
Monday - Saturday: Open 9:00- 5:00 PM
Thanks for sharing!
FROM Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> 📡 Statewide radar loop through 10 AM today (11/9) shows our two distinct snowmakers in progress.
The first one is the synoptic (aka "system") snow associated with a low that is moving east through southern Ohio. The counterclockwise flow around the low is shown over Metro Detroit as moisture interacts with decreasing temps, leading to this morning's snowfall.
Over the U.P. and Lake Michigan, the north winds are ushering in the coldest air of the season, which activates lake effect snow and transitions to the second portion of this snow event. Counties in the corner of southwest lower Michigan, northern Indiana and Illinois are set to receive a firehose of lake effect over the next 24-36 hrs, resulting in accumulations that could push one foot.
Portions of northern lower Michigan and the Saginaw Bay region are also set to receive lake effect snowfall through this evening, with amounts of 3-6 inches possible, with isolated higher amounts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey
FROM Halfway Lake Cottages, LLC >> It’s a different view this morning! Still beautiful! #newberry #snowphotos
FROM Tahquamenon General Store >> First dusting of the year. Heard more on the way,but then back up in the 50s end of week. #newberry #snowphotosFirst dusting of the year. Heard more on the way,but then back up in the 50s end of week.
FROM TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Higher snowfall is now expected for portions of Marquette and Alger counties. It comes in rounds of lake effect snow starting this evening and goes through Monday evening. Plan for moderate to heavy snow, hazardous roads, and limited visibility at times. Warnings could be issued. Another update with the latest changes comes this afternoon! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Higher snowfall is now expected for portions of Marquette and Alger counties. It comes in rounds of lake effect snow starting this evening and goes through Monday evening. Plan for moderate to heavy snow, hazardous roads, and limited visibility at times. Warnings could be issued. Another update with the latest changes comes this afternoon!
bring it on winter!!!!😂😂😂😂🤪🤪🤪
FROM Grand Marais Tavern >> #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos
Come on snow machine! We need 4’ feet this yr..
George Yurcho
Len Yurcho
FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The first widespread lake effect snow event of the year is set to kick off tonight and last through Monday. The heaviest snowfall across the central U.P. will be highly contingent on where the strongest lake effect snowbands persist. Expect sharp snowfall gradients and rapid changes in road conditions impacting weekend travel and Monday commutes. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #seney #soo #straitsareaThe first widespread lake effect snow event of the year is set to kick off tonight and last through Monday. The heaviest snowfall across the central U.P. will be highly contingent on where the strongest lake effect snowbands persist. Expect sharp snowfall gradients and rapid changes in road conditions impacting weekend travel and Monday commutes.
FROM TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Accumulating snow between Sunday and Monday. Highest amounts subject change based on where snow bands set up.
Forecast>https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/11/07/first-alert-winter-blast-bring-accumulating-snow/ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Accumulating snow between Sunday and Monday. Highest amounts subject change based on where snow bands set up.
Forecast>www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/11/07/first-alert-winter-blast-bring-accumulating-snow/
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....
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💜
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.
If you want to get some miles in here you go. Low traffic you’ll have all this to yourselves!!! #newberry #snowphotos
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!
What a great way to spend the day! #newberry #snowphotos
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.
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FROM Trails End Lodging >> Woke up to a little snow in Windy Corners (Newberry, Mi)!
It’s a beautiful start to the day!! #newberry #snowphotos
Is this the knowlwood inn ?
FROM Superior Hardware - Grand Marais, MI >> Got snow? Yep, we do!
If you've been putting off those last few “winter” preps like we have, then there's nothing quite like the first snowfall to give you that little push!
Have a great Sunday- stay warm friends.
Hours (reminder) for all your hardware/ 🔨construction, seasonal ❄️, and ‘just because’ needs!
Sunday: Closed
Monday - Saturday: Open 9:00- 5:00 PM #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosGot snow? Yep, we do!
If you've been putting off those last few “winter” preps like we have, then there's nothing quite like the first snowfall to give you that little push!
Have a great Sunday- stay warm friends.
Hours (reminder) for all your hardware/ 🔨construction, seasonal ❄️, and ‘just because’ needs!
Sunday: Closed
Monday - Saturday: Open 9:00- 5:00 PM
Thanks for sharing!
FROM Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> 📡 Statewide radar loop through 10 AM today (11/9) shows our two distinct snowmakers in progress.
The first one is the synoptic (aka "system") snow associated with a low that is moving east through southern Ohio. The counterclockwise flow around the low is shown over Metro Detroit as moisture interacts with decreasing temps, leading to this morning's snowfall.
Over the U.P. and Lake Michigan, the north winds are ushering in the coldest air of the season, which activates lake effect snow and transitions to the second portion of this snow event. Counties in the corner of southwest lower Michigan, northern Indiana and Illinois are set to receive a firehose of lake effect over the next 24-36 hrs, resulting in accumulations that could push one foot.
Portions of northern lower Michigan and the Saginaw Bay region are also set to receive lake effect snowfall through this evening, with amounts of 3-6 inches possible, with isolated higher amounts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey
FROM Halfway Lake Cottages, LLC >> It’s a different view this morning! Still beautiful! #newberry #snowphotos
FROM Tahquamenon General Store >> First dusting of the year. Heard more on the way,but then back up in the 50s end of week. #newberry #snowphotosFirst dusting of the year. Heard more on the way,but then back up in the 50s end of week.
FROM TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Higher snowfall is now expected for portions of Marquette and Alger counties. It comes in rounds of lake effect snow starting this evening and goes through Monday evening. Plan for moderate to heavy snow, hazardous roads, and limited visibility at times. Warnings could be issued. Another update with the latest changes comes this afternoon! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Higher snowfall is now expected for portions of Marquette and Alger counties. It comes in rounds of lake effect snow starting this evening and goes through Monday evening. Plan for moderate to heavy snow, hazardous roads, and limited visibility at times. Warnings could be issued. Another update with the latest changes comes this afternoon!
bring it on winter!!!!😂😂😂😂🤪🤪🤪
FROM Grand Marais Tavern >> #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos
Come on snow machine! We need 4’ feet this yr..
George Yurcho
Len Yurcho
FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The first widespread lake effect snow event of the year is set to kick off tonight and last through Monday. The heaviest snowfall across the central U.P. will be highly contingent on where the strongest lake effect snowbands persist. Expect sharp snowfall gradients and rapid changes in road conditions impacting weekend travel and Monday commutes. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #seney #soo #straitsareaThe first widespread lake effect snow event of the year is set to kick off tonight and last through Monday. The heaviest snowfall across the central U.P. will be highly contingent on where the strongest lake effect snowbands persist. Expect sharp snowfall gradients and rapid changes in road conditions impacting weekend travel and Monday commutes.
FROM TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Accumulating snow between Sunday and Monday. Highest amounts subject change based on where snow bands set up.
Forecast>https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/11/07/first-alert-winter-blast-bring-accumulating-snow/ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Accumulating snow between Sunday and Monday. Highest amounts subject change based on where snow bands set up.
Forecast>www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/11/07/first-alert-winter-blast-bring-accumulating-snow/
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....
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💜
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.
If you want to get some miles in here you go. Low traffic you’ll have all this to yourselves!!! #newberry #snowphotos
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!
What a great way to spend the day! #newberry #snowphotos
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.
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