Grand Marais Area Trail Report – 03/19
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> 03/19
Mike and Al ran tandem last night on the north route. Al and Alex are currently running tandem on the east route. Both east and north routes were run out and back so they are relatively wide. Once they get back groomers will be heading out to the west and south route to get them widened out. Then hopefully we will be back to close to normal…
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GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> 03/18
Trail report: Well groomer Alex and I set out yesterday to start breaking open trails. We made it 81 miles…. in 17 hours!!! Even the drifts had drifts!!! I was breaking the trail and Alex was grooming behind. When we got done, I had 14 more miles than him!!! 95 miles and burned 101.3 gallons of fuel!!!
We hit our west trail (8/89/88), then continued on 88 past the park and ride at M77 to 443. We ran 443 down to the bra tree, then headed back to our barn.
We will try and get our East trail(😎 and the north trail(8/888/88) today and tomorrow. There are a lot of branches and trees down throughout the area, so please be alert. As always, ride right and ride safe!
Trail boss Al.
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GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> 03/17
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.
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GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Superior Hardware – Grand Marais, MI >> 03/16
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!
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GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> 03/16
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
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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> 🌅 Good Morning from Windy Corners! 🌬️❄️
We were treated to an absolutely stunning sunrise this morning—painted skies, crisp air, and just enough fresh snow to make everything sparkle. ✨
Who else is fired up to ride this week? 🏁
Conditions are shaping up for some seriously great spring snowmobiling—smooth trails, cool temps, and that perfect late-season throttle therapy.
👇 Let’s hear it:
• Where are you riding this week?
• Trail cruising or off trail?
• Who are you riding with?
Drop your plans (and pics if you’ve got ’em 📸🔥) and let’s get the community buzzing!
Winter’s not done yet… and neither are we. Ride safe & ride right! ❄️💨 #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail 9 9PM
Eh, hour and a half to second stop sign, 10.3 mile, not spinning, good bite but pulling alot of disagreeable heavy snow.
Blade still wants to push up a wad and roll balls off the end.
So, creative dragging it shall be for the time being.
AGAIN, THEY SAY, its actually supposed to get quite cold tonight, what I am able to leave behind is shaved off highs an filled in holes, if it freezes up, should last much longer than the last several grooms.
We shall see. Keep you posted.
10:34 Windy Corners finished, not bragging but its flat, again if temps work with us, it freezes up, should offset any memory underneath, thats what I'm gunning for.
Just turned right to disappear in radio silence, time to get comfy for the long haul,I'll keep you posted later. 😊 #newberry #snowphotos
We rode from newberry yesterday and definitely need to trailer out of town . Trails were good I thought we rode up past pine stump and did little loop on 8/9 than back to newberry and last mile coming into newberry was pretty slushy from the warm all in all way better riding than we did on Saturday to trout lake!
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Our three groomers will be out on our trails again tonight . All trails will be complete by morning thank you. #newberryOur three groomers will be out on our trails again tonight . All trails will be complete by morning thank you.
FROM North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> From one generation to the next… this is what it’s all about 💜
Years may pass, faces may change, but the memories made here keep growing stronger. Watching families, friends, and now the next generation experience the same joy on these trails is truly a blessing.
Grateful for the past, thankful for the present, and excited for the future. ❄️
🙏🫶🏻Thank you for choosing and supporting us these last 15 years
🌲💙NNorth Store Follow Me OutfittersYour U.P. North Home Base
📍Windy Corners, MI #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Sunday morning from Windy Corners! 🌄
Here’s a fresh look at Trail 498 as it rolls into Windy Corners—conditions are looking great! Are you heading out for a ride today? ❄️🏍️
If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by North Store Follow Me Outfitters and WOLF INN Grill & Spirits to warm up and say hello. Stay safe and enjoy the trails! #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> What a fun day for everyone yesterday!
We had around 200 sleds registered for the show. The weather was good and we had a great crowd!!
We want to thank all the volunteers that help with the show. We couldn’t do it without out them. And hats off to all our staff that rock it out on all these busy days!! #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Sunday 3-22
What a weekend for people again!! I think a lot of people came up for a last hoorah
The weathers cooling right back off. This week would be a good week to ride to finish out the “official” trail season
I’m sure the clubs will be working right up to the first of April.
All this snow won’t go away fast! #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooExpect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Early morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryEarly morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> We groomed 9 45 and the south trail down to H40 Trout Lake last night. It was the best we could do considering the condition were a little warm, but we did get it knocked down and it looked decent from the looks of the temperature tonight we should be back in full swing after that. #newberryWe groomed 9 45 and the south trail down to H40 Trout Lake last night. It was the best we could do considering the condition were a little warm, but we did get it knocked down and it looked decent from the looks of the temperature tonight we should be back in full swing after that.
Finally seen a groomer out late towards eving by trout like. It looked like a tinker toy compared to the tractors n groomers here in Kalkaska. I was surprised.
Great !!! We rode to trout lake yesterday and it was brutal but cannot fault your work and dedication it’s the weather ! I talked to driver I passed coming into newberry great guy!!
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/22/26
27 degrees this morning under a partly sunny sky. Here`s what went on yesterday and what`s happening today.......
Groomer Glenn ran the Point trails and said they are in great shape.
Groomer Keith hit the Pine Stump trails and said they are in good shape.
Groomer Dave is gonna run the South trail #8 today.
That`s it, short and sweet. We`ll keep runnin until the weather doesn`t allow us or the end of the month, whichever comes first.
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
So would this be a good route for Monday or Tuesday?
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A pair of systems will bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the U.P. today into tonight. A clipper will spread a mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain across the area this morning, changing to all rain from west to east as temperatures climb above freezing in the afternoon, reaching as high as the mid 50s in the west. A cold front then drops across the U.P. and brings another round of mixed precip tonight, changing to all snow towards Sunday morning. Generally expect minimal snow amounts across most of the U.P., but some spots in the Keweenaw and the east could pick up 1-3” through Sunday morning. A glaze of ice will also be possible in a few spots this morning and again tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA pair of systems will bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the U.P. today into tonight. A clipper will spread a mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain across the area this morning, changing to all rain from west to east as temperatures climb above freezing in the afternoon, reaching as high as the mid 50s in the west. A cold front then drops across the U.P. and brings another round of mixed precip tonight, changing to all snow towards Sunday morning. Generally expect minimal snow amounts across most of the U.P., but some spots in the Keweenaw and the east could pick up 1-3” through Sunday morning. A glaze of ice will also be possible in a few spots this morning and again tonight.
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/21/26
31 degrees this morning and cloudy. Not much more to report on the weather U.P. here. Here`s what has been happining on the trails......
Groomer Dave ran trail #8 south of town, skipping the swamp of course, and called it good. He did crack the ice on the big holes on the south end of the power line. We will run it again Sunday but if we break through that ice we will be done with that trail. The one hole can get 3' deep. I got one VERY important thing to mention on this trail. We have the swamp section ribboned off with caution tape cause the gate is buried in snow. Some JERK(S) ripped down this ribbon and rode thru. We redid it now but this act was VERY dangerous. If somebody just followed your tracks and got stuck in there it could have been serious. PLEASE respect the roped off trails!!!!!!
Today we are gonna run the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 and the Point trails #452 & #453. For the rest of the season we are gonna run trails as the weather allows. Some good news is we have our 3rd machine up and runnin again!!!!
All fer now. Get yer bunnies U.P. here for one last ride, still lots of snow in da woods!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly dry conditions save for pockets of drizzle are expected today behind this morning's wintry mix. Most should warm into the 40s. 2 more waves moves through this weekend, providing a snow to rain transition Saturday and then snow Sunday. For both, precipitation amounts are expected to be light. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooMostly dry conditions save for pockets of drizzle are expected today behind this morning's wintry mix. Most should warm into the 40s. 2 more waves moves through this weekend, providing a snow to rain transition Saturday and then snow Sunday. For both, precipitation amounts are expected to be light. #906wx #miwx
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