Grand Marais Trail Report – 01/12
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 01/12
Just a quick update on the the trail conditions from groomer Al. I ran our north trail (8-888-88) and the majority of the trail is thin. 888 has a lot of bare spots, some water holed, and is rough. The base in the best spots is at most 2-3 inches, and is easily spun to dirt. Even the dirt is still soft!
I also hit the southern end of our west trail (88-88/43-8) with the same conditions on those as well. The section of trail 8, south of the park and ride at the hairpin corner, has been plowed as there are loggers working in that area. The section on 88/43 that is marked wet area has standing water and mud. H58(😎 is snow covered and we panned from the park headquarters to the split of 8/89.
As we all know, WE NEED MORE SNOW and some cold temps. Ride safe guys/gals and go easy if you can!!!
EDIT: I put 2 video clips in comments!
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FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will increase in coverage late tonight into Monday morning. The heaviest snow showers will be near the Marquette/Alger County line and the higher terrain of Marquette County. Travel could be difficult for the morning commute on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will increase in coverage late tonight into Monday morning. The heaviest snow showers will be near the Marquette/Alger County line and the higher terrain of Marquette County. Travel could be difficult for the morning commute on Monday.
FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Here is a look at snowfall reports for the lake effect snow since last night. Expect amounts to go up with another round late tonight into Monday. Did you get lake effect snow? If so, please send us your reports on Facebook or X. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHere is a look at snowfall reports for the lake effect snow since last night. Expect amounts to go up with another round late tonight into Monday. Did you get lake effect snow? If so, please send us your reports on Facebook or X.
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.
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FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will increase in coverage late tonight into Monday morning. The heaviest snow showers will be near the Marquette/Alger County line and the higher terrain of Marquette County. Travel could be difficult for the morning commute on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will increase in coverage late tonight into Monday morning. The heaviest snow showers will be near the Marquette/Alger County line and the higher terrain of Marquette County. Travel could be difficult for the morning commute on Monday.
FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Here is a look at snowfall reports for the lake effect snow since last night. Expect amounts to go up with another round late tonight into Monday. Did you get lake effect snow? If so, please send us your reports on Facebook or X. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHere is a look at snowfall reports for the lake effect snow since last night. Expect amounts to go up with another round late tonight into Monday. Did you get lake effect snow? If so, please send us your reports on Facebook or X.
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.
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