They are OK, defiantly better then they were a few days ago. We got some unexpected snow over the last couple of days, totaling about 3′. Todays storm that was supposed to drop another 2-3′ did not materialize over the straits, and it was rain if is dropped anything. So according to the always-right weathermen, we have what we will have for the weekend. I did not take pics this morning as frankly they would look better then the conditions actually are. We still have our fantastic base, and now we have about 2-3′ of heavy stuff on top. All the trails are perfectly ridable, and will develop ice in the corners for sure over the weekend. The grade out of Iggy is pretty rocky until you get under the overpass for I-74, then on the way out of town, pretty darn good, with just a couple of short sections where we lost the base. The pipeline will have some sand mixed in, nothing you can do about that area. All other areas are in good shape, and will support light to moderate traffic over the weekend with no problem. Riding in the forest areas is nice, flat and fast.

I am running the groomers to cover the whole system tonight, and will evaluate on sending them out again on Saturday night, all depending on conditions and traffic volume. I want it to be cold enough to take a groom and not just glaze the trails into an ice rink.

Speaking of ice rinks, remember that this weekend is the huge pond hockey tournament in Iggy. No ice in the bay this year forced the move to Chain lake, so everyone will be parking in the ice rink lot, and shuttled down the trail to Chain Lake just under the I-75 overpass. Expect lots of pedestrians in that area for the next week. We will have signs up to help out, and as soon as you clear Iggy you will be OK.

Town is just about full for motel rooms, so make sure you have reservations if you are heading this way. The STANLEY CUP is going to be here on Friday and Saturday. So come get your pic taken. The warming tent will have concession to eat and beer to drink. Ice bowling to keep you entertained too. It is a real fun time, so come check it and WISSA out over the next week.

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02/16 – About an inch of snow overnight and it continues to fall lightly! Temps hover around freezing. Groomers were out last night and trails in greeaattt shape for the snow levels. Stay north of Kinross and snow is good except going along road shoulders.
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02/15

We got an inch of snow last night and 2-3 inches Sat night and trails are in rideable condition. Groomers have been out on all trails except the south loop of Kinross. Trails are frozen flat but a good snow/icy mix on top. Snow is falling right now and the weatherman is saying maybe a part of a storm on Thursday. Conditions still range from poor to good to excellent! There is some snirt in and out of towns but not much. The MSA Ride In will be in town this weekend, we have our pancake breakfast on Saturday 8-11am at our groomer barn, and switch over to chili and dogs from 1130 -2 for MSA riders. The farther south the less snow, the farther west and north more snow and better trails.

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We will be taking over he 38 miles of trails groomed by Kinross Charter Township last season.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 1-3 inches -Trail is in Very Fair Condition. It is icy under the snow. Brimley shoulders are bare.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 1-4 inches -Trail is in Fair to good Condition. The first mile going west of Brimley has very low snow in the open area. Make sure you go with the flow of traffic when crossing the bridge in Brimley or you will be ticketed!!!!!

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 3-6 inches – Trail is Good to Excellent Condition. Try out the reroute from Raco to Strongs.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 1-3 inches – Trail is in Fair to Good Condition. Icy.

City curfew is from 1am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic, 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride the right hand side of street not on side walks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 2-5 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop and south to Pickford, parts of Trail #49, #494, #472

Base 2-5 inches – Trail is in Poor to Fair Condition. Lower snow the farther south towards Pickford

Kinross to Raco, Trail # #480 & #472

Base 2-5 inches – Trail is in Poor to Fair Condition. The water areas are all frozen up. Not much snow between you and the ground.

The Downtown Trail has not been groomed yet, but it is marked. The city will not set up the barrels until we have enough snow. They are talking about doing it next week, and then it rained.

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