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Newberry Area Trail Report – 01/11

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> 01/11

This is what we so desperately needed!! Some fresh snow!
Here’s a look what we got since last night and it’s still falling!!

Let it snow let it snow let it snow!! ❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄❄

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Friday December 26th, 2025 - 10:40 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will cause slippery conditions across Upper Michigan this morning, ending from west to east through the afternoon. Isolated power outages will be possible in parts of western Upper Michigan. Attention then turns to additional rounds of winter precipitation both Saturday night/Sunday and Sunday night/Monday. Models continue to trend toward accumulating snow from Sunday night into Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will cause slippery conditions across Upper Michigan this morning, ending from west to east through the afternoon. Isolated power outages will be possible in parts of western Upper Michigan. Attention then turns to additional rounds of winter precipitation both Saturday night/Sunday and Sunday night/Monday. Models continue to trend toward accumulating snow from Sunday night into Monday. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will cause slippery conditions across Upper Michigan this morning, ending from west to east through the afternoon. Isolated power outages will be possible in parts of western Upper Michigan.  Attention then turns to additional rounds of winter precipitation both Saturday night/Sunday and Sunday night/Monday.  Models continue to trend toward accumulating snow from Sunday night into Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Friday December 26th, 2025 - 10:38 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Wintry mix peaks this morning, tapering to some drizzle / freezing drizzle late this afternoon into tonight. We trend milder into Saturday and especially Sunday before the next system builds into the region, bringing falling temps and, eventually, the return of snow. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Wintry mix peaks this morning, tapering to some drizzle / freezing drizzle late this afternoon into tonight. We trend milder into Saturday and especially Sunday before the next system builds into the region, bringing falling temps and, eventually, the return of snow. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryImage attachment

Friday December 26th, 2025 - 10:12 am

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> A little sleet to start the morning but back to snow already!
The weather looks really good for the next 10 days!! #newberry #snowphotos
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Friday December 26th, 2025 - 2:46 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Here's the latest on the wintry mix tonight into Friday. Expect 3-6" of snow across the E UP, up to 2" of snow/sleet in northern lower N of M-72 in addition to a light glaze of ice, and up to 0.10" of ice accumulation south of M-72. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryHere's the latest on the wintry mix tonight into Friday. Expect 3-6" of snow across the E UP, up to 2" of snow/sleet in northern lower N of M-72 in addition to a light glaze of ice, and up to 0.10" of ice accumulation south of M-72. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heres the latest on the wintry mix tonight into Friday. Expect 3-6 of snow across the E UP, up to 2 of snow/sleet in northern lower N of M-72 in addition to a light glaze of ice, and up to 0.10 of ice accumulation south of M-72. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry

Friday December 26th, 2025 - 2:44 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain may result in slippery roadways and isolated power outages tonight into Friday morning. Those with travel plans should leave extra time for travel! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain may result in slippery roadways and isolated power outages tonight into Friday morning. Those with travel plans should leave extra time for travel! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Thursday December 25th, 2025 - 12:14 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect a wintery mix to develop across the U.P. tonight and continue into Friday morning, ending west to east through the day. Mainly snow is expected for the far north and east with mainly freezing rain near the MI/WI stateline. Those with travel plans should leave extra time for travel as roads could be slippery. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect tonight into Friday for the entire U.P.
For more information, visit the full briefing packet here :https://www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect a wintery mix to develop across the U.P. tonight and continue into Friday morning, ending west to east through the day. Mainly snow is expected for the far north and east with mainly freezing rain near the MI/WI stateline. Those with travel plans should leave extra time for travel as roads could be slippery. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect tonight into Friday for the entire U.P.
For more information, visit the full briefing packet here :https://www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachment

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Can we expect any significant lake effect between now and New Year's?

Thursday December 25th, 2025 - 12:03 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> On top of our second call ice map, here is our second call snowfall map for December 26th, 2025. It's a messy system with multiple precipitation types, so be sure to click on our page to go see our ice forecast.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOn top of our second call ice map, here is our second call snowfall map for December 26th, 2025. It's a messy system with multiple precipitation types, so be sure to click on our page to go see our ice forecast.

Discussion
The north side of the low will have much colder air, and the deformation zone for this event will be set up across the eastern UP and Lake Superior region. Totals greater than 1" of snow (some melting) will be confined north of M-55 to the Mackinac Bridge, while totals closer to the 3"+ mark are confined from St. Ignace up to Paradise and Sault Ste. Marie. Additionally, the Keweenaw Peninsula also may see the highest snowfall totals too.

You may have noticed that we added a new color for this event only. Because there is a gradual change from rain to snow... freezing rain, and even sleet is expected with this event. Sleet is like the shared sibling between snow and freezing rain. Sleet is snow that melted to rain really high up immediately after falling from the clouds, but spent enough time in the cold sector after melting to reform into tiny pellets. Freezing rain, however, forms when there isn't enough time for the rain to reform back into those tiny ice pellets due to that warm sector close to the ground, but because the ground itself IS a cold sector, it freezes on contact. Yes, sleet is slippery, but due to its properties, it's not quite as impactful. Still, because of the sleet's size, it accumulates in tenths of an inch similar to snow instead of hundredths like freezing rain. As a result, much of the white trace-1" corridor will likely fall as <1" of both snow and sleet. Again, not a huge amount, but worth mentioning. Timing for this snowfall will be similar to that of the ice. Anytime from 6 am EST Friday through the end of the day Friday is the expected duration.

Winter weather advisories are now in effect for the eastern UP regarding this snowfall. We will have traffic impact maps and timing maps coming later this afternoon after our Christmas morning activities. See you all back here soon!

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> On top of our second call ice map, here is our second call snowfall map for December 26th, 2025. Its a messy system with multiple precipitation types, so be sure to click on our page to go see our ice forecast.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

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Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 3:38 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Overall travel conditions should be smooth through Christmas Day. A system tracking through the region brings a round of snow and possibly freezing rain Christmas night into Friday. Highest snowfall amounts are expected in the northern half of the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaOverall travel conditions should be smooth through Christmas Day. A system tracking through the region brings a round of snow and possibly freezing rain Christmas night into Friday. Highest snowfall amounts are expected in the northern half of the U.P. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Overall travel conditions should be smooth through Christmas Day. A system tracking through the region brings a round of snow and possibly freezing rain Christmas night into Friday. Highest snowfall amounts are expected in the northern half of the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 3:33 pm

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So we are grooming everything today trail 9 north and we did 45 to the falls this morning south trail will have to wait for some more snow and we will return to operations on the 26th thank you ride Right and ride SAFELY #newberry ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 1:32 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some snow with Friday's system to the north! Nothing too crazy, but a few inches none-the-less. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThere will be some snow with Friday's system to the north! Nothing too crazy, but a few inches none-the-less.

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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some snow with Fridays system to the north! Nothing too crazy, but a few inches none-the-less. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

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Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 1:18 pm

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GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> All trails were groomed last night except H58 which was groomed Sunday. We are giving our groomers the next couple days off to celebrate this wonderful holiday. Keep your fingers crossed on the next system that is expected this weekend. #grandmarais #newberry ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 12:39 pm

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> This is pretty cool, the exact moment I was taking a Pic of them, they took one of me!
Thank you for the photo Melissa 😊 #newberry #snowphotos
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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> This is pretty cool, the exact moment I was taking a Pic of them, they took one of me!
Thank you for the photo Melissa 😊 #newberry #snowphotosImage attachment

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TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association that’s a great photo how are the conditions in newberry?

Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 4:50 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> If you have post-travel plans to or from lower MI Thursday night into Friday, be aware of the potential for light snow and freezing rain to impact travel, especially over parts of the Lower Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaIf you have post-travel plans to or from lower MI Thursday night into Friday, be aware of the potential for light snow and freezing rain to impact travel, especially over parts of the Lower Peninsula. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> If you have post-travel plans to or from lower MI Thursday night into Friday, be aware of the potential for light snow and freezing rain to impact travel, especially over parts of the Lower Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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January 11, 2025 |

Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 01/11

ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures >> 01/11

Please enjoy this view of trail 13 finish groom from early this morning courtesy of Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures. This is between Norwich Road and Old Victoria Road. The area has seen 8-12″ of fresh snow, more towards White Pine and the most at the intersection of 102 and 11 in the Porkies.

We have a groomer down out in the Porkies, only one pass down South Boundary Road trail 11 was completed. The boys had a long night rescuing the operator out of there. Trail 1 south from White Pine, trail 12 east of trail 1 to trail 101, trail 101, trail 13 from 101 to 137, and 137 was groomed into Ontonagon. We are SHOCKED at how much 137 has rebounded! There are some sections with no base where the LES skipped out, but it’s the most rideable we’ve seen in a few weeks. Ontonagon is doable via 137/13!

We plan to recover the groomer today (expecting to drive it out), TC Troll Joe is back in country here and he plans to fill holes and push open 12 to Pat’s Motorsports !!!

Trail 12 east of White Pine still has some water hazards that we’re trying to freeze in. Your trail report writer is about fed up and will be placing some culverts in there tomorrow if they don’t hold!

Trails improved Friday night with grooming and fresh snow. Trails are rated in FAIR TO GOOD condition with early season hazards existing. We continue to seek help brushing the west side ditch of Norwich road so we can get into it with the groomer for our trail 12 detour.

We’re thinking of you Kevin, we sure miss you dude.
North Coast Steve

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Friday December 26th, 2025 - 11:46 am

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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Merry Christmas sledheads! Good news, bad news on our system. Wyatt and Jay put on their capes yesterday and opened Trail #12 from Potato Farm Rd. to Greenland!! The trail was filled and groomed. The warm temps have not allowed the freezing necessary so we still have early season conditions, ride with caution.
We have 35 degrees with drizzle in White Pine as I type this report. The forecast suggests no temps below 32 until Sunday evening, accompanied by some much needed snow.
Due to the forecast, as of now, we will be discontinuing grooming operations until Sunday evening.
Stay tuned.......
Ride da 906!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosMerry Christmas sledheads! Good news, bad news on our system. Wyatt and Jay put on their capes yesterday and opened Trail #12 from Potato Farm Rd. to Greenland!! The trail was filled and groomed. The warm temps have not allowed the freezing necessary so we still have early season conditions, ride with caution.

We have 35 degrees with drizzle in White Pine as I type this report. The forecast suggests no temps below 32 until Sunday evening, accompanied by some much needed snow.

Due to the forecast, as of now, we will be discontinuing grooming operations until Sunday evening.

Stay tuned.......
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Merry Christmas sledheads!  Good news, bad news on our system.  Wyatt and Jay put on their capes yesterday and opened Trail #12 from Potato Farm Rd. to Greenland!!  The trail was filled and groomed.  The warm temps have not allowed the freezing necessary so we still have early season conditions, ride with caution.
We have 35 degrees with drizzle in White Pine as I type this report.  The forecast suggests no temps below 32 until Sunday evening, accompanied by some much needed snow.
Due to the forecast, as of now, we will be discontinuing grooming operations until Sunday evening.
Stay tuned.......
Ride da 906!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos

Friday December 26th, 2025 - 10:40 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will cause slippery conditions across Upper Michigan this morning, ending from west to east through the afternoon. Isolated power outages will be possible in parts of western Upper Michigan. Attention then turns to additional rounds of winter precipitation both Saturday night/Sunday and Sunday night/Monday. Models continue to trend toward accumulating snow from Sunday night into Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will cause slippery conditions across Upper Michigan this morning, ending from west to east through the afternoon. Isolated power outages will be possible in parts of western Upper Michigan. Attention then turns to additional rounds of winter precipitation both Saturday night/Sunday and Sunday night/Monday. Models continue to trend toward accumulating snow from Sunday night into Monday. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain will cause slippery conditions across Upper Michigan this morning, ending from west to east through the afternoon. Isolated power outages will be possible in parts of western Upper Michigan.  Attention then turns to additional rounds of winter precipitation both Saturday night/Sunday and Sunday night/Monday.  Models continue to trend toward accumulating snow from Sunday night into Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Friday December 26th, 2025 - 10:27 am

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LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Be careful out there folks . Looks like we had a rain and ice storm overnight hearing of a lot of black ice on the roads and as you can see my parking lot is on ice rink please be very careful... #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosBe careful out there folks . Looks like we had a rain and ice storm overnight hearing of a lot of black ice on the roads and as you can see my parking lot is on ice rink please be very careful ... See MoreSee Less

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Be careful out there folks . Looks like we had a rain and ice storm overnight hearing of a lot of black ice on the roads and as you can see my parking lot is on ice rink please be very careful... #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos

Friday December 26th, 2025 - 2:44 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain may result in slippery roadways and isolated power outages tonight into Friday morning. Those with travel plans should leave extra time for travel! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, and freezing rain may result in slippery roadways and isolated power outages tonight into Friday morning. Those with travel plans should leave extra time for travel! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Friday December 26th, 2025 - 2:39 am

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LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for your Christmas Day.. (evening) 12-25-25..
Mixed bag of good and bad tonight. 102 was groomed and is improving with each pass. 13n groomed from M28 to 101 and is in good condition. 1n also was groomed and in good condition.
8w was groomed but we had a machine break through a new section of Ice.
8w is 💯 passable by sled but not by a groomer in certain sections. We'll continue to cover 8w where we can until it freezes in tighter. Lastly but not least, as our guy's were getting in tonight it was freezing rain out. (That's not a bad thing) However it makes everything slippery. 🤞it switches over to snow and we get a couple inches to pack in. That's all we got for now. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
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Thursday December 25th, 2025 - 12:17 pm

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SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> 🎄 Merry Christmas from Sno Valley Riders! ❄️
Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with family, friends, and plenty of snow.
Thank you for supporting our club, our trails, and our community — we’re grateful for every one of you.
Stay warm, stay safe, and as always…
Ride Right, Lead Right — and remember, the groomer always has the right of way! #westernup🎄 Merry Christmas from Sno Valley Riders! ❄️

Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with family, friends, and plenty of snow.
Thank you for supporting our club, our trails, and our community — we’re grateful for every one of you.

Stay warm, stay safe, and as always…
Ride Right, Lead Right — and remember, the groomer always has the right of way!

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#MerryChristmas #SnoValleyRiders #UPNorth #ThinkSnow #SnowmobileLife #HappyHolidays
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SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> 🎄 Merry Christmas from Sno Valley Riders! ❄️
Wishing you a joyful holiday filled with family, friends, and plenty of snow.
Thank you for supporting our club, our trails, and our community — we’re grateful for every one of you.
Stay warm, stay safe, and as always…
Ride Right, Lead Right — and remember, the groomer always has the right of way! #westernup

Thursday December 25th, 2025 - 12:14 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect a wintery mix to develop across the U.P. tonight and continue into Friday morning, ending west to east through the day. Mainly snow is expected for the far north and east with mainly freezing rain near the MI/WI stateline. Those with travel plans should leave extra time for travel as roads could be slippery. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect tonight into Friday for the entire U.P.
For more information, visit the full briefing packet here :https://www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect a wintery mix to develop across the U.P. tonight and continue into Friday morning, ending west to east through the day. Mainly snow is expected for the far north and east with mainly freezing rain near the MI/WI stateline. Those with travel plans should leave extra time for travel as roads could be slippery. A Winter Weather Advisory is in effect tonight into Friday for the entire U.P.
For more information, visit the full briefing packet here :https://www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachment

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Can we expect any significant lake effect between now and New Year's?

Thursday December 25th, 2025 - 12:03 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> On top of our second call ice map, here is our second call snowfall map for December 26th, 2025. It's a messy system with multiple precipitation types, so be sure to click on our page to go see our ice forecast.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOn top of our second call ice map, here is our second call snowfall map for December 26th, 2025. It's a messy system with multiple precipitation types, so be sure to click on our page to go see our ice forecast.

Discussion
The north side of the low will have much colder air, and the deformation zone for this event will be set up across the eastern UP and Lake Superior region. Totals greater than 1" of snow (some melting) will be confined north of M-55 to the Mackinac Bridge, while totals closer to the 3"+ mark are confined from St. Ignace up to Paradise and Sault Ste. Marie. Additionally, the Keweenaw Peninsula also may see the highest snowfall totals too.

You may have noticed that we added a new color for this event only. Because there is a gradual change from rain to snow... freezing rain, and even sleet is expected with this event. Sleet is like the shared sibling between snow and freezing rain. Sleet is snow that melted to rain really high up immediately after falling from the clouds, but spent enough time in the cold sector after melting to reform into tiny pellets. Freezing rain, however, forms when there isn't enough time for the rain to reform back into those tiny ice pellets due to that warm sector close to the ground, but because the ground itself IS a cold sector, it freezes on contact. Yes, sleet is slippery, but due to its properties, it's not quite as impactful. Still, because of the sleet's size, it accumulates in tenths of an inch similar to snow instead of hundredths like freezing rain. As a result, much of the white trace-1" corridor will likely fall as <1" of both snow and sleet. Again, not a huge amount, but worth mentioning. Timing for this snowfall will be similar to that of the ice. Anytime from 6 am EST Friday through the end of the day Friday is the expected duration.

Winter weather advisories are now in effect for the eastern UP regarding this snowfall. We will have traffic impact maps and timing maps coming later this afternoon after our Christmas morning activities. See you all back here soon!

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> On top of our second call ice map, here is our second call snowfall map for December 26th, 2025. Its a messy system with multiple precipitation types, so be sure to click on our page to go see our ice forecast.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

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Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 3:38 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Overall travel conditions should be smooth through Christmas Day. A system tracking through the region brings a round of snow and possibly freezing rain Christmas night into Friday. Highest snowfall amounts are expected in the northern half of the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaOverall travel conditions should be smooth through Christmas Day. A system tracking through the region brings a round of snow and possibly freezing rain Christmas night into Friday. Highest snowfall amounts are expected in the northern half of the U.P. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Overall travel conditions should be smooth through Christmas Day. A system tracking through the region brings a round of snow and possibly freezing rain Christmas night into Friday. Highest snowfall amounts are expected in the northern half of the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 1:32 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some snow with Friday's system to the north! Nothing too crazy, but a few inches none-the-less. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThere will be some snow with Friday's system to the north! Nothing too crazy, but a few inches none-the-less.

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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> There will be some snow with Fridays system to the north! Nothing too crazy, but a few inches none-the-less. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

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Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 12:50 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Report:
Trail Condition: Fair
Last Groomed: December 24th, 2025
Not much has changed in the last few days, all of our trials are open and groomed.
It is still early season riding in many areas, watch out for wet spots and some thin snow areas.
Overall I am calling our trails FAIR, there are some areas that are excellent and some that are not great but all are rideable.
Please ride on the RIGHT side of the trail and STOP at the stop signs!
Stay on the trail, if you don’t we could lose trail permissions on private property.
Groomers have the right of way on the trails, pull over and stop to let them safely pass!
We now have Groomer Tracker installed in our groomers.
We groom every day that the weather conditions and equipment allow. Unforeseen circumstances may prevent us from going out, like a major blizzard and being snowed in at our homes or equipment breakdowns. #westernup
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Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 12:26 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Good morning, Sledheads!
CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
-Trail 1 from White Pine to Silver City is in good condition. There is not enough snow to ramp the elevated driveways, please ride with caution. The trail past Silver City to the Junction of Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) and then up to the Ski Hill is passable, but not groomed. The rest of the trail to Lake of the Clouds is in very good condition.
- Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) from Trail 1 to Trail 102 is in very good condition.
-Trail 12 from Trail 1 in White Pine to the Junction of Trail 101 is freshly groomed with 2 large water holes along LP Walsh Road that intermittantly freeze and open with changing temps. From the junction of 101 (Potato Farm Road) to Johnson Road has not been 100% cleared. There are downed trees and brush impeding the trail. From Johnson Road to the NCSC clubhouse has been cleared, but not groomed. Between the clubhouse and the intersection of 137/12 has been groomed, but the snow is very thin. 12 from 137 to Greenland has been cleared, but not groomed. It is passable, but there is a large furrow with water in the bottom caused by a beaver dam approximately 3/4 of a mile from the 137/12 intersection.
- Trail 137 (The Railroad Grade) from Ontonagon to Trail 13 is freshly groomed today. It is thin on the north side and in good condition south of the 12/137 intersection.
- Trail 13 from the intersection of Trail 137 to the intersection with Trail 101 is freshly groomed today, in good condition, but narrow in sections with overhanging brush.
- Trail 101 from Trail 13 to Trail 12 is freshly groomed and in good condition.
Happy Holidays to all, be safe out there! #ontonagon #westernupGood morning, Sledheads!

CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS:

-Trail 1 from White Pine to Silver City is in good condition. There is not enough snow to ramp the elevated driveways, please ride with caution. The trail past Silver City to the Junction of Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) and then up to the Ski Hill is passable, but not groomed. The rest of the trail to Lake of the Clouds is in very good condition.
- Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) from Trail 1 to Trail 102 is in very good condition.
-Trail 12 from Trail 1 in White Pine to the Junction of Trail 101 is freshly groomed with 2 large water holes along LP Walsh Road that intermittantly freeze and open with changing temps. From the junction of 101 (Potato Farm Road) to Johnson Road has not been 100% cleared. There are downed trees and brush impeding the trail. From Johnson Road to the NCSC clubhouse has been cleared, but not groomed. Between the clubhouse and the intersection of 137/12 has been groomed, but the snow is very thin. 12 from 137 to Greenland has been cleared, but not groomed. It is passable, but there is a large furrow with water in the bottom caused by a beaver dam approximately 3/4 of a mile from the 137/12 intersection.
- Trail 137 (The Railroad Grade) from Ontonagon to Trail 13 is freshly groomed today. It is thin on the north side and in good condition south of the 12/137 intersection.
- Trail 13 from the intersection of Trail 137 to the intersection with Trail 101 is freshly groomed today, in good condition, but narrow in sections with overhanging brush.
- Trail 101 from Trail 13 to Trail 12 is freshly groomed and in good condition.

Happy Holidays to all, be safe out there!
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Good morning, Sledheads!  
CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS:
-Trail 1 from White Pine to Silver City is in good condition.  There is not enough snow to ramp the elevated driveways, please ride with caution.  The trail past Silver City to the Junction of Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) and then up to the Ski Hill is passable, but not groomed.  The rest of the trail to Lake of the Clouds is in very good condition.
- Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) from Trail 1 to Trail 102 is in very good condition.
-Trail 12 from Trail 1 in White Pine to the Junction of Trail 101 is freshly groomed with 2 large water holes along LP Walsh Road that intermittantly freeze and open with changing temps.  From the junction of 101 (Potato Farm Road) to Johnson Road has not been 100% cleared.  There are downed trees and brush impeding the trail. From Johnson Road to the NCSC clubhouse has been cleared, but not groomed. Between the clubhouse and the intersection of 137/12 has been groomed, but the snow is very thin. 12 from 137 to Greenland has been cleared, but not groomed.  It is passable, but there is a large furrow with water in the bottom caused by a beaver dam approximately 3/4 of a mile from the 137/12 intersection.
- Trail 137 (The Railroad Grade) from Ontonagon to Trail 13 is freshly groomed today. It is thin on the north side and in good condition south of the 12/137 intersection.
- Trail 13 from the intersection of Trail 137 to the intersection with Trail 101 is freshly groomed today, in good condition, but narrow in sections with overhanging brush.  
- Trail 101 from Trail 13 to Trail 12 is freshly groomed and in good condition.
Happy Holidays to all, be safe out there! #ontonagon #westernup

Wednesday December 24th, 2025 - 4:50 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> If you have post-travel plans to or from lower MI Thursday night into Friday, be aware of the potential for light snow and freezing rain to impact travel, especially over parts of the Lower Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaIf you have post-travel plans to or from lower MI Thursday night into Friday, be aware of the potential for light snow and freezing rain to impact travel, especially over parts of the Lower Peninsula. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> If you have post-travel plans to or from lower MI Thursday night into Friday, be aware of the potential for light snow and freezing rain to impact travel, especially over parts of the Lower Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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