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Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 01/24

KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club – 01/24

Groomer Jon reporting:
Trail 12 from Greenland, out past Rousseau Bar, to FH 16, groomed up nicely last night!

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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club – 01/23

Good morning!

Groomer Mike H. reporting:

Trail 3 south from Twin Lakes to Mass City groomed up very nicely last night with moderate snowmobile traffic.

Groomer Jim reporting on Trail 13 from Greenland to Rockland yesterday.

The trail groomed up nicely considering the conditions (meaning thin snow). The wet spots are now filled in. Watch for rocks on the Rockland end.

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Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:15 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 3:24 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyThis is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.

A clipper will bring a mixture of synoptic snow and lake effect snow for the entirety of Michigan. This is the first of multiple clippers between now and Monday. Lake effect areas may see totals into the 4-8" zone, with localized heavier totals possible along the Porcupine Mountains in the western UP. We DO have ample moisture on our atmospheric profiles for tomorrow, but the forcing is still suspect, so a solid blanket of 1-4" of snow, with isolated higher totals close to half a foot should occur by the end of our day Friday. The greatest chance at an area underachieving is in... guess what... southeast Michigan. Monroe and Lenawee counties specifically were in the T-1" zone at first call, but with a more-moist profile expected tomorrow, all locations (in an ideal world) should at least hit 1". We are also watching for the development of freezing drizzle mixing in, primarily in the Lower Peninsula as low-level temperatures favor this phenomena. Now, drizzle would hinder totals, but significantly increase travel issues as roads get coated with both the drizzle and the wet snow. We will have a freezing drizzle accumulation map out tomorrow morning.

Winds gusting 25-35 mph at times, primarily out of the west. Some snow squalls will mix in, which for those who don't remember, snow squalls exist to only cause headaches. These narrow bands of snow drop visibility from open skies to mere feet in the matter of seconds, which is never good, especially on fast-moving roadways. A snow squall can put down as much as a quick inch in 15-30 minutes at their peak intensity. Both morning and evening commutes will be impacted by snow or drizzle. Let's hope we don't light up the MDOT drive map with 25 accidents this time around, so please take your time. Give yourself that extra hour to travel, especially in instances of forced slow downs.

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday January 15th, 2026 - 5:04 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon. Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Plains, and from Mass City to Painesdale. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon. Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Pine, and from Mass City to Painesdale. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon.  Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Plains, and from Mass City to Painesdale. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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January 24, 2024 | Uncategorized

Paradise Area Trail Report – 01/24

1/24/24

29 degrees this morning and cloudy. Man, why can`t we just get a normal winter, it sure would make life easier for us groomers! We`re trying to make a decision whether to go out or not. There is snow on the trails but do we go out and try to smooth them up a bit and just dig up more dirt or sit and wait? Do we hit the trails with the wet areas and risk doing more damage than good? That is the questions. You`ve all seen the forecast for the next week or so and it doesn`t look too promising. We are trying to do the right thing, but what is that?

Our trails are ridable right now but they are getting bumpy. We do have a foot/foot and a half on the ground but it is gettin less and less with these warmer temps. Groomer Patrick went out yesterday and hit the NW section of the Point trails #452 and #453. He told me he did do some good, but again, dug up some dirt. We are thinking about heading out on the Stump trail tomorrow or Friday and going in and looking at the Falls trail, but will we do more harm that good?

Thats our dilemma. Watching the weather and trying to figure out the best way to go about it. The wet areas really throw a monkey wrench into it.

C’mon man, lets turn to winter and get cold and……LET `ER SNOW!!!!!

There`s a lot of businesses depending on us including MINE!
Groomer Chris

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Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:15 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 3:24 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyThis is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.

A clipper will bring a mixture of synoptic snow and lake effect snow for the entirety of Michigan. This is the first of multiple clippers between now and Monday. Lake effect areas may see totals into the 4-8" zone, with localized heavier totals possible along the Porcupine Mountains in the western UP. We DO have ample moisture on our atmospheric profiles for tomorrow, but the forcing is still suspect, so a solid blanket of 1-4" of snow, with isolated higher totals close to half a foot should occur by the end of our day Friday. The greatest chance at an area underachieving is in... guess what... southeast Michigan. Monroe and Lenawee counties specifically were in the T-1" zone at first call, but with a more-moist profile expected tomorrow, all locations (in an ideal world) should at least hit 1". We are also watching for the development of freezing drizzle mixing in, primarily in the Lower Peninsula as low-level temperatures favor this phenomena. Now, drizzle would hinder totals, but significantly increase travel issues as roads get coated with both the drizzle and the wet snow. We will have a freezing drizzle accumulation map out tomorrow morning.

Winds gusting 25-35 mph at times, primarily out of the west. Some snow squalls will mix in, which for those who don't remember, snow squalls exist to only cause headaches. These narrow bands of snow drop visibility from open skies to mere feet in the matter of seconds, which is never good, especially on fast-moving roadways. A snow squall can put down as much as a quick inch in 15-30 minutes at their peak intensity. Both morning and evening commutes will be impacted by snow or drizzle. Let's hope we don't light up the MDOT drive map with 25 accidents this time around, so please take your time. Give yourself that extra hour to travel, especially in instances of forced slow downs.

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 3:20 am

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FROM Chics Hot Dog Stand 8 and 452 Paradise >> Open
Fri.Sat.Sun.
Jan. 16.17.18
Noon-5 #paradise #newberry
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Thursday January 15th, 2026 - 5:04 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon. Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Plains, and from Mass City to Painesdale. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon. Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Pine, and from Mass City to Painesdale. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon.  Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Plains, and from Mass City to Painesdale. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Thursday January 15th, 2026 - 4:53 pm

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-15-26
A little snow in the night again
A little snow in the forcast almost every day for the next week
This should be a good weekend to ride and next week should be great riding. The traffic’s been really low during the week come take advantage of it!!!!
Daily parking out back for anyone that needs it!! #newberry #snowphotos
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Thursday January 15th, 2026 - 4:48 pm

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Lesson Learned!!
NEVER EVER look behind you while plowing through 6ft drifts, EVER!
What's behind you,
DOESN'T MATTER!! 🫤 #newberry #snowphotos
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I love blasting the drifts

I remember grooming around gunlake area with drifts like this. Sad we just don’t get that much anymore

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Thursday January 15th, 2026 - 11:30 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> A view of last night’s groom. South route is really looking good after the warm up last week and even Hope says Cool ride on 😎 #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday January 15th, 2026 - 11:18 am

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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/15/26
2 degrees this morning with a weird freezing fog/misty snow mix in the air. Everything is all white outside....really pretty. After enduring a few days and nights above freezing we finally got the break we needed from Mother Nature and it looks like its gonna stick around for quite a while!!! So here`s our plan......
We are running the Stump trail and the Point trails today but are gonna skip the far north section of the Point trail to let it freeze up more. Tomorrow we are heading south with 2 machines w/o drags and see if we can fix the water holes that opened up on the power line and in the Federal Forest, then Saturday run the high ground trails again and Sunday head to the Falls trail and see what we got. If all goes well hit the swamp south of town on Monday. Gonna be REAL busy for a while. I think we will need more help from Mother Nature with some snow but by next week we should be in better shape. Wish us luck!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
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Wednesday January 14th, 2026 - 6:43 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> On trail 45 coming back from the falls toward Newberry ... #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Wednesday January 14th, 2026 - 2:13 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail Update 01/14/2026
All 3 groomers are out. Trail 45 to the Upper Falls is looking good. Trail 9 is getting into shape and the South trail is great. Ride Safe and always ride right. #newberry
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January 24, 2024 | Uncategorized
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