Newberry Trail Report – 02/16
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Gene’s Tahquamenon General Store – 2/16 Thought I’d update on our conditions. Are you still planning on coming up this weekend. President’s weekend is around the corner. People have called curious about if things are down to dirt. Nope! Gene’s Tahquamenon General Store <> <> NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA – 2/15 Update: Temps have steadily fallen all day. Currently its is about 20 degrees with a wind chill of 10. Groomer is out headed north to Holland Lake. Be cautious if you do ride as water holes may opened back up and other hazards could be exposed from melting snow. Be safe and ride right.. <> NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump – 2/14 Well here’s my speech for the day since everyone keeps asking Yes it rained over night The snow isn’t all gone I don’t have time to ride the trails so I can’t answer how they are We had a hell of a base this way and good snow before this It’s going to cool down tonight and this stuff will be hard. If it’s cold Groomers will go out If you like banging a couple hundred miles a day or more you probably won’t like it If you want to go pick around and explore you will probably be ok If everyone gets scared and don’t come I’ll take advantage of it and go for a ride 🙂 I just told a guy worse case there are many things you could do if you don’t like the sledding. I can recommend some nice places and businesses to Visit if you come up this weekend 🙂 NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA – 2/15 Due to the warm temps and rain we will not be out grooming until further notice. We did not loose all of our snow and temps are suppose to fall all day and through tomorrow. If you would like to come up and ride then we suggest trailering north. Be cautious if you do ride as water holes may opened backup and other hazards could be exposed from melting snow. Plowed dirt roads are ice covered and very slick. As soon as we have more details on trial conditions we will let everyone know. In the mean time start dancing. <> <> <> Visit Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association Trail Report <> Visit Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association on Facebook <> Visit Newberry Area Tourism Association on Facebook <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A quick-moving clipper system crosses northern MI tonight. Primarily rain is expected across much of northern lower, with mainly snow through the Straits and eastern U.P. Snow will likely end as a period of freezing drizzle early Friday morning with a coating of ice possible, mainly in eastern upper. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryA quick-moving clipper system crosses northern MI tonight. Primarily rain is expected across much of northern lower, with mainly snow through the Straits and eastern U.P. Snow will likely end as a period of freezing drizzle early Friday morning with a coating of ice possible, mainly in eastern upper. GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> 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... #grandmarais #newberry WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Final prep for the vintage show on Saturday!!! PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/19/26 Thank you for all your hard work. Trail 9, Newberry to Pine Stump & back was great today! Thanks for ALL you guys do!! NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> Good morning NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> 7:42AM Trail 9 CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> #curtis #newberry #snowphotos This content isn't available right now Brent Shettler NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Wednesday 3-18 GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> 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!!! Have never ridden the trails around Marquette, Munising,Grandmarais and looking to do so the 26th-29th.... where is a great place to stay close to trail access.... normally ride Ontanagon thru western UP but worried about being lots of water running on trails Jeff Renney yup we missed it Is the powder riding done because snow is compacted now NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Wednesday morning from Windy Corners! ❄️🌬️ NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So all of TASA trails were groomed last night except the spur back towards the Motel on 28 that’ll get done today but all the trails were done thanks enjoy and stay safe.. #newberry GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais, MI >> Took a snowshoe down Braziel St and out to the point. The amount of snow is really just unfathomable. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> 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. #grandmarais #newberry WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula..... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFinal snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> After a couple days of plowing I’m making progress!!! <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Just had 5 guys came in ..Asked how’s the trails. Their opinion is not that bad.
Yeah it got warm for a couple days
Here’s 2 pictures one from Sunday and one from today
I don’t see a huge difference after the rain out front.
It’s going to be like riding in mid March. Towns are probably bad. Things are probably better up this way
All I can show is these two pictures and you can be the judge. It’s not the trail but it will show how much we lost in general
We have parking out back for those who want to go riding and avoid town
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Today, highs near 40, partly to mostly cloudy.
Tonight, rain with some snow (mostly north and east, as shown in the map) and freezing rain mixing in. Lows near 30.
Friday, mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 30s (north, east) to near 50 (MI/WI state line).
Weekend, tracking the potential for accumulating snow or freezing rain. Chances of 3+ inches of wet snow around 30% mainly Saturday night. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaKey Messages:
Today, highs near 40, partly to mostly cloudy.
Tonight, rain with some snow (mostly north and east, as shown in the map) and freezing rain mixing in. Lows near 30.
Friday, mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 30s (north, east) to near 50 (MI/WI state line).
Weekend, tracking the potential for accumulating snow or freezing rain. Chances of 3+ inches of wet snow around 30% mainly Saturday night.
It’s going to be a great weekend to be at Pine Stump!!! #newberry #snowphotos
29 degrees this morning and cloudy. Here`s what went on with the trails yesterday, and a couple of other things.......
Groomer Keith ran the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9. He had a good battle with all the drifting in "Siberia" but made it thru. It turned out good but he is gonna run it again today to clean up.
I ran the South trail #8 and it turned out good also.
Today we are hittin the Point trails #452 & #453 and the Pine Stump trails again.
Now, here`s the couple of other things. We are down one machine still. The mechanic thinks he`s got it figured out and is sending us a part. We will install it and hopefully that does it. If not he can get here tomorrow. In fact, I think he`s coming tomorrow anyhow to run a computer scan on the whole system now that I think about it.
I explained this yesterday in my report and I thought I was pretty clear but I`m still hearing questions so here ya go again.....THE SWAMP SOUTH OF TOWN AND NORTH OF THE RIVER MOUTH IS CLOSED!!!! It is ribboned off cause the gate is buried in snow. THE FALLS TRAIL #45 IS RIDEABLE BUT WE ARE DONE GROOMING IT!!!! If we went in there with a machine we would break it up and it would be unridable. Its gonna be rough but at least you can ride it. Simple as that, it is what it is and we can`t do nuttin about the low lands.
Soooo.......there ya have it.......we`ll keep going until the weather won`t let us or until the end of the month with the other sections of trail.
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Happy Friday Eve!!
Our snow ❄️ stick is buried, we will see it again one day.
Sometimes the best plan is no plan at all.
Just point yourself toward 📍Windy Corners and see where the day takes you.
We are Open, we have 87 & 91 (rec) ⛽️ fuel, Parts, Oil, Spark Plugs, and more
9am-9pm Thursday-Saturday
9am-7pm Sunday-Wednesday
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Sitting at 415 (498) & 422 (9)
On my way back down from Pine Stump, Holland Lake, hit Windy Corners on the way up, temp say 33⁰ 34⁰, ignoring it.
They say it'll be a dress lite day,
Had to do some work on both drifty areas, deep, nasty, outta hand, alot closer to flat and widened now. 😉
Got up and back alone, all turned out very pretty!' MOSTY Ribbon 🥰
I'll be in this hood a bit, heading back down across the McMillan leg then back to the barn.
9 Rocks! It's way ready to be used, another dream ride for the early bird! #newberry #snowphotos
We are getting ready for the vintage show this weekend
I figured snow was done and just needed do some final cleanup. Nope it’s snowing good again and have a few inches of fluff so far
We are open, have gas, and the trails should be really good.
Everyone wonders if the snow will last until April 1. There’s no doubt of that
Come get some miles in before you start your summer activities!! Record winter you beater take advantage of it!! #newberry #snowphotos
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. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos
We’re waking up to a cold, snowy start today—winter’s not quite done with us yet! 🥶
Did you have to dig out from the Blizzard? 🚜🧤
We’re almost caught up here… but it looks like another round of snow pushing is on the schedule for today! #newberry #snowphotos
No doubt the forecast lived up to its insanity, with many locations getting over 40" of snow across the central Upper Peninsula, and 8-10 foot snow drifts to make things even more extreme. In terms of forecast verification, our forecast did hit the 80%+ accuracy threshold we strive for after each event. Our final verification was 83%, and most of the the misses were where the system shifted slightly south to give parts of the northern Lower Peninsula greater than 24", and parts of the western Upper Peninsula much less. Anything over 18" of snow is just "a lot" at this point anyways, so we aren't stressing too badly about the miss in the Lower Peninsula near the Mackinac Bridge. Lake effect zones in SW Michigan did verify, as text was featured under the forecast that a couple spots would see locally higher amounts.
Overall, this will be a storm we won't soon forget, which adds to the list of wild weather we've experienced in Michigan over the last two weeks. If you have any additional snowfall reports to add to the list that are not affected by drifting, drop them in the comments below here on X or Facebook. A new two-day record was also broken at the NWS office in Marquette of 36"+ with this blizzard, which is just one record smashed by this blizzard.
Lots almost done still some big drifts to dig out!!!
I’m guessing we got between 30and 36 inches out of the storm
A lot of 4-6 foot drifts. I spotted a 8ft drift hiding
Everyone be careful and have fun. This was going to be a busy week getting ready for the vintage show without a blizzard!!! #newberry #snowphotos