Grand Marais Trail Report – 03/16
GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 03/16 Due to the warm temperatures we did not groom last night and will not be grooming tonight. The trail into town is poor. We recommend trailering. Grooming will resume as soon as the temperatures drop, which looks like sometime early tomorrow. <> <> Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. on Facebook >>>> <> NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 2-19 CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> #curtis #newberry #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> As precipitation comes to an end over most of the U.P. this morning, attention turns to the next system bringing another round of potentially hazardous winter weather to the area tonight and Friday. Confidence in type/location/amounts of precipitation remains low at this time, but moderate to heavy snow and mixed winter precipitation will all be possible with this system. Stay tuned to the forecast for future updates! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea Just went Grand Marais to the Bear Trap oh my God were they excellent thank you Grand Marais Snowmobile Trails and Seney Snowmobile Club WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Another round of accumulating snow and rain returns to northern Michigan for the end of the week. Mainly rain is expected Friday morning before transitioning to snow across the eastern U.P. and parts of far northern lower through the afternoon. A switch to all snow will likely hold off until later Friday night. Best chances for at least 2” of wet snow will come across the eastern U.P. and areas of northern lower along and north of M-68. Rain is expected to be the primary precip type south of M-68 at this time. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryAnother round of accumulating snow and rain returns to northern Michigan for the end of the week. Mainly rain is expected Friday morning before transitioning to snow across the eastern U.P. and parts of far northern lower through the afternoon. A switch to all snow will likely hold off until later Friday night. Best chances for at least 2” of wet snow will come across the eastern U.P. and areas of northern lower along and north of M-68. Rain is expected to be the primary precip type south of M-68 at this time. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/19/26 GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Groomer Jim getting it done today on 443 with the trail paver. Loving that new drag. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosGroomer Jim getting it done today on 443 with the trail paver. Loving that new drag. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Here’s a current look at Trail 498 coming into Windy Corners — and the snow is coming down! ❄️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Most widespread/heaviest snow continues to shift north across the eastern U.P. this afternoon with lingering lighter freezing drizzle/mixed precip across sections of northern lower and eastern upper into tonight. Slick and hazardous travel conditions expected to continue across parts of the area. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryMost widespread/heaviest snow continues to shift north across the eastern U.P. this afternoon with lingering lighter freezing drizzle/mixed precip across sections of northern lower and eastern upper into tonight. Slick and hazardous travel conditions expected to continue across parts of the area. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Heavier snowfall has exited much of the U.P except for the Keweenaw where several inches of snowfall are expected overnight. The combination of blowing snow and snow will make travel very difficult in the Keweenaw. Elsewhere freezing drizzle and period of light snow will result in continued slick surfaces. Temperatures will warm above freezing for much of the U.P on Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Snowing good up here!! let's get it Cody Geister GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> The trails have been holding up very well with the recent warm up. Groomers were parked last night for the first time due to the the warm temps. Our current plan is to groom all 4 routes in the next 36 hrs. before the next warm up. This is all temperature/weather driven. #grandmarais #newberry CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Current conditions WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy, wet snow will continue across northern Michigan today into this evening, along with the potential for icing. Highest snowfall amounts of 4-8” are expected across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, making for slippery roads and hazardous travel. Combination of heavy snow and gusty winds may lead to very low visibility across open areas this morning. Chances for icing across parts of the area will last into this evening with the potential for freezing drizzle after the heaviest precipitation ends. Be sure to use caution if traveling today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryHeavy, wet snow will continue across northern Michigan today into this evening, along with the potential for icing. Highest snowfall amounts of 4-8” are expected across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, making for slippery roads and hazardous travel. Combination of heavy snow and gusty winds may lead to very low visibility across open areas this morning. Chances for icing across parts of the area will last into this evening with the potential for freezing drizzle after the heaviest precipitation ends. Be sure to use caution if traveling today! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The previously advertised winter storm has lifted into the area early this morning. Moderate to heavy snow is expected through much of the morning, save for the far southern UP, before transitioning to a wintry mix with freezing rain/drizzle this afternoon. Confidence remains low to medium regarding the spatial extent of freezing rain accumulation, however. Gusty winds and heavy wet snow may cause power outages in the Keweenaw. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A winter storm will bring heavy, wet snow to the U.P late tonight into Wednesday. A mix of freezing rain and snow is possible at precipitation onset, especially over the southern half of the U.P. The combination of strong winds and heavy snow will result in low visibility over the Keweenaw and near Lake Superior, as well as sporadic power outages. Snow is expected to mix with or change to freezing rain on Wednesday afternoon, especially over the southern two thirds of the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY in effect through Wednesday 7PM: Increased risks for hazardous travel, damage and power outages by morning. Tv6 cancellations NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Well let's go see what we can do with this sloppy mess till it gets below freezing which is just now,, AND STAYS THAT WAY FOR MORE THAN TWO HOURS THIS TIME, COOL BEANS? Thank You and your club! Great work! NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Just to let everyone know, we will be out grooming all of our trails tonight. Tucker has came through and gave us a demo to try out while we’re waiting to get ours back and with any luck, we should have the Piston Bully up going today if not tomorrow.But we will be running the states machine tonight so all of our trails will be covered thanks... #newberry #snowphotosJust to let everyone know, we will be out grooming all of our trails tonight. Tucker has came through and gave us a demo to try out while we’re waiting to get ours back and with any luck, we should have the Piston Bully up going today if not tomorrow.But we will be running the states machine tonight so all of our trails will be covered thanks WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A messy winter storm is set to lift through the Great Lakes tonight through Wednesday bringing mixed precipitation, heavy wet snow, and strong winds to Upper Michigan. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> It’s a beautiful morning in Windy Corners! ❄️☀️ WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Messy System Tuesday Night - Wednesday Afternoon! <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
No new snow overnight. The snow yesterday freshened things up really good
Their calling for 3-5 again tomorrow
This weekend and next week will be good. Temps look to hold in the 20’s #newberry #snowphotos 
25 degrees this morning and its been very windy for the last 24 hrs. We did get some snow yesterday but its hard to tell how much cause of the wind. "They" are calling for a bunch more tomorrow too. It looks like our temps U.P. here will stay in the high 20`s to low 30`s for the next several days so we`ll still be in GREAT shape!
As far as the trails go we are in GREAT shape too. All 3 machines are running GREAT and we will be grooming almost around the clock for the weekend. You see the key word here?
So.......long story short......COME ON U.P.!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
It’s shaping up to be an awesome weekend to head to the UP. Are you making the trip north?
If you are, don’t forget to check conditions on the Mackinac Bridge before you travel.
Wherever the weekend takes you, ride right and ride safe. #newberry #snowphotos
If you planned on riding up here this weekend things should be great! #newberry #snowphotos
Freezing rain/sleet trying to turn to snow.
We didn’t groom for 2 days too warm.
We will resume grooming tonight if temps stay cold & we get snow.
Someone shake the snow globe!
We need fresh snow!
!!!!!Riders!!!!!
Be cautious when riding some of the wet spots/creeks could’ve opened up..We will inspect our trails this afternoon/evening.. #curtis #newberry #snowphotosCurrent conditions
Freezing rain/sleet trying to turn to snow.
We didn’t groom for 2 days too warm.
We will resume grooming tonight if temps stay cold & we get snow.
Someone shake the snow globe!
We need fresh snow!
!!!!!Riders!!!!!
Be cautious when riding some of the wet spots/creeks could’ve opened up..We will inspect our trails this afternoon/evening
Please view the updated briefing packet link below for all the details!
www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo
Forecast: www.uppermichiganssource.com/.../first-alert.../
Alerts: www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #petoskeyFIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY in effect through Wednesday 7PM: Increased risks for hazardous travel, damage and power outages by morning.
Forecast: www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/02/17/first-alert-weather-day-ahead-winter-storm-snarl-travel-c...
Alerts: www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts
Radar, hourly forecasts and more with the free TV6 First Alert Weather App: www.uppermichiganssource.com/page/tv6-apps-for-ios-and-android-devices/
Anyway, we're not out here in an attempt to create ribbons, we're here to fix holes and make as flat as possible before it all sets up, because when it does, this stuff will become cement. I should add then, Cement IS OUR GOAL, it has a tendency to stay put, anything less, temps near 30, just thrown off the trail right after we pass and there goes 14+ man hours and 80-90 gallons Diesel in very short order, we're not hooked up with USAID or ActBlue so we're kinda fussy about where we spend our limited funds. 😁
10.3 miles to first stop sign today.
Its heavy hard pushing stuff, it is laying flat, is rolling on blade, am able to roll the high side of curves, just cant dig too deep yet.
Rumors is I'll have fresh snow to blend in on the way back, may have an opportunity to make you all proud yet, but I have a hunch there's worst is yet to come 😉
Quite busy out here! I'll keep you posted.
11:02pm
Windy Corners done, not pretty at all, but flat as a sponge, looks like one too! 2" new snow, you wont see anything but but pretty trail at least to here, I hear its going to get progressively worse as I go, not much else to do but deal with it, takes nothing but time and fuel.
Keep you posted, Pine Stump bound! #newberry #snowphotos
Please view the full briefing packet at the link below for details regarding precipitation type and timing, forecast snowfall and freezing rain accumulation, and more.
www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
Wondering what Trail 498 looks like today?
Here’s a peek at Trail 498 coming into Windy Corners! 🛷🌲
Wherever the trail takes you… ride right and ride safe. 💙 #newberry #snowphotos
What you need to know!
1) Winter Storm Warnings & Advisories from early Wednesday morning to Wednesday Evening. Most of the impact will be from 3am to 9am for Northern Michigan. For the list of counties and what you can expect, head here: www.9and10news.com/weather/latest-forecast/
2) U.P. and Tip of the Mitt will see the most snow. Some areas of Chippewa & Mackinac County could see 5-10" of snow!
3) Areas of the Northern Lower & Northern Central Lower could see a glaze of ice to .25" of ice accumulation.
4) Areas closer to Lake Michigan will stay rain and avoid issues.
5) This system will cause headaches across Northern Michigan so make sure to have the Doppler 9&10 Weather App or tune in for the latest forecast to see how this will impact you! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey