Happy Opening Day everyone. We do have snow in the area. Reports are about 10 inches. The last couple of days temps have been just above freezing but that will help set up a good base. Trails are still under restricted use as we enter mussel loading season. December 15th is when all restrictions in the area are lifted.
The gates at the trail head are going to remain closed until we get some more snow. That section of trail goes through some wet land that hasn’t yet froze over. The same for the gates on trial 45. If you want to come up and give it a go we would suggest trailering a bit north of town to either the Silvercreek trail head, Pine Stump, or the trail head north of that. Please go slow and watch for hazards on the trail. Ride Safe and Ride Right
WEATHER UPDATE via Pictured Rocks Marine Weather Conditions >> Here are a couple probability maps for the snow and ice potential through the full duration of this upcoming spring storm (through 8am on Tuesday). It’s not often that we get to show 90% probabilities of getting 1.5 feet of snow, but that will be the case for much of our region. And the potential for significant icing has started to inch more into the far eastern UP, so we’ll need to keep an eye on that as well. I’ll provide some final updates tomorrow morning before the first impacts start to roll in. In the meantime, enjoy your “day off” from all this whacky spring weather! ⛄️💨🥶 #miweather #munising #seney #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylord ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association worked their magic last night Today will be a great day to ride Sunday to Tuesday look to be a challenge with the potential weather coming in Winter is far from over up here... #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Confidence is increasing in a significant winter storm Saturday night into Monday night. Snowfall amounts between 1 to 3 feet could be near 2-day records in some areas. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates likely result in blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: very difficult to impossible travel, power outages, significant recovery time. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail 9 North Pretty geeked about tonight, love me a blizerdy night!! 🥰 Everyone's been cool about getting outta the way of the Big snow ball coming down the trail, laying out beauty behind me, not beat up much at all, just get to play artist tonight 😊 10pm Windy Corners, Pristine 😉 Well, pretty much everything behind us for that matter, Lots of snow to play with. Headed north, dead zone. Keep ya posted. #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> A pause in the snow ❄️ The world went quiet for a moment… and the northern lights peeked through the clouds ✨ Sometimes nature reminds you to slow down, look up, and take it all in 🌌💚 #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> Holy snow. And still tons more to come. We have been out shoveling and plowing all morning. Wow. #seney #newberry #snowphotosHoly snow. And still tons more to come. We have been out shoveling and plowing all morning. Wow. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Although some areas in the UP are experiencing a lull in the snowfall this morning, we expect the snow to fill back into the area from west to east through early afternoon. Winds shift to N/NE, resulting in reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow, especially in open areas and along Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooAlthough some areas in the UP are experiencing a lull in the snowfall this morning, we expect the snow to fill back into the area from west to east through early afternoon. Winds shift to N/NE, resulting in reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow, especially in open areas and along Lake Superior. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> A second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following: •More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan •Significant icing that may impact the power grid •Wind gusts that could top 45mph •Blizzard conditions We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyA second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following:
•More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan
•Significant icing that may impact the power grid
•Wind gusts that could top 45mph
•Blizzard conditions
We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details. ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Friday 3-13 Winter is far from over This weekend and next will be good riding! Don’t put those sleds away yet! You have the next 6 months to enjoy the warmth! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, A quick hitting, strong clipper continues to bring widespread moderate to heavy snow and high winds to the area this morning. After a brief lull in snow around daybreak, an increase in northerly winds and lake effect snow will return hazardous conditions to the north winds snowbelts this early afternoon. Our attention then turns to a major winter storm set to impact the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region this weekend into early next week. Confidence is continuing to grow regarding significant snowfall accumulations (potentially record breaking) and blizzard conditions that may result in widespread impacts. Please view this morning's informational briefing at the link below for additional details on both today's and this weekend's storm systems. www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Friday Morning from snowy Windy Corners! ❄️🌬️ Fresh snow, freshly groomed trails, and a beautiful start to the day — it doesn’t get much better than this! 🛷 ❓ Who’s riding this weekend? ❓ Where are you heading out from? ❓ Did anyone get caught in the bridge closure heading north yesterday? How long was the wait? 🌉 Drop a comment and let us know where you’re riding and what the trails look like in your area! 📍❄️ Let’s see those trail updates and weekend ride plans! 👇 Wherever the trail leads, ride right and ride safe! 🛷👍 #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A strong Clipper system is looking to bring a round of heavy snowfall and blowing snow late tonight through Friday. Another winter storm will potentially impact the U.P. Sunday through Monday as well. Whiteout conditions are possible within both systems. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo ... See MoreSee Less