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
FROM Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Busy, busy busy. We have been brushing and grading, but today we got help from a couple of our local contractors. A bit thank you to Dave and Brett Dudnasky of Superior Excavating and Rich Williamson of M77 Redimix and Excavating for some heavy lifting. Flat dirt trails make for flat snowmobile trails. #grandmarais#newberry... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Areas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooAreas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: -A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning. -Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage. -A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible. -Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooKey Messages: -A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning. -Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage. -A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible. -Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too! ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 4-1-26 No joke here still alot of snow There aren’t many people around but the ones that are here are enjoy good trails TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Associationgroomed 9 one last time last night We have parking if you want to ride for the day We will be closed this Saturday Sunday and Monday for Easter Let’s all hope spring comes soon now #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Just to let everyone know we have tried to close the gates around town and on trail 45-the falls but the snow is too deep be respectful to the private land owners and only use the trails north of silver creek ATV trail system or south of the airport thank you for a great season there is still plenty of snow out north and south to ride we will get the gates closed as soon as we can! #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooWinter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches have been issued across the entire U.P. for Wednesday night into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time the best chance for accumulating snow is over the northern and western U.P. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 3-31 A lot of snow on the ground still 3ft on the gauge up the road This is a video of trail 8 west of county road 407 Grooming is over but traffic is low. If you want to go have a little fun there’s definitely snow #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooTonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Well it’s official we are done for the 25-26 snow grooming season tried to get back out but the weather said NO WAY that being said I would like to thank everyone of our operators and Marty & Kathy they have done a great job this season we will get things figured out for next season and see where we windup. But thank you all for the kind words and support. #newberryWell it’s official we are done for the 25-26 snow grooming season tried to get back out but the weather said NO WAY that being said I would like to thank everyone of our operators and Marty & Kathy they have done a great job this season we will get things figured out for next season and see where we windup. But thank you all for the kind words and support. ... See MoreSee Less
That's a bummer. A quick pan might have been the ticket for us diehards who can't face the reality of the end of the riding season. Great work overall this season! Through all the issues thrown at the team this year, you guys kicked it!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Cloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette#munising #seney #newberry #sooCloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Halfway Lake Cottages, LLC >> Had a great ride today from home to Seney and back! Trails were great and we had one of our best rides! Sophia even drove for the first time on the trail for a little while! She says she didn’t like it when someone passed her! lol We are going to have snow for a long while - get up here & take advantage of spring rates! #newberry#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less