Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 02/19
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 02/19 2/19 pm update- I finally got to get out and ride! Left this morning from the Soo on a fresh groom (thanks Buck!) on trail 8 toward Raco. As we’ve been saying, there is slag rock on 8 popping up, the worst of which is just past 6 mile, so just take it easy there and you’ll be just fine. In Raco, I met up with Raco Dave and several of our club members. We hit the 889 loop, and then some off trail, forest service roads and two tracks, as this is where the most snow is. I then ran down 480 to 472 and met up with some more of our volunteers, and went down 472 to Rudyard where we had a great lunch at Huck’s Pub & Grill (thanks Jen!) Yes, the road riding in Rudyard where Snowchasers club is unable to groom the ditches is no fun at all, but it was worth it to stop and support Huck’s, as they have supported us! From here, we rode 472 toward Sullivan Creek Rd. It’s pretty thin until Sullivan Creek road, but I heard it’s great from there west. From here, we took forest service roads back to 480 and those were AWESOME! We saw our newest volunteer, Marc, coming back in the Pisten Bully from his run on 8 between Brimley and Raco. Finished off the ride with another loop up 889 to the overlook, and back to the Soo on trail 8. The northeast side of 889 is getting bumpy from traffic, but I’m sure the Raco crew will straighten it out. 8 is also showing some bumps, but nothing crazy. Trails are definitely thin on 8 more so than anywhere. Again, lots of good snow on the forest service roads as those don’t see the same traffic, or have a rock base. I saw maybe 20 other sleds out all day. All seemed to be enjoying themselves! I’ll be updating as we move through the week. Thanks all! ❄️❄️❄️ <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Trail Report on MSA <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Widespread "system" snow tapers off tonight and transitions to lake effect snow in the W to NW snowbelts Monday. Snow could be moderate to heavy at times, especially in the western UP and Keweenaw where areas have a 50-75% chance of seeing 8" of snow by Tuesday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWidespread "system" snow tapers off tonight and transitions to lake effect snow in the W to NW snowbelts Monday. Snow could be moderate to heavy at times, especially in the western UP and Keweenaw where areas have a 50-75% chance of seeing 8" of snow by Tuesday morning. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/12/25 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A clipper system bringing snow to Upper Michigan will continue to do so. Expecting widespread 2-4 inches with potential for higher amounts in the Keweenaw and north of Lake Michigan. Tonight, lake effect snow brings more snow for the WNW to NW snow belts. Probabilities of seeing another 8 inches or more are above 50% in parts of the west and Keweenaw tonight into Monday night. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA clipper system bringing snow to Upper Michigan will continue to do so. Expecting widespread 2-4 inches with potential for higher amounts in the Keweenaw and north of Lake Michigan. Tonight, lake effect snow brings more snow for the WNW to NW snow belts. Probabilities of seeing another 8 inches or more are above 50% in parts of the west and Keweenaw tonight into Monday night. #906wx #miwx #snow SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/12/25 Looks great! Thank you... SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/12/25 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Low pressure traversing Upper Michigan will spread system snow across the area early Sunday morning before transitioning to WNW lake effect snow Monday. Low temperatures around zero with windchills in the negative teens are expected for the interior west Sunday and Monday nights. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLow pressure traversing Upper Michigan will spread system snow across the area early Sunday morning before transitioning to WNW lake effect snow Monday. Low temperatures around zero with windchills in the negative teens are expected for the interior west Sunday and Monday nights. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Favorable probability for below-normal temperatures continues into late January for much of the CONUS, supporting the likelihood of lake effect snow and continued ice growth along the shores of the Great Lakes. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFavorable probability for below-normal temperatures continues into late January for much of the CONUS, supporting the likelihood of lake effect snow and continued ice growth along the shores of the Great Lakes. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/11/25 8 pm update WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> SNOW TIME! Posted (Jan 11 2pm). Had this dude got anything right this winter?? Bring it on BRING IT!!!! Mitchell Bierman Tyler Wizner Garrett Babik Nicole Ann 🤙 Jordan Veenema WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Widespread snow will build in tonight and linger into early Monday morning. Expecting mostly 1 to 4 inches, but higher amounts can't be ruled out near Lake Michigan. Lake effect snow follows Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWidespread snow will build in tonight and linger into early Monday morning. Expecting mostly 1 to 4 inches, but higher amounts can't be ruled out near Lake Michigan. Lake effect snow follows Monday. #906wx #miwx SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/11/25 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
If you left today, I’m truly sorry! We are getting fresh snow and wow what a welcome sight! A group of us, a few members and volunteers, took a ride up toward Paradise today. We tried to get there, but there is a pretty nasty water hole on 8 just north of Lakeshore. I would not go that way until the Paradise club says it’s frozen over. We turned around and took Lakeshore to 123 to 474 to Hulbert and back the same way.
Beautiful ride!
On our return trip, we ran into groomer Dan with the Chippewa Snowchasers club on trail 8. Shout out to him for smoothing out the weekend whoops after a crazy busy weekend! Awesome work Dan!
8 back on our trail system and the city trails are holding up great. The fresh snow will only make things even better!
Hope you all enjoy as much as we did! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos
Our crews were busy last night! I ran the city trails with Jay, and we got 497 open! Yay! Not many pics as I was the operator for the majority of the run last night. Jay hopped in the seat to help with 497 in the really gnarly spots. It’s looking great now! I used the limb masher A LOT to clean up some overhanging brush. More needs to be done, but I got some big ones out of the way!
Chris warns that trail 49 south of 12 mile still has some wet spots. We simply need more snow to be able to pack them. It’s coming!
I haven’t heard from the Raco crew but I know they were out last night too.
If you’re riding today, we hope you enjoy our overnight efforts!
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Thanks all! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos
Raco/Bay Mills update from Brimley Bill-
“This morning I groomed the power line and Mission Hill Loop 889. The trails were beat up from the high sled traffic yesterday, but there was plenty of snow to work with. I was able to cut down and fill in the moguls, even in the winding section of 889. I was out and done before any sled traffic, so there trails should be set up nice and solid.”
Awesome job Bill! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos
Holy wah! I have never seen so many sleds on our trails as I did today. Passed the Raco crew on my way back to the Soo, and I’ll be out shortly with groomer Jay.
We’ll whip them into shape as best we can!
Hope you had a great day on the trails! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos
A clipper system comes in Sunday with impacts lasting into Monday. This is SNOW POTENTIAL Sunday AND Monday. Don't come at me 9am Sunday morning and say "where's my snow." lol.
As you can see the effects of this will vary GREATLY depending on where you are in the state.
We go from up to 1" for most areas in the light blue to about 1-3" at best for most of the Lower Peninsula. The west side gets more because of a quick shot of lake effect with gusty winds and cold temperatures. The U.P. is the bread winner here with the center of the low pressure hanging out over Lake Superior for a bout 24hrs. That will cause more lift which we need for snow to develop along with more lake effect due to strong winds and VERY cold air. It'll be a fluffy snow that piles up rather quick.
Winds will be very strong as times with a lot of cold air pouring in by Monday morning. Expect some areas in West Michigan to have wind chills as cold as -5 with the Western U.P. having wind chills as cold as -20. BRR!
TIMING is posted on my page a post or two down. Please go there and scroll down. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySNOW TIME! Posted (Jan 11 2pm).
A clipper system comes in Sunday with impacts lasting into Monday. This is SNOW POTENTIAL Sunday AND Monday. Don't come at me 9am Sunday morning and say "where's my snow." lol.
As you can see the effects of this will vary GREATLY depending on where you are in the state.
We go from up to 1" for most areas in the light blue to about 1-3" at best for most of the Lower Peninsula. The west side gets more because of a quick shot of lake effect with gusty winds and cold temperatures. The U.P. is the bread winner here with the center of the low pressure hanging out over Lake Superior for a bout 24hrs. That will cause more lift which we need for snow to develop along with more lake effect due to strong winds and VERY cold air. It'll be a fluffy snow that piles up rather quick.
Winds will be very strong as times with a lot of cold air pouring in by Monday morning. Expect some areas in West Michigan to have wind chills as cold as -5 with the Western U.P. having wind chills as cold as -20. BRR!
TIMING is posted on my page a post or two down. Please go there and scroll down.
daytime pics from volunteer Dennis after Pete and Jay opened up 449 and went into Kewadin last night. It was dark when they came back, so this is very helpful. A little fresh snow and it’ll be good to go! Please stay on the trail! Lots and of hidden hazards off the trail still! #soo #snowphotos