Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 02/20
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 02/20 2/20- Good afternoon! I love it when our operators get to bring their spouses with them to document the trip! This report comes to us from Ann, groomer Dennis’ wife, on their run of 472 and 480 through the Spile Dam. “What a beautiful hoar frosty morning to go out for a ‘slow snow roll’. It was 6° overnight, 15° when we left and 23° when we returned 5 hrs. later. Sure wish it would stay this way. We panned west 472 & 480. Snow amount is same as yesterday. We were able to smooth out the trails. Trail 472 turned out good. Only area of concern is a deep trough just west of the “leaning deer blind”. It was open yesterday & frozen today but I assume will open back up. Trail 480 has more thin spots with a little snirt showing in places & a few bumps that will take more snow to smooth out. Overall it came out just ok but enough snow to ride on” It remained pretty cloudy today, and never did get above freezing. Just goes to show ya, you can’t always believe what your weather app says. We hope you’re out enjoying it while you can! It is likely that grooming will be suspended until we receive new snow, to preserve what is left as much as possible, especially with very low traffic. We’ll keep updating! ❄️❄️❄️ <> <> 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 >> Temperatures will rise above freezing again this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A weak system crossing north of the U.P. will bring a slight chance of snow tonight, but any snowfall amounts would be minimal. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTemperatures will rise above freezing again this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A weak system crossing north of the U.P. will bring a slight chance of snow tonight, but any snowfall amounts would be minimal. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Chances for light snow today across the eastern U.P. and NE Lower, with patchy fog. Mild air sticks around into early week, with light mixed precip/rain chances Monday and a more widespread system Wednesday. Highs mainly in the 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryChances for light snow today across the eastern U.P. and NE Lower, with patchy fog. Mild air sticks around into early week, with light mixed precip/rain chances Monday and a more widespread system Wednesday. Highs mainly in the 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned! #miwx SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/15/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Patchy fog could hang around this morning before clearing after sunrise. However, expect the fog to return once again tonight into Sunday morning, before some light rain showers potentially move over the eastern U.P. on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaPatchy fog could hang around this morning before clearing after sunrise. However, expect the fog to return once again tonight into Sunday morning, before some light rain showers potentially move over the eastern U.P. on Monday. #906wx #miwx SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/14/26 SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/13/26 Richard Campbell is awesome! SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> Good evening everyone! SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/12/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warm temperatures are expected today, especially over the interior west and central, before a cold front passing through mainly the eastern U.P. brings clouds and colder temperatures late this afternoon through tonight. Some fog, drizzle, and freezing drizzle is possible behind the cold front this afternoon through tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarm temperatures are expected today, especially over the interior west and central, before a cold front passing through mainly the eastern U.P. brings clouds and colder temperatures late this afternoon through tonight. Some fog, drizzle, and freezing drizzle is possible behind the cold front this afternoon through tonight. #906wx #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow chances linger today, mainly across eastern Upper Michigan, with highs in the mid to upper 30s to low 40s. A stretch of quieter weather follows this weekend into early next week, featuring partly sunny skies and temperatures moderating into the upper 30s and mid 40s. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryLight snow chances linger today, mainly across eastern Upper Michigan, with highs in the mid to upper 30s to low 40s. A stretch of quieter weather follows this weekend into early next week, featuring partly sunny skies and temperatures moderating into the upper 30s and mid 40s. #MIwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warm and mostly dry conditions are expected to finish the week. Expecting most locations to warm above freezing during the day and then fall below freezing overnight. Many locations in western and southern Upper Michigan may warm above 40 Friday and Saturday! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarm and mostly dry conditions are expected to finish the week. Expecting most locations to warm above freezing during the day and then fall below freezing overnight. Many locations in western and southern Upper Michigan may warm above 40 Friday and Saturday! WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> We know you'll pass by this post for snowfall today, but here on February 12th, 2026, it's quite a reflective moment to see just how far we have come this winter. Just a couple weeks ago it was lake effect snow every single day. Today, a light band of 1-3" near Munising is all we will need to write home about. We even tossed in some humor for those not in a designated snowfall zone. A couple slick spots will pop up along M-28 near Munising, and perhaps around Petoskey if a longer lake effect band happens to form, but this is more unlikely than likely. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Thank you Ann and Dennis for your time and the report! Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Good morning everyone! HUGE thank you to Turbo and Diane for stepping up to help last night! They were out very early yesterday morning, and jumped in to help again last night when we had a hole in the schedule.
Here’s what Turbo had to say-
“Hello! For the second time today, we were back at it again grooming Trail 8 into Brimley and the power lines. We stepped up to the plate, because somehow signals got crossed and nobody was going out tonight to groom this route. We checked the Groomer tracker app at 10 tonight and noticed the groomer wasn't out. After a day with over a thousand sleds out we figured we better go out and clean things up and make it good for Sunday. It was a good thing we did. As you can see from the pictures it was whooped up from all of the traffic. We always want everyone to have the best riding experience while on our trails. We definitely didn't want to let anyone down. Trails are excellent! Get out and ride and enjoy the holiday weekend. Time for us to get some much needed rest. Until next time, Turbo”
Looks awesome guys! Sunday riders will sure appreciate your hard work and dedication! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0215 #snowphotos
Happy Valentines Day and happy trail stop day!
Turbo and Diane went out very early this morning on their run on parts of 480, 8, and the 889 loop.
Here’s their report-
“Good morning everyone. Love is in the air! What a great way to spend our Valentines Day. I can't think of a more lovely way to treat Mrs. Turbo than to grab the Pisten Bully and groom some trails. All the while jamming out to some good old romantic music. Now for the good stuff. We left around 5:30am, to do the Mission Hill run(trail 889) we had to wait for the temperature to cool down. It got slightly above freezing last night. Passed our first sleds about 7:20. Four young men were up early hitting the trails. Not much has changed on the trails. Still excellent. Perfect riding conditions. Don't forget, it's our annual trail stop at the intersection of 8 and 889 in Raco. Please stop out and support us. Join the Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association if you're not already a member. We also have a donation box. Every little bit helps. Also, make sure you get a cup of our world famous hot cocoa. Make sure you tell them Turbo sent you. We are planning on going home and taking a nap. Have fun. Stay safe. Stay sober.”
Thank you guys! We hope to see you at the trail stop today in Raco from 11-3 where trails8 and 889 meet! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0214 #snowphotos
Good morning all! We absolutely love receiving messages like this!
Thank you, Stewart K. for sending this and for your feedback!
“Had the great pleasure of meeting Richard on the trail yesterday on our ride from the Sault to Brimley. The trails were fantastic. Thank you.”
Stewart came upon Rich cutting up a tree in the trail and stopped to help him👏🏼👏🏼
Rich is 80 some years young and has been volunteering nearly as long as I’ve been alive. He’s a treasure to our club, and we so appreciate his service!
Thank you again, Stewart! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0213 #snowphotos
We would like to extend our deepest gratitude and appreciation to Paula and Carl with the Motor City SledHeads LLC, as well as all of these awesome people who participated in their annual couples ride here in the Soo and surrounding area 2 weekends ago!
I was fortunate to join them, and I had a great time!
We appreciate their very generous donation to our club!
We hope you’ll come back again! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0212b #snowphotos
889 is looking mighty fine today!
Thank you, groomer Warren! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0212 #snowphotos2/12/26
889 is looking mighty fine today!
Thank you, groomer Warren! ❄️❄️❄️
Enjoy your rather snow-free day here in Michigan in early February. If you've read this far, comment your favorite memory of winter to this point.
- Chief Meteorologist Joel Fritsma #miweather #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylordWe know you'll pass by this post for snowfall today, but here on February 12th, 2026, it's quite a reflective moment to see just how far we have come this winter. Just a couple weeks ago it was lake effect snow every single day. Today, a light band of 1-3" near Munising is all we will need to write home about. We even tossed in some humor for those not in a designated snowfall zone. A couple slick spots will pop up along M-28 near Munising, and perhaps around Petoskey if a longer lake effect band happens to form, but this is more unlikely than likely.
Enjoy your rather snow-free day here in Michigan in early February. If you've read this far, comment your favorite memory of winter to this point.
- Chief Meteorologist Joel Fritsma
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