I went for a quick ride to see what things are like. This mirrors my post from a couple weeks ago with the previous warm up
Along cr407 to the river the trail is shot but you can ride between the road and trail. Watch for hazards
Trail 8 has spots where it’s good and it has spots that are bare for several hundred feet and you have to skirt the edge. It’s the worst in the clear cuts
The seasonal roads and fire lanes are good still.
It’s spring riding conditions that are way early this year. You need to trailer up to get into the snow. Towns will be bad to terrible to access.
If you want to do a ton of miles stay home. As I’ve been telling everyone if you want to ride some and not afraid to take the seasonal roads etc you can do 75 to 100 miles and have some fun. Ride the trails long enough to get off of them
The pictures are from today they start from leaving pine stump and working my way up to trail 8 west and then looping back on seasonal roads and fire lanes
Trail 9 towards wolf inn will be similar. Some crap and some that’s not so bad.
In the clear cuts are where things are the worst. I’m sure the burned out area towards paradise is terrrible
Chic from the hotdog stand stopped with a group yesterday. She had good riding coming across on the seasonal roads etc. check out her page
It’s supposed to be cold this weekend with a chance of 1-3 inches of snow tomorrow. Boy would the few inches of snow be a blessing at this point. We just need to get past the warm day today let’s hope some clouds roll in
For most riders this could be the end if we don’t get some March storms. Typically we get some good storms in March so let’s hope
Go for a ride and if you get bored jump in the truck and visit all your favorite places. Make sure to visit the local businesses while your up they’d love to see you
I’m all booked up but feel free to trailer up here. There’s also the holland lake lot up the road a couple miles
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Unsettled weather arrives Wednesday bringing wintry precipitation across parts of Michigan. Accumulating snow is favored across the UP, with a wintry mix favored across central/northern lower Michigan, and rain with a chance of thunder favored across southern Michigan. The rain/mix/snow lines may shift north or south over the next few days. Snow and ice totals could range from nuisance to moderately disruptive. Monitor the forecast over the next few days as the forecast details become clearer. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyUnsettled weather arrives Wednesday bringing wintry precipitation across parts of Michigan. Accumulating snow is favored across the UP, with a wintry mix favored across central/northern lower Michigan, and rain with a chance of thunder favored across southern Michigan. The rain/mix/snow lines may shift north or south over the next few days. Snow and ice totals could range from nuisance to moderately disruptive. Monitor the forecast over the next few days as the forecast details become clearer. ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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 ... See MoreSee Less
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/15/26 24 degrees this morning and cloudy. We must have had that freezing fog again earlier cause everything is pure white outside....really cool looking. We have survived the last couple days of warmer weather really well, it helps when it gets into the low 20`s at night. It looks like a couple more days above freezing and then chill back out to "normal", with a little snow here an there. Every trail was groomed yesterday and all operators said they are in great shape. Our entire system will get it again today and then Monday`s are our "maintance day". This is where we go thru all 3 machines with a fine tooth comb and grease underneath zerts and just check everything out. Bout all I got to report....COME ON U.P. before its too late!!!! LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Al groomed Germfask yesterday and Ross went early this morning to Newberry, snow is starting to turn to sugar but groomed out nice. Both Newberry and Naubinway are going to be groomed tonight and with snow in the forecast mid week trails should be excellent next weekend! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Saturday 2-14 It’s going to be a beautiful day for people to ride! Tons of snow out there for everyone. A couple warm days then it drops right back into the 20’s Come ride the next few weekends then you can get ready for spring Parking out back for anyone that wants to trailer up and ride! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
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 ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> It’s a frosty morning, but wow do those trees look beautiful! ❄️🌲 The fresh frost has everything sparkling out there. Looking for something to do today? Head over to the Jack Pine Lodge for the vintage show and ride! 🏁🔥 Nothing better than classic sleds and good company on a winter day. Wherever the trail takes you, be safe and ride right! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/14/26 Happy Valentines Day everyone! 15 degrees this morning and a freezing fog out der. Everything is all white.....kinda pretty. Now that the weather has changed, temps up and down, I will try to put out a report everyday. I hit 42 here at my place yesterday. Here`s what went on yesterday..... Groomer Patrick hit the Point trails #452 & #453 and called them good. He said the snow got pretty soft on him but all is good. Groomer Glenn ran the Falls trail #45 and called that good too. Didn`t break thru any ice yet. Groomer Dave ran trail #8 south and said the same. Our infamous swamp is still solid! Groomer Keith ran the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 and called that good. All trails will get run today too. So......there ya have it. a complete run down of our system. LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
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 ... See MoreSee Less
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 ... See MoreSee Less
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/13/26 It was 9 degrees this morning when I got up at 0630, it is now 22 at 0800 and cloudy....weird weather! It is supposed to get up into the low 30`s today and drop into the low teens at night. "They" are watching for a "big storm" coming in for early next week but temps into the 30`s....weird weather. Nuff on that....lets get to the trails.... All trails were run yesterday and they are all in great shape. We will run almost around the clock all weekend to keep them that way for you. If the warmer days start to break up the ice in the low lands I`ll be sure to let ya`ll know, but for now we are in GREAT SHAPE!!!! Bout all I got to report. LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
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! ... See MoreSee Less
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. 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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