Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 02/29
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 02/29 2/29 8 pm update- <> If you’re already here, trailer to Bay Mills/Raco. It’s worth it! <> 2/29 🚨 CAUTION🚨 I’m starting to get many reports of downed trees everywhere. My day of riding has now turned into a tree clearing mission. I’ll be headed out in the club SxS to clear trees. If there are any club members that are available and want to go with, I am leaving the clubhouse in the Soo around 10. Groomer Warren and his buddy will also be out in the tracked SxS. Please give us time to work and clear the trees, or help out if you can. Sounds like 889 and 8 in the Brimley/Raco/Bay Mills area have many trees down, and about a foot of new snow. Thank you! <> 2/29 – good morning! <> <> 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 >> After a quiet and sunny afternoon, expect increasing clouds tonight ahead of a quick batch of light snow showers late tonight into Tuesday morning. While much of the UP picks up an inch or less of snow, higher totals up to 1-3in will be possible over the far eastern UP. Moderate snowfall rates may lead to reduced visibility and slick roadways in the eastern UP during the Tuesday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAfter a quiet and sunny afternoon, expect increasing clouds tonight ahead of a quick batch of light snow showers late tonight into Tuesday morning. While much of the UP picks up an inch or less of snow, higher totals up to 1-3in will be possible over the far eastern UP. Moderate snowfall rates may lead to reduced visibility and slick roadways in the eastern UP during the Tuesday morning commute. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/23/26 Just rode up to Pickles! 👍👍👍👍😎👍👍👍 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooExpect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Early morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryEarly morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/21/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A pair of systems will bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the U.P. today into tonight. A clipper will spread a mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain across the area this morning, changing to all rain from west to east as temperatures climb above freezing in the afternoon, reaching as high as the mid 50s in the west. A cold front then drops across the U.P. and brings another round of mixed precip tonight, changing to all snow towards Sunday morning. Generally expect minimal snow amounts across most of the U.P., but some spots in the Keweenaw and the east could pick up 1-3” through Sunday morning. A glaze of ice will also be possible in a few spots this morning and again tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA pair of systems will bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the U.P. today into tonight. A clipper will spread a mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain across the area this morning, changing to all rain from west to east as temperatures climb above freezing in the afternoon, reaching as high as the mid 50s in the west. A cold front then drops across the U.P. and brings another round of mixed precip tonight, changing to all snow towards Sunday morning. Generally expect minimal snow amounts across most of the U.P., but some spots in the Keweenaw and the east could pick up 1-3” through Sunday morning. A glaze of ice will also be possible in a few spots this morning and again tonight. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/21/26 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
What a day around here! If you’re not already here or plan to be here early tomorrow, I’m sorry to say that the trails will likely start to fall apart quickly with the coming warm up. Coming out of the Soo on trail 8 is not good. Thin and rocky as we didn’t get the snow that Brimley/Bay Mills/Raco/Strongs/Paradise did. If you’re in the Soo, your best bet would be to trailer. The forest service roads out there have a ton of snow and will hold up longer than the trails.
We were able to groom most of 889 and all of 8 from Brimley to Ranger rd, and part of 480. I have a report that the gate on 472 at Johnson rd is locked. I have no idea why but I’ll try to find out. We cleared a ton of fallen trees today. Big thanks to Groomer Warren and I believe his helper was Scott. There is still a big one on the straight part of 889 between 8 and plantation rd, but it’s easy to get around it. There are some big humps from snowdrifts there too so use caution! Groomer Raco Dave is heading out to smooth those out now. Other than that part, 889 is good to excellent as of this evening! And 8 from a mile west of Brimley to Raco is also excellent!
We also hosted some of the volunteers from other clubs that are in town for the MISORVA groomer workshop for a hot dog lunch at our groomer barn. Great to have the opportunity to meet like minded volunteers!
I spent my morning clearing trees and then got a 112 mile ride in. Had a great lunch and warmed up at The Cozy Inn in Brimley. Stop in and support them and enjoy the “cozy” atmosphere!
Get it while you can! Bring a saw if you want to hit fire roads. Still some trees down on those.
Ride safe!!!
Please share, and again, please use caution!
At my house in the Soo we got maybe 2-3” overnight. That’s probably being generous. The winds were crazy so I can’t tell for sure, but my gauge shows 5” total. Very light snow here now. Turbo checked in from Brimley and said there is a solid 8” out his way and it’s still snowing. A big thanks to Mr. Donnay for letting us know about a downed tree across trail 8 near Beune Rd, just west of Brimley. Also reported a foot of new snow there near Raco. Groomer Warren is heading out to cut it. As expected, it sounds like the highest snowfall amounts hit from Brimley west again. If you’re in our area, please comment with your snow totals. My assumption is that there are more than just the one tree down, so if you do ride, please be extra cautious. Carrying a saw is not a bad idea if you have the option. Again, I highly doubt we will send groomers out unless there are many trees down that need attention. Be safe!!!Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
On the move again! As reports come in, I’ll be sure to share. Things will be hard packed and scratchers may be needed until they loosen up again. Potential for a couple inches of snow mid week again.
Roads and shoulders are bare now, so gas and road crossings are a bit challenging, but that’s spring riding.
What a season! Ride safe all! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo03233/23/26
On the move again! As reports come in, I’ll be sure to share. Things will be hard packed and scratchers may be needed until they loosen up again. Potential for a couple inches of snow mid week again.
Roads and shoulders are bare now, so gas and road crossings are a bit challenging, but that’s spring riding.
What a season! Ride safe all! ❄️❄️❄️
Wow! I am so pleasantly surprised how well the trails held up today!! Sugar Island Chris DID groom 8 this morning from the Soo to Brimley.
For those that have been asking, the bay in Brimley is starting to show some slushy spots.
While I wish I was hopping in the groomer, it’s just too warm and they are pretty darn good anyway!
Shout out to Mackinac County Snowmobile Association , Les Cheneaux Snowmobile Club & Grooming Report, and the Chippewa Snowchasers for their great trails today too!
Lots of people out enjoying the day. We had heavy wet snow, then freezing rain, then back to snow.
150 miles of smiles here in the far EUP.
I hope you got to enjoy it too! Incredible, especially for March 21st! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0321f #snowphotos
Good morning all!
Unfortunately, it stayed too warm overnight for us to send groomers out.
We are supposed to get 4-6” of snow beginning later this morning, and temps are supposed to drop late tonight, so we’ll get back out as soon as we can!
I rode last night and trails were holding up beautifully. They’ll get a little beat up today with Saturday traffic. I’ll be out riding today to check things out before I hop in the groomer tonight.
Ride safe, ride right, ride sober! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo