Grand Marais Trail Report – 12/12
GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 12/12 Last night Groomer Chad Groomed the South Trail (8, 88 & 443 all East of M77). He reported a good sized water hole located about a mile north of 88 on the 443. He also took care of a downed tree. Thanks Chad for the information and pictures. <> <> GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 12/11 GMSTA trail boss grooming update: I have had a lot of questions and inquiries on if we are grooming, when we will be grooming, and why we are not grooming, etc. Before I get into the scheduling I just want to give you all some insight to how we determine when and how much we groom. Of course one of the biggest factors is weather. How much snow, temps, conditions, what snow quality etc. Just because it’s below 32 degrees doesn’t mean you groom. If the snow quality is poor, sugary not packy, then grooming that type of snow when the base is not set up does very little for the overall “condition” of the trail. You cannot get all the woops/moguls out and the sugary snow just blows back out of the trail as the snowmobiles go over it. If this is the scenario, and it is early in the week with very low traffic, this would be the time to take a day off. The other big factor is the budget we have to groom for the entire season, Dec. 1st – Mar. 31st. One never knows how much snow we will get over the course of the snowmobile season, as proven last year. The season lasts 121 days, and we want to make sure there is enough budget to get us through the entire season. Budgeting is critical and plays a huge part in the decision of when not to groom. If the budget allowed, we would groom every day weather permitted. The next consideration is traffic volume. Usually Tuesday -Thursday is the slowest part of the week for traffic. Those are the first days we consider to not groom, as there is the least amount of traffic. This coupled with weather, snow conditions, and budget all help to make the call to groom or not. High travel times, we strive to groom every day to give you the best trails possible. We will be grooming this afternoon, starting with our East trail, trail 8, and our South trail, 443 & 88 from the park and ride on M77 east to 443. Then once they get back, we will head out on the West trail, 8, 89, 43/88 across Sunrise Landing to the south end of 888 and our North trail 8, from the split at 89, 888, and 88 all the way down to the park and ride on M77. The town route is usually done in coordination with the North run and or run as needed, as it is the single groomed trail route into the town of Grand Marais for food, gas, etc. Our scheduled grooming times are the same every day with the North and West trails being done early mornings, departing the groomer barn approximately 2am, returning approximately 9am. The East and South trails departing the barn approximately 5pm returning approximately 1am. Hopefully the snow that is in the forecast will come, and we will have the trails good and ready for a great sledding weekend. We want to thank everyone for your support, patience, and understanding. Thank you also for your comments and info from out on the trails. Your feedback is greatly appreciated. Last but not least, I also highly recommend downloading the Groomer Tracker app and for $10.00 download the GMSTA trails so you can follow the groomers in “real time”. For $10.00 each, you can download the Curtis Area Trails, Seney Snowmobile Association, Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association, Chippewa Snow Chasers, and the Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association and see all the trails that are being groomed in the EUP! Other club trail systems are also available for purchase as well as other States. A percentage of the $10.00 goes directly to each club who’s trail system you download. This helps and we greatly appreciate it. Take a minute and check it out. <> <> Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. on Facebook >>>> <> 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. 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. 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 MLive.com >> Here's a look at this winter's snowfall totals so far at some of the bigger cities across Michigan. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey Season snowfall totals in Michigan might really surprise you, high and low www.mlive.com 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. 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 NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> 😭 Last Trip 😪 GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> All trails groomed for the last time last night. ENJOY! #grandmarais #newberryAll trails groomed for the last time last night. ENJOY! Thank you for the great job your team did this winter Thank you 😊 we will try them out in a little bit Thank you they were great today! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After light snow wraps up this evening, expect partially clearing skies overnight while temperatures fall back mainly into the 20s. Clouds increase Sunday, with a milder day ahead as temperatures climb into the 40s and 50s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAfter light snow wraps up this evening, expect partially clearing skies overnight while temperatures fall back mainly into the 20s. Clouds increase Sunday, with a milder day ahead as temperatures climb into the 40s and 50s. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Saturday 3-28 NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> The groomers are going out tonight. Tagging along to the falls tonight GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> The president and first lady got out for a ride today. If you are lucky enought to ride today, then you are lucky enough. Trails are in great shape, perfect temps and low traffic. Great final weekend. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosThe president and first lady got out for a ride today. If you are lucky enought to ride today, then you are lucky enough. Trails are in great shape, perfect temps and low traffic. Great final weekend. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> AM lake effect snow showers will diminish across the east, but additional snow showers will be possible this afternoon across the northern U.P. After warm and dry days Sunday and Monday, incoming rainfall is expected by late Monday afternoon. High temperatures will top off in the 40s and 50s by Sunday and Monday. The exception will be the northernmost portions of the Keweenaw where upper 30s will linger. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAM lake effect snow showers will diminish across the east, but additional snow showers will be possible this afternoon across the northern U.P. After warm and dry days Sunday and Monday, incoming rainfall is expected by late Monday afternoon. High temperatures will top off in the 40s and 50s by Sunday and Monday. The exception will be the northernmost portions of the Keweenaw where upper 30s will linger. GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Powersports >> It's not over yet! Trails are still covered and there’s plenty of snow to ride. If you’ve been thinking about one more trip… now’s the time. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosIt's not over yet! Trails are still covered and there’s plenty of snow to ride. If you’ve been thinking about one more trip… now’s the time. #upperpeninsula #Snowmobiling #brpexperiences #grandmarais #powersports #snowmobile NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Friday 3-27 NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> ❄️🔥 GOOD MORNING FROM WINDY CORNERS! 🔥❄️ NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail 9 10:28PM WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Snow showers are possible across most of the state by the early evening hours. Most of the snow will come in the form of lake effect snow across the Upper Peninsula, but snow squalls that will be sporadic in timing across the Lower Peninsula... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey This content isn't available right now CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> #curtis #newberry #snowphotos This content isn't available right now If there is a ton of snow left is the state going extend the season ? NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> TASA will be grooming all of our trails tonight, but we do have a loaner machine that will be running trail 45 to the falls. There is no tracker on it, but the trail is being done as we speak. #newberryTASA will be grooming all of our trails tonight, but we do have a loaner machine that will be running trail 45 to the falls. There is no tracker on it, but the trail is being done as we speak. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Thursday 3-26. Trail 9 south of Pine stump NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 3-26 trail along cr407 going north NEWBERRY - GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Trail 8 just west of county road 407 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Skies are expected to clear tonight, yielding mostly dry conditions overnight with lows falling into the teens and single digits. 2 weak disturbances follow Friday and again Saturday, providing the region another chance for light snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooSkies are expected to clear tonight, yielding mostly dry conditions overnight with lows falling into the teens and single digits. 2 weak disturbances follow Friday and again Saturday, providing the region another chance for light snow. #906wx #miwx <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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9:43PM Trail 9
Yuk! Second stop sign out, pretty ugly.
People were glad to see us from the git go, I get it!
Having to dig pretty deep with the blade in the corners followed by an aggressive drag, so heads up till we get back for any curbs I leave behind, still over 9ft wide a pass so you should be able to squeak through 😉
Othe than that, way cool sunset!
Not too much traffic, all pulled over 🥰
It's cleaning up very nice. I'll keep you posted.
11:18pm
Just finished Wolf Inn, North Store, Trails End Lodging, moved alot of snow down in the corners, lots, still digging deep.
Mostly ribbony, leveled off some intersections, enjoying my ride 😁
Just turned north, Pine Stump bound, keep you posted.
7:24am
Back down to the McMillan Leg.
After I left Windy Corners I never saw another sled, still haven't 😊 turning out pretty well, weird snow, thawed, froze, rinse, repeat it seems, kinda like artificial.
Anyway removed the ugly both sides, a few Corners could still use another lap, but they'll be fine. #newberry #snowphotos
Looks like a beautiful day today!!
Nights are still getting cold so the trails are hard to start
It looks to be good riding until the end of grooming season Wednesday
There will be a lot of snow in the backcountry way into April (probably late April) #newberry #snowphotos
TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association #newberry #snowphotos
Cold morning was 8 degrees at 7 am
TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association was out grooming last night
The trails are hard and flat. It should be a good last weekend of groomed trails!! #newberry #snowphotos
Trail #498 is looking MINT this morning 😍👌
Freshly groomed and ready to rip thanks to Groomer Ed and the TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association crew—putting in the late-night miles so we can ride the best! 💪
🏁 Who’s riding this weekend?!
👇 Drop your plans below:
👉 Where are you heading?
👉 Day trip or full send weekend?
👉 Solo or with the crew?
📍 Don’t pass by Windy Corners!
Swing in, warm up, and fuel up—WOLF INN Grill & Spirits & North Store Follow Me Outfitters are OPEN and ready for riders! 🍔☕⛽
💬 Tag your riding buddies who still haven’t made plans yet… you KNOW they’re scrolling 👀
⚠️ Remember:
➡️ Ride right
➡️ Ride smart
➡️ Ride safe
Because no matter where the trail leads… it’s always better when you make it back to ride again. ❄️🏔️ #newberry #snowphotos❄️🔥 GOOD MORNING FROM WINDY CORNERS! 🔥❄️
Trail #498 is looking MINT this morning 😍👌
Freshly groomed and ready to rip thanks to Groomer Ed and the TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association crew—putting in the late-night miles so we can ride the best! 💪
🏁 Who’s riding this weekend?!
👇 Drop your plans below:
👉 Where are you heading?
👉 Day trip or full send weekend?
👉 Solo or with the crew?
📍 Don’t pass by Windy Corners!
Swing in, warm up, and fuel up—WOLF INN Grill & Spirits & North Store Follow Me Outfitters are OPEN and ready for riders! 🍔☕⛽
💬 Tag your riding buddies who still haven’t made plans yet… you KNOW they’re scrolling 👀
⚠️ Remember:
➡️ Ride right
➡️ Ride smart
➡️ Ride safe
Because no matter where the trail leads… it’s always better when you make it back to ride again. ❄️🏔️
#SnowmobileLife #Trail498 #RideSafe #WeekendVibes #SledSeason #WindyCorners
Just about to the Sceny turn, wasn't so bad till I got north of Windy Corners, gotta scrape pretty well with the blade, but I noticed a little defect while out checking the tires.
Shot pics to Chad, we discussed, gonna use it but keep an eye it.
26⁰ not really alot of snow above our frozen base to plat with.
3 TASA Groomers out taking care of all of you for a great start Friday,.
Going to send this with 3 pics now, hope it works, keep you posted. 😁
1:32am Just turned around at Holland Lake, 48.4 miles hangin out at 26⁰ most the night.
Both Grand Marais and Seney have been through recently.
Have to use the blade to knock the snot outta most of it, turning out pretty good so far, no change on our Crack 😊
Headed to Pine Stump, then south.
Keep you posted.
5:44am Back to Windy Corners intersection. Had to dig pretty deep in quite a few Corners, busts up the chunky snow, again, still broken suger cube stuff, froze and thawed several times now, dont believe it will set up well and a porous flat surface.
Blending it all together on the way back. #newberry #snowphotos
Trails are very good!! Look at all the snow we have still!
Great work TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association #newberry #snowphotos
Trail is very good!! Nice work TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association
This will be a good weekend to ride. If you can come up the beginning of we week you could get some very nice riding in!! #newberry #snowphotos
Trails are very good and look at all the snow!!
Nice work Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc.
This weekend will be a very good weekend to ride. If you can make it out the beginning of next week it will be great as well... #newberry #grandmarais #snowphotos