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Paradise Area Trail Report – 01/12

PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders – 01/12

1/12/25
28 degrees this morning, cloudy and very windy out of the SE. No new snow in the last 24 hrs but the weather guessers are calling for some for the next few days, lets hope they are right, sure could use it as the guys are saying some spots are still pretty thin for snow…..like this……

Groomer Dave ran the Point trails yesterday and reported it turned out good +. He did not run the Doe Lake rd ridge cause its so thin on snow.

Groomer Keith ran the Pine Stump trail and said it turned out good but there are some thin spots also. He told me he had alot of trouble with riders following him around and tearing up his fresh groom. This is one reason we don`t believe in the groomer tracker (aka: groomer chaser) thing. These people just wreck it for everyone else!

I am runnin the South trail #8 today and I think I`ll be the only one out, but not 100% sure on that one.

In other than trail news………We have a bunch of trail maps if any of the local businesses need any. Just get ahold of one of us, ya`ll know who we are.

I want to give a HUGE thank-you to Dan and Monica Millikan for all the groomer snacks, pop and the 30 rack. MUCH appreciated!!!!!!!!

LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! sure could use it
Groomer Chris

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Monday March 16th, 2026 - 9:41 am

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> The power is out and my backup generator went down
It’s terrible out and you shouldn’t be out
We won’t have gas today so don’t plan on it
We won’t be open today
Stay home #newberry
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Monday March 16th, 2026 - 3:18 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Blizzard conditions persist today for central and eastern Upper Michigan, while snowfall lessens in the west. Winds are expected to increase this morning, potentially peaking near 50 for large portions of the region. >60 mph winds are possible by Lake Superior. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

Monday March 16th, 2026 - 1:11 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Blizzard warning expanded into Northern Lower Michigan! Times vary into the day Monday before they expire. Don't forget, we're not exactly done Monday night. Lake effect kicks into high gear with extreme cold for mid to late March coming in.
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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Blizzard warning expanded into Northern Lower Michigan! Times vary into the day Monday before they expire. Dont forget, were not exactly done Monday night. Lake effect kicks into high gear with extreme cold for mid to late March coming in. 
Posting often can reduce how many people Facebook shows my content to. If you’re seeing this, tapping any reaction—👍🥰😢😡—helps make sure others see it too. I appreciate you! #miweather #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity

Sunday March 15th, 2026 - 9:38 pm

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail 9 North
Ask for a Blizerdy day, and thou shall receive a Blizerdy Day! 😍
Let's go play!
8:24 Tonight has to be every Groomers dream! 🥰
People incoming were pretty geeked to see me and I didn't think it was too bad, and then I got out a ways, open areas 🤣 I get it now!
Best be pushin a load up front, cuttin deep and filling craters, all working pretty smoothly so far (at 2nd stop sign) keep you posted. #newberry #snowphotos
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Sunday March 15th, 2026 - 9:32 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> 3-15 Winter Storm Update (8PM)
Blizzard Warnings have moved South to include Leelanau, Emmet, Cheboygan, Southeastn Chippewa, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc, Beaver Island. Ice Storm Warnings have moved South to include Wexford, Missaukee, Oscoda, Alcona and Alpena Counties. Winter Weather Advisories now include Clare, Osceola Counties.
The warm line is farther South keeping higher totals North. Winds continue to pick up along with the snow tonight.
We will be live at 11pm for the latest! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> 3-15 Winter Storm Update (8PM)
Blizzard Warnings have moved South to include Leelanau, Emmet, Cheboygan, Southeastn Chippewa, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc, Beaver Island. Ice Storm Warnings have moved South to include Wexford, Missaukee, Oscoda, Alcona and Alpena Counties. Winter Weather Advisories now include Clare, Osceola Counties.
The warm line is farther South keeping higher totals North. Winds continue to pick up along with the snow tonight. 
We will be live at 11pm for the latest! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyImage attachmentImage attachment

Sunday March 15th, 2026 - 4:23 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Winter Storm Update: 3-15 Sunday 1PM
Phase 2 of the Winter Storm is kicking off! This will bring heavy snow and gusty winds still for the U.P. and Tip of the Mitt. The icing area we have talked about for the last few days landed where we thought it would. Leelanau down to Wexford and Northeast. These areas could see up to .5" of ice through today and tonight with isolated higher amounts. Winds will continue to gust upwards of 40-50mph. The snow totals map you see is on top of what you have already seen.
Don't be fooled, the lull from the initial burst to the second part is the system nearing. The second phase will be the worst with this storm. This afternoon - Monday morning.
I will be live with an update this evening at 6, right here on the 9&10 Facebook page and the 9&10 News YouTube channel.
We will also be live on tv at 11! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
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Sunday March 15th, 2026 - 3:49 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final Update For Ice Accretion:
A dangerous ice storm will begin tonight for portions of northern lower Michigan. The heaviest ice accretion takes aim in a localized area from Traverse City to Gaylord to Atlanta with over 0.50" of ice expected. Around this area, a zone of significant icing between 0.25' to 0.50" is expected - which is still enough to take down tree limbs and create power outages. The worst of the icing will be tonight into Monday morning, and then we deal with high winds moving in Monday morning as well which will only exaggerate the effects of this event.
Plan for multi day outages, near impossible travel, and scattered tree damage, some significant. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryFinal Update For Ice Accretion:

A dangerous ice storm will begin tonight for portions of northern lower Michigan. The heaviest ice accretion takes aim in a localized area from Traverse City to Gaylord to Atlanta with over 0.50" of ice expected. Around this area, a zone of significant icing between 0.25' to 0.50" is expected - which is still enough to take down tree limbs and create power outages. The worst of the icing will be tonight into Monday morning, and then we deal with high winds moving in Monday morning as well which will only exaggerate the effects of this event.

Plan for multi day outages, near impossible travel, and scattered tree damage, some significant.
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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final Update For Ice Accretion: 
A dangerous ice storm will begin tonight for portions of northern lower Michigan. The heaviest ice accretion takes aim in a localized area from Traverse City to Gaylord to Atlanta with over 0.50 of ice expected. Around this area, a zone of significant icing between 0.25 to 0.50 is expected - which is still enough to take down tree limbs and create power outages. The worst of the icing will be tonight into Monday morning, and then we deal with high winds moving in  Monday morning as well which will only exaggerate the effects of this event. 
Plan for multi day outages, near impossible travel, and scattered tree damage, some significant. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry

Sunday March 15th, 2026 - 12:29 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow will continue across the Tip of the Mitt into eastern upper over the next several hours (at least), while snow will begin to mix with sleet and freezing rain this afternoon and evening. Significant snow and icing expected into the overnight hours. #miweather #petosky #gaylord #soo #newberryHeavy snow will continue across the Tip of the Mitt into eastern upper over the next several hours (at least), while snow will begin to mix with sleet and freezing rain this afternoon and evening. Significant snow and icing expected into the overnight hours. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow will continue across the Tip of the Mitt into eastern upper over the next several hours (at least), while snow will begin to mix with sleet and freezing rain this afternoon and evening. Significant snow and icing expected into the overnight hours. #miweather #petosky #gaylord #soo #newberry

Sunday March 15th, 2026 - 9:40 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Potentially historic, record-breaking snowfall between 1 and 3 feet expected across all of Upper Michigan. Highest storm total snow expected in the central and east. Greatest potential for 4 feet is the high terrain of north-central. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates will result in a long duration of blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: dangerous to impossible travel, power outages, prolonged recovery time. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday March 15th, 2026 - 9:23 am

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SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> No big snow yet... #seney #newberry #snowphotosNo big snow yet. ... See MoreSee Less

SENEY AREA UPDATE via Maters Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> No big snow yet... #seney #newberry #snowphotos

Sunday March 15th, 2026 - 9:14 am

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SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> Seney to Trail 9 and 440 hit tonight and Trail 43 to Bear Trap. South 43 also was hit. Here are a couple pics of Trail 431... #seney #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Sunday March 15th, 2026 - 1:28 am

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GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Grooming early morning Saturday 3/14. Some spots got over 12" of fresh snow. Made for a great groom. This is a section of 88. More videos in comments. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday March 14th, 2026 - 6:13 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> One of the most absurd snow forecasts we’ve ever made here at MSC, we’ve had to add an impromptu orange color for higher totals.
Key Notes:
•Snow begins to work into Michigan late tonight, but becomes more widespread during the early morning hours of Sunday. This snow continues through Tuesday morning for the UP, and becomes a snow/freezing rain/sleet mix for northern lower Michigan beginning Sunday afternoon/evening.
•Winds will gust between 40-60mph statewide both on Sunday and Monday.
•This will be a full on blizzard for much of the Upper Peninsula
•Expect scattered power outages across the state
•Travel will be near impossible for the UP and northern lower
Snow totals will be between one and four FEET when all is said and done on Tuesday in the UP. Further south, a mix is expected which will keep accumulations lower, and also will provide a sharp cutoff of accumulations. The difference between a foot of snow and 2” may be the width of one county.
Further south, this system will end as snow for lower Michigan on Monday & Tuesday, which is why we have a wide area within a trace to an inch, and western lower in a 1-3” zone with wording of higher totals possible. We may need to adjust totals here as new data comes clearer for Tuesday.
Stay tuned for the icing portion of this forecast. Northern lower Michigan will see significant icing which is not shown or communicated in this forecast graphic or write up. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOne of the most absurd snow forecasts we’ve ever made here at MSC, we’ve had to add an impromptu orange color for higher totals.

Key Notes:

•Snow begins to work into Michigan late tonight, but becomes more widespread during the early morning hours of Sunday. This snow continues through Tuesday morning for the UP, and becomes a snow/freezing rain/sleet mix for northern lower Michigan beginning Sunday afternoon/evening.

•Winds will gust between 40-60mph statewide both on Sunday and Monday.

•This will be a full on blizzard for much of the Upper Peninsula

•Expect scattered power outages across the state

•Travel will be near impossible for the UP and northern lower

Snow totals will be between one and four FEET when all is said and done on Tuesday in the UP. Further south, a mix is expected which will keep accumulations lower, and also will provide a sharp cutoff of accumulations. The difference between a foot of snow and 2” may be the width of one county.

Further south, this system will end as snow for lower Michigan on Monday & Tuesday, which is why we have a wide area within a trace to an inch, and western lower in a 1-3” zone with wording of higher totals possible. We may need to adjust totals here as new data comes clearer for Tuesday.

Stay tuned for the icing portion of this forecast. Northern lower Michigan will see significant icing which is not shown or communicated in this forecast graphic or write up.
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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> One of the most absurd snow forecasts we’ve ever made here at MSC, we’ve had to add an impromptu orange color for higher totals. 
Key Notes: 
•Snow begins to work into Michigan late tonight, but becomes more widespread during the early morning hours of Sunday. This snow continues through Tuesday morning for the UP, and becomes a snow/freezing rain/sleet mix for northern lower Michigan beginning Sunday afternoon/evening. 
•Winds will gust between 40-60mph statewide both on Sunday and Monday. 
•This will be a full on blizzard for much of the Upper Peninsula 
•Expect scattered power outages across the state
•Travel will be near impossible for the UP and northern lower
Snow totals will be between one and four FEET when all is said and done on Tuesday in the UP. Further south, a mix is expected which will keep accumulations lower, and also will provide a sharp cutoff of accumulations. The difference between a foot of snow and 2” may be the width of one county. 
Further south, this system will end as snow for lower Michigan on Monday & Tuesday, which is why we have a wide area within a trace to an inch, and western lower in a 1-3” zone with wording of higher totals possible. We may need to adjust totals here as new data comes clearer for Tuesday. 
Stay tuned for the icing portion of this forecast. Northern lower Michigan will see significant icing which is not shown or communicated in this forecast graphic or write up. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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