Sault Ste. Marie Area Trail Report – 01/21
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 01/21 1/21/25 Our operators have been out all hours to make things as good as can be for all of you. Here’s Steve’s report from his (and others!) run down 49 to Kinross last night. “Last night we made the run from the Soo to Kinross on Trail 49. With the recent cold weather we were able to safely make it through the swamp south of 12 Mile and stay on top of the ice. Thankfully, we have a great group of volunteers who work great together. The courtesy trail is a tricky stretch until we get the trail set. We have had some confusion with where exactly the trail should be. We were able to set the edges again last night. I then took control of the groomer and headed south towards Kinross. Had a wiper fall off just south of town. I made a temporary repair and it stayed on for another six miles. It then fell off again and I ran over it with the groomer. I did retrieve it but I am not sure it can be saved. I made my way to Kinross and worked my way to the groomer staged down there. Thank you to Groomer Lane who followed me on Groomer Tracker and met me when I got there. He had the groomer warmed up and ready to go for me. Temperature was right around zero and it is much appreciated. I made my way north and met groomer Dennis at Walmart where he made the last hour or so of the run. Including our Trail Boss Mike who coordinated the run, there were five volunteers who made this one trip happen. It is nice to share once in a while what happens in the background on a regular basis keeping our trails maintained. Overall, I was happy with how the trails turned out. It was so cold the snow was chunky and hard to work with. I knocked down the bumps and leveled out the drifts that formed over the weekend. From the Soo to 10 Mile, there was plenty of new snow to work with. It thins out the further south we go. I hit heavy snow squalls on the return trip. Not sure if it accumulated but it certainly reduced visibility. The trail is still in great shape in my opinion. Hope everyone gets a chance to enjoy it. Steve Lawson” Thank you to all involved! Stay warm if you head out. Be sure to be prepared for a breakdown and don’t ride alone in this bitter cold. Please download the what3words app in case of an emergency to help first responders locate you. Ride safe, ride right, ride sober! ❄️❄️❄️ <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After some fog today, rain moves in tonight, with a transition to snow that could have a period of light freezing rain and/or sleet mixed in. The best chances for 3+ inches of snow are in the high terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties. Snow then ends from west to east through the day Friday, though travel might be difficult in some spots on the morning commute. This weekend may also bring snowfall, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have travel plans. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAfter some fog today, rain moves in tonight, with a transition to snow that could have a period of light freezing rain and/or sleet mixed in. The best chances for 3+ inches of snow are in the high terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties. Snow then ends from west to east through the day Friday, though travel might be difficult in some spots on the morning commute. This weekend may also bring snowfall, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have travel plans. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> A narrow band of snow falls over parts of the western U.P. late Thursday through Friday. Some higher elevations could top 6" of snow! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Today, the morning fog and freezing drizzle will give way to a quiet but warmer than normal day. Fog returns tonight, though the weather remains quiet until a system passes south of the UP Thursday afternoon, bringing a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow to the UP, though the heaviest rain will fall along the Lake Michigan shores. Once this round of precip wraps up Friday afternoon, attention then turns to the potential for weekend snowfall, though plenty of scenarios are still possible, so those with weekend plans sensitive to winter weather should monitor the forecast. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaToday, the morning fog and freezing drizzle will give way to a quiet but warmer than normal day. Fog returns tonight, though the weather remains quiet until a system passes south of the UP Thursday afternoon, bringing a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow to the UP, though the heaviest rain will fall along the Lake Michigan shores. Once this round of precip wraps up Friday afternoon, attention then turns to the potential for weekend snowfall, though plenty of scenarios are still possible, so those with weekend plans sensitive to winter weather should monitor the forecast. BRIMLEY AREA UPDATE via Old Soo Line Grade Lodge >> 01/07/2026 - The snow is settling a slightly, let more fall! Estimating about 20” on the ground … Matt Nieboer ! Scott DeVries SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/7/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After the light snow showers push through the eastern half of the U.P. this evening, expect calmer and warmer conditions with the sun peeking out from time to time Wednesday as early Thursday. However, precipitation could return as early as late Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAfter the light snow showers push through the eastern half of the U.P. this evening, expect calmer and warmer conditions with the sun peeking out from time to time Wednesday as early Thursday. However, precipitation could return as early as late Thursday. #906wx #miwx SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/6/26 Is the bay by bay mills iced over enough to drive over WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warmer than normal temperatures are expected for the middle of the work week. A weak cold front will push some precipitation across the up this evening and tonight, with a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible. A quiet Wednesday and early Thursday then leads into some disturbed weather late Thursday into the weekend, beginning as some wintry mix over the south and east Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarmer than normal temperatures are expected for the middle of the work week. A weak cold front will push some precipitation across the up this evening and tonight, with a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible. A quiet Wednesday and early Thursday then leads into some disturbed weather late Thursday into the weekend, beginning as some wintry mix over the south and east Thursday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Fog is expected to develop tonight with patchy dense fog in the west. Freezing rain/drizzle is possible in the south around sunrise on Tuesday. A second round of light wintry mix is possible from west to east Tuesday afternoon and evening (20-40% chance). Dry weather with clearing skies on Wednesday as the UP warms up into the 30s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFog is expected to develop tonight with patchy dense fog in the west. Freezing rain/drizzle is possible in the south around sunrise on Tuesday. A second round of light wintry mix is possible from west to east Tuesday afternoon and evening (20-40% chance). Dry weather with clearing skies on Wednesday as the UP warms up into the 30s. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/6/26 SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/5/26 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Good morning everyone! It’s a chilly one here today at -6 with a -17 windchill🥶
Last night’s run was a team effort with many club members involved. The run takes five hours if everything goes perfect.
We decided to spend some time on the courtesy trail to Chippewa Motors again before leaving town. We also wanted to swap out groomers in Kinross and bring one back to the barn for normal maintenance. These added tasks make for a long night.
Thank you to Groomer Nathan for starting the run early and following the map we provided to Chippewa Motors. He made it through fine and only pushed up water in one spot.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Meanwhile, parts of the Lower Peninsula get up to one inch of rain. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA narrow band of snow falls over parts of the western U.P. late Thursday through Friday. Some higher elevations could top 6" of snow!
Meanwhile, parts of the Lower Peninsula get up to one inch of rain.
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Good morning everyone!
Bryan and his son Logan hit the city trails last night, ahead of the little warm up we’re having through Friday.
As all operators have been saying, the snow is still very soft, which does make moguls appear faster. Things smoothed out really nicely, and this thaw/refreeze cycle will really help lock in the trails now.
The tunnel under I75 was gathering more snow than we’d like as we have to be mindful of the Tucker clearance, so he worked on pushing some of that out of there.
Thank you Bryan and Logan!
This was likely the last grooming run until Friday as we get through the next few days of warmer temps. Everywhere is as flat as we can get it until Friday.
Today marks 1 month until the greatest race on ice, the International 500 Snowmobile Race!
We’ll be in the brand new vendor pavilion, where Sugar Island Chris and crew will be serving up the worlds best hot cocoa, and answering your questions about our club and the trails that we maintain.
I plan to head up to the track often and I’ll update how the ice is looking over the next month.
Make plans to be here! You can ride your sled to and from the track. Saturday, February 7th!
Hope to see you here! 🏁 ❄️🥶 #soo #soo0107 #snowphotos
Good morning!
Lane ran 472 west to Tilson Rd and made a huge improvement in this trail.
In a couple of weeks, we’ll finally be able to groom from there through 480 in the Spile Dam.
Please see the pinned posts for more info.
Thank you, Lane! Looking great! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0106b #snowphotos
If you rode trail 49 from the Soo 12 mile prior to this week, you know what a night and day difference this is! Amazing!
Thanks to our operators who have been progressively grooming this trail. Really in nice shape now❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0106 #snowphotos
This is wild to me! Dennis just got back from his run on trail 49 from the Soo to 12 mile. I ran this route with groomer Jay for several seasons. The branches being this low on 1/5 is nuts! This entire trail was brushed, but the base is so tall now that the machine is so much higher that it’s hitting the branches that couldn’t be reached in the fall. We don’t usually see this until mid February.
We may need to organize a work bee to do some in-season brushing. I’ll share if we do!
Thank you Dennis and Chris for the ride along! #soo #soo0105a #snowphotos