Munising Area Trail Report – 01/30
MUNISING AREA UPDATE via TNT Trenary Northern Trails >> 01/30 Sounds like Alger SORVA will be sending heavy equipment out for their Prinoth recovery tomorrow. Please stay clear of the Prinoth recovery area tomorrow. To top it off, their 6175 is down. We will be assisting them with additional grooming on their west end, so don’t be surprised to see us on 417, 418, 7, and 8 around the clock to assist them during their groomer breakdown. We are working on scheduling runs as I type. MUNISING AREA UPDATE via Alger County SORVA >> 01/30 Grooming Update Last night the Prinoth Bison went down. It is normally stored outside in Christmas. We had it in the shop to thaw out and complete all of the maintenance which we did. Every thing was running great. I made it from Shingleton to Wetmore, then Munising. Just in to the trail at the end of Brook St. by the Krist Gas Station. A quarter mile in to that trail I started hearing a load screaming noise and thought it was a fan with ice in it or some thing. I stopped and got out to inspect. By the time I made it to the back engine compartment, the noise stopped. I though maybe ice in fan and it cleared. When I got back in I had 0 hydraulics. It turns out there is a flex plate between the engine and the splitter box. If you all remember, this machine early in its life was sunk partially in a swamp. This flex plate would have been packed with mud and water. At that time we did clean out all we could but have a feeling this contributed to this premature failure. It is sounding like the earliest we can get the needed part is Sunday or Monday. Prinoth is willing to come Sunday if they can get the part. The 3 pumps will have to come out. 350lbs each. Then the splitter box has to come out. Replace the flex plate and reassemble. The machine is still out there on the trail. There is a path where sleds can get by single file. You will have to ride under the caution tape we have set up with traffic cones. Please leave it in place. So far folks have been. Tomorrow Moring (Friday) 8 am we will be going in there with an Excavator to drag the drag out the quarter mile backwards. We are going out there tonight with an aux hydro pack to get the wing up and tires down. we will also get it off of the tractor pintle hitch. Then we have to remove the tracks from the tractor so that we can drag that out backwards to Brook St. The trail will be impassible tomorrow morning until we get the machine out of there. I would consider the trail closed tomorrow and make alternate plans for routes. We are reaching out to surrounding clubs to see if they can cover trails for us. It is sounding like they are willing to help out. We are also looking at the possibility of getting the Eastern UP loaner groomer that is located in Strongs, MI just East of Newberry. We are working on seeing what our options are for trucking. We have 1 groomer running strong and our neighbor clubs stepping up to help we are trying to keep the trails in good condition. Please understand we are doing all we can and you may see some whoops out there. Our last John Deere is running between Shingleton and Christmas. We know what trails see the most traffic and will make grooming schedule adjustments based on the conditions. <> <> REGIONAL TRAIL REPORTS Visit Alger County SORVA Facebook Page >>>> <> Visit Alger County SORVA Trail Report >>>> <> Visit TNT Trenary Northern Trails Facebook Page >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Snow and ice return tonight, and continue through midday April 4th, 2026. Snow totals will be the highest yet again into the Keweenaw Peninsula. It's almost a carbon copy of today. Ice totals, however, are primarily a concern for the Upper Peninsula. Ice storm warnings are now in effect... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Areas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAreas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Ice and snow forecasts for tomorrow, April 2nd, 2026... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooWinter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches have been issued across the entire U.P. for Wednesday night into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time the best chance for accumulating snow is over the northern and western U.P. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo 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. 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. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
We have 2 of 3 groomers down………
The John Deere 6175 has more pump issues. We were able to limp it back in and get it inside the heated shop. All of the needed parts have been ordered and the Mechanic will be here with them Monday. Alger County Sorva on Facebook
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-A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning.
-Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage.
-A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible.
-Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooKey Messages:
-A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning.
-Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage.
-A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible.
-Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too!