Sault Ste. Marie Area Trail Report – 12/06
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 12/06 12/6/25 Rider report on the city trails- “I just wanted to let you know from Reno’s car wash to Holiday/Krist gas station, the typical trail is pretty clear. There was only 1 smaller water hole. The trail between Reno’s and Walmart has a lot of very small wet spots but none of them were holes. Where the two trails meet between 49 and 449 still has a flowing river by the road that sneaks up on you very easily if you don’t know it’s there. Photos taken right about in the middle between Reno’s Car Wash and Walmart.” This is on 49 from the business spur, along Ashmun, back toward Seymour and Kewadin Casino, and the split from 49/449 toward Walmart. We really appreciate the feedback guys! Ride safe! ❄️❄️❄️ <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Confidence is increasing in a significant winter storm Saturday night into Monday night. Snowfall amounts between 1 to 3 feet could be near 2-day records in some areas. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates likely result in blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: very difficult to impossible travel, power outages, significant recovery time. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/13/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Although some areas in the UP are experiencing a lull in the snowfall this morning, we expect the snow to fill back into the area from west to east through early afternoon. Winds shift to N/NE, resulting in reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow, especially in open areas and along Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAlthough some areas in the UP are experiencing a lull in the snowfall this morning, we expect the snow to fill back into the area from west to east through early afternoon. Winds shift to N/NE, resulting in reduced visibility in snow and blowing snow, especially in open areas and along Lake Superior. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> A second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A strong Clipper system is looking to bring a round of heavy snowfall and blowing snow late tonight through Friday. Another winter storm will potentially impact the U.P. Sunday through Monday as well. Whiteout conditions are possible within both systems. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/12/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Good evening all!! Sorry for the late report- I got to play in the snow today! Shout out to Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. for the great trails today!!
Back here in the Soo, looks like we picked up 4-5” today. Hard to say as there’s lots of blowing and drifting.
The Raco and Kinross crews were out this morning and this evening. Lane sent us these beautiful shots of 480 through the Spile Dam, one of my favorite sections. The city trails and 49 from the Soo to Kinross have not been done, as we gave them some time to freeze back up. Jay and I will hit the city tomorrow night, and 49 should be done Sunday AM.
Trail 8 from the Soo to Brimley will be done by tomorrow morning, and 8 from Brimley to Raco was done tonight. 889 will also be done tonight.
It’s going to get wild here on Sunday after a day of sunshine tomorrow. We’ll keep you posted on spring snowmaggedon😅
If we do indeed get 2-3’ of snow, please understand that we all have to dig ourselves out before we can hit the trails, but we will do our best!
Thanks all, ride safe! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0313b #snowphotos
•More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan
•Significant icing that may impact the power grid
•Wind gusts that could top 45mph
•Blizzard conditions
We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA second, more significant winter storm is coming Sunday into Monday, and it still looks like a whopper. Confidence is increasing in the following:
•More than a foot of snow for the UP and/or far northern lower Michigan
•Significant icing that may impact the power grid
•Wind gusts that could top 45mph
•Blizzard conditions
We plan to release our first call snow/ice/wind maps for this event later this afternoon. We encourage you to begin preparations as this event could be our biggest winter storm we’ve seen in quite some time. Stay tuned for further details.
A quick hitting, strong clipper continues to bring widespread moderate to heavy snow and high winds to the area this morning. After a brief lull in snow around daybreak, an increase in northerly winds and lake effect snow will return hazardous conditions to the north winds snowbelts this early afternoon.
Our attention then turns to a major winter storm set to impact the Upper Midwest and Great Lakes region this weekend into early next week. Confidence is continuing to grow regarding significant snowfall accumulations (potentially record breaking) and blizzard conditions that may result in widespread impacts.
Please view this morning's informational briefing at the link below for additional details on both today's and this weekend's storm systems.
www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo
Good morning everyone!!
Groomer Warren was out on the 889 loop, and 8 along the Powerline between 480 and Ranger Rd very early this morning.
Here’s what he had to say-
“Out on 889 Loop/Brimley grade and the electric lines as you can well imagine, the trails are pretty walled out but we got it straightened away and in pretty good shape. I wouldn’t call it a 10, but it’s not bad at all and I think it’ll be at 10 when Turbo gets done with his trip tomorrow, so I think we’re in good shape for right now and I think you’re gonna have a good weekend for riding.”
For those who don’t know, Warren and Laurie spend the winter here, spending many many hours volunteering in the Pisten Bully for us. They will be leaving back to southern MI soon, and we want to thank them for all of their hours of service to our club! We are fortunate to have you, Warren and Laurie! Have a safe trip and thank you again!
Looking absolutely awesome, especially for March 12th! Lots of snow (supposedly) on the way still! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0312 #snowphotos
Round Two of a stretch of impactful winter weather is set to return tonight through Friday in the form of a quick hitting but strong clipper.
Please view this morning's informational briefing at the link below for additional details regarding snowfall totals, timing, and associated impacts. www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf
Additionally, confidence continues to grow regarding a major winter storm for the Upper Great Lakes region Saturday night through Monday, potentially rivaling the most recent December 28-29, 2025 blizzard event. Stay tuned for more details! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea