Paradise Area Trail Report – 12/19
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 12/19 12/19/25 15 degrees this morning and snowing. We got just a light dusting last night. Yesterday was a night mare. I hit 43 degrees here and got about a 1/4 inch of rain. We lost quite a bit of snow. Looking out my window I would say I have just less than a foot left. We were off to a good start! The big thing I think people don`t realize is that the snow melt has to go somewhere. Our trail system has a lot of low country and guess where the water goes….right…..back into the swamps! This water then gets warmed a bit because of the rotting vegetation and there you have it…..more darn water holes on the trails!!!! This is the main reason we can`t get going as early as some of the other surrounding clubs do. As far as our plans go…..It looks like the weather is gonna cool back down to normal for the next few days. We are gonna let things freeze back up and then Sunday we are gonna send 2 machines w/o drags down the Falls trail #45 and see what we got. Trails #452 & #453 around the Point are ridable but thin in areas, they are not groomed yet, just packed. Trail #8 to da Stump is groomed but it is thin in spots too. Trail #8 south is just packed and the gates into the Federal Forest section are closed because of water. Thats about it for now. This thaw really hurt our plans. LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! and stay cold <> PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Town Hall Snowmobile Club Paradise MI >> 12/19 Went to bed when it was 40 degrees and drizzling- woke up to a winter wonderland! I flew into Pellston yesterday evening- there was heavier rain all the way south of M28- Seems North of there got spared the brunt of it… <> <> <> Visit Paradise Area Night Riders on Facebook >>>> <> NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Groomer Ed from TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association just rolled through Windy Corners for one final groom of the season… and WOW, what a ride it’s been. ❄️🔥 NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Chad and I just had a discussion, and it occurred to us, we've heard no fat ladies singing, so..... NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 3-31 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 ? <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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From early mornings to late nights, through blowing snow and brutal conditions, our groomers showed up every single time and delivered perfection. The trails this year? Absolutely unreal. 🙌
Let’s make some noise for the people who make it all happen 👇
👏 THANK YOU to every groomer who put in the hours, the grit, and the passion. You don’t always get the spotlight, but trust me—it does NOT go unnoticed.
If you rode the trails this season, drop a comment and show your appreciation:
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• Where was your favorite ride this year?
• Best trail conditions you experienced?
• Got a shoutout for a groomer? Tag them!
Let’s blow this up and give these legends the recognition they deserve. 🚨 #newberry #snowphotos
Chad, you have to answer them. Im busy.
Just have the drag spread out low and lean, nothing blade worthy yet, hauling hiny (9ish) keeps it cycling through pretty good, leavin, ribbons.
Mostly just out here looking for disasters before that lady shows up! 😉 keep you posted. #newberry #snowphotos
A lot of snow on the ground still
3ft on the gauge up the road
This is a video of trail 8 west of county road 407
Grooming is over but traffic is low. If you want to go have a little fun there’s definitely snow #newberry #snowphotos 
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