Grand Marais Area Trail Report – 02/18
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> 02/18 The trails have been holding up very well with the recent warm up. Groomers were parked last night for the first time due to the the warm temps. Our current plan is to groom all 4 routes in the next 36 hrs. before the next warm up. This is all temperature/weather driven. <> <> Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. on Facebook >>>> <> GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> The trails have been holding up very well with the recent warm up. Groomers were parked last night for the first time due to the the warm temps. Our current plan is to groom all 4 routes in the next 36 hrs. before the next warm up. This is all temperature/weather driven. #grandmarais #newberry CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Current conditions WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy, wet snow will continue across northern Michigan today into this evening, along with the potential for icing. Highest snowfall amounts of 4-8” are expected across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, making for slippery roads and hazardous travel. Combination of heavy snow and gusty winds may lead to very low visibility across open areas this morning. Chances for icing across parts of the area will last into this evening with the potential for freezing drizzle after the heaviest precipitation ends. Be sure to use caution if traveling today! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryHeavy, wet snow will continue across northern Michigan today into this evening, along with the potential for icing. Highest snowfall amounts of 4-8” are expected across the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, making for slippery roads and hazardous travel. Combination of heavy snow and gusty winds may lead to very low visibility across open areas this morning. Chances for icing across parts of the area will last into this evening with the potential for freezing drizzle after the heaviest precipitation ends. Be sure to use caution if traveling today! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The previously advertised winter storm has lifted into the area early this morning. Moderate to heavy snow is expected through much of the morning, save for the far southern UP, before transitioning to a wintry mix with freezing rain/drizzle this afternoon. Confidence remains low to medium regarding the spatial extent of freezing rain accumulation, however. Gusty winds and heavy wet snow may cause power outages in the Keweenaw. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A winter storm will bring heavy, wet snow to the U.P late tonight into Wednesday. A mix of freezing rain and snow is possible at precipitation onset, especially over the southern half of the U.P. The combination of strong winds and heavy snow will result in low visibility over the Keweenaw and near Lake Superior, as well as sporadic power outages. Snow is expected to mix with or change to freezing rain on Wednesday afternoon, especially over the southern two thirds of the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY in effect through Wednesday 7PM: Increased risks for hazardous travel, damage and power outages by morning. Tv6 cancellations NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Well let's go see what we can do with this sloppy mess till it gets below freezing which is just now,, AND STAYS THAT WAY FOR MORE THAN TWO HOURS THIS TIME, COOL BEANS? Great work! Thank You and your club! NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Just to let everyone know, we will be out grooming all of our trails tonight. Tucker has came through and gave us a demo to try out while we’re waiting to get ours back and with any luck, we should have the Piston Bully up going today if not tomorrow.But we will be running the states machine tonight so all of our trails will be covered thanks... #newberry #snowphotosJust to let everyone know, we will be out grooming all of our trails tonight. Tucker has came through and gave us a demo to try out while we’re waiting to get ours back and with any luck, we should have the Piston Bully up going today if not tomorrow.But we will be running the states machine tonight so all of our trails will be covered thanks WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A messy winter storm is set to lift through the Great Lakes tonight through Wednesday bringing mixed precipitation, heavy wet snow, and strong winds to Upper Michigan. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> It’s a beautiful morning in Windy Corners! ❄️☀️ WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Messy System Tuesday Night - Wednesday Afternoon! SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> Lost some inches, but still going strong supposed to be another huge snow dumping this evening. #seney #newberry #snowphotosLost some inches, but still going strong supposed to be another huge snow dumping this evening. PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/17/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Strong storm system will bring the potential for heavy snow and freezing rain to northern Michigan early Wednesday into Thursday morning. There is moderate potential for 4” or more of snow across eastern Upper, and moderate potential for 0.1” or more of ice accumulations across northern Lower, especially higher terrain locations… Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryStrong storm system will bring the potential for heavy snow and freezing rain to northern Michigan early Wednesday into Thursday morning. There is moderate potential for 4” or more of snow across eastern Upper, and moderate potential for 0.1” or more of ice accumulations across northern Lower, especially higher terrain locations… Stay tuned! #miwx Tyler Muzzy WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A messy winter storm is expected to lift into the Great Lakes Tuesday night through Wednesday, spreading mixed precipitation across the area before changing over to all snow. There remains high uncertainty regarding the exact track of this system, which will impact the timing and amount of each precipitation type. For additional details, view the entire briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA messy winter storm is expected to lift into the Great Lakes Tuesday night through Wednesday, spreading mixed precipitation across the area before changing over to all snow. There remains high uncertainty regarding the exact track of this system, which will impact the timing and amount of each precipitation type. For additional details, view the entire briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Unsettled weather arrives Wednesday bringing wintry precipitation across parts of Michigan. Accumulating snow is favored across the UP, with a wintry mix favored across central/northern lower Michigan, and rain with a chance of thunder favored across southern Michigan. The rain/mix/snow lines may shift north or south over the next few days. Snow and ice totals could range from nuisance to moderately disruptive. Monitor the forecast over the next few days as the forecast details become clearer. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyUnsettled weather arrives Wednesday bringing wintry precipitation across parts of Michigan. Accumulating snow is favored across the UP, with a wintry mix favored across central/northern lower Michigan, and rain with a chance of thunder favored across southern Michigan. The rain/mix/snow lines may shift north or south over the next few days. Snow and ice totals could range from nuisance to moderately disruptive. Monitor the forecast over the next few days as the forecast details become clearer. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Temperatures will rise above freezing again this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A weak system crossing north of the U.P. will bring a slight chance of snow tonight, but any snowfall amounts would be minimal. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTemperatures will rise above freezing again this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A weak system crossing north of the U.P. will bring a slight chance of snow tonight, but any snowfall amounts would be minimal. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Chances for light snow today across the eastern U.P. and NE Lower, with patchy fog. Mild air sticks around into early week, with light mixed precip/rain chances Monday and a more widespread system Wednesday. Highs mainly in the 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryChances for light snow today across the eastern U.P. and NE Lower, with patchy fog. Mild air sticks around into early week, with light mixed precip/rain chances Monday and a more widespread system Wednesday. Highs mainly in the 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned! #miwx PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/15/26 CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Al groomed Germfask yesterday and Ross went early this morning to Newberry, snow is starting to turn to sugar but groomed out nice. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Saturday 2-14 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Patchy fog could hang around this morning before clearing after sunrise. However, expect the fog to return once again tonight into Sunday morning, before some light rain showers potentially move over the eastern U.P. on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaPatchy fog could hang around this morning before clearing after sunrise. However, expect the fog to return once again tonight into Sunday morning, before some light rain showers potentially move over the eastern U.P. on Monday. #906wx #miwx <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Freezing rain/sleet trying to turn to snow.
We didn’t groom for 2 days too warm.
We will resume grooming tonight if temps stay cold & we get snow.
Someone shake the snow globe!
We need fresh snow!
!!!!!Riders!!!!!
Be cautious when riding some of the wet spots/creeks could’ve opened up..We will inspect our trails this afternoon/evening.. #curtis #newberry #snowphotosCurrent conditions
Freezing rain/sleet trying to turn to snow.
We didn’t groom for 2 days too warm.
We will resume grooming tonight if temps stay cold & we get snow.
Someone shake the snow globe!
We need fresh snow!
!!!!!Riders!!!!!
Be cautious when riding some of the wet spots/creeks could’ve opened up..We will inspect our trails this afternoon/evening 
Please view the updated briefing packet link below for all the details!
www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo
Forecast: www.uppermichiganssource.com/.../first-alert.../
Alerts: www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #petoskeyFIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY in effect through Wednesday 7PM: Increased risks for hazardous travel, damage and power outages by morning.
Forecast: www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/02/17/first-alert-weather-day-ahead-winter-storm-snarl-travel-c...
Alerts: www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts
Radar, hourly forecasts and more with the free TV6 First Alert Weather App: www.uppermichiganssource.com/page/tv6-apps-for-ios-and-android-devices/
Anyway, we're not out here in an attempt to create ribbons, we're here to fix holes and make as flat as possible before it all sets up, because when it does, this stuff will become cement. I should add then, Cement IS OUR GOAL, it has a tendency to stay put, anything less, temps near 30, just thrown off the trail right after we pass and there goes 14+ man hours and 80-90 gallons Diesel in very short order, we're not hooked up with USAID or ActBlue so we're kinda fussy about where we spend our limited funds. 😁
10.3 miles to first stop sign today.
Its heavy hard pushing stuff, it is laying flat, is rolling on blade, am able to roll the high side of curves, just cant dig too deep yet.
Rumors is I'll have fresh snow to blend in on the way back, may have an opportunity to make you all proud yet, but I have a hunch there's worst is yet to come 😉
Quite busy out here! I'll keep you posted.
11:02pm
Windy Corners done, not pretty at all, but flat as a sponge, looks like one too! 2" new snow, you wont see anything but but pretty trail at least to here, I hear its going to get progressively worse as I go, not much else to do but deal with it, takes nothing but time and fuel.
Keep you posted, Pine Stump bound! #newberry #snowphotos
Please view the full briefing packet at the link below for details regarding precipitation type and timing, forecast snowfall and freezing rain accumulation, and more.
www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
Wondering what Trail 498 looks like today?
Here’s a peek at Trail 498 coming into Windy Corners! 🛷🌲
Wherever the trail takes you… ride right and ride safe. 💙 #newberry #snowphotos
What you need to know!
1) Winter Storm Warnings & Advisories from early Wednesday morning to Wednesday Evening. Most of the impact will be from 3am to 9am for Northern Michigan. For the list of counties and what you can expect, head here: www.9and10news.com/weather/latest-forecast/
2) U.P. and Tip of the Mitt will see the most snow. Some areas of Chippewa & Mackinac County could see 5-10" of snow!
3) Areas of the Northern Lower & Northern Central Lower could see a glaze of ice to .25" of ice accumulation.
4) Areas closer to Lake Michigan will stay rain and avoid issues.
5) This system will cause headaches across Northern Michigan so make sure to have the Doppler 9&10 Weather App or tune in for the latest forecast to see how this will impact you! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
26 degrees this morning and quite foggy. We are under a winter storm warning starting tonight. "They" are saying 6-9" for us through Wednesday....YEA!!!!!
Nothing was groomed yesterday cause Mondays are "maintance day", and here`s a good example why we do this. I didn`t make it out but the boys found 2 drags that needed some welding on and one machine that was missing 3 outa the 4 bolts that hold up the belly pan. If that thing would have fallen off on the trail it would have been ugly!
All trails are in great shape, this warmer weather hasn`t hurt us too bad yet, and all trails will be run today/tonight. If this "winter storm" hits us like predicted it will freshen everything up nicely! COME ON U.P.!!!!!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
24 degrees this morning and cloudy. We must have had that freezing fog again earlier cause everything is pure white outside....really cool looking. We have survived the last couple days of warmer weather really well, it helps when it gets into the low 20`s at night. It looks like a couple more days above freezing and then chill back out to "normal", with a little snow here an there.
Every trail was groomed yesterday and all operators said they are in great shape. Our entire system will get it again today and then Monday`s are our "maintance day". This is where we go thru all 3 machines with a fine tooth comb and grease underneath zerts and just check everything out. Bout all I got to report....COME ON U.P. before its too late!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Both Newberry and Naubinway are going to be groomed tonight and with snow in the forecast mid week trails should be excellent next weekend! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotos
It’s going to be a beautiful day for people to ride!
Tons of snow out there for everyone.
A couple warm days then it drops right back into the 20’s
Come ride the next few weekends then you can get ready for spring
Parking out back for anyone that wants to trailer up and ride! #newberry #snowphotos