Sault Ste. Marie Area Trail Report – 02/21
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 02/21 2/21/26 Good afternoon all! I am back from my trip in the western Yoop. Our crew has been doing a great job while I was away, despite the tricky weather. While the freezing rain and temps in the mid 30s yesterday were not at all what we needed, we’ll be out doing what we can when it makes sense to do so. Turbo and Diane were out VERY early this morning, and here’s their report from their run- “We got up early this morning and started grooming trails 480, 8, and 889 at 3:30. Warren couldn’t get out to do trail 8 into Brimley as the temperature was too warm. He texted me at midnight and said the Pisten Bully was all mine. So we checked out the weather, and saw that we had a window starting around 3 so we got out as soon as the temperature started to drop. We had to pick our poison. Either have a little bit of snow balling up or chatter. We think it worked out well because on our way back through, as the temperature was dropping, it was setting up nice. Slightly balled up in areas but the smooth part was like a skating rink. You can see in the picture how shiny it is. Have a great day everyone. Remember, ride right and stay safe.” Thank you guys! We appreciate your efforts in less than ideal conditions! Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker. Subscribe to see the latest on where our operators have been. Jay and I are scheduled to run 8 between the Soo and Brimley tonight, as long as conditions allow. Looks like we get a break from the warm temps beginning Sunday🤞 Ride safe, ride right, ride sober! ❄❄❄ <> SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/21/26 <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/21/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Moderate lake enhanced snow will continue to impact mainly the Keweenaw and parts of the central U.P. today, where Winter Weather Advisories remain in place through 7 PM this evening. Find the latest forecast information for your location at www.weather.gov/marquette. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooModerate lake enhanced snow will continue to impact mainly the Keweenaw and parts of the central U.P. today, where Winter Weather Advisories remain in place through 7 PM this evening. Find the latest forecast information for your location at www.weather.gov/marquette. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Okay, remember how we mentioned sneaky snow this weekend? Well, it started yesterday, and will continue today at times, but fill in greater as lake effect by Sunday. WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Weather Update / 2-20-26: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Snow will continue into tonight across the Tip of the Mitt region toward Alpena with a secondary area of heavier snow expected to develop across northwest lower Michigan tonight into Saturday. Highest amounts are expected across areas near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberrySnow will continue into tonight across the Tip of the Mitt region toward Alpena with a secondary area of heavier snow expected to develop across northwest lower Michigan tonight into Saturday. Highest amounts are expected across areas near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue to impact travel through Saturday. The heaviest snow will be in parts of the north central U.P. and Keweenaw. Travel will be difficult in areas of heavier snow. Rain could be mixed in with the snow over the southern U.P this evening but will become all snow tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Rain will spread across northern Michigan this morning, eventually switching to a rain/snow mix by this afternoon. Highest amounts of 1-3” are expected across parts of the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, leading to slippery roads and localized hazardous travel into this evening. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryRain will spread across northern Michigan this morning, eventually switching to a rain/snow mix by this afternoon. Highest amounts of 1-3” are expected across parts of the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, leading to slippery roads and localized hazardous travel into this evening. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mixed winter precipitation spreading into the U.P. this morning will continue through this evening. Mainly snow is expected in the west, with a mix of snow and freezing rain over the central and east. Expect highest snow amounts from the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties to the Keweenaw, with highest ice amounts over the south-central and eastern U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/19/26 SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/18/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> As precipitation comes to an end over most of the U.P. this morning, attention turns to the next system bringing another round of potentially hazardous winter weather to the area tonight and Friday. Confidence in type/location/amounts of precipitation remains low at this time, but moderate to heavy snow and mixed winter precipitation will all be possible with this system. Stay tuned to the forecast for future updates! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea Just went Grand Marais to the Bear Trap oh my God were they excellent thank you Grand Marais Snowmobile Trails and Seney Snowmobile Club WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Another round of accumulating snow and rain returns to northern Michigan for the end of the week. Mainly rain is expected Friday morning before transitioning to snow across the eastern U.P. and parts of far northern lower through the afternoon. A switch to all snow will likely hold off until later Friday night. Best chances for at least 2” of wet snow will come across the eastern U.P. and areas of northern lower along and north of M-68. Rain is expected to be the primary precip type south of M-68 at this time. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryAnother round of accumulating snow and rain returns to northern Michigan for the end of the week. Mainly rain is expected Friday morning before transitioning to snow across the eastern U.P. and parts of far northern lower through the afternoon. A switch to all snow will likely hold off until later Friday night. Best chances for at least 2” of wet snow will come across the eastern U.P. and areas of northern lower along and north of M-68. Rain is expected to be the primary precip type south of M-68 at this time. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Good afternoon all! I am back from my trip in the western Yoop. Our crew has been doing a great job while I was away, despite the tricky weather. While the freezing rain and temps in the mid 30s yesterday were not at all what we needed, we’ll be out doing what we can when it makes sense to do so.
Turbo and Diane were out VERY early this morning, and here’s their report from their run-
“We got up early this morning and started grooming trails 480, 8, and 889 at 3:30. Warren couldn't get out to do trail 8 into Brimley as the temperature was too warm. He texted me at midnight and said the Pisten Bully was all mine. So we checked out the weather, and saw that we had a window starting around 3 so we got out as soon as the temperature started to drop. We had to pick our poison. Either have a little bit of snow balling up or chatter. We think it worked out well because on our way back through, as the temperature was dropping, it was setting up nice. Slightly balled up in areas but the smooth part was like a skating rink. You can see in the picture how shiny it is. Have a great day everyone. Remember, ride right and stay safe.”
Thank you guys! We appreciate your efforts in less than ideal conditions!
Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker. Subscribe to see the latest on where our operators have been. Jay and I are scheduled to run 8 between the Soo and Brimley tonight, as long as conditions allow. Looks like we get a break from the warm temps beginning Sunday🤞
Ride safe, ride right, ride sober! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0221 #snowphotos Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Good afternoon all! I am back from my trip in the western Yoop. Our crew has been doing a great job while I was away, despite the tricky weather. While the freezing rain and temps in the mid 30s yesterday were not at all what we needed, we’ll be out doing what we can when it makes sense to do so.
Turbo and Diane were out VERY early this morning, and here’s their report from their run-
“We got up early this morning and started grooming trails 480, 8, and 889 at 3:30. Warren couldn't get out to do trail 8 into Brimley as the temperature was too warm. He texted me at midnight and said the Pisten Bully was all mine. So we checked out the weather, and saw that we had a window starting around 3 so we got out as soon as the temperature started to drop. We had to pick our poison. Either have a little bit of snow balling up or chatter. We think it worked out well because on our way back through, as the temperature was dropping, it was setting up nice. Slightly balled up in areas but the smooth part was like a skating rink. You can see in the picture how shiny it is. Have a great day everyone. Remember, ride right and stay safe.”
Thank you guys! We appreciate your efforts in less than ideal conditions!
Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker. Subscribe to see the latest on where our operators have been. Jay and I are scheduled to run 8 between the Soo and Brimley tonight, as long as conditions allow. Looks like we get a break from the warm temps beginning Sunday🤞
Ride safe, ride right, ride sober! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0221 #snowphotos 
Here on February 21st, 2026, most of the snow and freezing rain will continue across the western UP and northwestern LP. We will see a shift to more snow into central and southern Michigan by late this evening. Then on Sunday, snow should be on-and-off across the entire state, with an uptick in typical lake effect zones such as the spine of the western UP, and the entire Lake Michigan shoreline. Lake effect bands are very finicky, and are subject to microclimate wind shifts. It's very possible that a few locations in our 1-3" zone see 4-5" by the end of the day on Sunday. We will be monitoring radar for a dominant lake effect band that stretches across the peninsula. The increase of wind on Sunday morning may also reduce visibility on all roadways to under half a mile, so travel only as fast as conditions allow.
Bottom line, plan for some more of that "annoyance" snow. Not enough to be called a big storm, but enough to cover all side roads, and many of our main roads. Accumulation will be higher during the overnight hours when surface temperatures are NOT at or above 32°F for most of the state. This also means our chances at freezing drizzle are higher during the daylight hours. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOkay, remember how we mentioned sneaky snow this weekend? Well, it started yesterday, and will continue today at times, but fill in greater as lake effect by Sunday.
Here on February 21st, 2026, most of the snow and freezing rain will continue across the western UP and northwestern LP. We will see a shift to more snow into central and southern Michigan by late this evening. Then on Sunday, snow should be on-and-off across the entire state, with an uptick in typical lake effect zones such as the spine of the western UP, and the entire Lake Michigan shoreline. Lake effect bands are very finicky, and are subject to microclimate wind shifts. It's very possible that a few locations in our 1-3" zone see 4-5" by the end of the day on Sunday. We will be monitoring radar for a dominant lake effect band that stretches across the peninsula. The increase of wind on Sunday morning may also reduce visibility on all roadways to under half a mile, so travel only as fast as conditions allow.
Bottom line, plan for some more of that "annoyance" snow. Not enough to be called a big storm, but enough to cover all side roads, and many of our main roads. Accumulation will be higher during the overnight hours when surface temperatures are NOT at or above 32°F for most of the state. This also means our chances at freezing drizzle are higher during the daylight hours.
We fully expect to see your emoji reactions to this snowfall still-to-fall through the morning commute on Monday. Are you ready for winter to be over, or do you need this snow like there's no tomorrow?
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Tracking more snow and colder temperatures into the weekend, breezy winds early next week, and another clipper mid next week.
Winds go more NW into this weekend bringing back some colder temperatures to support more snow. Better chances for the snow Saturday into N. Lower and the Tip of the Mitt. More lake effect snow chances for Sunday.
NW winds will become breezy Sunday into Monday. We also could have another clipper system to track next Tuesday into Wednesday. As of now, looking more like another snow/mix.
Forecast: www.9and10news.com/weather/ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
Good evening! I’m super delayed on this as I’m still out of town, but wanted to give you a visual of how things look in our area. Groomer Warren was out on the 889 loop this morning and things are looking awesome! I’m sure it’ll be a busy weekend, and we’re ready for ya! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0219 #snowphotos
Totally on accident, groomers Lane and Pete met on 49 where Lane was coming north to 7 mile, and Pete was coming south to 7 mile.
Thanks for the video, Pete! And thank you both for your time! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0218d #snowphotos