Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 12/17
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – Groomers were out west of Raco again today and Soo to Brimley. Trails getting better each time but need snow, still not very good. Hope to pack the loop around Kinross Monday. Gates are open on trail 49 but not packed all the way thru only the dry portions. Lots of water on it. Gate on 480 south of Raco is open. Still a couple on 472 closed…. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> ‘Twas the morning after hell week, and all through Bay Mills, not a mogul was found, not even on the hills ❄️❄️❄️ This content isn't available right now BRIMLEY AREA UPDATE via Old Soo Line Grade Lodge >> 01/04/26 - about 20” to 21” inches just off of Trail 8 at the lodge. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/4/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A storm system will quickly move through the area late this afternoon and tonight bringing accumulating snow to all of the U.P. Heavy snowfall rates and low visibilities could create difficult travel for a few hours. Snow ends by the Monday morning commute but roads may still be slippery. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A burst of snow, heavy at times, is expected tonight into early Monday, with several inches of snow expected much of northern Michigan. Snow may mix with or change over to freezing drizzle late tonight through Monday morning with a coating of ice possible as well. Snow-covered/slick roads leading to hazardous travel expected for the Monday morning commute. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryA burst of snow, heavy at times, is expected tonight into early Monday, with several inches of snow expected much of northern Michigan. Snow may mix with or change over to freezing drizzle late tonight through Monday morning with a coating of ice possible as well. Snow-covered/slick roads leading to hazardous travel expected for the Monday morning commute. <> <> This message is only visible to site admins <> Visit Sault Snow Report Website >>>> <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Latest Postings On Facebook
1/4/26 on 889. Thank you Bill! #soo #snowphotos
Additional accumulation due today … we will update in the morning.
Stay safe …. #soo #snowphotos 
Good morning everyone! 28” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-7” in the forecast through tomorrow…again! Lots of weekend traffic out there the past few days and here’s the scoop….
All operators are reporting that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, especially with higher traffic, but we’re doing what we can with it.
❄️Trail 8- Soo to Raco- good to excellent
❄️ City Trails - part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 trail- good
❄️Trail 49- Soo to Kinross- good. All water holes are packed and panned.
❄️ Trail 49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made Thursday and it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- good- all trees have been cleared and it groomed up nicely last night.
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Ride safe everyone!
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Good morning everyone! 28” in the Soo, 30”+ in Brimley/Raco areas. 4-7” in the forecast through tomorrow…again! Lots of weekend traffic out there the past few days and here’s the scoop….
All operators are reporting that snow is soft and doesn’t set up great, especially with higher traffic, but we’re doing what we can with it.
❄️Trail 8- Soo to Raco- good to excellent
❄️ City Trails - part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 trail- good
❄️Trail 49- Soo to Kinross- good. All water holes are packed and panned.
❄️ Trail 49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent. No issues here, other than maybe some drifts in open areas.
❄️472 out of Kinross to Tilson Rd- our first pass since the storm was made Thursday and it is much improved. Fair to good. We cannot groom past Tilson due to ongoing construction.
🚨 472 and 480 to the Raco gate- please see the pinned post. We cannot groom in here yet due to bridge construction. The Raco gate is closed.
❄️ 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - excellent
❄️ Raco Powerline- good, corner gets moguled out easily with heavy traffic
❄️889 The Mission Hill Loop- excellent
Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker!
Ride safe everyone!
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