Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 12/29
UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 12/29 I know you are all anxious and want to know what the trail conditions are. I am happy to report that we are starting groomer operations tomorrow!!! I will get updates out as I receive them. We groom just over 100 miles of trails so conditions will vary across our trail system, based on snowfall, water spots, drifting etc. We got about 8” of snow here in town and it sounds like there is more to the west, closer to Raco. We are supposed to pick up another 3”-5” tomorrow. What I know for sure is that there will be lots of sled traffic since this is the best snow we’ve gotten season to date. Please be safe, ride right and watch for our groomers. Corners may be icy and underneath the snow there is an ice base so trails might be slick in spots. If you’re out on our trail system, feel free to message us pictures and trail updates and I will share them. <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Trail Report on MSA <> SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/24/26 SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/23/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After a quiet and sunny afternoon, expect increasing clouds tonight ahead of a quick batch of light snow showers late tonight into Tuesday morning. While much of the UP picks up an inch or less of snow, higher totals up to 1-3in will be possible over the far eastern UP. Moderate snowfall rates may lead to reduced visibility and slick roadways in the eastern UP during the Tuesday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAfter a quiet and sunny afternoon, expect increasing clouds tonight ahead of a quick batch of light snow showers late tonight into Tuesday morning. While much of the UP picks up an inch or less of snow, higher totals up to 1-3in will be possible over the far eastern UP. Moderate snowfall rates may lead to reduced visibility and slick roadways in the eastern UP during the Tuesday morning commute. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/23/26 Just rode up to Pickles! 👍👍👍👍😎👍👍👍 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooExpect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Early morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryEarly morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/21/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A pair of systems will bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the U.P. today into tonight. A clipper will spread a mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain across the area this morning, changing to all rain from west to east as temperatures climb above freezing in the afternoon, reaching as high as the mid 50s in the west. A cold front then drops across the U.P. and brings another round of mixed precip tonight, changing to all snow towards Sunday morning. Generally expect minimal snow amounts across most of the U.P., but some spots in the Keweenaw and the east could pick up 1-3” through Sunday morning. A glaze of ice will also be possible in a few spots this morning and again tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA pair of systems will bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the U.P. today into tonight. A clipper will spread a mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain across the area this morning, changing to all rain from west to east as temperatures climb above freezing in the afternoon, reaching as high as the mid 50s in the west. A cold front then drops across the U.P. and brings another round of mixed precip tonight, changing to all snow towards Sunday morning. Generally expect minimal snow amounts across most of the U.P., but some spots in the Keweenaw and the east could pick up 1-3” through Sunday morning. A glaze of ice will also be possible in a few spots this morning and again tonight. <> <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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Oh look, snowing again. And yes, we are still grooming! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0324 #snowphotos
Another report from Mr & Mrs Turbo after their run on part of 480, and 8 from Ranger road to Brimley last night. No apology necessary in my book, but we as operators are more critical of ourselves than you guys realize, as he explains-
“Here's a little report of what happened over the weekend. First of all, I want to start off with an apology to all of our followers and snowmobile enthusiasts. As you know I groom the trails for the weekend. Saturday evening we were watching the temperature all night. The forecast was calling for freezing temperatures starting at midnight. We set the alarm to get up and it was 33 degrees. Set it again for 1am, and it was still 33 degrees. Set it for 3am, same thing, still 33 degrees. By 5am, it finally reached 32 degrees with approximately a two hour window, which is not enough time to groom even halfway. I made a decision to not go out, because it would have done more harm than good. This was a hard decision and it really made me feel bad, since there were many trailers at Bay Mills for the weekend. We always want the trails to be in tip top shape, however we can't control the weather.
Now on to the good news. Mrs. Turbo and I went out last night at 9pm, and it was 30 degrees. The trails were smoked. We did the power lines which had 4-5 ' moguls, and ran trail 8 into Brimley. The first pass was very slow going. Like 2-3 mph slow. The second pass through, we could go about 5mph. The trail was setting up really well. The base is still excellent with plenty of snow to work with, considering it is the last week of the season. Usually by this time of year there is open water holes and mud. We didn’t have any of that. I talked to Raco Dave this morning, he went out and did the 889 loop and said pretty much the same thing. It was a slow go, but he got it in pretty good shape.
The rest of the week looks pretty good weather wise. Get up here for one last ride. It's the best the trails have ever been this late in the season.
That's all for now. Ride right, ride safe, and ride sober.
Turbo “
Great work with tricky conditions! 👏🏼👏🏼👏🏼 #soo #soo0323d #snowphotos 
On the move again! As reports come in, I’ll be sure to share. Things will be hard packed and scratchers may be needed until they loosen up again. Potential for a couple inches of snow mid week again.
Roads and shoulders are bare now, so gas and road crossings are a bit challenging, but that’s spring riding.
What a season! Ride safe all! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo03233/23/26
On the move again! As reports come in, I’ll be sure to share. Things will be hard packed and scratchers may be needed until they loosen up again. Potential for a couple inches of snow mid week again.
Roads and shoulders are bare now, so gas and road crossings are a bit challenging, but that’s spring riding.
What a season! Ride safe all! ❄️❄️❄️
Wow! I am so pleasantly surprised how well the trails held up today!! Sugar Island Chris DID groom 8 this morning from the Soo to Brimley.
For those that have been asking, the bay in Brimley is starting to show some slushy spots.
While I wish I was hopping in the groomer, it’s just too warm and they are pretty darn good anyway!
Shout out to Mackinac County Snowmobile Association , Les Cheneaux Snowmobile Club & Grooming Report, and the Chippewa Snowchasers for their great trails today too!
Lots of people out enjoying the day. We had heavy wet snow, then freezing rain, then back to snow.
150 miles of smiles here in the far EUP.
I hope you got to enjoy it too! Incredible, especially for March 21st! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0321f #snowphotos