Munising Area Trail Report – 01/20
MUNISING AREA UPDATE via Alger County SORVA – 01/20 TRAIL REPORT – Wednesday, 01/20/2021 TRAILS GETTING SET! Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: All of Trail 8, Trail 7 North DETAILED TRAIL REPORT HERE: https://www.algersorva.com/trailreport/1-20-2021/ <> REGIONAL TRAIL REPORTS Visit Alger County SORVA Facebook Page >>>> <> Visit Alger County SORVA Trail Report >>>> <> Visit TNT Trenary Northern Trails Facebook Page >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Snow, wintry precipitation to dial down in Upper Michigan as the record-breaking blizzard ends and spring begins (more info on the blizzard via link below). MARQUETTE - MUNISING AREA UPDATE via Lake Superior Photo >> Highway M28 is under there somewhere 😳 still very much closed 03.17.2026 6pm WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula..... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFinal snowfall totals have been released from our blizzard of March 15th-17th, 2026 here in Michigan. Do note, some locations are approximated due to data gaps in the Upper Peninsula. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Grooming started yesterday with Trail 8 from 7 miles North of Shingleton West to Trail 417 and Trail 7 North into Christmas have been groomed. Overall groomed trail conditions are good. A little more snow is needed to fill in underlying trail defects in areas so keep an eye out for that surprise hole in the trail. Ungroomed areas have snow and are fair. Grooming continues and we will keep you posted as setting of additional trails is completed. Last night we received another 4 to 5 inches of new snow. We still have the daily few inches of snow in the forecast though today has high winds – lets hope trees are not coming down. If out riding please avoid hard throttle starts and digging holes so we can build a clean flat base that will hold. Note that Trail 417 will be rocky and needs much more snow before it can be set. Please be patient as it will take a few days to get these trail setting grooming runs completed. Continue the snow dances and Stay Tuned for updates!Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Today, highs near 40, partly to mostly cloudy.
Tonight, rain with some snow (mostly north and east, as shown in the map) and freezing rain mixing in. Lows near 30.
Friday, mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 30s (north, east) to near 50 (MI/WI state line).
Weekend, tracking the potential for accumulating snow or freezing rain. Chances of 3+ inches of wet snow around 30% mainly Saturday night. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaKey Messages:
Today, highs near 40, partly to mostly cloudy.
Tonight, rain with some snow (mostly north and east, as shown in the map) and freezing rain mixing in. Lows near 30.
Friday, mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 30s (north, east) to near 50 (MI/WI state line).
Weekend, tracking the potential for accumulating snow or freezing rain. Chances of 3+ inches of wet snow around 30% mainly Saturday night. 
Forecast: www.uppermichiganssource.com//2026/03/17/digging-out-stormy-winter-moderate-spring/
Alerts: www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts
Radar, hourly forecasts and more with the free TV6 First Alert Weather App: www.uppermichiganssource.com/.../tv6-apps-for.../ #miweather #marquette #munisingSnow, wintry precipitation to dial down in Upper Michigan as the record-breaking blizzard ends and spring begins (more info on the blizzard via link below).
Forecast: www.uppermichiganssource.com//2026/03/17/digging-out-stormy-winter-moderate-spring/
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/
For anyone wondering why M 28 is still closed, here's how it's looking where the plowing stopped by the Alger County line 10 miles east of Marquette MI #marquette #munising #snowphotos
No doubt the forecast lived up to its insanity, with many locations getting over 40" of snow across the central Upper Peninsula, and 8-10 foot snow drifts to make things even more extreme. In terms of forecast verification, our forecast did hit the 80%+ accuracy threshold we strive for after each event. Our final verification was 83%, and most of the the misses were where the system shifted slightly south to give parts of the northern Lower Peninsula greater than 24", and parts of the western Upper Peninsula much less. Anything over 18" of snow is just "a lot" at this point anyways, so we aren't stressing too badly about the miss in the Lower Peninsula near the Mackinac Bridge. Lake effect zones in SW Michigan did verify, as text was featured under the forecast that a couple spots would see locally higher amounts.
Overall, this will be a storm we won't soon forget, which adds to the list of wild weather we've experienced in Michigan over the last two weeks. If you have any additional snowfall reports to add to the list that are not affected by drifting, drop them in the comments below here on X or Facebook. A new two-day record was also broken at the NWS office in Marquette of 36"+ with this blizzard, which is just one record smashed by this blizzard.