Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 01/20
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 01/20 Good morning! Here in the Soo, we got about 8” of new snow in the last day. We groomed the city trails last night and they are in good shape for the most part. Word is that our surrounding areas did not get as much snow as we did. A groomer went out from the Soo west to Brimley this morning and there is less snow but it groomed up well. Snow is in the forecast all week!❄️❄️❄️ <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Trail Report on MSA <> 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! SAULT STE. MARIE AREA via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/18/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Most widespread/heaviest snow continues to shift north across the eastern U.P. this afternoon with lingering lighter freezing drizzle/mixed precip across sections of northern lower and eastern upper into tonight. Slick and hazardous travel conditions expected to continue across parts of the area. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryMost widespread/heaviest snow continues to shift north across the eastern U.P. this afternoon with lingering lighter freezing drizzle/mixed precip across sections of northern lower and eastern upper into tonight. Slick and hazardous travel conditions expected to continue across parts of the area. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Heavier snowfall has exited much of the U.P except for the Keweenaw where several inches of snowfall are expected overnight. The combination of blowing snow and snow will make travel very difficult in the Keweenaw. Elsewhere freezing drizzle and period of light snow will result in continued slick surfaces. Temperatures will warm above freezing for much of the U.P on Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo 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. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/18/26 SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/18/26 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
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
Good evening everyone!
I’m still over in the western Yoop, but our awesome operators have been checking in and keeping me informed so that I can keep you guys informed.
Groomer Pete is hitting the city route and part of 49 down to 7 mile. This part of our trail system hasn’t been done in a few days due to warm temps, but he’s going to work with the new snow and colder temps to whip them into shape.
Thank you, Pete! Great timing for the weekend! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0218c #snowphotos
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
A video of what things look like this morning on 8 between Raco and Brimley.
Thanks again, Bill! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0218b #snowphotos
Good morning all!
Brimley Bill was out on trail 8 between Ranger Rd and the Soo and 480 from the Spile Dam turn around to 8. This was a 49 mile run and we so appreciate his time!
Here’s what he had to say-
“This morning (Tuesday) Jim B groomed the Mission Hill loop (889) while the temperature was still below freezing. Tonight I groomed part of 480 and 8 from Ranger Rd all the way to the Soo. Trail 8 was probably the roughest groomer ride I’ve had all season. I cut down all the bumps, but couldn’t get the snow to form a nice perfect ribbon. The trail is flat, and all ready for the snow that is in the forecast.”
Thank you, Bill and Jim! ❄️❄️❄️
Video will be in the next post. #soo #soo0218 #snowphotos