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 <> SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association - Just got back from our run down trail 49 from the Soo to Kinross and back today. We saw a little bit of everything. There are some really bad, muddy and bare corners while many more are still holding. Road shoulders along Mac Trail are getting pretty bare. The majority of the trail is still in really good shape. With 40 degrees in the forecast the next few days, this trail will start to deteriorate quickly. Still good for an evening ride tonight and probably into tomorrow! SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association - Sugar Island Chris getting it done on his run through Brimley, Bay Mills and Raco overnight. This content isn't available right now SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association - Slo mo of Groomer Jay working the front blade to grab snow from the side of the trail to fill in low spots. Making our way down 49 to Kinross. So far, in good shape! ... #Soo #snowphotos SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association - Trail 8 from the Soo to Brimley shaped up nicely early this morning! Groomer Dan reports that it’s a little thin and icy on the section between 6 mile and Brimley but overall it’s in good shape. Thanks Dan! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan - Temperatures look to increase for the early part of this week, and rain is expected across the area Wednesday. Some snow may mix in with the rain in the far west Wednesday... #MIWeather #keweenaw #westernup #munising #Seney #newberry #Soo #straitsareaTemperatures look to increase for the early part of this week, and rain is expected across the area Wednesday. Some snow may mix in with the rain in the far west Wednesday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan - Cold temperatures tonight look to give way to much warmer temperatures Sunday. Temperatures should continue rising into early next week. Some patchy fog is also possible in the interior west tonight and early Sunday morning... #MIWeather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #Seney #newberry #Soo #straitsareaCold temperatures tonight look to give way to much warmer temperatures Sunday. Temperatures should continue rising into early next week. Some patchy fog is also possible in the interior west tonight and early Sunday morning. #906wx SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association - Pics from last nights groom of trail 8 between Brimley and Raco as well 480. There is a bit of road riding south of m28 where the road is plowed so be aware. The section through the pines back east toward Kinross is in good condition. From the Spile Dam east to Kinross also has a long stretch of road riding as well and shoulders are bare. SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association - Here’s what I know... SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association - Pics from a rider on 49 down near Kinross today. Thanks for sending these, David! ... #Soo #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan - There may be just a few light lake-effect flurries around today and tonight. Otherwise, the forecast for the next several days looks dry with warming temps. Highs will likely make it into the 50s for parts of the area on Monday, and don't look now, but Tuesday could be even warmer! ... #MIWeather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #Seney #newberry #Soo #straitsareaThere may be just a few light lake-effect flurries around today and tonight. Otherwise, the forecast for the next several days looks dry with warming temps. Highs will likely make it into the 50s for parts of the area on Monday, and don't look now, but Tuesday could be even warmer! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan - A few flurries or light snow showers are possible late tonight into Friday morning over mainly the east half of Upper Michigan and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Cloud coverage will gradually diminish on Friday afternoon.... #MIWeather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #Seney #newberry #Soo #straitsareaA few flurries or light snow showers are possible late tonight into Friday morning over mainly the east half of Upper Michigan and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Cloud coverage will gradually diminish on Friday afternoon. SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association - From Groomer Steve tonight out on the city trails. He says they are shaping up nicely! <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Ride safe, respect our landowners and watch for changing conditions! ... #Soo #snowphotos
Thanks again Chris! ... #Soo #snowphotos
Ride safe and enjoy these trails before the big warm up this week!❄️❄️❄️ ... #soo #snowphotos 
All trails in woods are still in good shape with some snirty and icy corners. It is typical late season conditions but will most likely be the last good weekend to ride so get out there!
Thank you to Groomer Warren for your efforts and to his wife Laurie for the awesome pics!... #Soo #snowphotos
From Groomer Dave...
“I just groomed the city trail this morning. It is smooth but there is snirt and dirt starting to appear in some places. Any above freezing temperatures will deteriortate things quickly.”
Also from Groomer Mike, here’s what has been groomed today....
“soo to brimley (trail 8 )done fri am
kinross around airport and toward pickford done fri am
soo to kinross (49) done this afternoon
Raco east to brimley will be done tonite...was done last nite..
Raco to mission hill and bay mills casino was done fri am
Kinross toward rudyard and raco will be done this pm
Groomer 9 will be returned to kinross this afternoon and
#7 will be returned to the soo”
Thanks Dave and Mike for keeping us informed!
Ride safe, it’ll be a very busy weekend out there!❄️❄️❄️ ... #soo
#906wx #MIwx
He also groomed trail 49 and had this to say...
“Trail is bumpy from 12 Mile to Kinross. Still good snow in most places.
A few tree roots/rocks/other hard objects showing up on trail.
Thin base in some places. Use caution”
Remember that roads and shoulders are mostly bare. Trails are somewhat hard and icy but our groomers are grabbing snow from the sides of trails to try and fill in bumps and corners where we can.
It’s going to be a busy weekend, possibly one of the last for the season!
Ride safe, ride right and be sure to watch for our groomers. Please thank them when you can. It’s been a tough season but they all did a phenomenal job.
Big thanks to Steve and all of the volunteers who continue to sacrifice their time for our fun!❄️❄️❄️ ... #soo #snowphotos