26 degrees this morning and cloudy. I`m sure you`ve seen all the weather reports about warming up a touch for this week. Looks like into the 30`s for highs and upper 20`s for lows but the good news is a little snow (maybe) each day.
We were super busy all weekend trying to keep up with just 2 machines. Ran them almost around the clock. Hopefully the parts for the 3rd machine will show up today. We have tracked them and know they are in MI now. The factory mechanic is supposed to be here today. Once the parts are here he figures about 4 hrs and we`ll be back in business. Here`s how the trails look…….
To make a long story short…..WE NEED MORE SNOW!!!!! All the groomer guys are saying the same. Some sections are good while some are thin with snow and not so good. Everybody is talking about the “potholes” showing up. We can`t do nothing with the frozen ground. We can fill in the potholes with snow but 10 sleds later they are blown out. If you`re out riding you need to be aware of this and slow down a touch! The EMS services up here also wanted me to warn you about staying off the river mouth. I see sleds crossing the river south of town. This is VERY dangerous, don`t do it!!!!
Well…..all I have for today. Lets hope we can get our 3rd machine up and runnin today and we can get some snow so we can keep ridin!!!
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/30/26 Minus 5 degrees this morning under a cloudy sky. No new snow in the last 24 hrs. but we do have about 3 feet of snow on the ground so no worries...LOL. Here`s whats been happening since my last report a couple days ago...... No bad news...the machines have been running beautifully....Mother Nature has been cooperating perfectly....and our trails are EXCELLENT!!!! The Falls trail #45, the Point trails #452 & #453 and the South trail #8 all fall into that catagory. The only blip on the radar is on the Pine Stump trails #8 & #9 but it is only minor. Our section of trail #9 is still being plowed down from the Stump to the East branch of the Two Heart by the loggers. It is no big deal, just take trail #8 around instead of #9, just like the old days. Its a touch longer but you`re out there to enjoy the ride.....right? On the bright side, they are done up by Crisp Point but it will take us a couple trips to get that back in great shape. Where is everybody?? Its been awful slow around here. COME ON U.P., You are missing out!! LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-29 Several feet of the snow on the ground up here Trails are excellent everywhere! A little warm up coming it will be a great time to ride the trails are perfect!! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Just entered 9, things are looking good for a great groom! 😎 10:02 PM 10.4 to second stop sign, so far it all looks like the curve there, all of it, think I learned something in the Can Am earlier today. 🤓 #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Eventful day at Curtis area trails… Started with an awesome care package of snacks/gloves from Brian Weigel Dug out our deep snow Dubie Drag (It’s time) 6 club members came down to maintenance the machines… Now we send them out!!!!!! Great job , Great Team efforts! #curtisarea #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-28 Looks like more snow again today. Plowed once and looks like I’ll be plowing tomorrow morning as well I told people I thought we were going to have a big winter like 2014, it’s sure looking that way half way through If you haven’t been up here you’re truly missing out! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 1/28/26 9 degrees this morning and snowing. I picked up 5-6" of fresh snow on my deck from last night and it looks like its supposed to snow for the next couple of days too!!! Our entire system was groomed yesterday and there`s only one way to describe it......EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Now, those of you who follow me know I don`t use that word very often, but I ain`t kiddin, it doesn`t get any better than this. The swamp south of town, the Falls trail, ALL of our low land trails are better than I`ve seen in a long time!!!!! If you don`t have plans on gettin U.P. here.....make `em. It won`t last forever. Thats all I have to report.....one word.....EXCELLENT!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> All routes groomed last night. With fresh snow everyday and low traffic it is beautiful in da woods. Drivers reporting trails are in very good condition. #grandmarais #newberryAll routes groomed last night. With fresh snow everyday and low traffic it is beautiful in da woods. Drivers reporting trails are in very good condition. ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good morning from Windy Corners ❄️✨ It’s one of those peaceful, picture-perfect mornings—fresh snow falling, quiet trails, and that crisp UP air. What more could you ask for? Where is your day taking you? 🛷 Sounds like a perfect day for a ride out to Windy Corners! WOLF INN Grill & Spirits and North Store Follow Me Outfitters will be open and ready—swing in, warm up, and say hello 👋 Wherever you ride, stay safe, stay warm, and ride right.. #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
Winds will gust 30-40mph at times blowing around new slow and fluffy snow already on the ground. Expect ground blizzards at times (wind driven, brief, white outs). ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 1-27 Supposed to get more snow today We have a ton of snow and low traffic Everyone that’s up report things are terrific!! The climate killing it up here if your not riding the up your missing out big time!! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less