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Grand Marais Trail Report – 02/24

GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 02/24

Statement from GM Sno Trails
We’ve heard your complaints and frustrations about our trail system. Believe me when we say we’re frustrated too. We know our trails haven’t been up to our standards and there are explanations as to why. The last 4 days we’ve had temperatures approaching 40 degrees and not falling off in the evening. Two of our groomers attempted to groom and ended up turning around and not being able to finish because of the conditions. We do have 3 groomers headed out shortly to do the west, south and north trails tonight as the temperatures have finally dropped.

We unfortunately have a critical shortage of groomer drivers this season that is making it almost impossible to hit the entire system every night as in the past. We have drivers who own their own businesses that take up much of their time, some have full time jobs outside of grooming and we’ve had one driver down for a week due to health issues. It’s possible we may be able to pick up a groomer (already trained) in the next few days. To start training a new person this late in the season really isn’t feasible. We know this explanation doesn’t improve the trail conditions but hopefully explains it. We’re doing the absolute best that we can with what we have to work with. Please keep that in mind before commenting.

The weather has been another factor in the condition of the trails. Another warm up is predicted for Saturday and Sunday. Traffic has also played a big part. Usually it slows down during the week to allow for more time to get the trails back up to our standards. That hasn’t been the case this year. It’s been extremely busy 7 days a week. And please remember that we have the second largest trail system in the U.P. (second only to the Keweenaw) of over 260 miles. It’s a big job under perfect conditions. As of now, the plan is to hit all the trails at least once and if all goes well twice before the weekend hits. Please ride safe and take care. There have been way too many accidents this winter already!!

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Thursday March 28th, 2024 - 12:05 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Moderate to heavy lake effect snow continues tonight through Thursday evening across the Copper Country. Low visibility in blowing snow will create hazardous travel. Next chance for widespread precipitation follows Friday night into Saturday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaModerate to heavy lake effect snow continues tonight through Thursday evening across the Copper Country. Low visibility in blowing snow will create hazardous travel. Next chance for widespread precipitation follows Friday night into Saturday. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Moderate to heavy lake effect snow continues tonight through Thursday evening across the Copper Country. Low visibility in blowing snow will create hazardous travel. Next chance for widespread precipitation follows Friday night into Saturday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Wednesday March 27th, 2024 - 8:36 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will sharply increase in intensity this afternoon into tonight across northwest Upper Michigan. A foot or more of lake effect snow accumulation is expected over portions of the northwest through early Thursday with the heaviest snow from Twin Lakes to Painesdale. Blustery west winds gusting to 35 to 40 mph will also cause occasional whiteout conditions in blowing snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will sharply increase in intensity this afternoon into tonight across northwest Upper Michigan. A foot or more of lake effect snow accumulation is expected over portions of the northwest through early Thursday with the heaviest snow from Twin Lakes to Painesdale. Blustery west winds gusting to 35 to 40 mph will also cause occasional whiteout conditions in blowing snow. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will sharply increase in intensity this afternoon into tonight across northwest Upper Michigan.  A foot or more of lake effect snow accumulation is expected over portions of the northwest through early Thursday with the heaviest snow from Twin Lakes to Painesdale.  Blustery west winds gusting to 35 to 40 mph will also cause occasional whiteout conditions in blowing snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Tuesday March 26th, 2024 - 9:11 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front moving through the area this afternoon and this evening will cause falling temperatures, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through this afternoon through this evening. Motorists and pedestrians need to be alert for a possible flash freeze resulting in slushy and slick roads and sidewalks later today into tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA cold front moving through the area this afternoon and this evening will cause falling temperatures, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through this afternoon through this evening. Motorists and pedestrians need to be alert for a possible flash freeze resulting in slushy and slick roads and sidewalks later today into tonight. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front moving through the area this afternoon and this evening will cause falling temperatures, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through this afternoon through this evening.  Motorists and pedestrians need to be alert for a possible flash freeze resulting in slushy and slick roads and sidewalks later today into tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Monday March 25th, 2024 - 8:47 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight brings some patchy fog and periods of rain that continue into Tuesday as temperatures gradually warm up. A cold front Tuesday will quickly bring temperatures back down, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through Tuesday evening. Some slushy and slick road conditions are likely. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight brings some patchy fog and periods of rain that continue into Tuesday as temperatures gradually warm up. A cold front Tuesday will quickly bring temperatures back down, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through Tuesday evening. Some slushy and slick road conditions are likely. #906wx #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight brings some patchy fog and periods of rain that continue into Tuesday as temperatures gradually warm up. A cold front Tuesday will quickly bring temperatures back down, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through Tuesday evening. Some slushy and slick road conditions are likely. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Monday March 25th, 2024 - 12:47 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> ❄ Blustery winter (spring?) day for students at Michigan Tech University in Houghton this afternoon (3/25/24). The area is under a Winter Storm Warning until 2 PM EDT with an additional 2-4 inches of snowfall expected. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

Monday March 25th, 2024 - 8:12 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Diminishing snow over west and northwest Upper MI transitions to rain from south to north today. Rain will develop across much of the rest of Upper MI this afternoon. Expect periods of rain tonight and Tuesday. Colder air then arrives, bringing a return of lake effect snow for northwest Upper MI Wednesday into Thursday. Several inches of snow will be possible along with gusty westerly winds to 40 mph across the Keweenaw.
If you measured the snowfall this morning, please pass along your report. Thanks. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaDiminishing snow over west and northwest Upper MI transitions to rain from south to north today. Rain will develop across much of the rest of Upper MI this afternoon. Expect periods of rain tonight and Tuesday. Colder air then arrives, bringing a return of lake effect snow for northwest Upper MI Wednesday into Thursday. Several inches of snow will be possible along with gusty westerly winds to 40 mph across the Keweenaw.

If you measured the snowfall this morning, please pass along your report. Thanks.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Diminishing snow over west and northwest Upper MI transitions to rain from south to north today. Rain will develop across much of the rest of Upper MI this afternoon. Expect periods of rain tonight and Tuesday. Colder air then arrives, bringing a return of lake effect snow for northwest Upper MI Wednesday into Thursday. Several inches of snow will be possible along with gusty westerly winds to 40 mph across the Keweenaw.
If you measured the snowfall this morning, please pass along your report. Thanks. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Sunday March 24th, 2024 - 7:08 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions are expected in the U.P. tonight into Monday as a low pressure system over eastern Colorado lifts northeast toward the Great Lakes. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper Michigan as a heavier band of snow lifts north through the U.P.; a brief lull in snow follows behind the heavy snow late tonight into Monday morning for central and east. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north Monday morning through the early afternoon. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including the Monday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions are expected in the U.P. tonight into Monday as a low pressure system over eastern Colorado lifts northeast toward the Great Lakes. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper Michigan as a heavier band of snow lifts north through the U.P.; a brief lull in snow follows behind the heavy snow late tonight into Monday morning for central and east. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north Monday morning through the early afternoon. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including the Monday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachment

Sunday March 24th, 2024 - 10:24 am

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SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/24- good morning all! No changes here in our immediate area. The Raco/Strongs area has a bit more snow than the Soo and Brimley, but it’s still pretty marginal. Big shout out to our friends at Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. We trailered out there yesterday to hit mostly off trail spots, but every trail we were on was great. They did a fantastic job getting out and packing and panning what they have. Hopefully a little more is on the way to make for some more late season riding before the rain moves in. #soo #grandmarais #newberry3/24- good morning all! No changes here in our immediate area. The Raco/Strongs area has a bit more snow than the Soo and Brimley, but it’s still pretty marginal. Big shout out to our friends at Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. We trailered out there yesterday to hit mostly off trail spots, but every trail we were on was great considering the low snow this season. They did a fantastic job getting out and packing and panning what they have. Hopefully a little more is on the way to make for some more late season riding before the rain moves in. ... See MoreSee Less

SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/24- good morning all! No changes here in our immediate area. The Raco/Strongs area has a bit more snow than the Soo and Brimley, but it’s still pretty marginal. Big shout out to our friends at  Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. We trailered out there yesterday to hit mostly off trail spots, but every trail we were on was great. They did a fantastic job getting out and packing and panning what they have. Hopefully a little more is on the way to make for some more late season riding before the rain moves in. #soo #grandmarais #newberry

Sunday March 24th, 2024 - 9:21 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A low pressure system lifting from eastern Colorado today to western Lake Superior Tuesday afternoon brings accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions to Upper Michigan tonight into Monday. Light snow will begin to overspread Upper MI from southwest to northeast today, mainly during the afternoon. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper MI. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including for the Monday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA low pressure system lifting from eastern Colorado today to western Lake Superior Tuesday afternoon brings accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions to Upper Michigan tonight into Monday. Light snow will begin to overspread Upper MI from southwest to northeast today, mainly during the afternoon. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper MI. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including for the Monday morning commute. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A low pressure system lifting from eastern Colorado today to western Lake Superior Tuesday afternoon brings accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions to Upper Michigan tonight into Monday. Light snow will begin to overspread Upper MI from southwest to northeast today, mainly during the afternoon. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper MI. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including for the Monday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Saturday March 23rd, 2024 - 4:58 pm

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> Current Conditions 3/23/24 #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Saturday March 23rd, 2024 - 8:40 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Scattered snow showers and flurries will linger today, mainly across the north central and east. Attention then turns to low pressure lifting from eastern Colorado on Sunday to western Lake Superior on Tuesday. In advance of the low, snow will spread from southwest to northeast across Upper MI Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow will be heavy at times Sunday night, especially over western Upper Michigan. Snow will then change to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Plan on hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday morning. Western Upper Michigan has the highest probabilities of snow accumulations exceeding 6 inches by Monday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Scattered snow showers and flurries will linger today, mainly across the north central and east. Attention then turns to low pressure lifting from eastern Colorado on Sunday to western Lake Superior on Tuesday. In advance of the low, snow will spread from southwest to northeast across Upper MI Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow will be heavy at times Sunday night, especially over western Upper Michigan. Snow will then change to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Plan on hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday morning. Western Upper Michigan has the highest probabilities of snow accumulations exceeding 6 inches by Monday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachment

Saturday March 23rd, 2024 - 8:38 am

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#grandmarais #newberryWe are going to have to get AL a better map. He made a right instead of a left and groomed to the Bear Trap. Cheers from GMST. ... See MoreSee Less

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Friday March 22nd, 2024 - 5:06 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Tavern >> Snow is falling!! The white stuff isn’t super plentiful, but enough to ride in some areas. Best midway between Seney and Grand Marais. #grandmarais #newberry ... See MoreSee Less

Friday March 22nd, 2024 - 10:27 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Widespread light snow expected to overspread the area through the day, with overall amounts between 1-3" of snow for #northernmichigan, which could create slick roads in some areas. Still monitoring potential for a more focused band of snow to develop toward midday into the afternoon, though latest trends continue to suggest this will develop to our south, across southern/central Lower Michigan. Traveling south today? Check weather.gov/grandrapids for travels taking you down US-131 and US-127, and weather.gov/detroit for travels down I-75 for the latest details for those areas…and weather.gov for anywhere else you plan to go! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryWidespread light snow expected to overspread the area through the day, with overall amounts between 1-3" of snow for #northernmichigan, which could create slick roads in some areas. Still monitoring potential for a more focused band of snow to develop toward midday into the afternoon, though latest trends continue to suggest this will develop to our south, across southern/central Lower Michigan. Traveling south today? Check weather.gov/grandrapids for travels taking you down US-131 and US-127, and weather.gov/detroit for travels down I-75 for the latest details for those areas…and weather.gov for anywhere else you plan to go! #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Widespread light snow expected to overspread the area through the day, with overall amounts between 1-3 of snow for #northernmichigan, which could create slick roads in some areas. Still monitoring potential for a more focused band of snow to develop toward midday into the afternoon, though latest trends continue to suggest this will develop to our south, across southern/central Lower Michigan. Traveling south today? Check weather.gov/grandrapids for travels taking you down US-131 and US-127, and weather.gov/detroit for travels down I-75 for the latest details for those areas…and weather.gov for anywhere else you plan to go! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry

Friday March 22nd, 2024 - 10:25 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Widespread 1-3” of snow is expected today. Saturday, some light late effect snow will linger across the UP. Attention turns to a strong system moving into the Midwest late Sunday, bringing rain and snow through the first few days of the workweek. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWidespread 1-3” of snow is expected today. Saturday, some light late effect snow will linger across the UP. Attention turns to a strong system moving into the Midwest late Sunday, bringing rain and snow through the first few days of the workweek. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Widespread 1-3” of snow is expected today. Saturday, some light late effect snow will linger across the UP. Attention turns to a strong system moving into the Midwest late Sunday, bringing rain and snow through the first few days of the workweek. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Friday March 22nd, 2024 - 10:12 am

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> It’s snowing we are predicted to get one to 3 inches today and tomorrow
We have our small cabin sleeps 4 available if you want to plan a last minute trip
Call 906-658-3450 #newberry #snowphotos
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Thursday March 21st, 2024 - 11:37 pm

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GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Trail 8... between 89 and 888. All trails seem pretty decent, with some thin spots. It's like "The first snow, of the season" Have fun! #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Trail 8... between 89 and 888. All trails seem pretty decent, with some thin spots.  Its like  The first snow, of the season Have fun! #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosImage attachment

Thursday March 21st, 2024 - 11:31 pm

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GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Trail 88...there are a few small wet spots and 2 bigger wet spots. The worst is on 88, east of 43. (Sunset Landing Road) Most of this trail is decent, though.. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday March 21st, 2024 - 9:15 pm

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GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Trail 443.... a lot of it is good, but there are definitely some thin spots. Please, when riding, try not to tear them up.. It doesn't take much. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Trail 443.... a lot of it is good, but there are definitely some thin spots. Please, when riding, try not to tear them up.. It doesnt take much. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosImage attachment

Thursday March 21st, 2024 - 4:33 pm

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EASTERN U.P. PICKING UP LAKE EFFECT SNOW - WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Satellite imagery shows scattered skies going into this afternoon for much of the UP, with the last remaining lake effect snow deteriorating in the east. Once the snow in the east ends, it should be a dry day until our next batch of snow arrives tonight! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

Thursday March 21st, 2024 - 4:07 pm

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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Might be the last hurah. We pulled the trigger and sent a groomer north up to pan trial 9. Condionts are going to be spotty because of all the wind that came with the snow. Grand Marais sent groomers out as well. Please watch for hazards. #newberry #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Might be the last hurah.  We pulled the trigger and sent a groomer north up to pan trial 9. Condionts are going to be spotty because of all the wind that came with the snow. Grand Marais sent groomers out as well.  Please watch for hazards. #newberry #snowphotosImage attachment

Thursday March 21st, 2024 - 3:03 pm

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GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> The snow stars have aligned. We are sending out the groomers today. We will not be grooming H58, but it is snow covered. Check your groomer tracker app to see where the groomers are at. #grandmarais #newberry ... See MoreSee Less

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