Grand Marais Trail Report – 02/24
GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 02/24 Statement from GM Sno Trails 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!! <> Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow showers will end across the eastern U.P. later this morning as a passing clipper exits the region. Cloudy skies linger through the day, with highs ranging from the mid 30s in the east and near Lake Superior to mid 40s in the west and south-central U.P. Another weak clipper crosses the lake tonight, bringing a chance for some light snow showers across the north. Expect minimal snow accumulations less than inch in most locations. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooSnow showers will end across the eastern U.P. later this morning as a passing clipper exits the region. Cloudy skies linger through the day, with highs ranging from the mid 30s in the east and near Lake Superior to mid 40s in the west and south-central U.P. Another weak clipper crosses the lake tonight, bringing a chance for some light snow showers across the north. Expect minimal snow accumulations less than inch in most locations. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> Good morning Mother Nature is making everything white again!! #newberry #snowphotos Thank you for sharing Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Tuesday 3-24 update... #newberry #snowphotos CURTIS AREA UPDATE via Curtis Area Trail Association >> Picked up a couple fresh inches this morning & it’s still coming down! PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/24/26 GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> From groomer Mark. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After a quiet and sunny afternoon, expect increasing clouds tonight ahead of a quick batch of light snow showers late tonight into Tuesday morning. While much of the UP picks up an inch or less of snow, higher totals up to 1-3in will be possible over the far eastern UP. Moderate snowfall rates may lead to reduced visibility and slick roadways in the eastern UP during the Tuesday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAfter a quiet and sunny afternoon, expect increasing clouds tonight ahead of a quick batch of light snow showers late tonight into Tuesday morning. While much of the UP picks up an inch or less of snow, higher totals up to 1-3in will be possible over the far eastern UP. Moderate snowfall rates may lead to reduced visibility and slick roadways in the eastern UP during the Tuesday morning commute. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So let me start by saying we are in contact with the DNR about trying to get some more money to finish the season out for grooming. We have enough left for four days unless the DNR comes through. We should know more tomorrow, but we are not grooming until we know what’s going on or we may switch it up to every other day until the end of the season or wait till Friday and groom until we’re done. It’s kind of up in the air right now, but we will let you know.  #newberryUpdate the DNR got us a additional $7000. We will be able to finish this season out thank you everyone for your comments and support !!!! ———————————————————————————————————————————-//-So let me start by saying we are in contact with the DNR about trying to get some more money to finish the season out for grooming. We have enough left for four days unless the DNR comes through. We should know more tomorrow, but we are not grooming until we know what’s going on or we may switch it up to every other day until the end of the season or wait till Friday and groom until we’re done. It’s kind of up in the air right now, but we will let you know.  NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> 🌅 Good Morning from Windy Corners! 🌬️❄️ NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail 9 9PM We rode from newberry yesterday and definitely need to trailer out of town . Trails were good I thought we rode up past pine stump and did little loop on 8/9 than back to newberry and last mile coming into newberry was pretty slushy from the warm all in all way better riding than we did on Saturday to trout lake! NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Our three groomers will be out on our trails again tonight . All trails will be complete by morning thank you. #newberryOur three groomers will be out on our trails again tonight . All trails will be complete by morning thank you. FROM North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> From one generation to the next… this is what it’s all about 💜 NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Sunday morning from Windy Corners! 🌄 NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> What a fun day for everyone yesterday! NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Sunday 3-22 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooExpect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Early morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryEarly morning rain and snow showers will exit, with dry weather from early afternoon on. Mainly dry conditions are expected tonight and Monday, though we will be a little cooler on Monday. There is a chance for snow showers late Monday night into Tuesday morning (especially in the eastern UP), and again on Wednesday. Rain and snow are likely Wednesday night into Thursday, and colder weather is expected behind that system for the end of the work week. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> We groomed 9 45 and the south trail down to H40 Trout Lake last night. It was the best we could do considering the condition were a little warm, but we did get it knocked down and it looked decent from the looks of the temperature tonight we should be back in full swing after that. #newberryWe groomed 9 45 and the south trail down to H40 Trout Lake last night. It was the best we could do considering the condition were a little warm, but we did get it knocked down and it looked decent from the looks of the temperature tonight we should be back in full swing after that. Finally seen a groomer out late towards eving by trout like. It looked like a tinker toy compared to the tractors n groomers here in Kalkaska. I was surprised. Great !!! We rode to trout lake yesterday and it was brutal but cannot fault your work and dedication it’s the weather ! I talked to driver I passed coming into newberry great guy!! PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/22/26 So would this be a good route for Monday or Tuesday? WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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. Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
We will be grooming all week!
It’s not over!!!!!! #curtis #newberry #snowphotosPicked up a couple fresh inches this morning & it’s still coming down!
We will be grooming all week!
It’s not over!!!!!!
30 degrees this morning and snowing. I`ve got a fresh 2" on my deck from last night too. Here`s what I know on the trails......
Groomer Dave ran the South trail #8 Sunday and said it turned out great.
Groomer Keith ran the Pine Stump trails yesterday and called them good.
Groomer Glenn hit the Point trails also yesterday and called them good.
It looks like the weather will hold off good enough to finish till the end of the season so come on U.P. this weekend for one last ride!!!!! Of course you can ride into April but we can`t groom after the 31st.
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Morning trail report! If I were you I’d skip my coffee and call in sick because Mr Tucker and his trail paver have been working on their snow dance and they are really laying it down. It is amazing on trail 89. Hope to see out here... #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosFrom groomer Mark.
Morning trail report! If I were you I’d skip my coffee and call in sick because Mr Tucker and his trail paver have been working on their snow dance and they are really laying it down. It is amazing on trail 89. Hope to see out here
We were treated to an absolutely stunning sunrise this morning—painted skies, crisp air, and just enough fresh snow to make everything sparkle. ✨
Who else is fired up to ride this week? 🏁
Conditions are shaping up for some seriously great spring snowmobiling—smooth trails, cool temps, and that perfect late-season throttle therapy.
👇 Let’s hear it:
• Where are you riding this week?
• Trail cruising or off trail?
• Who are you riding with?
Drop your plans (and pics if you’ve got ’em 📸🔥) and let’s get the community buzzing!
Winter’s not done yet… and neither are we. Ride safe & ride right! ❄️💨 #newberry #snowphotos
Eh, hour and a half to second stop sign, 10.3 mile, not spinning, good bite but pulling alot of disagreeable heavy snow.
Blade still wants to push up a wad and roll balls off the end.
So, creative dragging it shall be for the time being.
AGAIN, THEY SAY, its actually supposed to get quite cold tonight, what I am able to leave behind is shaved off highs an filled in holes, if it freezes up, should last much longer than the last several grooms.
We shall see. Keep you posted.
10:34 Windy Corners finished, not bragging but its flat, again if temps work with us, it freezes up, should offset any memory underneath, thats what I'm gunning for.
Just turned right to disappear in radio silence, time to get comfy for the long haul,I'll keep you posted later. 😊 #newberry #snowphotos
Years may pass, faces may change, but the memories made here keep growing stronger. Watching families, friends, and now the next generation experience the same joy on these trails is truly a blessing.
Grateful for the past, thankful for the present, and excited for the future. ❄️
🙏🫶🏻Thank you for choosing and supporting us these last 15 years
🌲💙NNorth Store Follow Me OutfittersYour U.P. North Home Base
📍Windy Corners, MI #newberry #snowphotos
Here’s a fresh look at Trail 498 as it rolls into Windy Corners—conditions are looking great! Are you heading out for a ride today? ❄️🏍️
If you’re in the area, be sure to stop by North Store Follow Me Outfitters and WOLF INN Grill & Spirits to warm up and say hello. Stay safe and enjoy the trails! #newberry #snowphotos
We had around 200 sleds registered for the show. The weather was good and we had a great crowd!!
We want to thank all the volunteers that help with the show. We couldn’t do it without out them. And hats off to all our staff that rock it out on all these busy days!! #newberry #snowphotos
What a weekend for people again!! I think a lot of people came up for a last hoorah
The weathers cooling right back off. This week would be a good week to ride to finish out the “official” trail season
I’m sure the clubs will be working right up to the first of April.
All this snow won’t go away fast! #newberry #snowphotos
27 degrees this morning under a partly sunny sky. Here`s what went on yesterday and what`s happening today.......
Groomer Glenn ran the Point trails and said they are in great shape.
Groomer Keith hit the Pine Stump trails and said they are in good shape.
Groomer Dave is gonna run the South trail #8 today.
That`s it, short and sweet. We`ll keep runnin until the weather doesn`t allow us or the end of the month, whichever comes first.
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry