Newberry Trail Report – 03/20
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA – 03/20 Gates are now closed for the season. ORV/ATV season Opens May 1 for the trails. County roads are open year-round for SxS and ATVs. TASA Would like to give a big thanks to all the snowmobilers for your support. This season we had a couple of curveballs thrown at us with COVID-19 and the weather conditions so thank you again for sticking it out. We would also like to thank all the groomers volunteers businesses gas stations and especially the bars and restaurants that did their best to accommodate all the snowmobilers. We are looking forward to a great ORV/ATV season this year. TASA is looking for volunteers to help with clean up and maintenance on the trails in the very near future. Also if you are interested in becoming a member please go to the TASA website (www.tasatrails.com) to join. You can also find updates and dates for future events on the website. Thanks again for all your support and we look forward to seeing everyone. Like always be careful and ride safe. <> Visit Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association on Facebook <> Visit Newberry Area Tourism Association on Facebook <> Visit Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association Report on MSA <> WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Winter Storm Update: 3-15 Sunday 1PM NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> 3:10 PM Update from Windy Corners ❄️🌬️ WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Final Update For Ice Accretion: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow will continue across the Tip of the Mitt into eastern upper over the next several hours (at least), while snow will begin to mix with sleet and freezing rain this afternoon and evening. Significant snow and icing expected into the overnight hours. #miweather #petosky #gaylord #soo #newberryHeavy snow will continue across the Tip of the Mitt into eastern upper over the next several hours (at least), while snow will begin to mix with sleet and freezing rain this afternoon and evening. Significant snow and icing expected into the overnight hours. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Potentially historic, record-breaking snowfall between 1 and 3 feet expected across all of Upper Michigan. Highest storm total snow expected in the central and east. Greatest potential for 4 feet is the high terrain of north-central. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates will result in a long duration of blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: dangerous to impossible travel, power outages, prolonged recovery time. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> No big snow yet... #seney #newberry #snowphotosNo big snow yet. SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> Seney to Trail 9 and 440 hit tonight and Trail 43 to Bear Trap. South 43 also was hit. Here are a couple pics of Trail 431... #seney #newberry #snowphotos GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Grooming early morning Saturday 3/14. Some spots got over 12" of fresh snow. Made for a great groom. This is a section of 88. More videos in comments. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> One of the most absurd snow forecasts we’ve ever made here at MSC, we’ve had to add an impromptu orange color for higher totals. WEATHER UPDATE via Pictured Rocks Marine Weather Conditions >> Here are a couple probability maps for the snow and ice potential through the full duration of this upcoming spring storm (through 8am on Tuesday). It’s not often that we get to show 90% probabilities of getting 1.5 feet of snow, but that will be the case for much of our region. And the potential for significant icing has started to inch more into the far eastern UP, so we’ll need to keep an eye on that as well. I’ll provide some final updates tomorrow morning before the first impacts start to roll in. In the meantime, enjoy your “day off” from all this whacky spring weather! ⛄️💨🥶 #miweather #munising #seney #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylord This content isn't available right now NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> Good morning ☀️ SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> Trails are still in great shape. Pics are from trail 440 and 431... #seney #newberry #snowphotos SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> #seney #newberry #snowphotos NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association worked their magic last night WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Confidence is increasing in a significant winter storm Saturday night into Monday night. Snowfall amounts between 1 to 3 feet could be near 2-day records in some areas. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates likely result in blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: very difficult to impossible travel, power outages, significant recovery time. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail 9 North <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
A special thanks goes out to the Newberry Country Club for allowing our snowmobilers to use their property to get to the gas stations and the main trails. Snowmobilers please remember to follow the rules when riding the golf course in the future. It’s not a right it is a privilege so please be mindful and respectful And pay attention to the signs posted.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Phase 2 of the Winter Storm is kicking off! This will bring heavy snow and gusty winds still for the U.P. and Tip of the Mitt. The icing area we have talked about for the last few days landed where we thought it would. Leelanau down to Wexford and Northeast. These areas could see up to .5" of ice through today and tonight with isolated higher amounts. Winds will continue to gust upwards of 40-50mph. The snow totals map you see is on top of what you have already seen.
Don't be fooled, the lull from the initial burst to the second part is the system nearing. The second phase will be the worst with this storm. This afternoon - Monday morning.
I will be live with an update this evening at 6, right here on the 9&10 Facebook page and the 9&10 News YouTube channel.
We will also be live on tv at 11! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberry
Snow has been falling and blowing for a while now, and conditions are definitely feeling like a true winter afternoon.
⚠️ Reminder: The Mackinac Bridge has been closed since 9:58 AM this morning due to weather conditions.
If you’re out and about, both WOLF INN Grill & Spirits and the North Store Follow Me Outfitters are open.
Wherever you are, please stay safe and keep warm! 🧤🧣
How is the snow where you are?
Drop your pictures or videos in the comments below! ⬇️📸🎥 #newberry #snowphotos
A dangerous ice storm will begin tonight for portions of northern lower Michigan. The heaviest ice accretion takes aim in a localized area from Traverse City to Gaylord to Atlanta with over 0.50" of ice expected. Around this area, a zone of significant icing between 0.25' to 0.50" is expected - which is still enough to take down tree limbs and create power outages. The worst of the icing will be tonight into Monday morning, and then we deal with high winds moving in Monday morning as well which will only exaggerate the effects of this event.
Plan for multi day outages, near impossible travel, and scattered tree damage, some significant. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryFinal Update For Ice Accretion:
A dangerous ice storm will begin tonight for portions of northern lower Michigan. The heaviest ice accretion takes aim in a localized area from Traverse City to Gaylord to Atlanta with over 0.50" of ice expected. Around this area, a zone of significant icing between 0.25' to 0.50" is expected - which is still enough to take down tree limbs and create power outages. The worst of the icing will be tonight into Monday morning, and then we deal with high winds moving in Monday morning as well which will only exaggerate the effects of this event.
Plan for multi day outages, near impossible travel, and scattered tree damage, some significant. 
Key Notes:
•Snow begins to work into Michigan late tonight, but becomes more widespread during the early morning hours of Sunday. This snow continues through Tuesday morning for the UP, and becomes a snow/freezing rain/sleet mix for northern lower Michigan beginning Sunday afternoon/evening.
•Winds will gust between 40-60mph statewide both on Sunday and Monday.
•This will be a full on blizzard for much of the Upper Peninsula
•Expect scattered power outages across the state
•Travel will be near impossible for the UP and northern lower
Snow totals will be between one and four FEET when all is said and done on Tuesday in the UP. Further south, a mix is expected which will keep accumulations lower, and also will provide a sharp cutoff of accumulations. The difference between a foot of snow and 2” may be the width of one county.
Further south, this system will end as snow for lower Michigan on Monday & Tuesday, which is why we have a wide area within a trace to an inch, and western lower in a 1-3” zone with wording of higher totals possible. We may need to adjust totals here as new data comes clearer for Tuesday.
Stay tuned for the icing portion of this forecast. Northern lower Michigan will see significant icing which is not shown or communicated in this forecast graphic or write up. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyOne of the most absurd snow forecasts we’ve ever made here at MSC, we’ve had to add an impromptu orange color for higher totals.
Key Notes:
•Snow begins to work into Michigan late tonight, but becomes more widespread during the early morning hours of Sunday. This snow continues through Tuesday morning for the UP, and becomes a snow/freezing rain/sleet mix for northern lower Michigan beginning Sunday afternoon/evening.
•Winds will gust between 40-60mph statewide both on Sunday and Monday.
•This will be a full on blizzard for much of the Upper Peninsula
•Expect scattered power outages across the state
•Travel will be near impossible for the UP and northern lower
Snow totals will be between one and four FEET when all is said and done on Tuesday in the UP. Further south, a mix is expected which will keep accumulations lower, and also will provide a sharp cutoff of accumulations. The difference between a foot of snow and 2” may be the width of one county.
Further south, this system will end as snow for lower Michigan on Monday & Tuesday, which is why we have a wide area within a trace to an inch, and western lower in a 1-3” zone with wording of higher totals possible. We may need to adjust totals here as new data comes clearer for Tuesday.
Stay tuned for the icing portion of this forecast. Northern lower Michigan will see significant icing which is not shown or communicated in this forecast graphic or write up.
The calm before the next storm?🤷♀️
Enjoy 😉 your Saturday
May you have a blessed day🫶🏻
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📍Windy Corners, MI #newberry #snowphotos
Today will be a great day to ride
Sunday to Tuesday look to be a challenge with the potential weather coming in
Winter is far from over up here... #newberry #snowphotos
Pretty geeked about tonight, love me a blizerdy night!! 🥰
Everyone's been cool about getting outta the way of the Big snow ball coming down the trail, laying out beauty behind me, not beat up much at all, just get to play artist tonight 😊
10pm Windy Corners, Pristine 😉
Well, pretty much everything behind us for that matter, Lots of snow to play with.
Headed north, dead zone. Keep ya posted. #newberry #snowphotos