Paradise Area Trail Report – 12/11
December 11, 2021 <> <> Visit Paradise Area Night Riders on Facebook >>>> <> FROM Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Busy, busy busy. We have been brushing and grading, but today we got help from a couple of our local contractors. A bit thank you to Dave and Brett Dudnasky of Superior Excavating and Rich Williamson of M77 Redimix and Excavating for some heavy lifting. Flat dirt trails make for flat snowmobile trails. #grandmarais #newberry WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Snow and ice return tonight, and continue through midday April 4th, 2026. Snow totals will be the highest yet again into the Keweenaw Peninsula. It's almost a carbon copy of today. Ice totals, however, are primarily a concern for the Upper Peninsula. Ice storm warnings are now in effect... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Areas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAreas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 4-1-26 Awesome riding thanks NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Just to let everyone know we have tried to close the gates around town and on trail 45-the falls but the snow is too deep be respectful to the private land owners and only use the trails north of silver creek ATV trail system or south of the airport thank you for a great season there is still plenty of snow out north and south to ride we will get the gates closed as soon as we can! #newberry #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Ice and snow forecasts for tomorrow, April 2nd, 2026... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooWinter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches have been issued across the entire U.P. for Wednesday night into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time the best chance for accumulating snow is over the northern and western U.P. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> 3-31 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooTonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Well it’s official we are done for the 25-26 snow grooming season tried to get back out but the weather said NO WAY that being said I would like to thank everyone of our operators and Marty & Kathy they have done a great job this season we will get things figured out for next season and see where we windup. But thank you all for the kind words and support. #newberryWell it’s official we are done for the 25-26 snow grooming season tried to get back out but the weather said NO WAY that being said I would like to thank everyone of our operators and Marty & Kathy they have done a great job this season we will get things figured out for next season and see where we windup. But thank you all for the kind words and support. That's a bummer. A quick pan might have been the ticket for us diehards who can't face the reality of the end of the riding season. Great work overall this season! Through all the issues thrown at the team this year, you guys kicked it! WEATHER UPDATE via MLive.com >> Here's a look at this winter's snowfall totals so far at some of the bigger cities across Michigan. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey Season snowfall totals in Michigan might really surprise you, high and low www.mlive.com EASTERN U.P. UPDATE via Clarke Motel >> #newberry #soo This content isn't available right now WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Cloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooCloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Halfway Lake Cottages, LLC >> Had a great ride today from home to Seney and back! Trails were great and we had one of our best rides! Sophia even drove for the first time on the trail for a little while! She says she didn’t like it when someone passed her! lol We are going to have snow for a long while - get up here & take advantage of spring rates! #newberry #snowphotos <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
I normally do my reports in the morning but its been a busy day and I`m just gettin time now. Got all good news for ya`s.
Its 1800 hrs and 30 degrees and the sky is clearing. Woke up this morning to about 3 inches of slush on my deck. Kinda disappointed what with the forecast and all. We were supposed to get hammered last night but by 0830 it started to snow HARD! I picked up around 9 inches this morning thru about 1400 hrs. I`ve got a solid foot and a half on the ground here but one of our groomer drivers that lives south of town said he`s got close to 2 and a half feet. So thats the weather. Here`s whats been going on with the trails……
Last Thursday we took 2 machines and 3 guys and went around the Point trails #452 and #453. The main mission was to trim trees that were too close to the trail cause we got rid of our narrower Trooper groomer and our newer ones are a tad wider. We ended up cutting down 15-16 trees on the inside of the corners to give us (and you) more room. We got the trail all packed in with the groomers also. We were surprised we didn`t run across any water holes. Even the big one on the north side of #452 that we have had trouble with the last couple of years was dry!
Now, with all this new snow we came up with a plan…..Tomorrow we are heading to the Falls on trail #45 with just 2 machines. We`ll try and get all the water holes filled in and do whatever brushing needs to be done. Then Monday we are gonna head south and set the town trail then check out the federal forest section and see what that looks like. If we have time we might go thru our infamous swamp and work on that on the way back. We will start grooming all of them up as soon as the weather allows! Stay tuned for that.
Here`s a tidbit of info you might be interested in (or not), but you should.
Today we had a CPR and emergency first aid class for all groomer drivers. I don`t know if we are the only club in the state to be certified in this but if somebody else knows let me know. We are proud of this. Think of what this means to you if something would happen out on the trail. A HUGE thank you goes out to Renee Gray, head of the Whitefish Township EMS for doing this for us!!!!! THANK -YOU!!!!
I`m gonna be really busy the next couple of days as I`m going out on the trails everyday but I`ll try and keep ya`ll informed when I can.
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! MORE!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer ChrisPostings From Regional Pages On Facebook
-A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning.
-Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage.
-A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible.
-Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooKey Messages:
-A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning.
-Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage.
-A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible.
-Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too!
No joke here still alot of snow
There aren’t many people around but the ones that are here are enjoy good trails
TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Associationgroomed 9 one last time last night
We have parking if you want to ride for the day
We will be closed this Saturday Sunday and Monday for Easter
Let’s all hope spring comes soon now #newberry #snowphotos
A lot of snow on the ground still
3ft on the gauge up the road
This is a video of trail 8 west of county road 407
Grooming is over but traffic is low. If you want to go have a little fun there’s definitely snow #newberry #snowphotos