Grand Marais Trail Report – 12/18
GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 12/18 FYI from groomer Mike-Chad is going south, Travis east and Jack north. We are not grooming we are out on tree patrol and breaking ice to help the holes freeze. Please watch for them. <> <> Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warm and mostly dry conditions are expected to finish the week. Expecting most locations to warm above freezing during the day and then fall below freezing overnight. Many locations in western and southern Upper Michigan may warm above 40 Friday and Saturday! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarm and mostly dry conditions are expected to finish the week. Expecting most locations to warm above freezing during the day and then fall below freezing overnight. Many locations in western and southern Upper Michigan may warm above 40 Friday and Saturday! WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> We know you'll pass by this post for snowfall today, but here on February 12th, 2026, it's quite a reflective moment to see just how far we have come this winter. Just a couple weeks ago it was lake effect snow every single day. Today, a light band of 1-3" near Munising is all we will need to write home about. We even tossed in some humor for those not in a designated snowfall zone. A couple slick spots will pop up along M-28 near Munising, and perhaps around Petoskey if a longer lake effect band happens to form, but this is more unlikely than likely. PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/12/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> High pressure will gradually build into the region today and Thursday. This will slowly diminish lake effect snow showers from west to east. It will also help usher in a warm and mostly dry period. Most can expect above freezing temperatures during the day and below freezing temperatures overnight into at least early next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHigh pressure will gradually build into the region today and Thursday. This will slowly diminish lake effect snow showers from west to east. It will also help usher in a warm and mostly dry period. Most can expect above freezing temperatures during the day and below freezing temperatures overnight into at least early next week. #906wx #miwx NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> It’s a beautiful morning in Windy Corners ❄️ The snow is falling nicely, and conditions are looking great! I heard they’re not grooming after today but why is that? Suppose to get down to 23 degrees tomorrow night? NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Wednesday 2-11 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Additional snow is expected across parts of the area today. Those north of the bridge will see around another 1” through this afternoon with most areas getting less than 1”. Freezing drizzle will be possible across northern Michigan into this afternoon. Slippery roads may result in localized hazardous travel, so be sure to use caution while driving! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryAdditional snow is expected across parts of the area today. Those north of the bridge will see around another 1” through this afternoon with most areas getting less than 1”. Freezing drizzle will be possible across northern Michigan into this afternoon. Slippery roads may result in localized hazardous travel, so be sure to use caution while driving! WEATHER UPDATE US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/10/26 Thank you! Keep the updates coming! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A brief period of freezing rain and snow is expected after sunset before quickly changing over to all snow. Untreated surfaces and secondary roads that are snow packed could become slippery. Lake effect snow and blowing snow on Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA brief period of freezing rain and snow is expected after sunset before quickly changing over to all snow. Untreated surfaces and secondary roads that are snow packed could become slippery. Lake effect snow and blowing snow on Tuesday. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail 9 north off M123, same story, different day 😉 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow and freezing rain develop this afternoon before becoming all snow tonight in the central and east. Freezing rain accumulations of a light glaze to a tenth of an inch and snow accumulations of 1-3 inches are possible. Untreated surfaces and secondary roads that are snow packed could become slippery. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Multiple shots for light precipitation exist today and early this coming week, including a chance for a mix of rain, snow, and light freezing rain Monday afternoon and overnight. Right now, light freezing rain potential is mostly confined to central Upper Michigan Monday afternoon and evening. We'll also see temperatures climb above normal. Many locations are expected to climb above freezing Monday and Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMultiple shots for light precipitation exist today and early this coming week, including a chance for a mix of rain, snow, and light freezing rain Monday afternoon and overnight. Right now, light freezing rain potential is mostly confined to central Upper Michigan Monday afternoon and evening. We'll also see temperatures climb above normal. Many locations are expected to climb above freezing Monday and Tuesday. #906wx #miwx NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Second stop sign, had to stop back at the shop and tinker the drag lights, and controls to work, so milage won't be correct. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Enjoy your rather snow-free day here in Michigan in early February. If you've read this far, comment your favorite memory of winter to this point.
- Chief Meteorologist Joel Fritsma #miweather #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylordWe know you'll pass by this post for snowfall today, but here on February 12th, 2026, it's quite a reflective moment to see just how far we have come this winter. Just a couple weeks ago it was lake effect snow every single day. Today, a light band of 1-3" near Munising is all we will need to write home about. We even tossed in some humor for those not in a designated snowfall zone. A couple slick spots will pop up along M-28 near Munising, and perhaps around Petoskey if a longer lake effect band happens to form, but this is more unlikely than likely.
Enjoy your rather snow-free day here in Michigan in early February. If you've read this far, comment your favorite memory of winter to this point.
- Chief Meteorologist Joel Fritsma
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4 degrees this morning under a bright blue sky. I picked up about an inch of fluff on my deck last night. I`m sure ya`ll are seeing the weather forecast for the next couple weeks. It looks like the temps are gonna warm up into the 30`s during the day. We have at least 3' of snow on the ground in da woods but the warm temps are not gonna help our cause much. We should be fine for a while but the roads we use for connecting trails will start to thaw and turn muddy. I am already getting questions about it being worth the drive coming UP! For right now I am saying YES, plenty of snow in da woods and our trail system is in GREAT shape. I do predict our wet areas will start to open up and I`ll keep ya`ll informed on how that progresses. Our high ground trails....ie....mainly the Pine Stump trail #8 & #9 will hold up for a while. So......get yer bunnies UP here and get it while it lasts!!! All trails are good to go right now!!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Here’s a current look at Trail 498 coming into Windy Corners — fresh snow and ready for riders.
Heading north for the long holiday weekend?
Where will you be riding from? ⬇️
Wherever the trails take you, ride right and be safe. #newberry #snowphotos
Few snow flakes in the air
We have a ton of snow on the ground. Trails are excellent
This weekend will be Busy for sure.
Some warm temps coming in the 30s it looks like. Our snow won’t melt in a few days so don’t be thinking that
If town gets melted down and hard to navigate we have all kinds of parking out back. Trailer up for the day and go ride!! No overnight parking or long term parking
We have a few more weeks of winter left up here at least come enjoy it!! #newberry #snowphotos
Overnight wet snow and light freezing rain could lead to some slick roads this morning!
Lake effect snow showers and gusty winds could lead to some rapidly changing visibility on the roads through tonight, especially close to Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw.
Late this week, temperatures warm up, including multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Lake ice may become hazardous! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaKey Messages:
Overnight wet snow and light freezing rain could lead to some slick roads this morning!
Lake effect snow showers and gusty winds could lead to some rapidly changing visibility on the roads through tonight, especially close to Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw.
Late this week, temperatures warm up, including multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Lake ice may become hazardous!
25 degrees this morning with a light snow falling. We`ve received a couple inches in the last few days but nothing to brag about. We have been in a deep freeze for about a month now, but it looks like its gonna warm up a bit for the foreseeable future into the upper 20`s to low 30`s for highs and upper teens to low 20`s at night.
I haven`t been on here much cause nothing has changed....all our trails are in GREAT SHAPE!!!!! I will be on here more often now as this warmer weather comes along to keep ya`ll informed more. As long as it gets below freezing at night I don`t see much of a problem for a while but the warmer days will start hurting our swamp areas....but thats what I`m here for....to keep ya`s informed!!
COME ON U.P.!!!!!!! The riding is premo!!!!!!
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Ill keep you posted.
9:10PM
Man, kinda scared to say this out loud but Tucker, Drag, Snow and I are, like one with one another tonight, we can't not leave a ribbin! (So far)
Anyway, 10.5 to Second stop sign, not workin it as hard as Saturday night, not having to dig as deep to shave it under all the damage and leave it flat, warmer snow is flowing very well.
No pics yet, your just going to have to trust me, that's all, keep you posted.
11:19pm
In and outta Windy Corners, almost perfect, last pic right now is where I
nose dived it ( ya I told ya, gotta be honest with all of it right? ) coming in across the drifted plains section after the woods, incidentally where I decided no more blade in the drifted plains sections, some situations require pulling things through rather than pushing them here, as well in life I'm finding.
Anyway, we're pointed north, its 11:26:on a week night, dead zone with these things for a bit, I'll be back sooner or later, not cold a bit and the cruise is working perfectly, I'm going to use it awhile now 😁 #newberry #snowphotos
WOW last time I've seen jumps this large was large was on the X Games
from Colorado a week or so back!!
Was pondering how many sleds it takes to destroy this trail like this basically in a day... how many may have cut through for the race, how many beds are filled in Newberry, Lots of time to ponder such things out here.
We need a counter devise of some sort for weekends anyway... if you see a black tube stretched across the trail one of these day soon, think nothing of it 😉
Lots if work ahead, I'll keep you posted.
No pics yet, that IS THE second Stop sighn! 🤣
8AM On the Money!
Just turning south at the Pine Stump intersection, did you see that moon last night!"🌗
If you rode 9 yesterday you know it needed help desperately, corners North of Windy Corners were pretty out of control, spent ALOT of time on almost all the problem child's 😉
Back to Lots of room when I make this final lap.
Must've been very busy yesterday, Windy Corners has been worse, just looked like heavy through traffic.
Gettin her back to where we want it.
I'll check back after while.
Oh ya. Casey Kasim American Top 40 February 7th 1981, started at 7 😎 #newberry #snowphotos