TRAIL REPORT, February 18, 2022
GREAT TRAILS with STORM COMING!
Light new snow and a hard flat base still have the trail system in an overall very good condition. Groomer operators were again reporting great results. Forecast has a blizzard coming through tonight so watch for possible trees down Saturday. This is typically the busiest weekend of the season so trails may get choppy in some areas throughout the day. We are still anxiously waiting for our Big Deere to return so we can get back to some serious grooming. For now the smaller Bully setup is making due on the West side but its been a struggle meeting our high grooming standards. This Saturday be sure to stop by the groomer building in Shingleton for our open house. Warm up with Free food and refreshments and see what’s behind the scenes of grooming trails – noon to 5 pm Saturday. Get out and enjoy some really nice riding conditions. Keep doing the Cold Weather Snow Dancing and Stay Tuned for updates!
MUNISING AREA UPDATE via TNT Trenary Northern Trails –
Todd went out tonight on his second grooming run. Trails are holding up really well with lower than expected traffic. That will change this weekend as it always does. We are all lined up for a full weekend of grooming! Be aware of the sled dog races this weekend and be respectful of them as they use sections of snowmobile trail around the central UP. Ride right and ride safe!
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 ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key 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! #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! ... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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... See MoreSee Less
MUNISING AREA UPDATE via TNT Trenary Northern Trails >> Flat for miles…. Pictures tell the entire story. An excessive amount of description would take away from the best conditions so far this year. Get out and ride! Ride right and ride safe! #munising#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
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 ... See MoreSee Less
Thank you folks for the hard work over the weekend! Saw multiple groomers and no complaints about the trails. Smooth as glass Sunday morning. My hat is off to you folks for keeping the many miles of trails in the shape you do.
MUNISING AREA UPDATE via TNT Trenary Northern Trails >> Last night was a fun night with a little training, some drifting, and a murder burger from the Throttle in Little Lake! Lots of drifting on the east end last night and this morning. Good results grooming the entire length of the trail. Groomer will be out on the trail soon to clean up the drifts and make another run! General maintenance today went well with some of our operators getting involved and one of our new operators took the pole saw for a workout along Finn Spur, where the height of the snow and the tractor was putting us up in the canopy of the trees. It’s the little things that help out in the biggest ways. You don’t even have to be an operator to contribute! Ride right and ride safe! #munising#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less