Paradise Area Trail Report – 03/07
March 7, 2022 26 degrees this morning with a light snow flitting around in the air. Sorry for no reports the last few days but I`ve been a VERY BUSY man. This weekend was a bear weather wise, and machine wise, but first the trails, cause this is what its all about. We have been grooming ALL WEEKEND, even with this wet weather. We run drags that work pretty good in this stuff. Groomer Mike C. ran the Pine Stump trail #8 and the Falls trail #45 last night and called them both good. The Stump trail does have a couple of thin spots starting to show up tho, but nothing serious. Groomer Glenn ran the Point trails #452 and #453 last night also and called them good. The South trail #8 didn`t get hit yesterday but Groomer Dave M. is on it this morning. The trails got beat up pretty fast cause of the wet and warmer weather and the heavy traffic but we did try to keep up. I sure hope everyone had a good time. I haven`t heard too many complaints. Thats it for the trails, now here`s the rest of the story…….. First off……it started raining/freezing raining Saturday afternoon and it didn`t stop till Sunday. Everything was coated in ice Sunday morning. It stayed in the lower 30`s for most of that time so ya`ll know thats tough on the trails. We really did try to keep up. We only had 2 machines available for most of the weekend. Remember we had one down late last week. It was supposed to be up and runnin by the weekend but it gave us a hard time. Here`s what went on, if your interested…….We did get it going Friday evening. Groomer Zach took it on the Falls trail Friday night then Groomer Glenn took it on the Point trails Saturday morning. He finished that trail but when he was putting it back in the barn after his run he was rounding the back side of the barn and the other front wheel broke off! Luckily, and smartly, we had ordered parts for that side too when the first one broke off figuring that might be ready to go. We were planning to replace that one when the season was over. Soooo……Glenn called up the mechanic right away and he was in Gaylord. He turned around and headed back and by Sunday afternoon he had it back up and running!! We needed the mechanic to fix this cause it takes a special tool. We ordered one to have for the future BTW cause we could fix this ourselves. A HUGE thank you goes out to mechanic Brian (wish I knew his last name) from Prinoth for his dedication to us!!!!! Another HUGE thank you goes out to Mike and especially Glenn. He told me he had 32 hrs. into helping fix this mess. So, thats my story for today. Just wanted to show you the dedication we have for you and the trails…..all for free!!! If you ran across a bumpy section this weekend, cut us a little slack, we busted our butts!!! RIDE RIGHT, RIDE SAFE <> <> 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 <>
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