Paradise Area Trail Report – 12/31
December 31, 2022 31 degrees this morning and cloudy. Mother Nature sure can be cruel! 5 days ago we had more snow than we knew what to do with, now its turned all to crap thanks to 40 degree weather. The guys that groomed yesterday told me this……. Groomer Mike C. ran to Pine Stump (trail 😎 and called it poor to junk. Groomer Mike H. hit the Point trails #452 and #453 and said the same thing but in terms I can`t print. The Falls trail #45 and the South trail #8 are even worse. The plan is to sit back and lick our wounds and maybe….just maybe get back out by next Wednesday or Thursday when its forecasted to cool off some. Hopefully we`ll still have enough snow left to start filling in water holes. Sorry for all the bad news, but it is what it is. Ole Man Winter better hunt down Mother Nature and start gettin along!!!! HAPPY NEW YEAR to all and………………….. LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris <> <> Visit Paradise Area Night Riders on Facebook >>>> <> NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Tahquamenon Falls Brewery >> Happy Monday everyone! Getting mixed messages here. The following was posted yesterday for the area. Can maybe a third party help those of us traveling to find a good ride this week? WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front will push through this afternoon and evening bringing gusty northwest wind of 25-35 mph near Lake Superior and over the Keweenaw. Otherwise low chances for snow and or sleet are forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (10-30% chance). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA cold front will push through this afternoon and evening bringing gusty northwest wind of 25-35 mph near Lake Superior and over the Keweenaw. Otherwise low chances for snow and or sleet are forecast for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day (10-30% chance). NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Gates are open on Trail 45 to Tahquemenon Falls please travel with some caution as you should always anyway. They did put snow in all the holes everything looks great for this time of year.. #newberry #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> It will be warmer today with highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Light snow is possible south of an Iron Mountain to Escanaba line but any accumulation will be very light. There is a chance (20-30%) for light snow across the central and eastern U.P tonight but little in the way of accumulation is expected. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaIt will be warmer today with highs in the upper 20s to mid 30s. Light snow is possible south of an Iron Mountain to Escanaba line but any accumulation will be very light. There is a chance (20-30%) for light snow across the central and eastern U.P tonight but little in the way of accumulation is expected. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Monday Morning from Windy Corners! PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 12/22/25 NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Alright! NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Sunday morning from Windy Corners! ❄️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will continue in the northwest wind snowbelts this morning and then begin to shift north and offshore this afternoon into the evening as winds become southwesterly. Additional snowfall of up to an inch in the west and 1 to 3 inches in the east can be expected. A round of light snow is possible on Monday into Monday night with temperatures moderating through mid-week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will continue in the northwest wind snowbelts this morning and then begin to shift north and offshore this afternoon into the evening as winds become southwesterly. Additional snowfall of up to an inch in the west and 1 to 3 inches in the east can be expected. A round of light snow is possible on Monday into Monday night with temperatures moderating through mid-week. GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Outfitters Michigan >> ❄❄We had quite the blizzard yesterday and are fully back in winter mode. ❄ With steady temps in the forecast - looking good for a snowy week! ☃ See you soon!❄ #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Halfway Lake Cottages, LLC >> 8 inches over the past 2 days and trails are good! We have plenty of openings, including right now thru New Years so get on up here! Call Julie at 810-531-1344 to reserve! #newberry #snowphotos8 inches over the past 2 days and trails are good! We have plenty of openings, including right now thru New Years so get on up here! Call Julie at 810-531-1344 to reserve! PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Town Hall Snowmobile Club Paradise MI >> Paradise to Seney today was excellent- We took “alternate” routes and boondocks to and from Pine Stump but I’m sure the paradise trails were fair despite the fact they are not being maintained at the present time. Massive drifts coming back and white out conditions made for a blast. Chics Hot Dog Stand 8 and 452 Paradiseprovided the Hot chocolate on the way out. Ended the evening at Wheelhouse Diner & Goat Locker Saloon back in Paradise. TASA, Grand Marias, and Seney operations have their trails dialed in beautifully- Andy’s Bar in Seney has the burger!! All areas received several inches of fresh snow today and it’s still coming down hard at 11pm. #paradise #newberry #snowphotos Thanks for the report! What’s going on up in paradise? We are planning our first UP trip next Friday staying there. Are their trails rideable or should we go elsewhere? Thx. Ryan Blake NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> We keep getting some snow. Snowing good again this morning. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Here is our last call for ongoing system snow and lake effect snow from now through Sunday evening at 6 pm EST, December 20th & 21st, 2025. A snow squall. Maybe that’s what we had going on in Wakefield today. It was nuts! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The first round of snow continues through mid-morning before most get a brief dry period into this afternoon; snow showers persist in the Keweenaw. Then a transition over to lake effect snow over the west to northwest wind snowbelts. 3 to 7 inches of snowfall over the east tonight into Sunday morning. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
I`ll jump back on here when I have something positive to report. Until then………………Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
TASA has officially graced us with their presence and brought good news along with them. The gates from Newberry to Tahquamenon Falls are officially open!
Come on out and say hello, we would love to see all your smiling faces! #newberry #snowphotosHappy Monday everyone!
TASA has officially graced us with their presence and brought good news along with them. The gates from Newberry to Tahquamenon Falls are officially open!
Come on out and say hello, we would love to see all your smiling faces! 
Starting the morning with a beautiful sunrise!
Have a great week! #newberry #snowphotos
12 degrees this morning under a mostly clear sky. Here`s the trail report on how things went yesterday.....
We took 2 machines w/o drags and headed out on the Falls trail #45. Unfortunately I can`t give you any good news. It was U.G.L.Y. In fact, da boss said it was the worst he`s ever seen....bummer. He did say you could make it from the Upper Falls to the Lower to get fuel at the Lower but be careful. From the Lower Falls to Paradise IS NOT PASSABLE!!! There is a video on our FB page to show you how bad it was. We need more snow and cold to even try this again in a groomer. Word of warning.....it is ILLEGAL to ride on M-123 from town to the Falls! Nothing else was run, we need more snow. The Point trails are ridable and the Pine Stump trail is also but thin in a lot of spots. We haven`t ran south on trail #8 since last weekend either. Simply put, we need more snow. This weeks forecast doesn`t look that promising for any great amounts either. Sorry for all the bad news......just being honest.
I`ll let ya`ll know when things start improving.
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
Leaving M123 Newberry to all points north! ⬆️😊
Looky you guys pulling over for me!! 😍🥰🤩😘
Will someone please contact 93.9 and let them know I'm over the Lions game, and move us back to Christmas Music, Thank You 😊
(Only station we almost get out here!)
If you took the week off to be here and ride, you did Way Good! It's working up perfect, but kinda started there to begin with, corners still all covered and flat, very little chatter anywhere. Sunday night, traffic has slowed. Pine Stump bound! 8:51
It's just incredible out here, tonight is the night Better Cabins & Trails needs to show up and get pics! 😍 #newberry #snowphotos
It’s a beautiful day with lots of fresh new snow—and it’s officially the first day of winter!
Have you scheduled your trip to the UP yet? The trails are calling, and it’s the perfect time to head north.
Need lodging? We’ve got you covered—just reach out and we’ll help get your stay set up.
Stay safe and ride right! 🛷❄️ #newberry #snowphotos
After Christmas should be a good time for everyone to come up and ride!!! #newberry #snowphotos
Uncertainty exists primarily in our trace-1" category which extends from Frankfort and Alpena south to I-96/I-69. The clipper moving through today may produce a quick squall of rain & snow with minimal accumulation some time beyond 1 pm EST, but models haven't determined if this band will solidify or not. If it does, the chance for a rain/snow mix exists in areas highlighted in the pink dashed box. This rain/snow mix would only be today. Any snow on Sunday will be lake effect off of Lake Superior, hence why our highest totals of 4-8" are located east of Munising over to Paradise. Not too impactful of a system in terms of Michigander standards, but do take it slow if you encounter any snow squalls and/or visibly slick roads. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyHere is our last call for ongoing system snow and lake effect snow from now through Sunday evening at 6 pm EST, December 20th & 21st, 2025.
Uncertainty exists primarily in our trace-1" category which extends from Frankfort and Alpena south to I-96/I-69. The clipper moving through today may produce a quick squall of rain & snow with minimal accumulation some time beyond 1 pm EST, but models haven't determined if this band will solidify or not. If it does, the chance for a rain/snow mix exists in areas highlighted in the pink dashed box. This rain/snow mix would only be today. Any snow on Sunday will be lake effect off of Lake Superior, hence why our highest totals of 4-8" are located east of Munising over to Paradise. Not too impactful of a system in terms of Michigander standards, but do take it slow if you encounter any snow squalls and/or visibly slick roads.
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Windy conditions are expected this afternoon into tonight behind a cold front. Widespread westerly wind gusts are expected between 25 to 35 mph; up to 45 mph near Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea