Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 01/19
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 01/19 One of our rookies, Zeke, looking like a pro already on what I think is only his 4th run. He was out on trail 8 tonight in the Pisten Bully between Raco and Brimley. Looking great Zeke! <> Good evening! It sure is way more fun when I can share good news! We got a solid snowfall of anywhere from 7-12” depending on the area. And…. It’s cold🙌🏼 <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Trail Report on MSA <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A weak clipper system will bring light snow back to the area tonight, lingering into the day on Thursday. Expect amounts ranging from 1-2” for most of the U.P., with slightly higher amounts possible in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA weak clipper system will bring light snow back to the area tonight, lingering into the day on Thursday. Expect amounts ranging from 1-2” for most of the U.P., with slightly higher amounts possible in the Keweenaw. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect a few light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts through this morning with minimal additional accumulations. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two rounds of light snow are expected from Thursday to Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect a few light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts through this morning with minimal additional accumulations. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two rounds of light snow are expected from Thursday to Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/4/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect scattered light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts tonight with less than an inch of accumulation. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two round of light snow is expected on Thursday into Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect scattered light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts tonight with less than an inch of accumulation. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two round of light snow is expected on Thursday into Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #906wx #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly light northwest wind lake effect continues tonight through Tuesday, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMostly light northwest wind lake effect continues tonight through Tuesday, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time. #906wx #miwx SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/2/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/31/26 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
We had a really great base before the new snow. Trails are finally where they should have been weeks ago. We are still battling water holes in spots but we are starting to be able to fill them in. These are the main areas of concern-
Trail 472, just east of the 480 intersection. 2 water holes, one big enough that it nearly swallowed the groomer. Groomer Matt worked to fill them in with new snow tonight and hopefully the slush will freeze up.
🚨🚨Trail 49 from Alberta Lane (just south of the Soo at the power station) all the way to Gaines Hwy remains closed due to major water issues. The worst hole is the beaver pond south of 12 mile and north of Gaines Hwy. It is estimated to be several feet deep and we cannot get a groomer in there yet. We are hopeful that if the cold sticks around, we can partially open trail 49 north of the beaver pond. We have heard that sleds are still using 49 but we do not recommend it as it still closed🚨🚨
2 small water holes behind Kewadin Casino that should be easily passable by sled. We are purposely keeping the groomer out of there to let them freeze in a bit more after some warmth and rain earlier in the week.
Trails 8, 889, the Raco Powerlines, 480, 472, and the city trail system were all groomed today. Trails 494 and 49 south of Kinross will be done tomorrow.
Should be an awesome weekend!
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Steve and Nathan were out on the city trails tonight and they shaped up beautifully! Here’s what Steve had to say-
“Groomer Nathan and I went out tonight and groomed the city trail system.
We had 8 or 9 inches of fresh snow to work with. It was certainly a winter wonderland.
Trail conditions were great. We were able to pull snow into a lot of the low spots. The water hole near the tunnel is froze and snow covered. We seen almost no water at all on the trails tonight.
We groomed everything within the city limits with the exception of the stretch from Seymour Rd to the casino due to 2 water holes behind Kewadin.
Hope you enjoy the pictures we took along the way.
Steve Lawson”
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Good morning everyone! Holding steady at 28” of snow in the Soo currently.
The Pisten Bully thay does the Raco and Bay Mills areas has the day off today feo some maintenance.
We do still have one machine down, and our schedule has been adjusted to make sure we can still cover all areas.
Here’s what I know-
❄️ Trail 8- Soo to Raco- excellent
❄️ City Trails - part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 trail- good, seeing extra traffic for race week.
❄️ Trail 49- Soo to Kinross- good. All water holes are non existent 🙌🏼. May have some drifts in open areas.
❄️ Trail 49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent
❄️ Trail 472 to 480 to the Raco gate- good - Go slow by the new bridge on 480 as there is still some exposed stone there that will be snow covered in time.
❄️ Trail 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - good
❄️ Raco Powerline- good
❄️ Trail 889 The Mission Hill Loop- excellent
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The city trails are back in shape after Bryan and Logan hit them tonight. Big thanks to groomer Pete for doing the brake job on this machine (the oldest in our fleet) and to Bryan for helping him finish the job tonight before the run.
Looking great guys! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0202 #snowphotos
If you rode 889 today, I don’t have to tell you how amazing it was, but for those that didn’t, here’s what you missed.
Thank you Turbo and Diane! It was fantastic today!
Beautiful photos of the moon before it set, and the sunrise. ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0201 #snowphotos