Paradise Area Trail Report – 01/23
January 23, 2023 28 degrees and cloudy again this morning. Got this report out a little late this morning cause I was waiting for all the guys that ran yesterday to get their report to me. I`ve got a full run down of all our trails, so here we go……. Groomer Mike C. hit the Pine Stump trail #8 and said its in good shape. There are some thin spots but all in all pretty darn good. Groomer Kevin ran the Falls trail #45 and said the same thing too. All in all this trail is in good shape but there are about a half dozen water holes you have to look out for. You can get around them but you just have to be careful. We have one detour cut around a large water hole about 6 miles west of town so look out for that. I ran the South trail #8 and have the same thoughts. This trail is in good shape but there are a few thin spots and a couple of water holes you have to watch out for. I skipped the swamp south of town again, more on that in a sec. For today, we are all gonna take a rest (lol) and do a little maintance on the machines. Tomorrow we are gonna take 2 machines and poke our noses into the south swamp. Once we are done with that we will switch drivers and take 2 machines and go work on the water holes on the Falls trail, then Wednesday go out and get everything groomed up and get ready for the weekend. I see we MIGHT have a little snow coming so that will be a big help! So……there ya go…..a full run down on our trails and plans. You make the decision whether or not to come UP this weekend. You`ll get plenty of ridin in but it won`t be perfect (unless we get a foot of snow). Think early season ridin and you`ll have a blast!!! LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! <> <> Visit Paradise Area Night Riders on Facebook >>>> <> NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> We keep getting a little snow everyday! This content isn't available right now NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> All right TASA Fans, off to squish like a heard of turtles! 😁 Thank you NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> We don’t have a ton of snow but it is adding up WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues over the eastern U.P this morning with 2 to 4 inches of snowfall expected. Snow will diminish by early afternoon and shift offshore. Slippery roads are expected along with reduced visibility. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow continues over the eastern U.P this morning with 2 to 4 inches of snowfall expected. Snow will diminish by early afternoon and shift offshore. Slippery roads are expected along with reduced visibility. NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Morning from Windy Corners! The snow is falling lightly on this beautiful Thursday morning! NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> The snow is still flying in Windy Corners!! ❄️❄️❄️ #newberry #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Arctic air causes another decent lake effect set-up! Amounts will vary widely - as usual. Depending on where those bands set up in the eastern U.P., we could be looking at more than a foot !! It'll be very, very cold Thursday and Friday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will develop in the northwest wind snowbelts today. Moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect snow showers are expected in the eastern U.P, resulting in difficult travel at times. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Alger, northern Schoolcraft and Luce counties. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will develop in the northwest wind snowbelts today. Moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect snow showers are expected in the eastern U.P, resulting in difficult travel at times. Winter Weather Advisories have been issued for Alger, northern Schoolcraft and Luce counties. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating snow will continue across parts of northern Michigan into Thursday, especially north of the bridge. Lake effect snow is expected to bring quick accumulations on roads, rapid drops in visibility, and hazardous travel across parts of Chippewa county tonight into Thursday afternoon. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #newberry #sooAccumulating snow will continue across parts of northern Michigan into Thursday, especially north of the bridge. Lake effect snow is expected to bring quick accumulations on roads, rapid drops in visibility, and hazardous travel across parts of Chippewa county tonight into Thursday afternoon. SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> OK, we just wanna give everyone a quick trail update. Trail 43 heading up to trail 8 has a few water holes just south of Fox River Road. Once you get up towards the grade after the first bridge they’re about three or four water holes. Nothing that’s gonna sink a sled but they are there after you pass that it’s pretty good all the way to the Bear Trap. Trail 440 is in pretty good shape until you hit the hardwoods by the groomer turnaround. There are a few water holes in that area also. Trail 431 pretty good shape, but there are loggers up there and they will be there until Christmas. We tried to fill in the water holes the best we can, but we’re gonna need more snow and colder temperatures to get everything frozen and good. We do have around 14 inches of snow on the ground and the base is about 2 inches thick on the trails so expect early seasons conditions ride right and stay safe out there. #seney #newberry WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> We track another clipper system delivering more light snow Wednesday AM followed by breezy NW winds and lake effect snow Wednesday PM into Thursday. GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> Trail 8 Hurricane River Rd. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Don't look at us, we're just the messenger, but more lake effect snow is on the table for Wednesday into Thursday, December 3rd & 4th, 2025. Some lighter flurries from these bands may make it over to eastern Michigan as well, but the odds are stacked against. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers come to an end in the Keweenaw this morning, followed by dry and partly cloudy weather across the UP for today. Another batch of light snow is on the way midweek as a Clipper moves through Wednesday with lingering lake effect Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers come to an end in the Keweenaw this morning, followed by dry and partly cloudy weather across the UP for today. Another batch of light snow is on the way midweek as a Clipper moves through Wednesday with lingering lake effect Thursday. GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> How is your commute this morning? The guys started last night panning and packing. #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotosHow is your commute this morning? The guys started last night panning and packing. Thank uou! <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Groomer Glenn ran the Point trails #452 & #453 and said pretty much the same thing. He told me the trail is in great shape except for a thin section along the Doe Lake Road ridge. This section is on the north east side. It is pretty canopied over with trees which doesn`t let the snow hit the ground.
Groomer ChrisPostings From Regional Pages On Facebook
This weekend will be ok
If we keep getting a little everyday as the forecast shows next weekend will be a lot better
Remember it’s early season riding. Nothings froze etc. some places might not be opened back up etc
Low traffic now for the diehards that want to take a chance... #newberry #snowphotos
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We have 6-8" packed, 6-8" new top dense I'm able to fill the drag and bring along to drop in the holes and low spots, 18⁰, Snow working up exceptionally well second trip out. 😊
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At the bridge, it's incredible out here, did not expect to be able actually groom, but I am, plenty of snow to drag along with me 😊 #newberry #snowphotos
TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association has been up panning the trail down. Get north of here the snow fades out
It’s early riding conditions. Nothings froze and there’s no base. Getting in and out of towns will be a chore now.
If you want to get shakedown miles in you can do that. If you want epic trail riding we aren’t there yet. #newberry #snowphotos 
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Temperatures get much colder Wednesday night into late week. Wind chills for many Thursday AM will be hovering near or below zero.
Another clipper system will be possible getting into our Friday.
Forecast 12-2-25: www.9and10news.com/weather/
-Meteorologist John Gross #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
Discussion
As a cold front swings through, our favorable wind direction, water-to-air temperature difference, and other favorable lake effect ingredients ramp back up. At the current time, we are seeing enough signs for decent lake effect accumulation, primarily across the east-central UP, and slopes of Elmira/Gaylord. We begin with a couple 2-5" zones, but these areas may quickly see a jump to the next category up at our final call update tomorrow. Totals of 1-3" in west Michigan and the Porcupine Mountains will also suffice for now, but a few locations may see an upgrade to 2-5" where confidence improves. It's Michigan, it's meteorological winter, so while it may not be breaking news, it's still weather news that we must report. As meteorologists, it IS our job after all.
Timing
Primarily from noon Wednesday through 6 pm EST Thursday. Extensions for this time period are being monitored into very early Friday.
More weather updates coming to you throughout the winter, so make sure to follow us here at Michigan Storm Chasers to never be out of the loop again when it comes to statewide weather updates, both snow and severe. While you're here, check out our trusted partner of the day, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Detroit to donate to families in need this holiday season! Visit online at rmhc-detroit.org/ for all information. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyDon't look at us, we're just the messenger, but more lake effect snow is on the table for Wednesday into Thursday, December 3rd & 4th, 2025. Some lighter flurries from these bands may make it over to eastern Michigan as well, but the odds are stacked against.
Discussion
As a cold front swings through, our favorable wind direction, water-to-air temperature difference, and other favorable lake effect ingredients ramp back up. At the current time, we are seeing enough signs for decent lake effect accumulation, primarily across the east-central UP, and slopes of Elmira/Gaylord. We begin with a couple 2-5" zones, but these areas may quickly see a jump to the next category up at our final call update tomorrow. Totals of 1-3" in west Michigan and the Porcupine Mountains will also suffice for now, but a few locations may see an upgrade to 2-5" where confidence improves. It's Michigan, it's meteorological winter, so while it may not be breaking news, it's still weather news that we must report. As meteorologists, it IS our job after all.
Timing
Primarily from noon Wednesday through 6 pm EST Thursday. Extensions for this time period are being monitored into very early Friday.
More weather updates coming to you throughout the winter, so make sure to follow us here at Michigan Storm Chasers to never be out of the loop again when it comes to statewide weather updates, both snow and severe. While you're here, check out our trusted partner of the day, Ronald McDonald House Charities of Detroit to donate to families in need this holiday season! Visit online at rmhc-detroit.org/ for all information.