Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 01/24
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 01/24 Update 1/24 A few things going on around here today. 1st, we had a brand new volunteer start today, welcome Jeff! He went on a ride along in the Kinross area with groomer Dave. Unfortunately, we had a track failure (NOT due to either of the operators) so the run was short lived. Heck of a first day, eh? This particular machine already had one track replaced with a spare earlier this season and this is another failure. We had given a track to Seney last year so we’re out of spares now. We have had tracks on order for some time with no ETA. Fortunately, our buddy Rex with Chippewa Snowchasers got word of our troubles and enlisted the help of DNR trail specialist PJ to track one down. Big thanks to Rex, PJ, and Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. for helping us out! Tom and Mike will be on their way to Grand Marais in the AM to get the track. Meanwhile, several other of our volunteers are working this evening to unhook the drag on #8 that is down, get it back to the Soo barn, and get the old #7 groomer down to Kinross until we can get #8 fixed up. Both will have to go via flatbed since trail 49 is still impassible via groomer south of the Soo all the way to Kinross. We appologize if 472, 480, 49 south of Gaines Hwy and 494 are a little rough until we can make the swap and get them groomed. Additionally, we’ve made arrangements with a local farmer to pick up some straw to fill in our trouble spot water holes along 472 near 480 in the coming days. We’ll have volunteers out placing the straw and using the groomer to cover them with snow. I’ll share pics and update how it goes. Never had to do this before but we have seen Les Cheneaux have success with it. Otherwise, trails are really in great shape. 8 from the Soo all the way through Raco, 480, 889, and the city trail system are all holding up really well. We got a little snow last night, a little more today, and temps are about to drop for an extended period of time…finally! With some luck, maybe we can get 49 all the way open in a couple of weeks. Race week begins next week so it’ll be a fun and exciting time to be in the Soo and surrounding area! Thanks again to our fellow clubs for helping us out! We really are all in it together, all for the love of the sport and what it brings to our local economy. Thanks all! See ya on the trails!❄️❄️❄️ <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Trail Report on MSA <> SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >. 3/11/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snowfall will generally end from west to east across the U.P. this evening. We are currently tracking a second system that will move across the U.P. Thursday night into Friday, and a third system that may move across the U.P. this weekend. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/11/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, SAULT STE MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/10/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/9/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected across northern Michigan late Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest snowfall totals are anticipated across the eastern U.P. while best chances for icing will come south of the bridge, especially between M-32 and M-55. The mix the precip types will likely bring slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces, and hazardous travel. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryA mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected across northern Michigan late Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest snowfall totals are anticipated across the eastern U.P. while best chances for icing will come south of the bridge, especially between M-32 and M-55. The mix the precip types will likely bring slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces, and hazardous travel. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> One last warm and sunny day is expected to start off the work week, with afternoon highs ranging in the 40s and 50s. However, things quickly take a turn as a winter storm heads towards the region. This kicks off an initial batch of light snow late tonight, persisting into Tuesday morning. A brief break Tuesday afternoon will be followed by more light to moderate snow Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Exact amounts remain uncertain, but confidence is increasing in at least a few inches of snow for much of the area by Wednesday evening. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooOne last warm and sunny day is expected to start off the work week, with afternoon highs ranging in the 40s and 50s. However, things quickly take a turn as a winter storm heads towards the region. This kicks off an initial batch of light snow late tonight, persisting into Tuesday morning. A brief break Tuesday afternoon will be followed by more light to moderate snow Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Exact amounts remain uncertain, but confidence is increasing in at least a few inches of snow for much of the area by Wednesday evening. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Winter weather returns this week. We're tracking three clipper systems. Our next one brings widespread snow tomorrow night into Wednesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/9/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A passing system will the bring a chance for some light rain showers as temperatures remain above freezing tonight, but most locations will stay dry under mostly cloudy skies. Monday will be another warm and sunny day with temperatures in the 50s in many locations. Snow returns to the forecast mid to late week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA passing system will the bring a chance for some light rain showers as temperatures remain above freezing tonight, but most locations will stay dry under mostly cloudy skies. Monday will be another warm and sunny day with temperatures in the 50s in many locations. Snow returns to the forecast mid to late week. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Widespread snow possible beginning Tuesday evening... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooFIRST ALERT: Widespread snow possible beginning Tuesday evening. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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Update #2
Our operators in the Kinross area assesed the situation and decided to wait it out as things were pretty flat before the warm up. The area they cover is 49 south of M80 to 20 Mile, the 494 loop (logging in the area), 472 west of kinross, and 480 through the Spile Dam. As mentioned earlier, 472 west of Johnson Rd has water in the field, and 480 through the Spile Dam is likely wet as well.
We know that 49 south of 12 mile, and 49 in the usual problem areas south of the Alberta Ln power station, south of 9 mile, and south of 11 mile very likely have water over the trail. We just don’t know how much, and whether it will freeze back up. We are keeping the groomer out of there to preserve it.
Trail 8 all the way from the Soo to Raco, and 480 to the Spile Dam turnaround were groomed today and there were no issues.
We did not run 889 today, but it should be high and dry and will be done tomorrow.
After Bryan ran trail 8 this morning, he attempted the city trails and they are soggy, even in areas that aren’t usually wet, so he turned back. We hope things will firm up more before the weekend.
Good advice and report from Bryan-
“This mornings run down from south street to brimley on 8 went very well. No concerns or issues with heading to brimley. South street has several sxs and 4 wheeler tracks by the parking area and should use caution as the ruts were deep.
We aborted doing town tonight. We went up to the holiday inn and groomed through to the I-500 hill and turned around. We opened up several small water spots which aren’t of concern but over by Culver’s is a water hole.
I’m certain that down by the carwash, behind everything electric and anywhere else we generally would see water there will be lots. Recommend riders that do choose to go out use extreme caution and stay on the high side of any banks they can”
Pics are from his run this evening. Thank you Bryan, and thanks to Pete for getting pics of the wet area off of Seymour and 449 near the Kewadin Trail earlier.
We’ll keep you posted as the next 2 rounds of snow hit Thursday into Friday, and Sunday into Monday.
Be safe and pay special attention to any wet spots. They could be deeper than they look.
Let’s hope temps stay low and we can freeze up some of these wet areas. #soo #soo0311c #snowphotos 
Good afternoon everyone!
So far, we’ve only seen an inch or so of new snow in the Soo. We did have our first grooming run since the warm up take place this morning on trail 8 from the Soo to Brimley. This trail is on high ground, so no water issues. Bryan got some sweet drone footage and we’ll share that later.
The Raco crew is doing 8 from Raco to Brimley now. Yes, we are day grooming today to get things as flat as we can before the incoming snow, and this also allows us to have better visibility of any hazards.
We’ll be attempting the city trails later as well, and the Kinross crew may be out on the 49 south of m80 and the 494 loop this evening.
I know for sure that there is a nasty wet area on the city trails at Seymour Rd and trail 449 where it meets the trail to the high school, and I would guess there may be water on the Kewadin Trail, and some low spots on the city trails.
Trail 49 between the Soo and Kinross will also have wet areas so please be very cautious untill we can assess that area. Same for 480 in the Spile Dam.
889 should be high and dry, but choppy until we groom it.
As soon as I know more, I’ll be sure to share.
Thank you! Bring on the snow! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo03113/11/26
Good afternoon everyone!
So far, we’ve only seen an inch or so of new snow in the Soo. We did have our first grooming run since the warm up take place this morning on trail 8 from the Soo to Brimley. This trail is on high ground, so no water issues. Bryan got some sweet drone footage and we’ll share that later.
The Raco crew is doing 8 from Raco to Brimley now. Yes, we are day grooming today to get things as flat as we can before the incoming snow, and this also allows us to have better visibility of any hazards.
We’ll be attempting the city trails later as well, and the Kinross crew may be out on the 49 south of m80 and the 494 loop this evening.
I know for sure that there is a nasty wet area on the city trails at Seymour Rd and trail 449 where it meets the trail to the high school, and I would guess there may be water on the Kewadin Trail, and some low spots on the city trails.
Trail 49 between the Soo and Kinross will also have wet areas so please be very cautious untill we can assess that area. Same for 480 in the Spile Dam.
On 472, there is a wet area in the field west of Johnson Rd (west of Kinross)
There is logging in the area of 494 behind the airport in Kinross, but I am not sure if the trail has been impacted, so we’ll update when we can there.
889 should be high and dry, but choppy until we groom it.
As soon as I know more, I’ll be sure to share.
Thank you! Bring on the snow! ❄️❄️❄️
Pic of the wet spot at Seymour and the high school/Kewadin trails.
After a brief lull this early morning, widespread snowfall fills in by mid morning, then tapers off from west to east this afternoon. Moderate to heavy snowfall rates are possible this morning into the early afternoon, heaviest over northern Marquette county.
For additional details, please view the entire informational briefing at this link: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
Good evening!
While we wait for fresh snow overnight and into tomorrow, we planned to send operators out tonight but it was determined that it wouldn’t really help, so we’re holding off until we have some fresh stuff with moisture in it to work with. We plan to roll out tomorrow! If you ride before we get out, please be safe! It is very likely that some water holes have opened up. I know there is a big one at 449 and Seymour (near the Kewadin Casino trail) Be prepared for potential hazards, and report them if you can.
Thanks all! We’re hopeful that the forecast pans out and we’ll have a great weekend of riding ahead! 🤞❄️🤞❄️ #soo
The first round of a potentially active week of winter weather is set to impact the UP tonight through Wednesday. Widespread snowfall develops develops tonight, lasting through Wednesday with trailing lake effect snow into the afternoon. The greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the northern central, mainly the high terrain of Marquette County.
For additional details, please view the entire informational briefing at this link: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
We’re almost through the warm up! Definitely saw a lot of melting today at 48 degrees, but as you can see, trails are still thick with base. It’s not pretty, but it sure as heck isn’t over!
Snow and colder temps return tonight. Snow chances increase too. I know that there will be spots with water holes opening up. It’ll obviously take time to get through them all once conditions improve, so please be extra cautious and report what you see if you don’t mind.
Thanks all!
A look at trail 8 at Oak St and at 4th Ave in the Soo at 5:45 PM today. #soo #soo0309b #snowphotos
Good morning all!
With temps expected to hit 48 here today, groomers remain parked.
It looks like tomorrow into Wednesday is when the shift happens and we might be able to send them out.
No doubt trails are slushy with standing water on top of ice in spots.
Chances for measurable snow increase ahead of and into the weekend as of today’s future forecast.
Looking at Groomer Tracker, all of the clubs in the EUP that participate are also waiting it out.
My snow gauge shows around 2’ still on the ground. Trails likely still have a foot of base in most areas. Some spots will have less, some more.
We’ll keep you posted! #soo #soo0309 #snowphotos
Full forecast: www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/03/08/warmth-continues-monday-ahead-colder-air-widespread-snow-...