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 <> 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. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Morning clouds give way to sunny skies this afternoon and on Monday, while temperatures climb into the 40s to mid 50s. Expect otherwise breezy conditions. Temperatures trend colder Tuesday onwards while an approaching system brings our next chances for wintry weather. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMorning clouds give way to sunny skies this afternoon and on Monday, while temperatures climb into the 40s to mid 50s. Expect otherwise breezy conditions. Temperatures trend colder Tuesday onwards while an approaching system brings our next chances for wintry weather. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Skies will partially clear this evening behind a departing cold front. Another system passing to the north will then bring a slight chance of rain/snow late tonight, mainly in the west and north-central UP. Otherwise, expect plenty of sunshine for Sunday and Monday with temperatures climbing into the 50s across much of the area. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooSkies will partially clear this evening behind a departing cold front. Another system passing to the north will then bring a slight chance of rain/snow late tonight, mainly in the west and north-central UP. Otherwise, expect plenty of sunshine for Sunday and Monday with temperatures climbing into the 50s across much of the area. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Wintry weather returns to Michigan midweek, most notably Tuesday into Wednesday. Although details remain a little uncertain at this time, the best potential for accumulating snow will be across the U.P., while a wintry mix is more likely across portions of northern lower Michigan. Farther south, expect all rain. Expect further updates in the coming days. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooWintry weather returns to Michigan midweek, most notably Tuesday into Wednesday. Although details remain a little uncertain at this time, the best potential for accumulating snow will be across the U.P., while a wintry mix is more likely across portions of northern lower Michigan. Farther south, expect all rain. Expect further updates in the coming days. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> We gained a bunch of new followers here at MSC, so for those who are new here, welcome! We do more than just track storms. With our degreed meteorologists on staff, we also have our own in-house forecasts releasing every day, 365 days a year. Unfortunately, for our warm-weather enjoyers up north, this forecast is not for you. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A storm system will move through the region today into Saturday. Morning fog and drizzle are possible with increasing chances for showers this afternoon. A few rumbles of thunder are also possible. Additional showers and a few thunderstorms are expected overnight. Rain changes to snow over the central and west on Saturday morning before ending with an inch or two of snowfall over the western U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA storm system will move through the region today into Saturday. Morning fog and drizzle are possible with increasing chances for showers this afternoon. A few rumbles of thunder are also possible. Additional showers and a few thunderstorms are expected overnight. Rain changes to snow over the central and west on Saturday morning before ending with an inch or two of snowfall over the western U.P. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Dense fog will impact the morning commute, primarily over the west half. Warmer than normal temps continue today in the 30s to mid 40s. Drizzle and or freezing drizzle is possible this morning in the far west and Keweenaw (20% chance). Patchy dense fog returns tonight with lows in the mid 20s to low 30s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooDense fog will impact the morning commute, primarily over the west half. Warmer than normal temps continue today in the 30s to mid 40s. Drizzle and or freezing drizzle is possible this morning in the far west and Keweenaw (20% chance). Patchy dense fog returns tonight with lows in the mid 20s to low 30s. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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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-...
Snow is likely today, March 7th, 2026 on the backside of the low pressure system moving through, while parts of southern Michigan reach the mid-60s today. Most of the snow will fall along the spine of the western Upper Peninsula, where 2-5" of fresh snow is possible in the cornflower blue coloring. 1-3" of snow also possible in nearby Baraga and western Marquette county. A trace to 1" is possible for all areas in white, but most of these areas won't see more than a couple flurries mixed in with light freezing drizzle. Snow should be done by 10 pm EST across the Upper Peninsula.
The rest of the state will be dealing with temperatures in the 40s to 60s with showers and thunderstorms, clearing by late evening. This will set the stage for a mostly sunny Sunday ahead. We got you covered as always right here at Michigan Storm Chasers, no matter the weather. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #petoskey #gaylordWe gained a bunch of new followers here at MSC, so for those who are new here, welcome! We do more than just track storms. With our degreed meteorologists on staff, we also have our own in-house forecasts releasing every day, 365 days a year. Unfortunately, for our warm-weather enjoyers up north, this forecast is not for you.
Snow is likely today, March 7th, 2026 on the backside of the low pressure system moving through, while parts of southern Michigan reach the mid-60s today. Most of the snow will fall along the spine of the western Upper Peninsula, where 2-5" of fresh snow is possible in the cornflower blue coloring. 1-3" of snow also possible in nearby Baraga and western Marquette county. A trace to 1" is possible for all areas in white, but most of these areas won't see more than a couple flurries mixed in with light freezing drizzle. Snow should be done by 10 pm EST across the Upper Peninsula.
The rest of the state will be dealing with temperatures in the 40s to 60s with showers and thunderstorms, clearing by late evening. This will set the stage for a mostly sunny Sunday ahead. We got you covered as always right here at Michigan Storm Chasers, no matter the weather.
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