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 >> 2/11/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> High pressure will gradually build into the region today and Thursday. This will slowly diminish lake effect snow showers from west to east. It will also help usher in a warm and mostly dry period. Most can expect above freezing temperatures during the day and below freezing temperatures overnight into at least early next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHigh pressure will gradually build into the region today and Thursday. This will slowly diminish lake effect snow showers from west to east. It will also help usher in a warm and mostly dry period. Most can expect above freezing temperatures during the day and below freezing temperatures overnight into at least early next week. #906wx #miwx SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/11/2026 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Additional snow is expected across parts of the area today. Those north of the bridge will see around another 1” through this afternoon with most areas getting less than 1”. Freezing drizzle will be possible across northern Michigan into this afternoon. Slippery roads may result in localized hazardous travel, so be sure to use caution while driving! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryAdditional snow is expected across parts of the area today. Those north of the bridge will see around another 1” through this afternoon with most areas getting less than 1”. Freezing drizzle will be possible across northern Michigan into this afternoon. Slippery roads may result in localized hazardous travel, so be sure to use caution while driving! WEATHER UPDATE US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A brief period of freezing rain and snow is expected after sunset before quickly changing over to all snow. Untreated surfaces and secondary roads that are snow packed could become slippery. Lake effect snow and blowing snow on Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA brief period of freezing rain and snow is expected after sunset before quickly changing over to all snow. Untreated surfaces and secondary roads that are snow packed could become slippery. Lake effect snow and blowing snow on Tuesday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow and freezing rain develop this afternoon before becoming all snow tonight in the central and east. Freezing rain accumulations of a light glaze to a tenth of an inch and snow accumulations of 1-3 inches are possible. Untreated surfaces and secondary roads that are snow packed could become slippery. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/9/2026 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Multiple shots for light precipitation exist today and early this coming week, including a chance for a mix of rain, snow, and light freezing rain Monday afternoon and overnight. Right now, light freezing rain potential is mostly confined to central Upper Michigan Monday afternoon and evening. We'll also see temperatures climb above normal. Many locations are expected to climb above freezing Monday and Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMultiple shots for light precipitation exist today and early this coming week, including a chance for a mix of rain, snow, and light freezing rain Monday afternoon and overnight. Right now, light freezing rain potential is mostly confined to central Upper Michigan Monday afternoon and evening. We'll also see temperatures climb above normal. Many locations are expected to climb above freezing Monday and Tuesday. #906wx #miwx SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/8/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect will continue today in the east while most of the region sees plenty of sunshine. Another round of light snow moves in tonight, but looks to exit by Sunday morning. Most of the region looks to warm to near or above freezing Monday and Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect will continue today in the east while most of the region sees plenty of sunshine. Another round of light snow moves in tonight, but looks to exit by Sunday morning. Most of the region looks to warm to near or above freezing Monday and Tuesday. #906wx #miwx <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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A few shots from Bryan of the city trails. Warm daytime temps are coming, but we’ll be out when it’s below 30 as we move through this tiny warm up.
Things are absolutely excellent right now! Thank you Bryan and all operators! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0211b #snowphotos 
Good morning all!
Yesterday and overnight Lane was out on the 472 to 480 loop, Dennis did the 49 and 494 loop, and the Bryan did the city trails and down 49 to 8 mile. The kinross crew did 49 up to 8 mile.
Everything is in great shape with the 4-5” of fresh snow that we received over the past couple of days.
Here are some photos from Lane’s run.
Thank you to all of our operators, especially those that are picking up the slack due to the one machine that is still down.
I hope to have an update on that soon!❄️❄️❄️
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Overnight wet snow and light freezing rain could lead to some slick roads this morning!
Lake effect snow showers and gusty winds could lead to some rapidly changing visibility on the roads through tonight, especially close to Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw.
Late this week, temperatures warm up, including multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Lake ice may become hazardous! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaKey Messages:
Overnight wet snow and light freezing rain could lead to some slick roads this morning!
Lake effect snow showers and gusty winds could lead to some rapidly changing visibility on the roads through tonight, especially close to Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw.
Late this week, temperatures warm up, including multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Lake ice may become hazardous!
Good morning everyone!
Everything should be back in shape this morning, with the exception of 49 from 3 mile to 8 mile.
Warren was out last night on trail 8 from Raco to the Soo and it’s looking awesome!
Here’s what he had to say…
“Great to see trails getting a lot of use . Spile Dam to the Soo 480/ 8 are back in shape, electric lines are flat and fast . Super Bowl kept traffic down and tbey should freeze real well 🤙🏾🤙🏾🤙🏾”
Thank you Warren and all volunteers! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0209 #snowphotos
Good morning all!
What a weekend! Trails were super busy!
Brimley Bill was out yesterday on his run on part of 480, part of 8, and the 889 loop. The pics are from his run.
Big shout out to our Raco crew for stepping up again to help with trail 8 all the way to the Soo. With all of the commitments our Soo volunteers had with the race, we needed some help from the Soo to Brimley and they stepped in for us. Thank you Raco Dave and crew!!
The city trails are going to be rough today and will be done tonight.
472/480 out of Kinross are also rough and should be done today.
All other trails should be fair to good.
Thanks to all of our volunteers for your efforts this busy weekend and always! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0208 #snowphotos