Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 02/08
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 02/08 Got a report from a rider on 49 that it is holding up great and no signs of water! Thanks Travis! Since we couldn’t groom the last 2 days, please feel free to share what you’re seeing. I’m sure they’re starting to get bumpy in spots. We’ll get back out as soon as we can! Temps look promising for tomorrow but still WAY above average. Only lost 3” of snow today. Still right around 23” on the ground with 3-6” on the way tomorrow night, supposedly. I know some are worried since it was so warm. This hasn’t really hurt us at all. Road crossings and shoulders are bare and that makes it tricky getting in and out of towns but there is a ton of snow on the trails. If we get the new snow that is forecasted, that’ll take care of what we lost and help with the road riding/crossings. Be safe all! ❄️❄️❄️ <> <> 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 >> For those wanting to know, this is in no way what all of your trails look like, but a quick snap of trail 8 at 5:30 pm today (12/1) in the Soo where it runs near my house. Gates are open here, and also saw the gate on 49 near Walmart is open. There ARE wet areas. If you choose to ride, ride safely, watch for icy spots, debris, and water holes. Early season conditions, as they say. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> This weekend will stay mostly quiet with dry weather persisting until Sunday with our next system. Some light snow is possible with some rain mixing in over the south and eastern portions of the U.P. Sunday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThis weekend will stay mostly quiet with dry weather persisting until Sunday with our next system. Some light snow is possible with some rain mixing in over the south and eastern portions of the U.P. Sunday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly sunny skies give way to lake effect clouds over the northwest wind snow belts by early this afternoon as a cold front moves through our area. While a few snow showers could be seen, expect no accumulations. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMostly sunny skies give way to lake effect clouds over the northwest wind snow belts by early this afternoon as a cold front moves through our area. While a few snow showers could be seen, expect no accumulations. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> Good evening, snow fans! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect warmer temps today, with only partly cloudy skies seen across most of the area. The exception is the Keweenaw and east, where some light lake-effect snowfall slowly diminishes from west to east throughout the day. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooExpect warmer temps today, with only partly cloudy skies seen across most of the area. The exception is the Keweenaw and east, where some light lake-effect snowfall slowly diminishes from west to east throughout the day. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Several inches of lake effect snow occurred early this week. The highest totals were from Alger to Luce Counties with 6-18". Locally higher amounts up to 21" were recorded near Melstrand. This map is unofficial and may not be accurate where there were no observations. Nicole Woodrick WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A light round of snow will move across the U.P. tonight with light lake effect snow on Wednesday. Accumulations will stay light with the east and Keweenaw seeing the most around 2 to 3 inches. Temperatures will be a bit colder tonight with lows mainly in the teens, warming up tomorrow into the 30s. #906wx #MIwx #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA light round of snow will move across the U.P. tonight with light lake effect snow on Wednesday. Accumulations will stay light with the east and Keweenaw seeing the most around 2 to 3 inches. Temperatures will be a bit colder tonight with lows mainly in the teens, warming up tomorrow into the 30s. #906wx #MIwx SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> Good morning! SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> Snow update! Around 6” so far as of 11:20 AM, 11/27/23 since yesterday morning. And yes, those are precise 1” increments on this gauge.❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos Nice start to the season bring on the snow and cold temps. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The lake-effect continues across the northwest snow belts of our area today through tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe lake-effect continues across the northwest snow belts of our area today through tonight. #906wx #MIwx WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> It is snowy out!! Prepare for more snowfall today with the lake effect snow sticking around today. Tune into 9&10 News or head to www.9and10news.com/weather for the latest. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #straitsarea #soo #newberryIt is snowy out!! Prepare for more snowfall today with the lake effect snow sticking around today. Tune into 9&10 News or head to www.9and10news.com/weather for the latest. Jake Curry Jason Walters WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Strong lake-enhanced bands will develop over the northwest wind snow belts this evening. The snowfall becomes pure lake-effect tonight, with lake-effect snow continuing into the middle of this week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #seney #soo #straitsareaStrong lake-enhanced bands will develop over the northwest wind snow belts this evening. The snowfall becomes pure lake-effect tonight, with lake-effect snow continuing into the middle of this week. WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> Snowy conditions are persisting across the region this afternoon! Even though this system is slowly making its way out we are expecting more lake effect snow showers behind it, so the snow is here to stay! Get all the details on where to expect more snow: <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
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Speaking of snow, we still have around 11” here at home base in the Soo, and I’ve heard areas south of us near kinross and Rudyard had up to 17”! Official total in the Soo was 15.8”, reported by one news outlet.
We know everyone is eager to get out, probably none more so than us! The temps have been cold which is totally awesome! It is going to warm up above freezing tomorrow (boo!), but some melting and then refreezig is actually a good thing! We will not be grooming until we are consistently below freezing, and we have a foot + of snow to work with. Remember, a foot of snow compresses to just a couple of inches... #sooGood evening, snow fans!
Speaking of snow, we still have around 11” here at home base in the Soo, and I’ve heard areas south of us near kinross and Rudyard had up to 17”! Official total in the Soo was 15.8”, reported by one news outlet.
We know everyone is eager to get out, probably none more so than us! The temps have been cold which is totally awesome! It is going to warm up above freezing tomorrow (boo!), but some melting and then refreezig is actually a good thing! We will not be grooming until we are consistently below freezing, and we have a foot + of snow to work with. Remember, a foot of snow compresses to just a couple of inches.
With opening day only 2 days away, I have a few asks and tips please-
1- if a gate is closed and there is no way around it, it’s likely that it is on private property or still closed for your safety. There may be large water holes that you can’t see hidden under the snow, or the landowner may be hunting the area. Please turn around and do not try to boondock around it. I promise I will update as gates are opened.
2- please know that we’re likely not going to be grooming yet. Try your best to exercise a little throttle control (I know, I know). This is not for our benefit, but for yours as well as other riders. Fast take offs and spinning tracks = moguls and mud and rocks being dug up. This is extra important in the early season or when snow is thin. There is absolutely zero base, but what we have now CAN become our base once it gets packed down as evenly as possible. I personally encourage sleds to ride and pack it down, just do so in a way that you’re not going gangbusters🤣
3- be careful of potential hidden debris- logs, rocks, ice chunks, water and mud holes can all really ruin your day.
4- have fun!!!
Tonight, we want to send a big thank you to the Budget Host Crestview Inn, here in the Soo, for being a member supporter and map sponsor for many years! They are located close to town, and their property backs up to the neighborhood that connects to our courtesy trail near the I-500 race track. Remember, you CAN legally ride the side streets in the Soo! They offer cozy rooms, and wonderful, friendly service for your stay! Check them out for next your stay!
Thank you all!
2 days!❄️❄️❄️
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Listing of totals: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php...
#906wx #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSeveral inches of lake effect snow occurred early this week. The highest totals were from Alger to Luce Counties with 6-18". Locally higher amounts up to 21" were recorded near Melstrand. This map is unofficial and may not be accurate where there were no observations.
Listing of totals: mesonet.agron.iastate.edu/wx/afos/p.php?pil=PNSMQT&e=202311290030
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Close to a foot on the ground now, 7:45 AM on 11/28 #soo #snowphotosGood morning!
Close to a foot on the ground now, 7:45 AM on 11/28
Lots of questions on the snow gauge so I am editing to add that this was custom made by Superior Steelworks in Brimley MI❄️
www.9and10news.com/weather/ #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberrySnowy conditions are persisting across the region this afternoon! Even though this system is slowly making its way out we are expecting more lake effect snow showers behind it, so the snow is here to stay! Get all the details on where to expect more snow:
www.9and10news.com/weather/