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Munising Area Trail Report – 01/30

MUNISING AREA UPDATE via Alger County SORVA – 01/30

TRAIL REPORT- Saturday, 01/30/2021 TRAILS GETTING STRESSED-NEW SNOW NEEDED! No new snow with trails in overall Good groomed conditions. We still really need a good heavy snowfall. The forecast does not look promising so stay tuned on snow conditions and grooming results. There is a large amount of snowmobile traffic and we are seeing signs of the snow getting tired. Some areas were already showing “sugary” signs when trying to get a good grooming ribbon. North of Shingleton was flattened out but hard and thin with little to work with closer to Shingleton, expect to see some gravel mix in areas. Some tight corners are getting icy throughout our area so ride with caution. Trail 422 has vehicles still driving on Miners Castle Road. Trail 419 between Munising and Wetmore is rough with a challenging creek crossing and no snow to work with, ride with caution. Please respect residential property owners and STAY ON THE TRAIL, No Snowmobile Signs mean just that. Please continue the snow dances and Stay Tuned for updates!

DETAILED REPORT HERE: https://www.algersorva.com/trailreport/1-30-2021/

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Sunday January 18th, 2026 - 4:16 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 1:46 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue today, with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall expected across portions of north-central and western Upper Michigan. Travel impacts abate tonight with lake effect snow becoming light into Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, a shot of widespread snow will be followed by strong winds and lake effect. The snow in this period will change to the kind that blows around really easily. Expect hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue today, with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall expected across portions of north-central and western Upper Michigan. Travel impacts abate tonight with lake effect snow becoming light into Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, a shot of widespread snow will be followed by strong winds and lake effect. The snow in this period will change to the kind that blows around really easily. Expect hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 7:38 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

MUNISING AREA UPDATE via Alger County SORVA >> rail Report Posted - www.algersorva.com/snowmobile-trail-report/
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We do have a groomer down. It broke around 7am this morning. Trail 7 North in the Christmas is where it is located.
We are working on getting an excavator for the recovery. #munising #snowphotos
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Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:15 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 3:24 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyThis is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.

A clipper will bring a mixture of synoptic snow and lake effect snow for the entirety of Michigan. This is the first of multiple clippers between now and Monday. Lake effect areas may see totals into the 4-8" zone, with localized heavier totals possible along the Porcupine Mountains in the western UP. We DO have ample moisture on our atmospheric profiles for tomorrow, but the forcing is still suspect, so a solid blanket of 1-4" of snow, with isolated higher totals close to half a foot should occur by the end of our day Friday. The greatest chance at an area underachieving is in... guess what... southeast Michigan. Monroe and Lenawee counties specifically were in the T-1" zone at first call, but with a more-moist profile expected tomorrow, all locations (in an ideal world) should at least hit 1". We are also watching for the development of freezing drizzle mixing in, primarily in the Lower Peninsula as low-level temperatures favor this phenomena. Now, drizzle would hinder totals, but significantly increase travel issues as roads get coated with both the drizzle and the wet snow. We will have a freezing drizzle accumulation map out tomorrow morning.

Winds gusting 25-35 mph at times, primarily out of the west. Some snow squalls will mix in, which for those who don't remember, snow squalls exist to only cause headaches. These narrow bands of snow drop visibility from open skies to mere feet in the matter of seconds, which is never good, especially on fast-moving roadways. A snow squall can put down as much as a quick inch in 15-30 minutes at their peak intensity. Both morning and evening commutes will be impacted by snow or drizzle. Let's hope we don't light up the MDOT drive map with 25 accidents this time around, so please take your time. Give yourself that extra hour to travel, especially in instances of forced slow downs.

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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January 30, 2021 |

Traverse City Trail Report – 01/30

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf – 01/30

We will be open for outdoor food and beverage service 12pm-4pm Saturday and Sunday (today and tmrw).
Trail Report:
Trails: Very good
Groomers Running: Yes, all week they’ve been able to get out and groom
Recent Snowfall: It has snowed every day this week and over the past 7 days we’ve received approx 8 or 9 inches of snow
Current Temp: 8 degrees
Trails are in good shape, really the best they’ve been all season. Snowfall all week with groomers running and limited mid week traffic on them should make for some excellent weekend riding today and tmrw.

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Snowmobile Club – 01/30

Reports from the groomers last night show show that the bright sunshine yesterday took a toll on our trail system. Groomers report thinning snow and snirt on the trails. The Southern trails took the worst hit while the Northern trails seem to be holding up better. Unfortunately the weather forecast doesn’t show any significant snow in the next few days. My forecast that this would be a great weekend of riding was way off. Sorry about that. I try and report the the trail conditions as honestly as I can. The snow we received the other day was very spotty and some places received 4-5 inches of fluff while others hardly received any and what little fell was so light that it blew away instead of packing down. Looking out the window at my house in Williamsburg it looked like we got good snow but after riding the trails I realized how light the snow was. Lesson learned- no more trail reports without personally inspecting the trails. There is still plenty of snow to ride but it will be thin in spots. We are still grooming and will try and keep what snow we have smooth and rideable.

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Sunday January 18th, 2026 - 4:19 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyHeavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Heavy snow and bitter cold wind chills are expected to begin tonight and continue through Monday. New snowfall of 4-8” with locally higher amounts are possible by Monday night/Tuesday morning. Wind gusts of 30-45+ mph are expected Monday morning and afternoon. Wind chills will drop well below zero through Tuesday as well. Combination of heavy snow, winds, and cold will create widespread hazardous travel conditions across northern Michigan with whiteouts possible at times, especially across open areas. Be sure to use caution if traveling tonight through Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 1:47 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> While snow is expected at times through much of the next week, the most impactful time frame across northern Michigan will likely be Monday into Tuesday. A combination of accumulating snow, gusty winds, and bitter cold wind chills are anticipated. Small flakes will likely lead to significant visibility reductions at times and cold temperatures will make road treatment difficult, leading to hazardous travel. Be sure to follow the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWhile snow is expected at times through much of the next week, the most impactful time frame across northern Michigan will likely be Monday into Tuesday. A combination of accumulating snow, gusty winds, and bitter cold wind chills are anticipated. Small flakes will likely lead to significant visibility reductions at times and cold temperatures will make road treatment difficult, leading to hazardous travel. Be sure to follow the latest forecast for updates! ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> While snow is expected at times through much of the next week, the most impactful time frame across northern Michigan will likely be Monday into Tuesday. A combination of accumulating snow, gusty winds, and bitter cold wind chills are anticipated. Small flakes will likely lead to significant visibility reductions at times and cold temperatures will make road treatment difficult, leading to hazardous travel. Be sure to follow the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 2:08 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> Weekend Update January 17 and 18:
✅ Getting some snow!
✅ Groomers running!
✅ Good weekend to get out there and have a great weekend!
Open Saturday 11:30am-6pm
Open Sunday 12pm-4pm #traversecity #snowphotosWeekend Update January 17 and 18:
✅ Getting some snow!
✅ Groomers running!
✅ Good weekend to get out there and have a great weekend!

Open Saturday 11:30am-6pm
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TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> Weekend Update January 17 and 18:
✅ Getting some snow! 
✅ Groomers running!
✅ Good weekend to get out there and have a great weekend!
Open Saturday 11:30am-6pm
Open Sunday 12pm-4pm #traversecity #snowphotos

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 7:44 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> The groomers are out doing what they do best with the new snow we received today. The groomer tracker app is up and working good. Have fun out there everyone, watch out for our guys grooming. Remember, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober. #traversecityThe groomers are out doing what they do best with the new snow we received today. The groomer tracker app is up and working good. Have fun out there everyone, watch out for our guys grooming. Remember, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober. ... See MoreSee Less

TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> The groomers are out doing what they do best with the new snow we received today.  The groomer tracker app is up and working good.  Have fun out there everyone, watch out for our guys grooming.   Remember, Ride Right, Ride Safe, Ride Sober. #traversecity

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:13 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating snow continues across northern Michigan into tonight, bringing an additional 3-6” across far western parts of the area by Saturday morning. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will make for hazardous travel at times into this evening before snow begins to taper off tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAccumulating snow continues across northern Michigan into tonight, bringing an additional 3-6” across far western parts of the area by Saturday morning. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will make for hazardous travel at times into this evening before snow begins to taper off tonight. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Accumulating snow continues across northern Michigan into tonight, bringing an additional 3-6” across far western parts of the area by Saturday morning. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will make for hazardous travel at times into this evening before snow begins to taper off tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 3:24 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyThis is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.

A clipper will bring a mixture of synoptic snow and lake effect snow for the entirety of Michigan. This is the first of multiple clippers between now and Monday. Lake effect areas may see totals into the 4-8" zone, with localized heavier totals possible along the Porcupine Mountains in the western UP. We DO have ample moisture on our atmospheric profiles for tomorrow, but the forcing is still suspect, so a solid blanket of 1-4" of snow, with isolated higher totals close to half a foot should occur by the end of our day Friday. The greatest chance at an area underachieving is in... guess what... southeast Michigan. Monroe and Lenawee counties specifically were in the T-1" zone at first call, but with a more-moist profile expected tomorrow, all locations (in an ideal world) should at least hit 1". We are also watching for the development of freezing drizzle mixing in, primarily in the Lower Peninsula as low-level temperatures favor this phenomena. Now, drizzle would hinder totals, but significantly increase travel issues as roads get coated with both the drizzle and the wet snow. We will have a freezing drizzle accumulation map out tomorrow morning.

Winds gusting 25-35 mph at times, primarily out of the west. Some snow squalls will mix in, which for those who don't remember, snow squalls exist to only cause headaches. These narrow bands of snow drop visibility from open skies to mere feet in the matter of seconds, which is never good, especially on fast-moving roadways. A snow squall can put down as much as a quick inch in 15-30 minutes at their peak intensity. Both morning and evening commutes will be impacted by snow or drizzle. Let's hope we don't light up the MDOT drive map with 25 accidents this time around, so please take your time. Give yourself that extra hour to travel, especially in instances of forced slow downs.

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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