Straits Area Trail Report – 03/22
Wednesday March 22 This will be our last report for the season. The only remaining trail base we have is deep in the woods where you could still find some flat hard conditions to play. Open areas are looking like spring although today we had a coating of snow and looks white for the moment. There is a chance for some snow this weekend and if that happens a last minute ride could as well, and there is no major warm ups predicted through the weekend as of now. Thanks to everyone that came up and spemt time in our area. We had a challenging weather season in our southern areas but overall went well with no major issues. <> <> Straits Area Snowmobile Club on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan --> Four days of heavy rain and snow brought record-breaking precipitation amounts across portions of Upper Michigan between April 29th and May 2nd. Of particular note was the 24-hour snowfall observation of 27" in Herman, MI on May 1st; the greatest 1-day May snowfall east of the Mississippi River in the official U.S. climate record! #906wx #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFour days of heavy rain and snow brought record-breaking precipitation amounts across portions of Upper Michigan between April 29th and May 2nd. Of particular note was the 24-hour snowfall observation of 27" in Herman, MI on May 1st; the greatest 1-day May snowfall east of the Mississippi River in the official U.S. climate record! #906wx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan --> The historic snowstorm that started Sunday night is finally coming to an end after setting impressive daily and monthly snowfall records at the Marquette National Weather Service Office where records date back to 1959. Check back tomorrow for the greatest storm total snow accumulations across Upper Michigan! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe historic snowstorm that started Sunday night is finally coming to an end after setting impressive daily and monthly snowfall records at the Marquette National Weather Service Office where records date back to 1959. Check back tomorrow for the greatest storm total snow accumulations across Upper Michigan! #906wx Eric Haas Julie Summerson Edward Summerson II Tim Momber WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan --> Historic late season snow storm ends today. Snow continues this morning, heaviest across the north central highlands. Snow will then quickly diminish this afternoon and will end most areas by late afternoon. Where the heaviest snow has fallen, travel will be very difficult this morning. Also, where snow has collected on trees, gusty winds this morning may still break tree limbs and cause additional power outages. With warmer weather ahead, melting snow will lead to water level rises on rivers and streams, creating the potential of more flooding... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHistoric late season snow storm ends today. Snow continues this morning, heaviest across the north central highlands. Snow will then quickly diminish this afternoon and will end most areas by late afternoon. Where the heaviest snow has fallen, travel will be very difficult this morning. Also, where snow has collected on trees, gusty winds this morning may still break tree limbs and cause additional power outages. With warmer weather ahead, melting snow will lead to water level rises on rivers and streams, creating the potential of more flooding. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP --> RIGHT NOW: A wintry mix is moving through the western U.P. This will gradually transition to rain. Plan on more rain and thundershowers today. The full forecast is in the video below. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan --> A multi-hazard storm system has begun across Upper Michigan and will linger through Tuesday morning. Initially, expect rain and thunderstorms, but those will gradually transition to a wintry mix of sleet, rain, and snow from west to east today. That wintry mix will then become all snow across the west half of Upper Michigan by this evening with significant snow accumulations over the far western counties tonight. Across the east, the rain and thunderstorms will persist into tonight with winter precipitation not mixing in until after midnight... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA multi-hazard storm system has begun across Upper Michigan and will linger through Tuesday morning. Initially, expect rain and thunderstorms, but those will gradually transition to a wintry mix of sleet, rain, and snow from west to east today. That wintry mix will then become all snow across the west half of Upper Michigan by this evening with significant snow accumulations over the far western counties tonight. Across the east, the rain and thunderstorms will persist into tonight with winter precipitation not mixing in until after midnight. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan --> The warm and dry pattern will end on Saturday as the next system moves in bringing rain on Saturday and rain/snow on Sunday. The next days will melt more snow, continuing substantial water level rises on rivers, streams, and other low-lying areas. Near the lakeshores, there will be substantial variability in temperatures based on wind direction, but most locations will warm into the 60s and 70s the next few days. This weekend's weather could also impact the ongoing flood risks... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe warm and dry pattern will end on Saturday as the next system moves in bringing rain on Saturday and rain/snow on Sunday. The next days will melt more snow, continuing substantial water level rises on rivers, streams, and other low-lying areas. Near the lakeshores, there will be substantial variability in temperatures based on wind direction, but most locations will warm into the 60s and 70s the next few days. This weekend's weather could also impact the ongoing flood risks. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Forecast Video> www.uppermichiganssource.com/.../system-brings.../ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaRIGHT NOW: A wintry mix is moving through the western U.P. This will gradually transition to rain. Plan on more rain and thundershowers today. The full forecast is in the video below.
Forecast Video> www.uppermichiganssource.com/2023/04/20/system-brings-wintry-mix-followed-by-thundershowers/