Sault Ste. Marie Area Trail Report – 02/04
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 02/04 2/4/25 “Last night was another group effort on the run from the Soo to Kinross on Trail 49. Groomer Nathan started early and groomed from the club barn to the substation just south of 3 Mile Rd. I took over from there and headed south. I struggled a bit early trying to carry the right amount of snow with me. I just couldn’t get a good feel for it. Made it to Kinross and turned around for the return trip. Immediately, I realized the drag was digging in deeper than I like. I made lots of adjustments but I could not correct it. I stopped and called Groomer Dennis to see if he had any suggestions. He had me look over the drag but didn’t see anything obvious. I proceeded on and went another couple hundred yards and stopped again. The left rear corner of the drag was digging in and leaving a depression in the center of the trail. I wasn’t able to cover my tracks and was really disappointed with the finished product. I then called Groomer Mike and he had me check a whole list of things he could think of that might be causing it. After laying in the snow looking underneath the drag, I was getting very wet and cold. I could not find anything out of place. I proceeded on and did the best I could. Dennis met me earlier than normal and took over the route to eliminate me from the equation. He had the same issue but maybe not to level I was seeing. Overall, the trail is in great shape. I knocked down a lot of bumps and drifts and leveled the best I could. Unfortunately, there is a clear step between both passes in the trail. Trail is soft so it will settle quickly with sled traffic. We think the conditions may have played a big part in the finished product last night. Our crew will take a look at the drag today once it is thawed out and see if we have any mechanical issues. I felt like the drag had a twist in it that I could not adjust out. Finally, I may have had an off night. I felt comfortable behind the controls but never was happy with what I was seeing in the rear-view mirrors. We didn’t leave a white ribbon last night but the trail is still almost perfect. Please get out and enjoy it while the conditions are this good. I too, feel that this drag is off. We are very hopeful that we will be eligible for a new drag next season, as this one has run its course. We’ve repaired it and replaced parts but it’s just not doing as good a job as it once did. Thank you Steve and all volunteers! A bit of snow is on the way again ahead of the weekend! ❄️❄️❄️ <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front will bring light rain and snow showers to the UP today with some lingering snow showers near Lake Superior late. Highs will generally top off in the 40s early, except a bit cooler over the Keweenaw. Temperatures will begin to drop this afternoon ahead of the aforementioned cold front. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA cold front will bring light rain and snow showers to the UP today with some lingering snow showers near Lake Superior late. Highs will generally top off in the 40s early, except a bit cooler over the Keweenaw. Temperatures will begin to drop this afternoon ahead of the aforementioned cold front. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: A cold front moves through late in the day with rain/snow mix. Ahead of it, temperatures climb into the 40s, but behind it a quick drop off is expected. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: A cold front moves through late in the day with rain/snow mix. Ahead of it, temperatures climb into the 40s, but behind it a quick drop off is expected. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/20/25 SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/20/25 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The significant snow has moved out of much of the U.P. Snow continues to fall over the far eastern end of the U.P. and over the northern L.P. We've had reports of just over 10" inches of snow in Escanaba! A few light lake effect snow showers will continue today downwind of Lake Superior. CoCoRaHS and NWS Cooperative Observations are filtering in. Please let us know how much snow your area received. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe significant snow has moved out of much of the U.P. Snow continues to fall over the far eastern end of the U.P. and over the northern L.P. We've had reports of just over 10" inches of snow in Escanaba! A few light lake effect snow showers will continue today downwind of Lake Superior. CoCoRaHS and NWS Cooperative Observations are filtering in. Please let us know how much snow your area received. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/20/25 SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/19/25 the official warning. Most of this will be west of the Soo, so areas like Bay Mills, Raco, Strongs, Trout Lake, Hulbert, and Paradise should benefit the most! Be safe if you’re traveling or riding! Downed trees are possible with high winds and heavy snow. Enjoy some late season riding safely! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo3/19/25 the official warning. Most of this will be west of the Soo, so areas like Bay Mills, Raco, Strongs, Trout Lake, Hulbert, and Paradise should benefit the most! Be safe if you’re traveling or riding! Downed trees are possible with high winds and heavy snow. Enjoy some late season riding safely! ❄️❄️❄️ Squeeze every dollar out you guys can get WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Latest forecast showing a SE shift in the forecast snow totals, highest from the east to south-central UP. Heavy snow/high winds make for difficult travel conditions here this afternoon/evening. Sharp cutoff in amounts on the NW side. Iron County dropped from the warning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLatest forecast showing a SE shift in the forecast snow totals, highest from the east to south-central UP. Heavy snow/high winds make for difficult travel conditions here this afternoon/evening. Sharp cutoff in amounts on the NW side. Iron County dropped from the warning. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter weather headlines remain in effect from this morning into early Thursday morning for heavy snow and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow. Expect lesser snowfall amounts along the immediate shorelines of the Great Lakes. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots by this evening; especially along M-28 from Marquette to Munising, where frequent whiteouts are possible. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for additional maps and winter weather information. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWinter weather headlines remain in effect from this morning into early Thursday morning for heavy snow and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow. Expect lesser snowfall amounts along the immediate shorelines of the Great Lakes. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots by this evening; especially along M-28 from Marquette to Munising, where frequent whiteouts are possible. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for additional maps and winter weather information. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: The incoming winter storm is taking a more southeasterly track. This shifts the potential for heavier snowfall more east with lowest amounts along the shorelines. We're still expecting wet heavy accumulating snow this afternoon through tonight with poor visibility from strong winds. Plan road conditions to become difficult. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: The incoming winter storm is taking a more southeasterly track. This shifts the potential for heavier snowfall more east with lowest amounts along the shorelines. We're still expecting wet heavy accumulating snow this afternoon through tonight with poor visibility from strong winds. Plan road conditions to become difficult. Austin Bassett Bruce Christy Jr. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2-8”. Reminds me of that meme that says anywhere from 1-78” of snow🤣 I’ll keep you posted on what we end up with! #soo2-8”. Reminds me of that meme that says anywhere from 1-78” of snow🤣 I’ll keep you posted on what we end up with! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter weather headlines have been issued for Wed. morning into early Thursday morning for heavy snow and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow. Expect lesser snowfall amounts along the immediate shorelines of the Great Lakes. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots by Wed. evening; especially along M-28 from Marquette to Munising, where frequent whiteouts are possible. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for additional maps and winter weather information. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWinter weather headlines have been issued for Wed. morning into early Thursday morning for heavy snow and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow. Expect lesser snowfall amounts along the immediate shorelines of the Great Lakes. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots by Wed. evening; especially along M-28 from Marquette to Munising, where frequent whiteouts are possible. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for additional maps and winter weather information. SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/18/25 WEATHER UPDATE via Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> ❄ The U.P. is barreling towards a rather potent winter storm on Wednesday into Thursday (3/19-3/20). Winter Storm Watches are currently in effect for much of the peninsula, with the NWS forecasting snowfall that could easily top 6-12 inches. Lesser amounts are forecast for the eastern U.P. and northern lower Michigan, but the lower peninsula will also see a bit of snowfall from this system. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter weather headlines have been issued for tonight through Thursday morning for heavy snow, potential for a glaze of ice, and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow threats. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for more maps and winter weather information. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWinter weather headlines have been issued for tonight through Thursday morning for heavy snow, potential for a glaze of ice, and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow threats. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for more maps and winter weather information. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Good morning everyone! Steve sent me a detailed report of his run last night, so let’s get to it!
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Quick ride down trail 8 from the Soo to Brimley. Some wet spots and low hanging branches, but beautiful! #soo #snowphotos
Took a quick ride from the Soo to Brimley on 8. There are some low hanging branches, and spots where water is seeping up, but absolutely gorgeous out! Hope you get to enjoy it before it’s gone! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos
Happy first day of Spring! Or as we call it, 3rd winter!
In the Soo, we received around 4” of HEAVY wet snow overnight, with light snow still falling.
I have not yet heard how much fell in the surrounding areas, so please check in if you’re in the surrounding areas with what you’re seeing. It’s super tacky snow as you can see on my snow gauge.
I have not heard when/if groomers will be rolling yet. I know that trail 49 down to Kinross is very wet, and that our Kinross machine is back at the barn for the season. The good news is, everything was super flat before this new snow, so they probably don’t even need to be groomed at this point. Trail 8, 480 north of M28, and 889 are will be the best trails in ourr area for this time of the season.
Watch for wet spots! We got some significant rain before the snow. Also watch for downed trees as winds are supposed to pick up later, and all of the trees are pretty weighed down with snow right now.
I have heard that the roads are bad, so use caution if you’re traveling. Better yet, take your sled!😉
The short term forecast looks promising too!
Be safe everyone! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos
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Hello everyone!
You may have noticed some movement on Groomer Tracker. Sadly, our machine that stays in Kinross during the season has been brought back to the Soo. There’s just too much water and not enough snow to warrant keeping it there “just in case”. Anything south of the Soo is pretty much down to a mix of ice, old snow, dirt, and water.
The good news is that the trails from the Soo and west toward Brimley, Bay Mills, and Raco still have a solid base, although it is icy for the time being. Road sides and crossings are bare. Grooming continues to be on pause in these areas as we cannot and will not groom ice. It’s too hard on the equipment and does absolutely nothing.
We are watching with cautious optimism for the return of some measureable snow tomorrow into Thursday. Some models show a couple of inches, others show up to 8 or 9”.
Any new snow will help, but it’s going to take some significant snow for us to justify rolling groomers out. If the snow flys, get out and enjoy it where you can! A few fresh inches on top of a solid base will make for some pretty decent late season riding!
We’ll keep you posted!!❄️🤞❄️ #soo3/18/25
Hello everyone!
You may have noticed some movement on Groomer Tracker. Sadly, our machine that stays in Kinross during the season has been brought back to the Soo. There’s just too much water and not enough snow to warrant keeping it there “just in case”. Anything south of the Soo is pretty much down to a mix of ice, old snow, dirt, and water.
The good news is that the trails from the Soo and west toward Brimley, Bay Mills, and Raco still have a solid base, although it is icy for the time being. Road sides and crossings are bare. Grooming continues to be on pause in these areas as we cannot and will not groom ice. It’s too hard on the equipment and does absolutely nothing.
We are watching with cautious optimism for the return of some measureable snow tomorrow into Thursday. Some models show a couple of inches, others show up to 8 or 9”.
Any new snow will help, but it’s going to take some significant snow for us to justify rolling groomers out. If the snow flys, get out and enjoy it where you can! A few fresh inches on top of a solid base will make for some pretty decent late season riding!
We’ll keep you posted!!❄️🤞❄️