Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 03/26
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 3/26 The MISORVA trail report page has been down for several days so I have not been able to update the trail report. Nothing has changed, we are still not grooming because conditions are poor. I have heard that the trails are still holding well in the areas where the sun hasn’t touched them such as 889 and the powerlines. Along road sides and crossings they are toast. Please be safe and watch for poor conditions in most of the area. <> <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Facebook Page <> Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association Trail Report on MSA <> #sooOne Sunday closer to snowmobile season and Steve and Ryan were out as usual working hard. Here’s Steve’s report from the day- FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan --> With meteorological summer underway, here’s a look back at how the 2021-2022 snowfall season stacked up across the Upper Peninsula of Michigan. Season totals were much higher than the 2020-2021 season which featured well below normal snowfall. Overall, the 2021-2022 snow season was around normal to around 30 inches above normal across the U.P.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquettte #seney #munising #newberyy #soo #straitsarea Love to see this graph for the lower #sooIt’s Sunday so that means no day of rest for Steve, Ryan, and Pete. Here’s Steve’s report from the day- SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association - Beautiful day out there today to get the gates closed. Steve and Pete were out and here’s what Steve had to say- Thank you for all your hard work 👍👍👍👍👍👍 Groomer Operator appreciation dinner is in May. Donations for door prizes will be appreciated. Such as cash, gift card or other appropriated gifts. Send to Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association . 1205 W. 9th St. Sault Ste. Marie Mich. 49783.Thanks.Groomer Boss Mike WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan - A low pressure center lingering over the area will enhance lake effect snow showers into portions of west and north central Upper Michigan today into tonight. High pressure building in Saturday should end any lingering lake effect snow showers by Saturday afternoon and provide drier and warmer weather through the rest of the weekend... #MIWeather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #Seney #newberry #Soo #straitsareaA low pressure center lingering over the area will enhance lake effect snow showers into portions of west and north central Upper Michigan today into tonight. High pressure building in Saturday should end any lingering lake effect snow showers by Saturday afternoon and provide drier and warmer weather through the rest of the weekend. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan - Although there are rain & snow chances U.P.-wide today, the west is more likely to see snow with the east more likely to see rain. Tonight though, expect most to transition over to snow, with some accumulations expected. Check out weather.gov/up for more info! ... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAlthough there are rain & snow chances U.P.-wide today, the west is more likely to see snow with the east more likely to see rain. Tonight though, expect most to transition over to snow, with some accumulations expected. Check out weather.gov/up for more info! #906wx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan - Rain is expected to transition to snow this morning, most widespread/steadiest across eastern upper and northwest lower Michigan. Gusty winds will likely lead to blowing snow/poor visibility and when combined with roads becoming snow/slush covered, a period of hazardous travel is expected today... #MIWeather #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey #straitsarea #Soo #newberryRain is expected to transition to snow this morning, most widespread/steadiest across eastern upper and northwest lower Michigan. Gusty winds will likely lead to blowing snow/poor visibility and when combined with roads becoming snow/slush covered, a period of hazardous travel is expected today. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP - WINTER STORM CHANGES: The track of the storm system has shift farther south. This changes the areas of highest impacts and snow amounts. We're starting off the day with snow/sleet across the eastern half of the U.P. Wind gusts will still be at times strong around 40 mph. This will still cause limited visibility near Lake Superior and some power outages. Snow accumulations will be lower with up to around 6.0" in the eastern counties. For the latest alerts click below. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan - Snow will end across the east today as the responsible system pulls away. Strong winds will also create areas of blowing snow and low visibility. If that wasn't enough, the combination of the wet snow this morning and the winds may result in some power outages. If you're out driving today, be prepared for quickly changing and potentially hazardous conditions... #MIWeather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #Seney #newberry #Soo #straitsareaSnow will end across the east today as the responsible system pulls away. Strong winds will also create areas of blowing snow and low visibility. If that wasn't enough, the combination of the wet snow this morning and the winds may result in some power outages. If you're out driving today, be prepared for quickly changing and potentially hazardous conditions. #906wx #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan - Still messy tonight, esp. E. UP. Mainly rain elsewhere. Expecting a transition to snow Thursday morning along with gusty winds. Be prepared for more troublesome travel Thursday! ... #MIWeather #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey #straitsarea #Soo #newberry Craig Smith WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan - Active weather continues through Friday. Primarily freezing rain this morning before precipitation turns over to all rain from southwest to northeast across northern Michigan during the day. Icing may continue across parts of the eastern UP into tonight. Gusty southeast winds, when combined with icing, could easily cause some sporadic power outages. Precipitation is expected to transition to snow on Thursday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan - Expect this morning's freezing rain and sleet to transition to rain by this afternoon. From there, precip transitions back to freezing rain and sleet before becoming all snow. Heavy wet snow and additional ice accumulation will be possible tonight and Thursday. Strong winds may also result in some power outages... #MIWeather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #Seney #newberry #Soo #straitsarea Craig Smith WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP - After the wintry mix comes the heavy snow on Thursday through Friday! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAfter the wintry mix comes the heavy snow on Thursday through Friday! My snowmobile has a motor that doesn't want to turn off yet for the year 🤔 Nick Watson one more rip? Matt Foley Clinton Kilpatrick JJ Eckl one more trip?? Lol Jeff Wojtowicz Hunter Meyer Ryan Danielson Lmao Chris Jesse Nick Fiebrink Ben Salz Glen Garriott Chris Kemp Shawn Arand wanna say screw it and go tomorrow and Thursday lol Who wants to go Shaun Ellsworth Kyle Farnum Eric Slosser Dom Joseph .. Jeremy Sachs Zack Zom Sondgeroth Keith Sullivan Sakara Kunya !!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan - Expecting a quiet start today. Tonight though, a storm system lifts toward the region, bringing a wave of mostly sleet and freezing rain to the region. Expect precip to switch over to rain during the day Wednesday, and then back to snow by Thursday. Hazardous driving conditions are expected tonight and some power outages will be possible... #MIWeather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #Seney #newberry #Soo #straitsarea <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
“Ryan and I headed to the Kinross area this morning for another day on the trails.
We accessed Trail 49 from Gaines Hwy and worked our way west.
We signed our way across the old AIr Force Base on Trail 472 all the way to Mackinaw Trail.
We then backtracked a bit and got on Trail 494 and made the loop back to Trail 49.
We replaced a pile of broken posts today. We replaced lots of weathered signs and were really happy with what we were able to accomplish.
We had sunny skies with high humidity for most of the day. The wind kicked up mid afternoon and the temperature dropped 10 degrees. It was a chilly ride home but at least it was dry.
I am happy to report the bugs were tolerable today.
We were able to repair signage for both the snowmobile and orv trails. If you look close in the picture with Ryan you will see the yellow sign showing we even repaired a section of motorcycle trail too.
Steve Lawson”
Please join our club or donate today to help continue the efforts our our 100% volunteer club.
Thanks all! www.sootrails.org 
“Ryan, Pete, and I got an early start on the trails this morning.
We started at the Ashmun Bay staging area and headed west on Trail C/Trail 8.
There was a lot of sign post carnage for the first couple miles today. We were able to replace broken posts and reinstall the signs along this route.
We also cleared a bunch of downed trees and limbs that had fallen on the trail.
We made it all the way to the west side of Brimley up to Beune Rd.
It was definitely chilly with the cool temperature and strong winds. The cool temps kept the bugs away making it another nice day to be outside.
Steve Lawson”
Thank you guys for your never ending dedication!
“Pete and I left Ashmun Bay this morning on our side by sides and went and closed gates.
We made it to every gate on our 103 mile trail system.
We were able to close all the gates but two. Snow was still deep in places. Pete and a round nose shovel moved a lot of snow today. We need some warm weather to help us with the last ones.
Our crew is ready to start brushing and signing as soon as weather allows. The last two weeks were dedicated to repairing our equipment and organizing our trailer.
The last few weeks of signing last year was brutal. We broke the frame on our trailer and we were in water everywhere we went. The trailer is a 1962 model single snowmobile trailer that was sold by Sears. At 60 years old, I'm hoping the trailer still has lots of trail miles left in it.
We are looking forward to seeing everyone enjoy parts of our trail system on wheeled vehicles during this snowmobile off season.
I want to thank Chippewa County SORVA for the time and effort they put into improving Trail C (Trail 8 in the winter) last summer.
The stretch from 5 Mile Rd to 6 Mile Rd is in great shape this spring. The water was flowing in the new ditches and there is no longer a 3 to 4 foot water hole there. It was a big project and will benefit us for many years moving forward.
Steve Lawson”
Thanks guys! ... #soo #snowphotos
www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts/ ... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWINTER STORM CHANGES: The track of the storm system has shift farther south. This changes the areas of highest impacts and snow amounts. We're starting off the day with snow/sleet across the eastern half of the U.P. Wind gusts will still be at times strong around 40 mph. This will still cause limited visibility near Lake Superior and some power outages. Snow accumulations will be lower with up to around 6.0" in the eastern counties. For the latest alerts click below.
www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/alerts/
Note: this graphic does not include icing prior to 8 AM... #MIWeather #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey #straitsarea #Soo #newberryActive weather continues through Friday. Primarily freezing rain this morning before precipitation turns over to all rain from southwest to northeast across northern Michigan during the day. Icing may continue across parts of the eastern UP into tonight. Gusty southeast winds, when combined with icing, could easily cause some sporadic power outages. Precipitation is expected to transition to snow on Thursday.
Note: this graphic does not include icing prior to 8 AM.