Snowfall overnight and continues today. Hopefully we get the 6 inches total they are calling for. We will be out grooming as soon as we can see due to the blowing and drifting.

The trails are all in their early state of grooming and we have not had enough snow to get all the holes and bumps covered with snow yet. There will be some bare spots in corners, you might find some rocks or stumps not fully covered so ride warily. It is early season riding, conditions will very greatly! Groomers will continue to run on different trails on a daily basis as conditions warrant.

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We will be taking over he 38 miles of trails groomed by Kinross Charter Township last season.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 1-4 inches -Trail is in Very Fair Condition. Snow levels are pretty consistent.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 1-4 inches -Trail is in Fair to Good Condition. Make sure you go with the flow of traffic when crossing the bridge.

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 2-6 inches – Trail is Fair to Excellent Condition. Trail is in very good shape a great ride.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 1-3 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. Still need more snow to finish a great trail.

City curfew is from 1am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic, 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride the right hand side of street not on side walks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 1-4 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. There are a couple of water spots between 8 and 9 Mile Rd and South of 12 Mile Rd. When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop and south to Pickford, parts of Trail #49, #494, #472

Base 1-4 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. Snow levels vary.

Kinross to Raco, Trail # #480 & #472

Base 1-4 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. There is enough snow to ride without ruining equipment. There is 2-3 miles by the Spile Dam bridges is not very smooth!

The Downtown Trail has not been groomed yet, but it is marked. The city will not set up the barrels until we have enough snow.

Martin Cottle, Grooming Chairman

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Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association

January 19, 2011 11:00 A.M.

Trails are in good condition. Stan and Joe are headed to Pine Stump. Trail #9 is in good condition. Bert groomed up to Seney cut off last night.

Trail #45 to the Falls is in good condition. Thank you to Paradise groomers for there help getting from the falls to County Rd. 500, they reported no water holes.

Trail #2/9 to Trout Lake and Eppoufette is thin in spots, but in good condition over all. Groomer Doug reported the trail is in good condition. Joe is headed to to Rexton / Trout Lake. Be careful on the corners as they may be icy.

Snow is expected today with up to 6" by Friday. There is blowing and drifting. The wind chill for tonight is for 20 below.

There is logging on Trail #45 North of Skyline Dr. for 4 to 5 miles. There is also logging South of M-123 on Trail #45.

Logging on Trail #498 North of Co. Rd. 455, be careful in these areas, as the trail may be plowed.

It has come to my attention that there is no fuel symbol on the snowmobile trail map for the North Store. The North Store is located at Wolf Inn Jct. They are open from 9 A.M. to 9 P.M.

We need more snow! And cold weather.

The cerfew for the Village of Newberry is 11:00 P.M. until 7:00 A.M.

FYI: There will not be gas at Rainbow Lodge this year as they are closing for the winter. There is a gas pump logo on the trail map, but they will be CLOSED. The map is new for this year,and I recieved the information about Rainbow Lodge after the maps went to the printer.

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