Grand Marais Trail Report – 02/24
GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. – 02/24
Statement from GM Sno Trails
We’ve heard your complaints and frustrations about our trail system. Believe me when we say we’re frustrated too. We know our trails haven’t been up to our standards and there are explanations as to why. The last 4 days we’ve had temperatures approaching 40 degrees and not falling off in the evening. Two of our groomers attempted to groom and ended up turning around and not being able to finish because of the conditions. We do have 3 groomers headed out shortly to do the west, south and north trails tonight as the temperatures have finally dropped.
We unfortunately have a critical shortage of groomer drivers this season that is making it almost impossible to hit the entire system every night as in the past. We have drivers who own their own businesses that take up much of their time, some have full time jobs outside of grooming and we’ve had one driver down for a week due to health issues. It’s possible we may be able to pick up a groomer (already trained) in the next few days. To start training a new person this late in the season really isn’t feasible. We know this explanation doesn’t improve the trail conditions but hopefully explains it. We’re doing the absolute best that we can with what we have to work with. Please keep that in mind before commenting.
The weather has been another factor in the condition of the trails. Another warm up is predicted for Saturday and Sunday. Traffic has also played a big part. Usually it slows down during the week to allow for more time to get the trails back up to our standards. That hasn’t been the case this year. It’s been extremely busy 7 days a week. And please remember that we have the second largest trail system in the U.P. (second only to the Keweenaw) of over 260 miles. It’s a big job under perfect conditions. As of now, the plan is to hit all the trails at least once and if all goes well twice before the weekend hits. Please ride safe and take care. There have been way too many accidents this winter already!!
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A weak clipper system will bring light snow back to the area tonight, lingering into the day on Thursday. Expect amounts ranging from 1-2” for most of the U.P., with slightly higher amounts possible in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA weak clipper system will bring light snow back to the area tonight, lingering into the day on Thursday. Expect amounts ranging from 1-2” for most of the U.P., with slightly higher amounts possible in the Keweenaw.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect a few light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts through this morning with minimal additional accumulations. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two rounds of light snow are expected from Thursday to Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect a few light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts through this morning with minimal additional accumulations. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two rounds of light snow are expected from Thursday to Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Trails are amazing right now. The weather set us up for a heck of a base!!!
The clubs are all out busting their buds making the trails amazing for everyone!!!
If you haven't been up your missing out on great riding!
This was Monday night leveling things up and TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association followed right behind me!!! #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect scattered light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts tonight with less than an inch of accumulation. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two round of light snow is expected on Thursday into Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect scattered light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts tonight with less than an inch of accumulation. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two round of light snow is expected on Thursday into Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #906wx #miwx
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/3/26
11 degrees this morning under partly cloudy skies. I got about 2" of fresh snow on my deck from last night. Nothing new to report on the trails except the loggers are done out by Pine Stump now, we`ll whip that in shape today and all will be good in sno-mo country! Our entire system will be groomed today, all trails are in GREAT SHAPE!!!!
My biggest question is....where is everybody? Its been slow all season U.P. here.....even on the weekends. Ya`ll are missing out. COME ON U.P.!!!!! Quick report as I`m heading out the door to go grooming.
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly light northwest wind lake effect continues tonight through Tuesday, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMostly light northwest wind lake effect continues tonight through Tuesday, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time. #906wx #miwx
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> 43 south looking good!!! #seney #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Back for a repeat performance, leaving M123 trail 9 ( The Best 🥰) outta Newberry 8:36PM to all points north!
How you like our entrance!??😎
9:56 Second stop sign, 10.5 today.
Workin her pretty hard to get what you want, but we are.
She likes 7MPH tonight, should give an indication why we're Not much into stopping for oncoming traffic.
No obstacles for awhile now 😊
Keep you posted.
11:56pm In and outta Windy Corners, back to flat, almost perfect, keeps snowing and inch or two you'll never notice 😉
Going silent awhile, no go zone, catch up with you in a few hours, sleep tight! 🌜🪐🕗 #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A weak clipper system will bring light snow back to the area tonight, lingering into the day on Thursday. Expect amounts ranging from 1-2” for most of the U.P., with slightly higher amounts possible in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA weak clipper system will bring light snow back to the area tonight, lingering into the day on Thursday. Expect amounts ranging from 1-2” for most of the U.P., with slightly higher amounts possible in the Keweenaw.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect a few light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts through this morning with minimal additional accumulations. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two rounds of light snow are expected from Thursday to Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect a few light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts through this morning with minimal additional accumulations. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two rounds of light snow are expected from Thursday to Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Trails are amazing right now. The weather set us up for a heck of a base!!!
The clubs are all out busting their buds making the trails amazing for everyone!!!
If you haven't been up your missing out on great riding!
This was Monday night leveling things up and TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association followed right behind me!!! #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect scattered light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts tonight with less than an inch of accumulation. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two round of light snow is expected on Thursday into Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect scattered light lake effect snow showers in the NW wind snowbelts tonight with less than an inch of accumulation. Warmer weather is in store for midweek with highs in the 20s and even into the low 30s in the far west. Two round of light snow is expected on Thursday into Friday morning. A strong front will bring falling temperatures on Friday along with windy conditions and blowing snow, especially near Lake Superior.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #906wx #miwx
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/3/26
11 degrees this morning under partly cloudy skies. I got about 2" of fresh snow on my deck from last night. Nothing new to report on the trails except the loggers are done out by Pine Stump now, we`ll whip that in shape today and all will be good in sno-mo country! Our entire system will be groomed today, all trails are in GREAT SHAPE!!!!
My biggest question is....where is everybody? Its been slow all season U.P. here.....even on the weekends. Ya`ll are missing out. COME ON U.P.!!!!! Quick report as I`m heading out the door to go grooming.
LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly light northwest wind lake effect continues tonight through Tuesday, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMostly light northwest wind lake effect continues tonight through Tuesday, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time. #906wx #miwx
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> 43 south looking good!!! #seney #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Back for a repeat performance, leaving M123 trail 9 ( The Best 🥰) outta Newberry 8:36PM to all points north!
How you like our entrance!??😎
9:56 Second stop sign, 10.5 today.
Workin her pretty hard to get what you want, but we are.
She likes 7MPH tonight, should give an indication why we're Not much into stopping for oncoming traffic.
No obstacles for awhile now 😊
Keep you posted.
11:56pm In and outta Windy Corners, back to flat, almost perfect, keeps snowing and inch or two you'll never notice 😉
Going silent awhile, no go zone, catch up with you in a few hours, sleep tight! 🌜🪐🕗 #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon.
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