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Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 02/21

SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 02/21

Sugar Island Chris was out again over night on the Bay Mills courtesy trail, trail 8, 889, and part of 480. Despite the lack of any recent big snow, this section is in excellent shape!
Thank you Chris!
Sunday is one of the best days to ride around here. Ride safe and enjoy!❄️❄️❄️

SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 02/20

Groomer Pete is out pulling double duty on the city trails and trail 49 down to Kinross and back. Although we could really use snow, all of our groomers are doing an incredible job keeping our trails in shape! Corners are getting thin and there are patches where dirt is showing on trail 49 but they are still overall in very good condition. Your Sunday morning ride down 49 should be nice and smooth!

Thank you Pete and all of our volunteers!❄️❄️❄️

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Thursday February 5th, 2026 - 3:10 am

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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. ... See MoreSee Less

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 #straitsarea

Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - 11:43 am

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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. ... See MoreSee Less

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 #straitsarea

Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - 11:27 am

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SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/4/26
Good morning everyone! Holding steady at 28” of snow in the Soo currently.
The Pisten Bully thay does the Raco and Bay Mills areas has the day off today feo some maintenance.
We do still have one machine down, and our schedule has been adjusted to make sure we can still cover all areas.
Here’s what I know-
❄️ Trail 8- Soo to Raco- excellent
❄️ City Trails - part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 trail- good, seeing extra traffic for race week.
❄️ Trail 49- Soo to Kinross- good. All water holes are non existent 🙌🏼. May have some drifts in open areas.
❄️ Trail 49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent
❄️ Trail 472 to 480 to the Raco gate- good - Go slow by the new bridge on 480 as there is still some exposed stone there that will be snow covered in time.
❄️ Trail 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - good
❄️ Raco Powerline- good
❄️ Trail 889 The Mission Hill Loop- excellent
Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker!
Ride safe everyone!
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org*** #soo #soo0204 #snowphotos
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SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/4/26 
Good morning everyone! Holding steady at 28” of snow in the Soo currently. 
The Pisten Bully thay does the Raco and Bay Mills areas has the day off today feo some maintenance. 
We do still have one machine down, and our schedule has been adjusted to make sure we can still cover all areas. 
Here’s what I know- 
❄️ Trail 8- Soo to Raco- excellent 
❄️ City Trails - part of 49, 449, 497, and the I500 trail- good, seeing extra traffic for race week. 
❄️ Trail 49- Soo to Kinross- good. All water holes are non existent 🙌🏼. May have some drifts in open areas. 
❄️ Trail 49 south of M80 and the 494 loop- excellent
❄️ Trail 472 to 480 to the Raco gate- good - Go slow by the new bridge on 480 as there is still some exposed stone there that will be snow covered in time. 
❄️ Trail 480 from the Spile Dam turnaround to the Raco Powerline ( trail 8 ) - good
❄️ Raco Powerline- good
❄️ Trail 889 The Mission Hill Loop- excellent
Remember, we are on Groomer Tracker! 
Ride safe everyone! 
***to join or donate, please visit www.sootrails.org*** #soo #soo0204 #snowphotosImage attachment

Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - 3:25 am

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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. ... See MoreSee Less

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 #straitsarea

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 10:19 am

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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 ... See MoreSee Less

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 #straitsarea

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 1:16 am

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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 ... See MoreSee Less

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 #straitsarea

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 1:10 am

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SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 2/2/26
The city trails are back in shape after Bryan and Logan hit them tonight. Big thanks to groomer Pete for doing the brake job on this machine (the oldest in our fleet) and to Bryan for helping him finish the job tonight before the run.
Looking great guys! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0202 #snowphotos
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Sunday February 1st, 2026 - 12:31 pm

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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. ... See MoreSee Less

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 #straitsarea

Sunday February 1st, 2026 - 11:59 am

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SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/31/26
If you rode 889 today, I don’t have to tell you how amazing it was, but for those that didn’t, here’s what you missed.
Thank you Turbo and Diane! It was fantastic today!
Beautiful photos of the moon before it set, and the sunrise. ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0201 #snowphotos
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February 21, 2021 | Uncategorized

Frederic / Gaylord Area Trail Report – Sledheads of Frederic – 02/21

Waiting for more snow, and like a broken record not a new flake yesterday or last night. Calm and quiet in Frederic this morning. Sled traffic was actually slower in town on saturday than on friday where it was way busier.

Motels were still full with trailers this morning with 11 at the Days Inn and 34 at the Ramada. I did have someone in for 2 trail permits this morning. Things are pretty hard and flat out there. Trail conditions were all over the place yesterday with riders reporting any type of condition you could think of from poor to great. I wish I had better things to tell.

Pics below are riders that stopped by here yesterday. I am sure there will be some people stopping by today on their way back from the U.P. which help my day pass a bit easier.

Thanks for checking in. Pete

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Thursday February 5th, 2026 - 3:08 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Arctic cold and snow return to northern Michigan Friday and Saturday. Gusty winds are also likely as the cold air moves in, resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. If traveling during this time, be prepared for hazardous conditions in some areas. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyArctic cold and snow return to northern Michigan Friday and Saturday. Gusty winds are also likely as the cold air moves in, resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility. If traveling during this time, be prepared for hazardous conditions in some areas. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Arctic cold and snow return to northern Michigan Friday and Saturday.  Gusty winds are also likely as the cold air moves in, resulting in areas of blowing snow and reduced visibility.  If traveling during this time, be prepared for hazardous conditions in some areas. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Wednesday February 4th, 2026 - 3:26 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Feb 4, 2026, 3am…Nuisance flurries hang on today, but the clipper parade returns starting Thursday, with a reinforcing shot of arctic air Friday that will result in some travel impacts as temperatures fall from near freezing early to the teens by afternoon with more snow showers and blustery conditions. Colder Saturday, with a few flurries around again, and then, you guessed it, more snow chances going into early next week…though signals point toward a warming trend during this period as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFeb 4, 2026, 3am…Nuisance flurries hang on today, but the clipper parade returns starting Thursday, with a reinforcing shot of arctic air Friday that will result in some travel impacts as temperatures fall from near freezing early to the teens by afternoon with more snow showers and blustery conditions. Colder Saturday, with a few flurries around again, and then, you guessed it, more snow chances going into early next week…though signals point toward a warming trend during this period as well. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Feb 4, 2026, 3am…Nuisance flurries hang on today, but the clipper parade returns starting Thursday, with a reinforcing shot of arctic air Friday that will result in some travel impacts as temperatures fall from near freezing early to the teens by afternoon with more snow showers and blustery conditions. Colder Saturday, with a few flurries around again, and then, you guessed it, more snow chances going into early next week…though signals point toward a warming trend during this period as well. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 10:18 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 10:03 am

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WATERS - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> Getting ready to RIDE! #gaylord #snowphotosGetting ready to RIDE! ... See MoreSee Less

WATERS - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> Getting ready to RIDE! #gaylord #snowphotos

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 1:15 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLight snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Light snow continues across NW Lower and E Upper through tonight with generally an additional 1-2” expected by Tuesday morning. Temperatures will cool to the low teens and 20s Tuesday with a slight modification through Thursday, and then another cool down heading into the weekend with temperatures dropping through the day Friday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Tuesday February 3rd, 2026 - 12:44 am

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JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Monday update:
Pisten Bully is still down on trail 4/76. NDA ordered Wednesday showed up Saturday afternoon. Crew got out there Sunday but found more damage and parts were ordered today.
If you happen to find this boogie wheel between Alba and trail 76 north of Elmira please notify us, we need to get our hands on it. New part is on order and scheduled to be in tomorrow.
If all goes as planned trails will be back in shape by end of the week.
Huge thank you to Mike, Kevin, Phil, Rich and Craig for trying to get repairs made in timely fashion. Nothing our volunteers can do about shipping delays or parts availability. #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskey
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JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> Monday update:
Pisten Bully is still down on trail 4/76.  NDA ordered Wednesday showed up Saturday afternoon.   Crew got out there Sunday but found more damage and parts were ordered today.  
If you happen to find this boogie wheel between Alba and trail 76 north of Elmira please notify us, we need to get our hands on it.  New part is on order and scheduled to be in tomorrow.   
If all goes as planned trails will be back in shape by end of the week.  
Huge thank you to Mike, Kevin, Phil, Rich and Craig for trying to get repairs made in timely fashion.   Nothing our volunteers can do about shipping delays or parts availability. #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskeyImage attachment

Sunday February 1st, 2026 - 12:30 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> After a chilly start to the morning, temperatures will climb decently on this Sunday. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny. Clouds increase tonight, and snow is likely late tonight into Monday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely in eastern upper and northwest lower Michigan, with an inch or less in northern lower Michigan. The midweek period looks quiet again, though with colder temperatures, especially Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyAfter a chilly start to the morning, temperatures will climb decently on this Sunday. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny. Clouds increase tonight, and snow is likely late tonight into Monday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely in eastern upper and northwest lower Michigan, with an inch or less in northern lower Michigan. The midweek period looks quiet again, though with colder temperatures, especially Tuesday. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> After a chilly start to the morning, temperatures will climb decently on this Sunday. Skies will be partly to mostly sunny. Clouds increase tonight, and snow is likely late tonight into Monday morning. Accumulations of 1 to 2 inches are likely in eastern upper and northwest lower Michigan, with an inch or less in northern lower Michigan. The midweek period looks quiet again, though with colder temperatures, especially Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Saturday January 31st, 2026 - 3:04 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan will see a quiet weekend, with temperatures gradually recovering out of the recent deep freeze. Our next good chance for snow arrives Sunday night into Monday; this may impact the forecast you get from your local groundhog. Quiet but somewhat cooler weather returns for Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNorthern Michigan will see a quiet weekend, with temperatures gradually recovering out of the recent deep freeze. Our next good chance for snow arrives Sunday night into Monday; this may impact the forecast you get from your local groundhog. Quiet but somewhat cooler weather returns for Tuesday. #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Northern Michigan will see a quiet weekend, with temperatures gradually recovering out of the recent deep freeze. Our next good chance for snow arrives Sunday night into Monday; this may impact the forecast you get from your local groundhog. Quiet but somewhat cooler weather returns for Tuesday. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
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February 21, 2021 | Uncategorized
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