PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Town Hall Snowmobile Club Paradise MI – 12/14
12/14/24 First off, let me apologize for no reports the last few days. Been crazy busy.
OK, with that outa the way here we go.
26 degrees this morning, cloudy, and pretty windy. Its been snowing for a week straight. We picked up close to 2′ since my last report! Supposed to warm up into the low 30`s the next few days then cool back down. Here`s what`s been going on the last few days as far as grooming goes…….
We had to reset the town trail a couple days ago cause of all the snow. Took 2 machines, one bob tail and one with a drag and got `er done, looks good now.
Groomer Keith ran trail 8&9 out to da Stump yesterday and said it turned out great.
Groomers Mike H. and new guy Dan hit the Point trails #452 & #453 yesterday also. Mike reported they also turned out great. He told me the snow is DEEP out der! Waist to chest high off trail!!!!! Me and new guy Dave are taking off this morning and heading south on trail #8. Gonna skip the swamp for now and check out the water situation on the power line and in the Federal Forest section. I`ll let ya know how that goes and if we can open up the gates in there.
Within the next couple days we will head to the Falls on trail #45 and see what the water looks like in there. Depends on the temps. After that we will head into da swamp south of town and check that out.
All for now……keep checking back. LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 12/14/25 10 degrees this morning and cloudy. Mother Nature FINALLY blessed us with a good dumping of snow! We have picked up a solid foot or more in the last 36 hrs. and its been COLD. Following up from my last report......the tech did finally make it out and went through our computer problems on all 3 machines. 2 of them are up and runnin good now and we just got the parts we need for the third one and that will be good to go today. Now, on to whats been happinin with the trails...... Yesterday we took 2 machines with 4 guys but no drags and headed south on trail #8. We skipped the swamp just south of town and started at the river mouth. We ran across just some minor water holes at the south end of the power line and a touch more severe in the Federal Forest section. We kept the gates closed in the Federal Forest section to give that a chance to tighten up. Tomorrow we are gonna send the same set up around the Point Trails #452 & #453. The other machine will hit the Pine Stump trail #8 doing a full groom. After we see how all that goes we will hit the Falls trail #45 hopefully by the end of the week. I`m sure ya`ll have seen we have a slight warm up coming this Tues. for a couple days so that will dictate what we do on the Falls trail and the Swamp south of town. All I have for now Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers continue today, heaviest near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. While snow showers gradually diminish through the evening, a clipper system is set to cross the area late tonight into Monday with additional widespread snow. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberryLake effect snow showers continue today, heaviest near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. While snow showers gradually diminish through the evening, a clipper system is set to cross the area late tonight into Monday with additional widespread snow. ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association just came through Windy Corners on trail 498! It’s a chilly Saturday night. Currently 8 and feels like -1. (12/13/2025 at 6:45pm) #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Bitterly cold temperatures will hang on through tonight as wind chill values remain below zero across the U.P., coldest in the west near the WI border. Lake effect snow will also continue to impact the northwest wind snowbelts, especially across the east where a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Sunday morning for Alger, Luce, and northern Schoolcraft Counties. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaBitterly cold temperatures will hang on through tonight as wind chill values remain below zero across the U.P., coldest in the west near the WI border. Lake effect snow will also continue to impact the northwest wind snowbelts, especially across the east where a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Sunday morning for Alger, Luce, and northern Schoolcraft Counties. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers are expected downwind of Lake Superior through Sunday, impacting the northwest wind snowbelt areas. This snow will be very susceptible to blowing in the wind, resulting in localized visibility reductions below 1 mile at times. Make sure to drive with your headlights on, at appropriate speeds, and with extra room between yourself and other vehicles! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers are expected downwind of Lake Superior through Sunday, impacting the northwest wind snowbelt areas. This snow will be very susceptible to blowing in the wind, resulting in localized visibility reductions below 1 mile at times. Make sure to drive with your headlights on, at appropriate speeds, and with extra room between yourself and other vehicles! #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> I know you're all sleeping, but we're out here doing cool things for all of you. 😊 So ya, took off at 6 all cognetoie thinking I'd just focus and pay attention to the task at hand tonight but see we've been spotted, evidence from several places were out here, could be the lights, it is orange, dunno but it didn't work! 😂 Anyway, 4th season playing with one of these and I can tell you it's been a perfect storm 😁 of continuous snow, temps, and all of you working with us to leave the snow on the corners for us to squish, ( See how wide and Flat they're building up!!) I just turned south at Wolf Inn, if we get this 7" Carl Bonac says "anything close to the Soo" , that's us right? 😉 we could used it but is pretty awesome right now, no complaints here! Actually belive this keeps up, we will make the cover of Better Cabins & Trails this year 😎 Hope you get outta bed and come see what we did for you! 6AM Casey Kasim 1979 ! 🔊🎵 #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> The snow keeps getting better Getting some riders I. And they can’t believe the low traffic. They say the trails are nice.. #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front will move across the U.P this evening. Light snow will accompany the front but generally less than an inch is expected. Behind the front temperatures will fall into the single digits above and below zero. This combined with gusty winds will bring wind chills down into the teens and twenties below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Gogebic and Iron counties tonight through Saturday morning. Lake effect snow will develop behind the front in the northwest wind snowbelts with several inches expected. Those headed outside tonight or traveling should be prepared for bitter cold and snow (in the northwest wind snowbelts). #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association getting it done! Heading off trail 498 into Windy Corners on Friday night! #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> Trails are really starting to look great and grooming up nice. These are from trail 43 on last nights groom. We are doing trail 431 tonight. Ride safe this weekend. #seney #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 12/14
12/14 update- things are in awesome shape where we have groomed!
The exceptions are the city trails. They are passable from what I saw, but bumpy. Behind Kewadin is still a mess and best to avoid it. 49 from the Soo to Kinross is also still too wet for a groomer.
Pics from today, captions include the trail and location. Again, many, many forest service roads between Bay Mills, Raco, and Strongs have tons of snow, some untouched if you’re looking to play in the powder.
Our groomers rock! I hope they all know how appreciated they are. Saw nothing but smooth trails and smiles all day!
Get out and ride tomorrow if you can! ❄️💙🥶
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SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 12/14
Trails we’ve been on today are awesome! Many of the forest service roads near Raco and Bay Mills have tons of snow, some totally untouched!
Sheriffs are out, so be sure you have your stickers and as always, ride safe and sober!
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SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 12/13
12/13 – Friday the 13th🥶😱
Maybe not the best day to check trail conditions in the swamp if you’re superstitious, but our brave volunteer Lane decided to take a ride north on 49 from Kinross to give us a report and a visual.
He made it over the Beaver Pond (awesome!!!) that has a redecked bridge, and almost got to 12 mile when he saw a large water hole that wasn’t quite frozen solid yet. My guess is that there is more of the same between 8 and 12 mile. We are not sending a groomer in there yet, and if you choose to try it, it’s at your own risk. Please know that only 10 days ago it was all under water.
We did have snow on and off all day in the Soo, hard to say how much. Maybe 3-4”? City trails are still a bit wet for a groomer. Use caution!!!
Other parts of our trail system such as Brimley, Raco, and Kinross south are in good shape.
Have a fun and safe weekend! We’ll be updating! As always, feel free to share what you’re seeing out there❄❄❄
Pics from Lane on 49 in the beaver pond area today
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers continue today, heaviest near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. While snow showers gradually diminish through the evening, a clipper system is set to cross the area late tonight into Monday with additional widespread snow. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberryLake effect snow showers continue today, heaviest near and south of Grand Traverse Bay. While snow showers gradually diminish through the evening, a clipper system is set to cross the area late tonight into Monday with additional widespread snow. ... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 12/14/25 Good morning everyone! The Soo was blessed with around 8” or so of fresh snow yesterday! Dan was out overnight on trail 8 from the Soo to Brimley. It was -7 for his run🥶 It’s looking absolutely awesome this morning! ❄️❄️❄️ Thank you so much, Dan! ***join or donate at www.sootrails.org*** #soo #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 12/13/25 Another video from Pat for our off trail fans. There are some awesome spots to play in the Raco and Strongs areas. This is southwest of Raco on 12/12, before the new snow today! Mid January conditions in early December. We are loving it! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Bitterly cold temperatures will hang on through tonight as wind chill values remain below zero across the U.P., coldest in the west near the WI border. Lake effect snow will also continue to impact the northwest wind snowbelts, especially across the east where a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Sunday morning for Alger, Luce, and northern Schoolcraft Counties. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaBitterly cold temperatures will hang on through tonight as wind chill values remain below zero across the U.P., coldest in the west near the WI border. Lake effect snow will also continue to impact the northwest wind snowbelts, especially across the east where a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Sunday morning for Alger, Luce, and northern Schoolcraft Counties. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers are expected downwind of Lake Superior through Sunday, impacting the northwest wind snowbelt areas. This snow will be very susceptible to blowing in the wind, resulting in localized visibility reductions below 1 mile at times. Make sure to drive with your headlights on, at appropriate speeds, and with extra room between yourself and other vehicles! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers are expected downwind of Lake Superior through Sunday, impacting the northwest wind snowbelt areas. This snow will be very susceptible to blowing in the wind, resulting in localized visibility reductions below 1 mile at times. Make sure to drive with your headlights on, at appropriate speeds, and with extra room between yourself and other vehicles! #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front will move across the U.P this evening. Light snow will accompany the front but generally less than an inch is expected. Behind the front temperatures will fall into the single digits above and below zero. This combined with gusty winds will bring wind chills down into the teens and twenties below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Gogebic and Iron counties tonight through Saturday morning. Lake effect snow will develop behind the front in the northwest wind snowbelts with several inches expected. Those headed outside tonight or traveling should be prepared for bitter cold and snow (in the northwest wind snowbelts). #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 12/12/2025 Winter storm warning has been issued! We are expecting fresh snow over most of our area. As of today, everything is as flat as if can be. The cold has really helped with the water holes and sleds are passing all areas easily. Mike and our newest trainee just completed the city trails. We have made the decision to leave the city trails and trail 49 from the Soo to Kinross alone as far as grooming until Sunday. With fresh snow on top of a flat base, we think this is best for riders and will allow you to have snow for cooling vs a super hard packed trail, and will really help freeze up any remaining soft spots. Our spare Tucker is running triple duty while we await a fix for our newer Tucker that has an electrical issue. This is another reason we have made this decision. Trail 8 from the Soo to Brimley will be prioritized if it is determined that grooming is needed. Our Raco, Bay Mills, Brimley, and Kinross south areas remain on the normal schedule. Please see the pinned post regarding trail 480 and part of 572 in the Spile Dam area. It should be a great weekend! Thanks all!! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo12/12/2025
Winter storm warning has been issued! We are expecting fresh snow over most of our area. As of today, everything is as flat as if can be. The cold has really helped with the water holes and sleds are passing all areas easily.
Mike and our newest trainee just completed the city trails. We have made the decision to leave the city trails and trail 49 from the Soo to Kinross alone as far as grooming until Sunday. With fresh snow on top of a flat base, we think this is best for riders and will allow you to have snow for cooling vs a super hard packed trail, and will really help freeze up any remaining soft spots.
Our spare Tucker is running triple duty while we await a fix for our newer Tucker that has an electrical issue. This is another reason we have made this decision. Trail 8 from the Soo to Brimley will be prioritized if it is determined that grooming is needed.
Our Raco, Bay Mills, Brimley, and Kinross south areas remain on the normal schedule.
Please see the pinned post regarding trail 480 and part of 472 in the Spile Dam area.
It should be a great weekend! Thanks all!! ❄️❄️❄️ ... See MoreSee Less