ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via NORTH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE CLUB – 03/02
6-12" has come down. Kurtis with the all-nighter report here! Lots and lots of fresh snow, come Ride! There’s a race we are hosting Saturday at the Ontonagon groomer shop by M64 travel center. Ride in and show some love to our volunteers!!
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via NORTH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE CLUB – 03/01
VOLUNTEERS WERE OUT ALL NIGHT GROOMING EXCELLENT RATED TRAILS. The season is far from over, 4-8" forecast for today. The best riding of the season is here!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers persist over the northwest wind snow belts through tonight, with the highest totals - potentially up to 4 to 7 inches - in the eastern UP. As winds turn gusty, blowing and drifting snow will be possible. Temperatures turn quite chilly tonight, with wind chills falling well below zero. Bundle up before you head out to celebrate the new year! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers persist over the northwest wind snow belts through tonight, with the highest totals - potentially up to 4 to 7 inches - in the eastern UP. As winds turn gusty, blowing and drifting snow will be possible. Temperatures turn quite chilly tonight, with wind chills falling well below zero. Bundle up before you head out to celebrate the new year! ... See MoreSee Less
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 12-30-25. 1n, 13n, 13s and 8e, the Corridor and access trail's were all covered tonight. Timberline Rental, Timberline's main shop and AJ's opened up. Hoop n Holler access was attempted but not passable. We'll have to figure out an alternate but that won't happen instantly. 1s remains closed due to logging. Hopefully we will have an update on that soon. 8w we're still only able to groom certain sections. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 12/30/25- Groomers were finally able to get out today and groom our entire system and clear all big obstacles that were on or blocking the trails. Both groomers were out 9 to 10 hours to get through everything but still expect some mirror wackers as it will take a while to get all them. We got anywhere from probably 12 to 20 inches of snow so it is going to take a few days before the trails are really going to set up. We will be on a more consistent grooming schedule moving forward as long as weather cooperates and groomer drivers are available. Big thanks to some of the snowmobilers that stopped and help us clear some of the big trees and if you see something on the trails please try to pick it up to help our drivers out. Remember Ride Right and Ride Safe. #watersmeet#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via AJ's Lodge and Oven >> Received an update from a rider who did the loop: 8E–13N–101–12W–1N–102. With the exception of 8 out-of-town trails, conditions are reported to be fantastic.” And just in time—I watched our groomer coming down the AJ’s access trail. Thank you so very much to our incredible groomers. We truly appreciate all you do. ❄️ #lakegogebic#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A clipper low will bring widespread light snow to the U.P today with generally less than an inch of snowfall. The exception will be in the northwest wind snowbelts where up to 4” of dry fluffy snow is possible. It will be cold for New Years Eve and those headed out should dress accordingly; temperatures in the single digits and breezy conditions will result in sub zero wind chills. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA clipper low will bring widespread light snow to the U.P today with generally less than an inch of snowfall. The exception will be in the northwest wind snowbelts where up to 4” of dry fluffy snow is possible. It will be cold for New Years Eve and those headed out should dress accordingly; temperatures in the single digits and breezy conditions will result in sub zero wind chills. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Lake effect snow continues in Alger County this morning. Then, a clipper system brings slight snow by the afternoon followed by more lake effect snow tomorrow! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 12/30/25: Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures, Steve and Mike groomed from The NCSC Clubhouse on Trail #12 to Ontonagon to Trail #137 to Trail #13 near Rockland to Trail #101 to Trail #12 into White Pine, Trail #1 to The Porkies Ski Hill. There are some wet spots that will freeze with upcoming cold. Be alert. Mac took the tractor into The Porkies and groomed Trail #1 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail 102. Please use caution on Trail #11 as the recent storm brought more trees down to the trail edges. We will be up there to cut them back a.s.a.p. Thank you for riding the 906!! #ontonagon #westernup#snowphotosTrail Report 12/30/25:
Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures, Steve and Mike groomed from The NCSC Clubhouse on Trail #12 to Ontonagon to Trail #137 to Trail #13 near Rockland to Trail #101 to Trail #12 into White Pine, Trail #1 to The Porkies Ski Hill. There are some wet spots that will freeze with upcoming cold. Be alert.
Mac took the tractor into The Porkies and groomed Trail #1 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail 102.
Please use caution on Trail #11 as the recent storm brought more trees down to the trail edges. We will be up there to cut them back a.s.a.p.
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED evening- 12/29/25 due to power outages and clearing snow we were not able to get groomers out today. But with the help from some we did get some of the down fall cleared so it will be easier from groomers to get through. We will be getting out tomorrow morning and continue clearing and grooming and if all goes well should be able to get on a regular daily grooming schedule. Will give updates as we go. #watersmeet#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WAKEFIELD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Northwoods General Store & Coffeehouse >> Let’s Goooooo!!!! Wakefield is waiting for YOU! 12/29/25 upwards of 20-24 inches of snow and counting fell in the last 24 hours. Get up here and visit! #wakefield#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
A little dust last night!
March should be a good month!
Don’t put your sleds away yet!!
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NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA – 3/02
March 2, 2023
We groomed north to holland lake, and cut river last night. We plan to groom to trout lake, noter to trail 431 and the falls tonight. We are down one groomer, currently waiting for parts that are hopefully going to be here today. It is currently 25 degrees and cloudy, it snowed about an inch last night.
Remember when you are on the side of any road always ride on the right side!
In other news we are raffling off a a 2023 Polaris Sportsman 450 Donated by Renze Power Sports.
Tickets: $100.00 each
Drawing held April 22, 2023 @ 7:00pm at the Elks Lodge in Newberry
300 tickets printed
If less than 125 tickets are sold then the raffle will revert to a 50/50 drawing.
Tickets can be purchased from: Renze Power Sports, Halfway Lake Cottages, North Store Follow Me Outfitters, Pine Stump Restaurant, Schubach Farms Cabin Rentals, or
Rich Rottier 616-550-8201.
Proceeds will go to fund trail grooming equipment! Good Luck!
Stay on the Trail!! Ride Right and Be Safe!! Please be respectful of private property, howbeit it fields or peoples front yards and remember when on roadways always ride on the right side!
Curfew in the Village of Newberry is 11:00pm to 7:00am.
Trail 9: Groomed to holland lake and back. Reported as very good. Logging be operations are finished and county roads 415 and 422 are now being groomed but snow is still a bit thin. very good.
Trail 498: Groomed last night. Very Good.
Trail 45: Did not Groom to the falls last night, because of mechanical issues with groomer. very Good. There is logging on the trail shortly after you jump on Trail 45 just past the Logging museum off of M-123. There is also be logging about 3 miles North of Skyline Road off to the right. Please use extreme caution in these areas! Both portions are being plowed and could be bumpy or rutted. Very Good in spots
Trial 9/2: Groomed last night to cut river. Conditions being reported as very good.
Thank you to all the team at the groomers barn who puts in countless hours to keep the system groomed and maintenance on the machines!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues tonight through Wednesday with additional accumulations of 4-8" across the snow belts. Locally higher amounts will be possible. Attached is a timing and intensity animation that depicts the heaviest snow this evening into the early overnight, and then again through the day on Wednesday. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey #soo #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers persist over the northwest wind snow belts through tonight, with the highest totals - potentially up to 4 to 7 inches - in the eastern UP. As winds turn gusty, blowing and drifting snow will be possible. Temperatures turn quite chilly tonight, with wind chills falling well below zero. Bundle up before you head out to celebrate the new year! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers persist over the northwest wind snow belts through tonight, with the highest totals - potentially up to 4 to 7 inches - in the eastern UP. As winds turn gusty, blowing and drifting snow will be possible. Temperatures turn quite chilly tonight, with wind chills falling well below zero. Bundle up before you head out to celebrate the new year! ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> Trail Update 12/30-12/31 All 3 Groomers are out: Groomer Ed is headed north on Trail 9 Groomer Chad is headed down Trail 45 to the Falls and Groomer Jimmy and Matthew are headed down the South Trail to Epoufette... #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A clipper low will bring widespread light snow to the U.P today with generally less than an inch of snowfall. The exception will be in the northwest wind snowbelts where up to 4” of dry fluffy snow is possible. It will be cold for New Years Eve and those headed out should dress accordingly; temperatures in the single digits and breezy conditions will result in sub zero wind chills. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA clipper low will bring widespread light snow to the U.P today with generally less than an inch of snowfall. The exception will be in the northwest wind snowbelts where up to 4” of dry fluffy snow is possible. It will be cold for New Years Eve and those headed out should dress accordingly; temperatures in the single digits and breezy conditions will result in sub zero wind chills. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Lake effect snow continues in Alger County this morning. Then, a clipper system brings slight snow by the afternoon followed by more lake effect snow tomorrow! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association >> Well, that was one heck of a storm we got yesterday! We currently have two machines heading to the bear trap to try and get that back into shape. We will be working on 440 also today. It’s going to take us a few days to get all the trails cleared. If your out riding today be careful out there lots of snow drifts. If you see a tree down and you can help move it please lend a hand we can use all the help we can get. #seney #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. >> The forecast did not disappoint. Lots of wind and snow. It will take a few days to get the trails cleaned up. Ride with caution as there are trees down and big drifts. 2 drivers are headed east to groom and clean up. 2 drivers will be heading west to groom and clean up shortly North and South routes to follow. #grandmarais #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> The cool thing about this video is when I left to groom 9 Sunday night, we were still praying for the snow to hit, and I was just working on trail repair, before I got back from this 16hr 91.5 mile run, THIS is what I was working with!! 16 hours included cutting two downed 12-14" pines trees completely across and many other smaller and wind blown debris, lots of stops. I left green ribbons hanging in the spots I cut the two pines, worried about what I may have missed under the snow. Just careful. #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Halfway Lake Cottages, LLC >> Trail Update 12/30/25. Things are slightly calmer then yesterday. Estimates for snowfall are north of 18 inches of fluff but it was hard to tell will all the drifting. Clubs are getting back onto the trails. Most in the area have started grooming again but caution to watch for down trees and drifts for the next couple of days. 1 report comming in from Grand Marais saying there is a tree across 8 halfway to Pine Stump. Paradise is out working on knocking drifts down on 9 out in Siberia along with opening up 452/453. Tomorrow thwy plan on sending two groomers down 45 to see if they can work some magic. We are currently under another winter storm watch with totals saying around 7 inches to fall by tomorrow. So far its looking like an epic week. We still have availabilty in Janurary starting Janurary 3rd. Cally and book today 810 531 1344 #newberry #snowphotosTrail Update 12/30/25.
Things are slightly calmer then yesterday. Estimates for snowfall are north of 18 inches of fluff but it was hard to tell will all the drifting.
Clubs are getting back onto the trails. Most in the area have started grooming again but caution to watch for down trees and drifts for the next couple of days.
1 report comming in from Grand Marais saying there is a tree across 8 halfway to Pine Stump.
Paradise is out working on knocking drifts down on 9 out in Siberia along with opening up 452/453. Tomorrow thwy plan on sending two groomers down 45 to see if they can work some magic.
We are currently under another winter storm watch with totals saying around 7 inches to fall by tomorrow. So far its looking like an epic week.
We still have availabilty in Janurary starting Janurary 3rd. Cally and book today 810 531 1344 ... See MoreSee Less
EASTERN U.P. UPDATE via Mackinac County Snowmobile Association >> Tuesday December 30 We really got the snow yeaterday. Cut river area seemed to be the winner with claims to 36 inches. St ignace received a foot or more and Trout lake closer to 2ft. With all that snow comes the fun stuff. We did pan what we could last night but had to turn around and could not make it into St ignace do to down trees. We will need a few days to get this storm cleaned up. It is passable to St Ignace by sled but ungroomed until clean up is done. So much snow came at once it will take several passes to get a good hard base again so please be patient with us for a few days while we get things in order. Use extreme caution while riding in our area as there still is branches in the trail. We will update as soon as conditions change. Thank you #soo #straitsarea #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
GRAND MARAIS AREA UPDATE via Grand Marais Outfitters Michigan >> ❄We made it to the other side of the blizzard. ☃ The 20 or so inches of new snow is something to behold! ❄Power's been restored and we are digging out - See you soon!❄ 🏠N14277 Lake Ave., Grand Marais MI 49839 💻grandmaraisoutfitters.com – the online store! 📲(906) 494-3333 ⏰ open Mon-Wed 10-3; Thurs 10-6; Fri 10-7; Sat 9-7; Sun 9-2 #grandmarais #newberry #snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 12/30/25 14 degrees this morning and partly cloudy. About all I can say about the last couple days is HOLY WAH...did we ever get hammered with snow and wind!!!! Its impossible to say how much snow cause of all the wind but I`ll just say plenty! Everyone spent all day yesterday clearing snow and today we are hittin the trails wide open. Here`s what we have planned for the next couple days....... All 3 machines will be out today. We are sending 2 of them on the Point Trails #452 & #453. One will have a drag and the other will be helping clear trees down, we have reports of several down. The other machine will make its way down the Pine Stump trail #8. I can only imagine the drifting in "Siberia". Tomorrow we are sending 2 machines, one with a drag the other clearing trees, south on trail #8. We will be skipping the swamp for now and just starting at the river mouth. Not sure right now on the other machine duties. If all goes well we will start working on the Falls trail #45 and then go into the swamp south of town. It looks like the weather is gonna finally cooperate and its supposed to stay cold and snowy for at least a week or more. We are supposed to get another 6" plus tonight. I tend to not believe the forecast any more than a week out....LOL. Sooooooo......with all the snow and cold we are gonna run full blast! It may take a day or two to get everything in shape but we`ll try our best!!! If we can get the swamps filled in we`ll be golden....wish us luck. LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
TROUT LAKE AREA UPDATE via The Rail House-Trout Lake MI >> Attempt #2... we made the entire loop around the lake. Use caution as there is a downed tree on the backside of the lake. We did not have a chainsaw and were unable to move it on our own. Visibility is better and there are a lot of sleds out. The snow is DEEP. If I had to guess I would say we got 20"+ of snow. Be safe. Be prepared and do not ride alone. Buckhorn, Trout Lake is open and so is the gas station Special thanks to RAD Rentals! Our family from Florida is enjoying the snow and their lessons in being a Yooper. Check them out for snowmobile and gear rentals!! #troutlake #newberry #snowphotosAttempt #2... we made the entire loop around the lake. Use caution as there is a downed tree on the backside of the lake. We did not have a chainsaw and were unable to move it on our own. Visibility is better and there are a lot of sleds out. The snow is DEEP. If I had to guess I would say we got 20"+ of snow. Be safe. Be prepared and do not ride alone.
Buckhorn, Trout Lake is open and so is the gas station
Special thanks to RAD Rentals! Our family from Florida is enjoying the snow and their lessons in being a Yooper. Check them out for snowmobile and gear rentals!! ... See MoreSee Less