Trail Report
Thursday January 6, 2022 8:21AM
Good overall conditions
Medium snowfall
0 general warnings
2 trail warnings
FINALLY SOME DECENT SNOW!
We received 3 to 5 inches of drifting snow with more to the West which is much needed. Still lighter traffic and a trail system in overall good condition, now good to fair in towns and near roadways. Open areas will have drifting as winds and light Lake Effect Snow continues today. There still may be some underlying icy corners on Trail 7 closer to Christmas and Trail 8 just North of Shingleton so ride with caution. Groomer Operators were getting very good results last night. With the new snow it looks like Trails are shaping up for a really good weekend of riding. Ride safe, stay right and enjoy! Keep doing the Cold Weather Snow Dancing and Stay Tuned for updates!
Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: Trail 8 from West Trail 417 intersection East to 7 miles North of Shingleton, Trail 419 from Wetmore South, Trail 7 from Buckhorn Road North to Christmas, Trail 422 to Miners Castle Road, Wetmore Spur.
Forecast: Snow Showers and Blustery, 18º F, Winds NE 15 to 20 mph, 1 inch Accumulation
Currently: Snow Showers and Blustery, 18º F, Winds NE 25 Gusts to 36 mph
Cover Photo: Trail 419 South of Wetmore
Gallery: Trail 7, 8 and 419
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Trail Conditions
8 East - Shingleton
Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow with a good base. Last Groomed: 1/5/2022
8 West - Chatham
Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow with a good base. Last Groomed: 1/5/2022
7 South - CR440
Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow, good base. Thinner in open areas as you head south toward CR440. Last Groomed: 1/5/2022 from Buckhorn Road North, 1/3/2022 South of that to CR440
7 North - Christmas
Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow, good base. Thinner in the hills as you approach Christmas Last Groomed: 1/5/2022
419 East - Wetmore
Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow with a good base from Trail 8 North into Wetmore, Thin snow along M28 entering Munising. Last Groomed: 1/3/2022
419 West - Munising
Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow, may be icy and soft in water hole areas. Rough, 2 mile Frog Hollow section off of Brook Street is fair, rough with soft wet areas. Last Groomed: 1/3/2022
418 - Au Train
Fair to Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow, fair base to the East. West 5 miles are drifted with thin sand/gravel/rocky sections, especially along Lake Superior near AuTrain. Last Groomed: 1/2/2022
Cross Au Train River bridge with caution as west end railings were damaged a few days ago.
417 - Brownstone Jnct.
Fair to Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow, minimal base on the North end which is still rough and very rocky. Last Groomed: 1/2/2022
422 - Miners Castle
Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow, may be icy in wet areas. very little snow cover on 2 mile section of H58. Watch for ruts on Miner Castle Road as some vehicles are attempting to drive it. Last Groomed: 1/5/2022 North to Miner Castle Road
Watch for ruts from vehicle traffic to Miners Castle.
Wetmore Spur
Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow, fair base. Watch for a few moguls that develop along M28 near narrow sweeping curve. Last Groomed: 1/5/2022
8 North - Shingleton
Good
3 to 5 inches of lake effect snow, good to fair base closer to Shingleton, some icy in corners with wet areas on North edge of Trail just East of Shingleton bridge. Dirty snow in Shingleton - M28 crossing area. Last Groomed: 1/5/2022
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