Alger County SORVA

Wednesday December 15, 2021 8:36PM

Poor overall conditions

Rain

1 general warning

2 trail warnings

WET AND SLUSHY!
Snow really took a hit today. These warm days are making for some very wet and slushy conditions with overall poor conditions. About half the snow disappeared today with a very dense fog now, rain and high winds in the forecast. We are watching closely so we can get out and flatten what’s left as temperatures drop for a good hard base. Right now its looking like Thursday night.
In the mean time we have been doing some work around the shop. SAFETY FIRST! As seen in the picture we added Rebar Impaling Protectors to spring tensioners on our Groomers. Too many times we have seen inexperienced riders tip into the groomers while passing by. Inexpensive protection added for that and potential injury when our crew is cleaning out snow after a long run. A very good $40 safety investment.
Stay Tuned – We will report again as soon as machines start running. For now do your cold weather snow dances!

Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: On Hold

Forecast: High Wind Warning, Dense Fog, 39º F , Winds S 25 mph with 50 mph Gusts, 1/4 inch rain
Currently: Dense Fog, 44º F, Winds S 8 mph

Photo: One of our Dubie Groomers with added Impaling Protectors

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Today’s Trail Report brought to you by: The Buckhorn Resort – Munising, MI

VERY WET WITH HIGH WINDS FORECAST

- Ride with caution watching for water holes and downed trees.

Trail Conditions

8 East - Shingleton

Poor

6 to 8 inches of very wet snow, no base, ground not frozen. Last Groomed: Cut in from Shingleton to Trail 422 12-11-2021

8 West - Chatham

Poor

6 to 8 inches of very wet snow, no base, ground not frozen. Last Groomed: Ungroomed

7 South - CR440

Poor

6 to 8 inches of very wet snow, no base, ground not frozen. More snow as you head south. Last Groomed: Ungroomed

7 North - Christmas

Poor

6 to 8 inches of very wet snow, no base, ground not frozen. Last Groomed: Ungroomed

419 East - Wetmore

Poor

6 to 8 inches of very wet snow, no base, ground not frozen. Dirty Snow along M-28. Culvert has been placed at water crossing and downed trees cleared. Last Groomed: Cut in 12-11-2021

CLOSURE - Wetmore to Munising. Trail not set or signed yet along M-28, Use Prospect Street crossing M28 onto Balko Street and enter trail West into Munising.

419 West - Munising

Poor

6 to 8 inches of very wet snow, no base, ground not frozen, some very large water holes. Last Groomed: Ungroomed

CLOSURE - 2 mile section West of Munising from Brook Street heading toward Christmas - very large water holes and mud.

418 - Au Train

Poor

3 to 6 inches of very wet snow, no base, ground not frozen, sand / gravel areas. Thinnest along Lake Superior near AuTrain Last Groomed: Ungroomed

417 - Brownstone Jnct.

Poor

6 to 8 inches of wet snow, no base, ground not frozen, very rocky areas. Last Groomed: Ungroomed

422 - Miners Castle

Poor

6 to 8 inches of very wet snow, no base, ground not frozen, water holes between M-28 and Miners Castle Road. Minimal to no snow on 2 miles of H-58. Last Groomed: Ungroomed

Wetmore Spur

Poor

6 to 8 inches of very wet snow, no base, ground not frozen, water holes. Last Groomed: Cut in 12-11-2021