Alger County SORVA

Friday February 18, 2022 6:50AM

Very Good overall conditions

Light lake-effect snow

3 general warnings

3 trail warnings

GREAT TRAILS with STORM COMING!
Light new snow and a hard flat base still have the trail system in an overall very good condition. Groomer operators were again reporting great results. Forecast has a blizzard coming through tonight so watch for possible trees down Saturday. This is typically the busiest weekend of the season so trails may get choppy in some areas throughout the day. We are still anxiously waiting for our Big Deere to return so we can get back to some serious grooming. For now the smaller Bully setup is making due on the West side but its been a struggle meeting our high grooming standards. This Saturday be sure to stop by the groomer building in Shingleton for our open house. Warm up with Free food and refreshments and see what’s behind the scenes of grooming trails – noon to 5 pm Saturday. Get out and enjoy some really nice riding conditions. Keep doing the Cold Weather Snow Dancing and Stay Tuned for updates!

Past 24 hour Grooming Operations: Trail 8 from Trail 417 intersection West to 7 miles North of Shingleton, Trail 7 from Buckhorn North to Christmas, Trail 418, Trail 419, Trail 422, Wetmore Spur

Forecast: Winter Weather Advisory Lake Effect Snow Showers, 18º F, Winds S 15 to 20 mph, 30 mph gusts, 1 to 2 inches accumulation.
Tonight Blizzard Warning, Lake Effect Snow Showers, 7º F, Winds NW 30 to 40 mph, 55 mph gusts, 4 to 7 inches accumulation
Currently: Snow Showers, 19º F, Winds N 17 mph, gusts to 24 mph

Cover Photo: Trail 8

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Today’s Trail Report brought to you by: The Brownstone Inn – Au Train, MI

CAUTION SLED DOG RACE IN PROGRESS

- The U.P. 200 Dog Sled Race will be going on this weekend, the 18, 19th and 20th. This Race crosses Trail 8 just east of 419 near Wetmore and again on Trail 422 between H-58 and M-28. Please watch for signs and slow down. Keep an eye out for teams crossing the trails and PLEASE give them the right of way and plenty of room to cross. (sample signs shown in gallery)

BLIZZARD WARNING TONIGHT

- Lake Effect Snow Showers, 7º F, Winds NW 30 to 40 mph, 55 mph gusts, 4 to 7 inches accumulation. Stay alert for possible downed trees on Saturday.

TRAIL 7 SOUTH HAZARD

- A trouble spot has returned again this year about 1/2 mile south of Doe Lake Road (roughly 2 1/2 miles south of Buckhorn) a large hole and bump develop from traffic through the day. PLEASE slow down in this area and ride with caution.