ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Roxey’s Bar & Grill >> 02/03
❄️ Ontonagon County Winter Update – February 2, 2025 ❄️
Good morning, Ontonagon County! Here’s the latest on today’s weather, snowmobile trails, the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area, and Roxey’s Pizza Monday specials:
🌡️ Today’s Weather Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, 26°F (-3°C) Forecast: Cloudy with snow showers developing in the afternoon; accumulation of 1-2 inches expected. High: 30°F (-1°C) Low: 18°F (-8°C)
🛷 Snowmobile Trail Update Trail Conditions: As of January 31, 2025, trails in Ontonagon County are in excellent condition, with a solid base and regular grooming. Riders are advised to exercise caution due to today’s anticipated snowfall, which may affect visibility and trail surfaces. http://www.trailreport.net/blog/
Groomer Tracker: Stay updated on freshly groomed trails with the GroomerTracker app, available on iOS and Android. https://www.groomertracker.com/
🎿 Porcupine Mountains Ski Area Status: All 19 runs are open and groomed, with a base depth of 6 inches. The ski area operates Friday through Monday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST, weather permitting. For the latest updates, visit their official website. https://www.michigan.gov/skitheporkies
Upcoming Event: The Midwest Telefest is scheduled for February 7-9, 2025. Celebrate telemark skiing with races, demos, live music, and more. https://www.michigan.gov/som
🍕 Roxey’s Pizza Monday Specials 12" Two-Topping Pizza – $12.00 Pizza Sub Basket – $11.95 Mozzarella Burger Basket – $11.95 All baskets are served with your choice of fries or our housemade potato salad and coleslaw.
📍 Warm Up at Roxey’s Today! After enjoying the trails or slopes, stop by Roxey’s for hearty meals and a cozy atmosphere.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Potentially historic, record-breaking snowfall between 1 and 3 feet expected across all of Upper Michigan. Highest storm total snow expected in the central and east. Greatest potential for 4 feet is the high terrain of north-central. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates will result in a long duration of blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: dangerous to impossible travel, power outages, prolonged recovery time. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️ EPIC SNOW STORM ALERT! ❄️ We’re looking at upwards of 3 feet of snow to fall in the higher elevations of Porcupine Mountains 🌨️ The snowmobile trails were already in incredible shape, but this storm is about to make them absolutely legendary. Late-season shredders and riders, this might just be the best conditions we’ve seen in years. Trails are primed, slopes are deep, and the winter fun isn’t slowing down anytime soon! Here’s a few pictures from just before the storm hit. #ontonagon #westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> One of the most absurd snow forecasts we’ve ever made here at MSC, we’ve had to add an impromptu orange color for higher totals. Key Notes: •Snow begins to work into Michigan late tonight, but becomes more widespread during the early morning hours of Sunday. This snow continues through Tuesday morning for the UP, and becomes a snow/freezing rain/sleet mix for northern lower Michigan beginning Sunday afternoon/evening. •Winds will gust between 40-60mph statewide both on Sunday and Monday. •This will be a full on blizzard for much of the Upper Peninsula •Expect scattered power outages across the state •Travel will be near impossible for the UP and northern lower Snow totals will be between one and four FEET when all is said and done on Tuesday in the UP. Further south, a mix is expected which will keep accumulations lower, and also will provide a sharp cutoff of accumulations. The difference between a foot of snow and 2” may be the width of one county. Further south, this system will end as snow for lower Michigan on Monday & Tuesday, which is why we have a wide area within a trace to an inch, and western lower in a 1-3” zone with wording of higher totals possible. We may need to adjust totals here as new data comes clearer for Tuesday. Stay tuned for the icing portion of this forecast. Northern lower Michigan will see significant icing which is not shown or communicated in this forecast graphic or write up. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyOne of the most absurd snow forecasts we’ve ever made here at MSC, we’ve had to add an impromptu orange color for higher totals.
Key Notes:
•Snow begins to work into Michigan late tonight, but becomes more widespread during the early morning hours of Sunday. This snow continues through Tuesday morning for the UP, and becomes a snow/freezing rain/sleet mix for northern lower Michigan beginning Sunday afternoon/evening.
•Winds will gust between 40-60mph statewide both on Sunday and Monday.
•This will be a full on blizzard for much of the Upper Peninsula
•Expect scattered power outages across the state
•Travel will be near impossible for the UP and northern lower
Snow totals will be between one and four FEET when all is said and done on Tuesday in the UP. Further south, a mix is expected which will keep accumulations lower, and also will provide a sharp cutoff of accumulations. The difference between a foot of snow and 2” may be the width of one county.
Further south, this system will end as snow for lower Michigan on Monday & Tuesday, which is why we have a wide area within a trace to an inch, and western lower in a 1-3” zone with wording of higher totals possible. We may need to adjust totals here as new data comes clearer for Tuesday.
Stay tuned for the icing portion of this forecast. Northern lower Michigan will see significant icing which is not shown or communicated in this forecast graphic or write up. ... See MoreSee Less
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> TRAIL UPDATED- 3/14/26- Shout out to Steve and Brian R for breaking trail and laying a down the ribbon last night. Also Brian R got to take the new JD out on its maiden voyage! #westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Confidence is increasing in a significant winter storm Saturday night into Monday night. Snowfall amounts between 1 to 3 feet could be near 2-day records in some areas. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates likely result in blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: very difficult to impossible travel, power outages, significant recovery time. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo ... See MoreSee Less
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> 🌥️ Friday afternoon update 🌥️ ➡️ Rode the lake to the Hoop, then Trail 1 up to Konteka and back. ➡️ The new layer of snow on the lake is a foot deep. It is very heavy. ➡️ Get after it, but don’t romp on it. “Ride steady” is the key. #lakegogebic#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott’s Superior Inn and Cabins >> 02/02
It’s not about the miles, it’s about the smiles! 😊
Today was one for the books! I had the absolute pleasure of riding with my friend Art, a true legend on the trails. His motto is, “It’s not about the miles, it’s about the smiles,” and let me tell you—I smiled a LOT today.
We hit the backcountry, carving through the wilderness, and it was all I could do to keep pace with this 73-year-old adventurer. His energy, skill, and pure love for the ride are nothing short of inspiring.
Riding with Art is more than just a journey; it’s a reminder to soak in the moment, embrace the adventure, and appreciate the friendships that make life so much richer. Thanks for the ride, Art—I’ll be grinning for days!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Potentially historic, record-breaking snowfall between 1 and 3 feet expected across all of Upper Michigan. Highest storm total snow expected in the central and east. Greatest potential for 4 feet is the high terrain of north-central. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates will result in a long duration of blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: dangerous to impossible travel, power outages, prolonged recovery time. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️ EPIC SNOW STORM ALERT! ❄️ We’re looking at upwards of 3 feet of snow to fall in the higher elevations of Porcupine Mountains 🌨️ The snowmobile trails were already in incredible shape, but this storm is about to make them absolutely legendary. Late-season shredders and riders, this might just be the best conditions we’ve seen in years. Trails are primed, slopes are deep, and the winter fun isn’t slowing down anytime soon! Here’s a few pictures from just before the storm hit. #ontonagon #westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> One of the most absurd snow forecasts we’ve ever made here at MSC, we’ve had to add an impromptu orange color for higher totals. Key Notes: •Snow begins to work into Michigan late tonight, but becomes more widespread during the early morning hours of Sunday. This snow continues through Tuesday morning for the UP, and becomes a snow/freezing rain/sleet mix for northern lower Michigan beginning Sunday afternoon/evening. •Winds will gust between 40-60mph statewide both on Sunday and Monday. •This will be a full on blizzard for much of the Upper Peninsula •Expect scattered power outages across the state •Travel will be near impossible for the UP and northern lower Snow totals will be between one and four FEET when all is said and done on Tuesday in the UP. Further south, a mix is expected which will keep accumulations lower, and also will provide a sharp cutoff of accumulations. The difference between a foot of snow and 2” may be the width of one county. Further south, this system will end as snow for lower Michigan on Monday & Tuesday, which is why we have a wide area within a trace to an inch, and western lower in a 1-3” zone with wording of higher totals possible. We may need to adjust totals here as new data comes clearer for Tuesday. Stay tuned for the icing portion of this forecast. Northern lower Michigan will see significant icing which is not shown or communicated in this forecast graphic or write up. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskeyOne of the most absurd snow forecasts we’ve ever made here at MSC, we’ve had to add an impromptu orange color for higher totals.
Key Notes:
•Snow begins to work into Michigan late tonight, but becomes more widespread during the early morning hours of Sunday. This snow continues through Tuesday morning for the UP, and becomes a snow/freezing rain/sleet mix for northern lower Michigan beginning Sunday afternoon/evening.
•Winds will gust between 40-60mph statewide both on Sunday and Monday.
•This will be a full on blizzard for much of the Upper Peninsula
•Expect scattered power outages across the state
•Travel will be near impossible for the UP and northern lower
Snow totals will be between one and four FEET when all is said and done on Tuesday in the UP. Further south, a mix is expected which will keep accumulations lower, and also will provide a sharp cutoff of accumulations. The difference between a foot of snow and 2” may be the width of one county.
Further south, this system will end as snow for lower Michigan on Monday & Tuesday, which is why we have a wide area within a trace to an inch, and western lower in a 1-3” zone with wording of higher totals possible. We may need to adjust totals here as new data comes clearer for Tuesday.
Stay tuned for the icing portion of this forecast. Northern lower Michigan will see significant icing which is not shown or communicated in this forecast graphic or write up. ... See MoreSee Less
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> TRAIL UPDATED- 3/14/26- Shout out to Steve and Brian R for breaking trail and laying a down the ribbon last night. Also Brian R got to take the new JD out on its maiden voyage! #westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Confidence is increasing in a significant winter storm Saturday night into Monday night. Snowfall amounts between 1 to 3 feet could be near 2-day records in some areas. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates likely result in blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: very difficult to impossible travel, power outages, significant recovery time. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo ... See MoreSee Less
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> 🌥️ Friday afternoon update 🌥️ ➡️ Rode the lake to the Hoop, then Trail 1 up to Konteka and back. ➡️ The new layer of snow on the lake is a foot deep. It is very heavy. ➡️ Get after it, but don’t romp on it. “Ride steady” is the key. #lakegogebic#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less