6 – 10 inches of new snow overnight and it’s still coming down heavy! Temperature highs beginning Sunday and running through this next week are predicted only in the single digits to teens and nighttime highs mostly in the single digits with more snow each day. This should greatly improve all trails impacted with this recent snow. We groom our trails every day as temperatures allow (which should be every day now that we’re almost to January) but I may not change this report every day so don’t necessarily go by the “Groomed On” box in the report.

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Keep in mind that one of our trails (1 south) goes all the way to the Wisconsin line, just north of Presque Isle, so this trail may not have the same amount of snow as our more northern trails. Watch for signs to show a change on trail 1 South from Rd. 8800 to Marenisco. The same will most likely apply to trail 100 and 13 south. 13 south still has some major water concerns towards the south end of the lake. New culverts are on the way to put in place in these problem areas, so we are addressing the issue. Best trails, as usual, because they get the most amount of snow, are 1 north, 13 north, 102 and 8 east. 8 west still has some significant wet areas to watch out for if you’re riding that direction.

You can legally ride any county road that does not get plowed, but check with the Forest Service for a map to these roads. They have a waterproof one for $10.00. Call 906-932-1330 or go to www.fs.usda.gov/ottawa for more info.

The new snowmobile maps are out and available at most local businesses. Please remember that only money put into the wooden map money boxes with the photo of the groomers on it goes back to the trails – so please be aware of this and watch for this.

That’s all for now from Carolyn at the Hoop! We can’t wait to see you all back up again enjoying our beautiful area. For additional information about the Lake Gogebic area please visit the chamber website at www.LakeGogebicArea.com or call them at 1-888-464-3242 (888-GOGEBIC). Have a great day and a great ride.

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Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce –

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Reports of five inches of snow north of Newberry and more snow as you head west.

Red’z Wolf Inn & Bunkhouse

For any of you that are doubting the snow… We are the only area that has maintained most of it!!

And it looks like the snow gods are on our side!!

Get up here and RIDE!

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Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association Report – December 24

Trail #9 Fair condition. Trail will be groomed from Newberry to Pine Stump on the night of the 25th if tempertures cool down. Snow depth in Newberry about 5 inches and at Pine Stump 16 inches.

Trail #45 Fair condition. Trail will be groomed on the night of the 25th if temperatures cool down from Newberry to County Road 500. The Falls trail from County Road 500 to the State Park is not groomed because the swamp is not frozen enough to handle our equipment.

South Trail #9/2 Poor condition. Trail will not be groomed until we receive more snow.

REMEMBER: Our swamps are not completely frozen and there are some wet areas on all three trails so be careful.

Weather forecast is for warm temperatures thru Saturday with a cool down and snow showers starting Sunday the 28th.

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We do not groom in the village, and the curfew in the village is 11 P.M. to 7 A.M.

THE NORTH STORE ON CO. RD. 407 OPEN THIS YEAR.

FYI: RAINBOW LODGE IS STILL CLOSED

Trail Maps are now available at the groomer barn. Business’s and Indivduals call 906-293-3063 for maps.

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Halfway Lake Resort Trail Reports