Snow, snow and more snow…is the forecast for the next 10 days! Winter is making up for lost time and the trails are looking good. Groomers have been out for the last week, working with all this snow. Monday we picked up about 8 to 10-inches of new snow – and lots of very cold temperatures. I think the high on Monday didn’t get above -14 degrees below zero! Watch out for frost bite in these conditions. Don’t leave any skin exposed, wear many layers to keep warm and stop frequently for a hot chocolate. That’s my cure for handling the cold weather. However, it is supposed to start warming up into the teens and 20’s by later this week.

The word is that the ice heaves we experienced on the lake over this last weekend are starting to settle back down again and I would be very surprised if there was any open water after the subzero temps we’ve been experiencing. But you should still keep your eyes open for any issues like this while riding the lake. Scope out your route first at a slower speed before really opening up your sled.

Don’t forget to check the upcoming events listed below as the Walleye Lodge’s fishing tournament is coming up this weekend. Shake it up a little…do a little riding on the trails and then try your luck with some fishing on Lake Gogebic. Get the full experience of winter on Lake Gogebic.

FYI – the Bergland Mobil has closed, so plan you’re fueling accordingly.

Upcoming events:

– 4h Annual Lake Gogebic North Shore Walleye Lodge Ice Fishing Tournament

(Formerly Russ’ Bait and Tackle)

January 26 & 27, 2013 Saturday 7am (et) -noon on Sunday. Entry fee $25.00. Call 905-575-3557 for details – All proceeds will generously be donated to our local chapter of Walleye’s For Tomorrow, so make sure to join the fun this next weekend!

– Mark your calendar for Saturday February 2nd for the 2nd Annual Radar Run, sponsored by The Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce, being held at the Gogebic Lodge.

Walleye Lodge – 1/21/13

We’ve received about a foot of snow over the last few days with snow in the forecast every day this week! The groomers have been out and while the trails are in “good” condition, there are still some icy spots so use caution. Trail conditions will continue to improve as we continue to receive more snow!

Sledding season is here….so get packed up and come on up! This is what you’ve been waiting for!

Trails are turning into great shape. Last night the wet areas in town were all frozen and flat as a board. Lots of snow everywhere the city is working on getting the barrels out to mark the trail downtown. We groom right in the street and along in front of the locks. We have not had enough snow to do that in 2 yes TWO years. The weather sounds great all the way to the 500!

Via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association on Facebook

19 inches of snow since Wednesday. Groomers have been out getting the trails back in shape and smoothed out. Trails are all in good to excellent shape, except 2 water spots. You can get around both of them but they are hopefully frozen by tommorrow. One is on the Kinross to Soo trail and the second on Kinross to Raco trail! All other wet spots have frozen over with temps hovering around zero since Sunday.

Also many less signs on the trails this year, no more chevrons on every little bend in the trail.

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Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 3-6 inches -Trail is in Excellent Condition. Go with the flow of traffic on the bridge in Brimley!

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 3-7 inches -Trail is in Excellent Condition. Make sure you go with the flow of traffic when crossing the bridge in Brimley or you will be ticketed!!!!!

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 3-8 inches – Trail is Exellent Condition.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 4-6 inches – Trail is in Good to Excellent Condition. A good 3-5 inches here in town last night and today

City curfew is from 1am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic, 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride the right hand side of street not on side walks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 3-6 inches – Trail is in Fair to Good Condition. When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road. One wet spot between Gaines Hwy and 12 Mile Rd.

Kinross loop and south to Pickford, parts of Trail #49, #494, #472

Base 3 – 6 inches – Trail is in Fair to Good Condition.

Kinross to Raco/Rudyard, Trail # #480 & #472

Base 3-6 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. Spile dam portion has a one wet spot.

The Downtown Trail has not been groomed, but it is marked. The city will not set up the barrels until we have enough snow, after the 1st of the Year, maybe this week if we don’t warm up too much.

Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association