December 12, 2013

The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open. The groomers are out and working on the trails and conditions are fair to good. Any trail usage should be done with extreme care as there are some wet areas not yet covered by snow and hazards that have not yet been identified. Remember to watch out for the groomers when you’re out on the trails, they have the right of way!!

Trail 133 will not be open until Sunday, December 15, 2013.

The protective mat on the Portage Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock will not be installed until the middle of December. Please drive carefully on the metal grating until the mat is installed…do NOT use the ice.

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau asks that you stay on the trails, STAY OFF THE ICE, respect private property, do not drink and drive, and above all else, please, drive safely. The signs on the snowmobile trails are there for the riders’ safety. Please, DO NOT remove or destroy these signs.

Please be aware that if you snowmobile on U.S. Coast Guard property you could face federal trespass charges.

Snowfall & Weather Report:
Houghton county – 29 inches on the ground, 38 inches fallen to date as of 12/11/13
Keweenaw county – 26 inches on the ground, 86.5 inches fallen to date as of 12/11/13

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Yesterday our driver Joe was out and panned (packed) the railroad grade trail! Today he’s working on the wooded trail. I don’t have a base measurement yet but it will come. We’ve got beautiful winter weather continuing; snow during the day and cold temps to freeze in the groomer’s work at night. More light snow is expected today (it’s coming down heavy now and has been for over an hour).

We got between 1 and 2′ of snow yesterday and temps hovered around 15. This weather pattern is expected to continue, which means we’ll be riding during Christmas for the first time in a while! Be sure to check back in tomorrow for the latest on trail conditions– Word has it that the previously-closed Gaylord trail has been reopened thanks to renegotiated lease agreements! To join or renew Grooming Club membership, send your email to info@indianriversnowmobiling.org or visit www.indianriversnowmobiling.org. Thanks for your support!

Base: 1 inch
Snowfall Past 24 hours: 2 inches
Last Grooming: Panned railroad grade yesterday; panning wooded trail today
Current Trail Conditions: Fair

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