Today will be a great day to get out and ride…blue sky with sunshine. The rest of the week doesn’t look like mother nature will cooperate temps will be in the 40’s with lows in the 30’s except for Friday with temps high of 34 and low of 27 so riding will be best in the morning. We will keep you updated. Grooming will continue weather permitting. CHECK OUT OUR NEW WEBSITE www.explorewesternup.com

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY – Overall conditions are good to very good with all trails being groomed. There is a small detour on 160 that is marked. You have to ride the side of the road on VanDerHagen from Sunset Road to the railroad tracks. Trail 11S logging is still ongoing closer to the Wisconsin boarder signs are posted so use caution. Logging trucks have the right of way so please pull over when you see them.. On 11N, use caution around the water spot(it is now broke open so please use extra caution) signs are posted.
LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF OF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS – All trails are being groomed and all are in good condition. Logging is planned on Trail 1S about 1 mile north of Fishtales they have not started yet but use caution signs are posted. Remember to watch out for the groomers.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET – All trails are being groomed and are in good condition. Still use caution on corners as they maybe icy.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them and PLEASE slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them.

ABOUT THE ICE: There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you choose to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for specific information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.

Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed, so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

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Looks like spring is coming to the Keweenaw! Temps predicted in the upper 30s and low 40s for the next week or so. It won’t melt all of our snow, and the daffodils aren’t blooming quite yet, but things could get a little soft during the day. Maybe plan your riding for early morning, or late evening. — Via Michigan’s Keweenaw Peninsula Page

This is the Keweenaw trail system report for Tuesday, March 6, 2012.

The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open and groomers are out working on them. Trails are in good to very good condition. Remember to watch out for the groomers when you’re out on the trails….they have the right of way!!! Please watch out for deer on the trails too.

There is logging on a portion of Trail 133.

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

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.

Snowfall & Weather Report:
Houghton county – 32 inches on the ground, 190 inches fallen to date as of 3/6/12
Keweenaw county –37 inches on the ground, 172.5 inches fallen to date as of 3/6/12

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