For the final few days of February expect temps in the 30’s for today and 20’s for tomorrow with a chance of snow each day. We still have plenty of snow so get out and ride. This could be one of the best weeks of the year.

The Gogebic Range Trail Authority: Reports all trails are groomed. With temps expected to be in the 20’s after today it is still cold enough for our groomers to get out and groom. Over all conditions Good-some are very good, and as usual, you will run into some fair which mainly depends on traffic and weather. Please be careful on hills and corners which can be icy.

The Lake Gogebic groomers report: All groomers are running at night due to the warmer temps these last few days. Expect some bare spots around corners along with some ice. Trails are in good condition but again you will run in to some fair spots depending on the traffic. PLEASE REMEMBER TO PULL OVER IF YOU SEE A GROOMER. THEY HAVE THE RIGHT OF WAY…
Just a reminder the Bergland Mobil gas station has closed, so plan your fueling accordingly.

The Watersmeet groomers report: All trails are groomed every night. Trails are in good condition expect some bare spots near town but out of town trails are smooth as can be.

Keep in mind groomers can be out day or night so watch out for them and please pull over or slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by.

Please be careful on corners as you know several Michigan Trail signs have been discontinued. These signs are posted on our trail map. PLEASE BE SAFE!!!!

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Update: The storm that hit southern Michigan so hard in the last 12 hours brought us at least a couple inches of snow but the high winds are blowing it around so much it’s really hard to tell how much we actually got. There is light snow in the air now but we are not projected to get much more snow in the next 12 hours. Our groomers are out there so watch for them.

Trail Conditions: Good to Very Good

February 26:
We are experiencing a warm stretch this week with today being the warmest day possibly reaching 40 degrees. Snow is compacting and in some places the ice base is beginning to surface. Sledders are reporting the White Pine needs more snow in places. The trails west of Cadillac are in great shape as we still have plenty of snow. The groomers are out there every day and night unless it is too warm to groom. We are reportedly on the edge of a storm expected to arrive tonight and Wednesday. Hopefully we will pick some more flakes then.

REMEMBER there are fewer signs in the woods this winter so when you finally do get a chance to ride, take your time and enjoy the ride. The need for speed may be costly to you and to others. Assume every trail is a winding trail and be ready for the next curve.

A reminder to those who enjoy riding the White Pine Trail, State Park officials have asked snowmobilers to ‘refrain from operating snowmobiles when less than four inches of snow cover the trail.’

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