5 to 8 inches of new snow over the weekend…and it’s snowing again today! Snowmobile trails throughout the peninsula are in very good condition…even with the very heavy traffic we’ve been having on weekends especially. Load up the machine and come on up!

This is the Keweenaw trail system report for Monday, January 30, 2012.

The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open and groomers are out working on them. Trails are in 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.

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 – 29 inches on the ground, 138.5 inches fallen to date as of 1/30/12
Keweenaw county –24 inches on the ground, 116.5 inches fallen to date as of 1/30/12

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Our temps for the week look alittle warmer 30’s during the day and 20’s at night. Chance of snow today and Tuesday night. Our reports stay about the same.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports after a busy weekend all trails have been groomed and overall trails are in good to very good condition. Just a reminder to watch out for the water spot on 11N which you are able to get around, signs are posted Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. LOGGING IS PLANNED OFF SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD SO WATCH FOR SIGNS AND PLOWED AREAS. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned for the remaining of the season closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution. Please remember the logging trucks have the right of way so when and if you see them please pull over….

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all groomers are out double grooming daily keeping the trails in good shape after a busy weekend. Groomers are reporting all trails are in good to very good condition, but watch corners, they may be icy and obey stop signs PLEASE!

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails overall are in good to very good condition. Again watch for icy corners.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy…

ABOUT THE ICE:
It’s time for our usual caution. 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.

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.

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.

On February 4th there will be a snowmobile radar run on Lake Gogebic in front of the Gogebic Lodge. There will be a 1000-foot plowed track – stock and modified classed(trophies)-8a.m. to 4p.m.-cost is $25.00 which includes 4 runs and a T Shirt. At 3 p.m. there will be a "bikini run"-free to participants-2012 Skidoo 600 snowmobile will be provided-money and trophy. For more info call Kent @ 906-842-3324 or email kentmcd454@gmail.com