Our Big Snow Country Official Season Snowfall to date is 102" with 14" on the ground. Today will be mild with temps in the 30’s. Lower overnight temps which will keep the trails in good shape. Our weekend temps will be in the 20’s on Saturday and in the teens on Sunday with a chance of snow through Wednesday.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing. Overall trails are in good condition. 11N was groomed on Thursday and is in good condition. There is one water spot on 11N which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. 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 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 trails are being groomed daily and are in good to condition. Trails are best early in the day due to the heavy traffic. Keep in mind corners may be icy so use caution.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails overall are in good condition. Do expect some fair conditions.

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 classes(trophies). Bikini run – 3pm all contestants on 2012 Ski Doo 600 – money and trophy. 8am to 4pm. Cost is $25.00 which includes 4 runs and a T Shirt. For more info call Kent @ 906-842-3324 or email kentmcd454@gmail.com.

About an inch of snow overnight, but temps right around 30.

The groomers have been out on some of the trails and have found water. The trails going west of the Soo to Brimley, Raco and towards Paradise are in fair to good shape, only a few wet spots nothing major. The trails going south to Kinross and then up to Raco are another story, lots of water and very low snow. We strarted up these trails and we were breaking the ice and making a mess so we turned around. Trails vary from Poor to good depending on which route you take.
Trail #47 west of Raco to Strongs that is maintained by the Chippewa Snow Chasers is not being groomed right now do to a loss of land control, and is CLOSED from Flat Foot Rd to Salt Point Rd. They are working franticly on a reroute to go around.

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We will be taking over he 38 miles of trails groomed by Kinross Charter Township last season.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 1-4 inches -Trail is in Very Fair to Good Condition.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 2-5 inches -Trail is in Fair to Good 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 3-6 inches – Trail is Good Condition. Trail is in good shape yet.

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

Base 1-3 inches – Trail is in Poor to Fair Condition.

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 Poor to Fair Condition. When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road. Lots of Water.

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

Base 2-5 inches – Trail is in Fair to Good Condition.

Kinross to Raco, Trail # #480 & #472

Base 2-5 inches – Trail is in Poor to Fair Condition. There is enough snow to ride without ruining equipment. There is still a couple of spots that need more snow to fill in bumps East of the Spile Dam bridges.

The Downtown Trail has not been groomed yet, but it is marked. The city will not set up the barrels until we have enough snow. They are talking about doing it next week.

Martin Cottle, Grooming Chairman

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