No change in trail conditions to report from yesterday. Tuesday night is equipment maintenance night so there was no grooming last night. We got an inch of heavy snow overnight and are enjoying temps in the upper 20’s. Otherwise it’s cloudy and quiet outside. We might see some more snow later today but tomorrow looks drier and a LOT colder. The predicted high is only 5. If you’re packing to come here and ride this weekend be sure to bring extra layers. It looks like the whole weekend is going to be bitterly cold!

Just an FYI that there’s logging activity on the east loop of our wooded trail. The area is signed but watch for changing trails conditions where the trail has been plowed for vehicle traffic. The activity stretches about 1/2 to 1 mile.

Other grooming club news is the new drag we took delivery of in January. The State approved our purchase and this drag was custom-made for us by the experts at Dubie Welding & Fabrication in Gaylord. We’re glad to support local, Michigan business with this purchase. And since this drag will be paid for with State dollars it’s nice to know your trail permit money is coming back around.

If you’re interested in supporting local grooming efforts, visit www.justgroomit.org for details on joining the Indian River Snowmobile Grooming club with a membership donation. We have hats and t-shirts (short & long sleeve) for sale too. Even when we can’t groom we still have operational expenses like insurance, two-way radio communication subscriptions, and more. Thanks to member donations we’re putting up a groomer building ,where we now store and can work on the equipment. Your support makes all the difference! Thank you–

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Visit Indian River Snowmobile Grooming Club Condition Report >>>>

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The Keweenaw has recieved lots of new snow in the last few days and it is still coming down. Trails are in very good condition and the groomers are out getting things in tip-top shape.

The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open. The groomers are out and the trails are in good to very good condition.

Trail 122 to Gay is closed for logging until further notice. Alternate routes to Gay are trails 124 and 133.

Remember to watch out for the groomers when you’re out on the trails, they have the right of way!!

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 has 24′ on the the ground and has received 142.75′ of snow for the season. (2/11/15)
Keweenaw County has 37′ on the ground and has received 203.5′ of snow for the season. (2/11/15)

Today’s forecast: 100% chance of snow with 2 to 6 inches accumulation, high 22, low -7, wind chills reaching 25 below zero

Tomorrow: 80% chance of snow, high 0, low -1, wind chills reaching 25 below zero

Friday: 70% chance of snow, high 17, low -4, wind chills reaching 25 below zero

Saturday: 100% chance of snow, high -4, low -8

Sunday: Mostly cloudy, high 3, low -3

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Keweenaw Trails Services, Inc. Trail Report

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