Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 12/28
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott’s Superior Inn – 12/28
🌨 Trail Update – Ontonagon 🌨
The recent days have been tough on the trails, with the warmer weather taking a toll. Trails close to the lakeshore are in rough shape, but you’ll find slightly better conditions in the higher elevations.
⛔️ We strongly recommend staying off the trails this weekend to let them recover and prevent further damage.
❄️ Good news ahead! Lane at Midwest Weather is anticipating a significant amount of snow in the forecast towards the end of this week. Fresh snow is on its way, and brighter days for riding are just around the corner!
We’ll keep you updated as conditions improve. Stay tuned and get ready to hit the trails when the snow comes through!
📸 (pictures are from 12/28/2024)
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP – 12/28
Ope, we’re suggesting you’se guys better not be adventuring out on the sled trails rights now. We’ve had light rain, 34*F temps, 39* high today, more light rain/drizzle through midday. Trails along road ditches will be very hazardous with ponding from the rain/melting. We did seem to get spared somewhat with the heaviest rain!! At the end of this post are google map locations of GIANT waterfalls to come visit in lieu of riding!
ARE TRAILS RUINED? NO! Trails along roadway ditches and in the swamps will need major attention once the flowing water subsides. Trails in the woods on good surfaces will rebound quickly with some fresh snow, much of our Porcupine Mountain trails remain WHITE! Early January riding is totally in the realm of reality as long as we get a good blast of snow.
Looking for other things to do today or tomorrow? How about a car ride Waterfall Tour!
Bond Falls – Paulding
PARK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/J29owxWtyGRcYxNz7
NOTES: The drive down to the parking area may be barricaded. I would still walk the road down if so, the trails in the woods will be treacherous.
Agate Falls – Trout Creek
PARK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/mXW34ShFnxGFCkMX6
Notes: The bridge above the falls is snowmobile trail 8.
Victoria Dam Falls – Rockland
PARK: https://maps.app.goo.gl/CFLvWVdN7MtcTfMz9
NOTES: You will walk past the yellow gate and to the RIGHT down the hill towards the falls/dam.
Thank you Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures for the image and Waterfall adventure planning! Visit The Porcupine Mountains to start planning your next adventure here!
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Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lingering lake effect snow and blowing snow tonight, especially in the east. Then, widespread light snow tomorrow with another round of lake effect snow Tuesday night into Wednesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLingering lake effect snow and blowing snow tonight, especially in the east. Then, widespread light snow tomorrow with another round of lake effect snow Tuesday night into Wednesday.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Steve is out on Trail #13, grooming between Hamilton's North Coast Adventures and Rockland. He will then groom Trail #137 into Ontonagon, refuel and groom it all again on the way back.
He then plans to hit Trail #12 into White Pine, continue on Trail #1 to the Porcupine Mountain Ski Hill and do that all over again on the way back to base at HNCA.
Mac will be in the tractor by 3:00 grooming Trail #1 to Lake of the Clouds and when finished hit Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail #102 and bring it back to beautiful downtown White Pine.
Please be in the lookout for our machines and download Groomer Tracker to know exactly where we are!
Be careful out there and thank you for riding the 906!!! #ontonagon #westernupSteve is out on Trail #13, grooming between Hamilton's North Coast Adventures and Rockland. He will then groom Trail #137 into Ontonagon, refuel and groom it all again on the way back.
He then plans to hit Trail #12 into White Pine, continue on Trail #1 to the Porcupine Mountain Ski Hill and do that all over again on the way back to base at HNCA.
Mac will be in the tractor by 3:00 grooming Trail #1 to Lake of the Clouds and when finished hit Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail #102 and bring it back to beautiful downtown White Pine.
Please be in the lookout for our machines and download Groomer Tracker to know exactly where we are!
Be careful out there and thank you for riding the 906!!!
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> I'd guess about 15 inches of new white play sand... #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosI'd guess about 15 inches of new white play sand
PAULDING - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Running Bear Resort >> What a storm!! 13 inches of snow overnight and still snowing! Some of you know this but for those of you that don't, I am a weather Observer for National Weather Service of Marquette MI . I have been doing this since 2013. So every day I make the trip down to my weather station and give them the readings for precipitation and temp. In the winter it's pretty exciting. At the end of the fence in the picture is where I walk down to my weather station and you can see how high the snow is on the fence, well around the corner the snow was even deeper, over my waist! It's a wake up for sure! The things I do 🙂 #westernup #snowphotosWhat a storm!! 13 inches of snow overnight and still snowing! Some of you know this but for those of you that don't, I am a weather Observer for National Weather Service of Marquette MI . I have been doing this since 2013. So every day I make the trip down to my weather station and give them the readings for precipitation and temp. In the winter it's pretty exciting. At the end of the fence in the picture is where I walk down to my weather station and you can see how high the snow is on the fence, well around the corner the snow was even deeper, over my waist! It's a wake up for sure! The things I do 🙂
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Ontonagon / Porcupine Mountains Snowmobile Trail Report
The predicted snowstorm did not disappoint! Higher elevations away from Lake Superior received over a foot of fresh snow, while the lakeshore areas picked up 4–6 inches of wet, heavy, packable snow.
With snowfall totals like this, it will take a couple of days for groomers to fully flatten and set up the trails. Strong winds—gusting up to 60 mph—have created deep drifts in spots, especially in open areas.
If you’re planning to ride in the next day or two, please use caution. Groomers will be doing their best to get on top of everything, but with this much snow and wind, it will take a little time to dial the trails in.
That said, the New Year is kicking off with a great start for snowmobiling in the Ontonagon and Porcupine Mountains area.
Happy trails and ride safe! 🛷❄️ #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosOntonagon / Porcupine Mountains Snowmobile Trail Report
The predicted snowstorm did not disappoint! Higher elevations away from Lake Superior received over a foot of fresh snow, while the lakeshore areas picked up 4–6 inches of wet, heavy, packable snow.
With snowfall totals like this, it will take a couple of days for groomers to fully flatten and set up the trails. Strong winds—gusting up to 60 mph—have created deep drifts in spots, especially in open areas.
If you’re planning to ride in the next day or two, please use caution. Groomers will be doing their best to get on top of everything, but with this much snow and wind, it will take a little time to dial the trails in.
That said, the New Year is kicking off with a great start for snowmobiling in the Ontonagon and Porcupine Mountains area.
Happy trails and ride safe! 🛷❄️
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Well Ma Nature tried to make up for the damage she did last week with a good dumping of snow on our system.
It's 17° and still snowing lightly in beautiful downtown White Pine. As soon as we clean up enough to get out of our homes we will head out to repair and groom.
The plan is for Steve to leave out of Hamilton's North Coast Adventures and Tractor Mac will head out from White Pine. We will update all when we see what we see.
Be safe out there!
Ride the 906! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosWell Ma Nature tried to make up for the damage she did last week with a good dumping of snow on our system.
It's 17° and still snowing lightly in beautiful downtown White Pine. As soon as we clean up enough to get out of our homes we will head out to repair and groom.
The plan is for Steve to leave out of Hamilton's North Coast Adventures and Tractor Mac will head out from White Pine. We will update all when we see what we see.
Be safe out there!
Ride the 906!
MASS CITY - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Adventure Motel >> ❄️Anywhere from 10”-15” of fresh snow fell last night, light snow continues ❄️
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📱text/call 906-477-3575 #westernup #keweenaw #snowphotos❄️Anywhere from 10”-15” of fresh snow fell last night, light snow continues ❄️
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BESSEMER - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> 🥰 We did get a little ❄️❄️❄️😊 some reports coming in are saying around 24" ❤️ I may have to go for a RIP this afternoon 🤟 Be safe out there 💯 We are open 🌬️❄️❄️❄️❤️ #bessemer #westernup #snowphotos
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> Updated 12/29/2025. The big storm has hit and still hitting. We will be getting groomers out as soon as they can get dug out of their own homes and power gets restored. With all the snow and extreme high winds we had there may be trees down so if you are out watch out for trees down and any other possible hidden hazards. If you come across trees down please try to move them completely off the trail for us and the safety of all riders. Thanks for all your support and ride right. #westernup
WEATHER UPDATE via MLive.com >> New expected snowfall rates are even higher than before. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
Storm track shifts in Michigan’s blizzard zone, up to 33 inches of snow now forecast
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New expected snowfall rates are even higher than before.WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> The U.P right now! Already 10.5 inches by Ironwood as of 11pm! Wow!
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Blizzard! #miweather #westernup #munising #newberry #snowphotos
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