It’s WHITE again on the Keweenaw. -2 degrees this morning. Forecast for the UP: sunny and cold. Forecast for the Keweenaw: 1 to 5 inches of snow and cold! Good news is the snowmobile trails have been upgraded to good to very good. If you’re going out there, bundle up!
This is the Keweenaw trail system report for Friday, January 20, 2012.
The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open and groomers are out working on them. Trails are in good to 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.
There is logging on a short portion of Trails 132 and 133.
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 – 21 inches on the ground, 108.5 inches fallen to date as of 1/19/12
Keweenaw county –18 inches on the ground, 90.5 inches fallen to date as of 1/20/12
More Information at Keweenaw.info >>>>
January 20, 2012 | TheKeweenaw.com Uncategorized
Cold temps today and tonight will be helpful to firm things up.
GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot 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.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.
U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.
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…
The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!
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.
January 20, 2012 | Western U.P. Bureau
