We’ve had a little more fresh snow in the past 24..No real change in conditions, however they are improving. Single digit overnight lows are helping freeze up some those pesky wet areas. It’s still early season riding, but better than usual early season. Groomers from the Gogebic Range Trail Authority, Gogebic Area Grooming and Watersmeet are all on their regular schedules, working on the trails. Unless there’s some big change, I’ll skip tomorrow’s report and try to get info on specific trails for you on Thursday. Forecast for the weekend is looking outstanding…(that’s just a little "heads up" for you in case you want to give yourself and early Christmas present on un-crowded trails.)
Keep in mind, although MI trails opened December 1st, they may or may not be groomed. WI Trails are now officially open.
Check out web cams throughout the area to see the snow amounts for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info

FROM THE CADILLAC WINTER PROMOTIONS
Monday: 7:15 p.m.–December 14, 2009

Our Trail Coordinator has requested I pass along a WARNING alerting everyone the ice on ALL lakes is not safe for snowmobiles yet!!!!! He indicated a snowmobile rode all along the south/east side of Lake Cadillac sometime today. There are not any fisherman and/or shanties on the lake yet, let alone sleds. There is some open water still in the middle of the lake. We’ve had some warm weather the last couple of days and it has slowed down the ice making process. It was raining for a bit today.

Trail conditions are marginal at best in some areas especially in the open areas where the sun can get to the trail. We’re still grooming when temperatures are below freezing. No new snow to report today. Can’t see the snow gauge tonight but it is shrinking because of the warmer weather and rain. When I looked this morning it was at 11 inches.,