Ironwood – Western U.P. Trail Report – 01/21
IRONWOOD – WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club >> 01/21
I hope everyone is staying warm out there!
Grooming operations are currently on hold due to extreme cold and mechanical issues.
We’ve got 1 tractor with inoperable hydraulics.
The tucker is having electrical issues leaving the lights not working.
The sxs is in the shop having the clutch repaired.
We will not dispatch the other tractor until the temperature rises/ the sxs is back in operation.
Trails across our system are moderate to poor in some regions. Very icey conditions.
Please exercise caution while riding, stay warm, and stay safe!
– P.J.
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WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 12/30/25- Groomers were finally able to get out today and groom our entire system and clear all big obstacles that were on or blocking the trails. Both groomers were out 9 to 10 hours to get through everything but still expect some mirror wackers as it will take a while to get all them. We got anywhere from probably 12 to 20 inches of snow so it is going to take a few days before the trails are really going to set up. We will be on a more consistent grooming schedule moving forward as long as weather cooperates and groomer drivers are available. Big thanks to some of the snowmobilers that stopped and help us clear some of the big trees and if you see something on the trails please try to pick it up to help our drivers out. Remember Ride Right and Ride Safe. #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via AJ's Lodge and Oven >> Received an update from a rider who did the loop: 8E–13N–101–12W–1N–102. With the exception of 8 out-of-town trails, conditions are reported to be fantastic.”
And just in time—I watched our groomer coming down the AJ’s access trail.
Thank you so very much to our incredible groomers. We truly appreciate all you do. ❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A clipper low will bring widespread light snow to the U.P today with generally less than an inch of snowfall. The exception will be in the northwest wind snowbelts where up to 4” of dry fluffy snow is possible. It will be cold for New Years Eve and those headed out should dress accordingly; temperatures in the single digits and breezy conditions will result in sub zero wind chills. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA clipper low will bring widespread light snow to the U.P today with generally less than an inch of snowfall. The exception will be in the northwest wind snowbelts where up to 4” of dry fluffy snow is possible. It will be cold for New Years Eve and those headed out should dress accordingly; temperatures in the single digits and breezy conditions will result in sub zero wind chills.
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Lake effect snow continues in Alger County this morning. Then, a clipper system brings slight snow by the afternoon followed by more lake effect snow tomorrow! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Lake effect bands continue to drop up to 5-6"for some this Tuesday! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect bands continue to drop up to 5-6"for some this Tuesday!
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 12/30/25:
Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures, Steve and Mike groomed from The NCSC Clubhouse on Trail #12 to Ontonagon to Trail #137 to Trail #13 near Rockland to Trail #101 to Trail #12 into White Pine, Trail #1 to The Porkies Ski Hill. There are some wet spots that will freeze with upcoming cold. Be alert.
Mac took the tractor into The Porkies and groomed Trail #1 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail 102.
Please use caution on Trail #11 as the recent storm brought more trees down to the trail edges. We will be up there to cut them back a.s.a.p.
Thank you for riding the 906!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 12/30/25:
Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures, Steve and Mike groomed from The NCSC Clubhouse on Trail #12 to Ontonagon to Trail #137 to Trail #13 near Rockland to Trail #101 to Trail #12 into White Pine, Trail #1 to The Porkies Ski Hill. There are some wet spots that will freeze with upcoming cold. Be alert.
Mac took the tractor into The Porkies and groomed Trail #1 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail 102.
Please use caution on Trail #11 as the recent storm brought more trees down to the trail edges. We will be up there to cut them back a.s.a.p.
Thank you for riding the 906!!
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED evening- 12/29/25 due to power outages and clearing snow we were not able to get groomers out today. But with the help from some we did get some of the down fall cleared so it will be easier from groomers to get through. We will be getting out tomorrow morning and continue clearing and grooming and if all goes well should be able to get on a regular daily grooming schedule. Will give updates as we go. #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos
WAKEFIELD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Northwoods General Store & Coffeehouse >> Let’s Goooooo!!!!
Wakefield is waiting for YOU!
12/29/25 upwards of 20-24 inches of snow and counting fell in the last 24 hours.
Get up here and visit! #wakefield #westernup #snowphotos
Ha! I really am excited. It is just a wee bit chilly! 🥶
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Root Cellar Resort >> We love you all! We love when the snow is here for you to enjoy and ride on! ❄️
Thank you for making Root Cellar Resort one of your stops on Lake Gogebic in the western Upper Peninsula.
If you haven’t stopped by yet, come see us! Our full kitchen menu is available until 9 PM CST, and our after-hours menu runs from 9 PM–2 AM, depending on patrons.
If you’re here, so are we!
Feel free to call us at 906-813-1600 if you plan on coming by late. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Tina Bowker
John Poquette
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!!!
Tina Bowker
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WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 12/30/25- Groomers were finally able to get out today and groom our entire system and clear all big obstacles that were on or blocking the trails. Both groomers were out 9 to 10 hours to get through everything but still expect some mirror wackers as it will take a while to get all them. We got anywhere from probably 12 to 20 inches of snow so it is going to take a few days before the trails are really going to set up. We will be on a more consistent grooming schedule moving forward as long as weather cooperates and groomer drivers are available. Big thanks to some of the snowmobilers that stopped and help us clear some of the big trees and if you see something on the trails please try to pick it up to help our drivers out. Remember Ride Right and Ride Safe. #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via AJ's Lodge and Oven >> Received an update from a rider who did the loop: 8E–13N–101–12W–1N–102. With the exception of 8 out-of-town trails, conditions are reported to be fantastic.”
And just in time—I watched our groomer coming down the AJ’s access trail.
Thank you so very much to our incredible groomers. We truly appreciate all you do. ❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A clipper low will bring widespread light snow to the U.P today with generally less than an inch of snowfall. The exception will be in the northwest wind snowbelts where up to 4” of dry fluffy snow is possible. It will be cold for New Years Eve and those headed out should dress accordingly; temperatures in the single digits and breezy conditions will result in sub zero wind chills. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA clipper low will bring widespread light snow to the U.P today with generally less than an inch of snowfall. The exception will be in the northwest wind snowbelts where up to 4” of dry fluffy snow is possible. It will be cold for New Years Eve and those headed out should dress accordingly; temperatures in the single digits and breezy conditions will result in sub zero wind chills.
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Lake effect snow continues in Alger County this morning. Then, a clipper system brings slight snow by the afternoon followed by more lake effect snow tomorrow! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Lake effect bands continue to drop up to 5-6"for some this Tuesday! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect bands continue to drop up to 5-6"for some this Tuesday!
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 12/30/25:
Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures, Steve and Mike groomed from The NCSC Clubhouse on Trail #12 to Ontonagon to Trail #137 to Trail #13 near Rockland to Trail #101 to Trail #12 into White Pine, Trail #1 to The Porkies Ski Hill. There are some wet spots that will freeze with upcoming cold. Be alert.
Mac took the tractor into The Porkies and groomed Trail #1 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail 102.
Please use caution on Trail #11 as the recent storm brought more trees down to the trail edges. We will be up there to cut them back a.s.a.p.
Thank you for riding the 906!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 12/30/25:
Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures, Steve and Mike groomed from The NCSC Clubhouse on Trail #12 to Ontonagon to Trail #137 to Trail #13 near Rockland to Trail #101 to Trail #12 into White Pine, Trail #1 to The Porkies Ski Hill. There are some wet spots that will freeze with upcoming cold. Be alert.
Mac took the tractor into The Porkies and groomed Trail #1 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail 102.
Please use caution on Trail #11 as the recent storm brought more trees down to the trail edges. We will be up there to cut them back a.s.a.p.
Thank you for riding the 906!!
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED evening- 12/29/25 due to power outages and clearing snow we were not able to get groomers out today. But with the help from some we did get some of the down fall cleared so it will be easier from groomers to get through. We will be getting out tomorrow morning and continue clearing and grooming and if all goes well should be able to get on a regular daily grooming schedule. Will give updates as we go. #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos
WAKEFIELD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Northwoods General Store & Coffeehouse >> Let’s Goooooo!!!!
Wakefield is waiting for YOU!
12/29/25 upwards of 20-24 inches of snow and counting fell in the last 24 hours.
Get up here and visit! #wakefield #westernup #snowphotos
Ha! I really am excited. It is just a wee bit chilly! 🥶
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Root Cellar Resort >> We love you all! We love when the snow is here for you to enjoy and ride on! ❄️
Thank you for making Root Cellar Resort one of your stops on Lake Gogebic in the western Upper Peninsula.
If you haven’t stopped by yet, come see us! Our full kitchen menu is available until 9 PM CST, and our after-hours menu runs from 9 PM–2 AM, depending on patrons.
If you’re here, so are we!
Feel free to call us at 906-813-1600 if you plan on coming by late. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Tina Bowker
John Poquette
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!!!
Tina Bowker
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