KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Krupps Resort – Good morning Kruppers! – It’s a Crisp -1 right now in the backyard! – We only need 4 more feet of snow to make it to the 8 foot mark! …

March 2, 2016

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This is the Keweenaw Snowmobile Trail System Report for Wednesday, March 2, 2016.

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

There is a re-route on Trail #133. Please watch for the signsl.

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

There is active logging on Trail #120 and on part of the Bill Nicholls Trail. PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL IN THESE AREAS! It is for your safety as well as the loggers.

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 trails are there for riders’ safety. Please DO NOT remove or destroy these signs. Please keep out of the Houghton City RV Park or we will no longer have access to this area of the trail.

Snowfall & Weather Report

Houghton county – 22 inches of snow on the ground, 147.5 inches fallen to date as of 2/29/16.
Keweenaw county – 31 inches of snow on the ground, 195.5 inches fallen to date as of 3/01/16.

Today’s Forecast: Cloudy with 20% chance of flurries or snow, high 20, low 9
Tomorrow’s forecast: Cloudy 20% chance of flurries, high 24, low 15
Thursday: Cloudy and sunny, high 24, low 16
Friday: Partly cloudy with 60% chance of evening snow, high 29, low 24
Saturday: Cloudy with 50% chance of morning snow, high 30, low 23
Sunday: Partly cloudy, high 42, low 35

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Groomer Report:

With the 5 to 6 inches of snow we got on Monday and the cold temps the trails are looking way better. Our groomers have been out every night since Sunday and we should be able to continue until Friday. The weather reports don’t look favorable for snowmobiling after that. Let’s hope the weatherman is wrong!

We have several wet spots that showed up on trail #3 between Bruce Crossing and Rockland so be cautious on that trail. There are some thin areas all over our system but still very rideable.

The 5th annual hotdog cookout was a great success, we met a lot of great snowmobilers and had a lot of good conversations, we even have two new members. Thank you to all that stopped by!

When I report “base” that is the depth of the un-groomed snow on my yard South of Sidnaw. There is no possible way to accurately report what the depth is under your snowmobile on the groomed trail, it varies widely.

Trail #3 North to Rockland is in GOOD condition with some WET areas, use CAUTION.

Trail #8 from Ewen to trail #3 North is in GOOD condition.

Trail #3/8 from Bruce Crossing to the trail #3 South intersection is in GOOD condition with some thin spots.

Trail #3 South from the railroad grade to the CC road is in GOOD condition.

Trail #8 from the trail #3 South intersection to Trout Creek is in GOOD condition.

Trail #8 from Trout Creek to Sidnaw is in GOOD condition.

Trail #8/15 from Sidnaw to the trail #109 intersection is in GOOD condition.

Watch for the groomers, they take up most of the trail and have the right of way!

Please pull over and dim your lights for them, they have a long night out there.

Use caution when using the RiderX trail maps, they are wrong! Watch the trail signs for the correct routes.

Please do not climb the “Military Hill” from the highway to the fence, we have ongoing erosion issues there and the hill climbers are adding to the problem.

Have a fun and safe trip, thank you for riding our trails and visiting our local businesses!

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