Lake Gogebic Trail Report – 03/02
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming – 03/02 March came in like a lion as we welcomed about 5” of new snow yesterday, bringing out total for the 22-23 season to just under 200”!! Temperature is currently at 20 degrees with a forecasted high of 32 degrees today. We’ve got a bit of a warmup headed our way – and if we can get the temperature to cooperate – we will have an awesome month of riding. Groomers have indicated that they will continue to groom our trails until March 31st –so don’t put those sleds away just yet! Still good riding to be had. A new groomer started this week who is dedicated to grooming our busiest trails – 8 West and 8 East on a daily basis! The entire trail system was covered as of Tuesday night, and here’s an updated grooming report • Trail 8 East and 8 West: groomed last night and will be groomed on a daily basis!! Groomers will be out during the day, so please use caution! <> <> <> <> Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce – <> Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook – <> IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Carter was out last night grooming trail 8 out of Wakefield for the 1st time. Still lots of trees hanging over the trail. The Winter Weather Advisory we were in last night to this morning did not produce the snow like they said. But, it is snowing! ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> ❄️Trail Report December 10th 2025 WATERSMEET AREA - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 12/10/25-Crews will be out working the last few miles of blockages on our trail system. We should have a more clear trail report Friday. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Northwest winds kick in later today, allowing for lake effect snow to return primarily for the areas drenched in shades of blue. A couple locations will pick up 1-3" or greater within the most intense bands. We are monitoring the Kalkaska county region the closest for potential upgrades, but this should be a good base forecast to get you through the end of the day on Thursday, December 11th. This forecast starts at 5 pm EST this evening when the advisories end for the system, while the lake effect bands begin coming on shore. A couple of squalls may produce blowing snow, reduced visibilities under half a mile, and a very miniscule chance for thundersnow. Areas without a color designation are not anticipated to benefit from the lake effect snow this time around. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow returns to the UP today through tomorrow for the north to northwest wind snowbelts. The greatest accumulations are expected east of Marquette. Gusty north to northwest winds may create areas of low visibility and blowing snow at times. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow returns to the UP today through tomorrow for the north to northwest wind snowbelts. The greatest accumulations are expected east of Marquette. Gusty north to northwest winds may create areas of low visibility and blowing snow at times. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A quick batch of snowfall is expected tonight into Wednesday as a clipper system tracks to the south. Mainly 1 to 3 inches are expected area-wide. Light lake effect snow lingers in the north, then northwest wind belts Wednesday and Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA quick batch of snowfall is expected tonight into Wednesday as a clipper system tracks to the south. Mainly 1 to 3 inches are expected area-wide. Light lake effect snow lingers in the north, then northwest wind belts Wednesday and Thursday. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Please enjoy the video our operator Jay Ripp from Cross Plains, WI and his buddy Quincy from Saturday night while they groomed from Ontonagon to LP Walsh Road Saturday into Sunday Morning. Hit and miss grooming is on-going as we continue to work on trails. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's 12-9-25. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Ongoing snowfall will taper off through this morning before a second clipper takes aim at the Great Lakes tonight through Wednesday morning. Uncertainty in the track of the clipper system could impact snowfall amounts. At this time, the highest snowfall amounts are expected across WI up to the UP border counties. Light lake effect snow will linger for the N to NW wind snowbelts Wednesday. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Timing post!! SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> 🚨 Trail Safety Reminder 🚨 ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️ the Western U.P. (Ontonagon) got a surprise last night! ❄️ LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Good morning everyone.. BESSEMER AREA - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> ☕🥰 Good Morning 🌬️❄️❄️❄️ Nothing like a breakfast run to Randall's Bakery & Coffee Shop in Wakefield, Mi. in a fresh 4 to 6 inches of untouched POW on a Tuesday morning ❤️🤟🌬️❄️ Randall's has some of the BEST breakfast Pasties around 💯🤤🤤🤤 just off trail 2 and a must stop when sledding through or staying in the area 🥰❤️🌬️❄️❄️❄️ #bessemer #westernup #snowphotos LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> A quick update from the Marenisco section of GAG. Crews were out this past weekend and yesterday continuing to get our trails up to speed. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Adventure Motel >> Groomers are out, and trails are looking good. There are still some problem areas, since this is still early season. We have availability get your booking in now before it’s too late! Call or book online! Adventuremotel.net #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosGroomers are out, and trails are looking good. There are still some problem areas, since this is still early season. We have availability get your booking in now before it’s too late! Call or book online! Adventuremotel.net LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 12-8-25. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Snow time!! LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> ❄️ Puking snow in Bergland, MI tonight at Timberline Sports! This first clipper will move through the rest of both peninsulas throughout the morning hours into the early afternoon, dropping 2-5” of snow further north, 1-3” possible down to the I-96 corridor. Time is 1:18 am EST! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect lifts north into the eastern U.P. Monday afternoon. Monday night, a quick moving batch of snow will spread through the U.P. Not only will this bring the region quick widespread snow, but it will also result in an increased risk for 1 inch per hour rates, especially east of Manistique and Seney. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect lifts north into the eastern U.P. Monday afternoon. Monday night, a quick moving batch of snow will spread through the U.P. Not only will this bring the region quick widespread snow, but it will also result in an increased risk for 1 inch per hour rates, especially east of Manistique and Seney. #906wx #miwx WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> 🥰 Dina and I took a little rip to Marenisco this evening and we were pleasantly surprised on how good it actually was for December 7th 💯🤟 We met the groomer on our way back to Bessemer for smooth sailing back home ❤️ Thank you Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club pretty sweet riding today 💯🌬️❄️❄️❄️ #bessemer #westernup #snowphotos SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> ❄️ Trail Progress Update! ❄️ <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Conditions in the Lake Gogebic Area are in good to excellent condition.
• Trail 102 – Groomed Tuesday night – groomers will be out during the day – use caution!
• Trail 13 North – groomed last night – good to excellent condition
• 13 South – groomed TODAY reported in VERY good condition!
• Trail 100: groomed TODAY reported in VERY good condition
• Trail 1s – groomed last night – reported in VERY good condition!
• Trail 1 North – groomed Tuesday night – will be groomed tonight!
Thanks very much for visiting our Lake Gogebic Area – please be sure to support the clubs where you ride!!!Gogebic Area Grooming on Facebook
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It will be a busy weekend with the Snocross races happening at Mt. Zion in Ironwood on the 12th & 13th. It’s been a great turn out every year!
Tomorrow night, December 11, Hurley will have their Red Light Rally Parade. Line up at 5:00, parade at 6:00.
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🥵Good Day from the trenches....
👀Trails remain hazardous and in early season conditions with wet areas, downed trees, and with some trails yet to be opened by grooming equipment. We seek snowmobiler's help riding trail 12 from Ontonagon to Greenland. The swamps between the highway and the railroad grade need traffic to help freeze them in so we can go fill in the rest of the water holes. Most of our trail system is enjoying 18-36" of snow, but areas near the lakeshore have limited snow (5"). 4-6" of fresh snow fell yesterday with more lake effect on-going today. IT IS SNOWY!!!!
🤘GROOMED LAST NIGHT: Trail 12 railroad grade from Ontonagon to Rockland. Groomer then went down 13 to 101 and back to staging at Hamilton's North Coast Adventures on trail 12. The ditch trails along Victoria Road and Potato Farm road have been cut in again after plowing. We had a hydraulic leak cut the night short, but we plan to work on trail 12 to white pine to put a few more wet areas to bed now that we have the Trail Setter drag on. Thank you TJ Toner of White Pine for giving his night up to train on the PistenBully with Steve.
🤞Once trail 13 from Bergland to our section of 13 is opened, you'll once again be able to ride directly from Hurley, WI to Houghton, MI. A by-pass using the 400 road, accessed via 13, can get you up to where 13 is groomed. You can also bypass the unopened trail via trail 1 to White Pine then east on trail 12 to 101 to 13. Riding without road or trail is permissible in the Ottawa National Forest if there is more than 6" of snow and the area is not Wilderness or protected (be smart, please...).
😍Great Snow exists up here with tremendous trailside stops waiting for you this weekend! Bring some brushing equipment and come on up! Give the trails 1, 2 hours of your time. You'll never believe how big of an impact 4 people with a purpose can make! #ontonagon #westernup 
If you are out on the trails please watch for work crews and small debris left on our trails. #watersmeet #westernup
We are watching for more snow chances Friday into Saturday. More details either later today, or first thing tomorrow. Keep it tuned in here at MSC! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNorthwest winds kick in later today, allowing for lake effect snow to return primarily for the areas drenched in shades of blue. A couple locations will pick up 1-3" or greater within the most intense bands. We are monitoring the Kalkaska county region the closest for potential upgrades, but this should be a good base forecast to get you through the end of the day on Thursday, December 11th. This forecast starts at 5 pm EST this evening when the advisories end for the system, while the lake effect bands begin coming on shore. A couple of squalls may produce blowing snow, reduced visibilities under half a mile, and a very miniscule chance for thundersnow. Areas without a color designation are not anticipated to benefit from the lake effect snow this time around.
We are watching for more snow chances Friday into Saturday. More details either later today, or first thing tomorrow. Keep it tuned in here at MSC!
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We have had some calvary arrive today to help us brush!😍 We will update you on their progress and plans when they get out of the bush. We are very grateful for our Presidents today, VP Ricky Bailey is taking the crew out after President Mac got them all scheduled. It takes a village!
We will post a more complete trail report tomorrow once we get more time on the trails.
Follow along our page, Gogebic Area Grooming, Erika’s Trail Reports - Western UP/Porkies/Ottawa Forest/Ontonagon County, and Keweenaw Trail Reports for the best, most up to date information! COME ON UP and give back to the trails that have given you so much. We really need people out riding with saws in the woods helping to reopen trails!
THANK YOU VOLUNTEERS! #ontonagon #westernup #keweenaw #snowphotos
8w to Wakefield was opened up today and is safe to run. You will come across a lot of twiggy brush and wet spots but it is opened up. Follow signs and expect early season conditions. We'll send a drag down it tomorrow evening. The guy's will attempt to get 13n opened up tomorrow. Thanks everyone Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Find the full weather briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
Most of us got that quick burst of 1-2" (locally 3") earlier, and we're already onto the next system - later today!! Fast!
Notice we'll have a distinct rain/ snow line to the south.
Models have all come together nicely. That's a great thing because it lines up with my forecast quite nice. My snow map was posted earlier! Scroll my page!
Some areas are looking at up to 6"of snow.
Rain falling into cold snow pack roads will cause some very slick conditions. Dirt roads, I'm talking to you! You know this already, though haha.
Most treated roads to the south will be ok, though. Anywhere all snow all the time (north of I-96) will be very slow going!
Want a home with a fireplace and big windows to watch the snow!? (I dream of this) #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
As we keep working to get the system cleaned up, please slow down around curves and ride with extra caution.
Our crews and volunteers are out on the trails clearing downed trees and brushing after the storm. Many are on foot or operating equipment, and visibility can be limited—especially in tight corners and wooded areas.
A few reminders to keep everyone safe:
• Ease up before every curve — you never know who or what is around the bend.
• Watch for parked equipment and crews working on the trail.
• And always remember: the groomer has the right of way.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and safe riding habits while we get the trails cleaned and ready. Let’s all work together to make sure everyone gets home safely. ❄️🛠️🏁 #westernup #snowphotos🚨 Trail Safety Reminder 🚨
As we keep working to get the system cleaned up, please slow down around curves and ride with extra caution.
Our crews and volunteers are out on the trails clearing downed trees and brushing after the storm. Many are on foot or operating equipment, and visibility can be limited—especially in tight corners and wooded areas.
A few reminders to keep everyone safe:
• Ease up before every curve — you never know who or what is around the bend.
• Watch for parked equipment and crews working on the trail.
• And always remember: the groomer has the right of way.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and safe riding habits while we get the trails cleaned and ready. Let’s all work together to make sure everyone gets home safely. ❄️🛠️🏁
About 4 inches of fluffy lake-effect snow showed up out of nowhere, and the whole town is buzzing! Plows are rolling, snow is flying, and it really feels like real winter out there. Perfect day for fresh tracks, hot coffee, and enjoying the surprise ❄️☕ #ontonagon #westernup❄️ the Western U.P. (Ontonagon) got a surprise last night! ❄️
About 4 inches of fluffy lake-effect snow showed up out of nowhere, and the whole town is buzzing! Plows are rolling, snow is flying, and it really feels like real winter out there. Perfect day for fresh tracks, hot coffee, and enjoying the surprise ❄️☕
Ice report
Sounds like it's about the same conditions 1-4 inches of ice use caution and a SPUD bar .
Trail conditions.
The groomers are working their asses off trying to clean up after the storm. Sounds like some trails are groomed while other trails remain closed best bet it to find an actual groomer page in the area you plan on riding and go with what they say . Don't get roped in from money hungry false reports you see online.
Come stay in the motel cheapest rooms in the area .
Bait shop hours 8-5 Eastern 7 days I will open at 7 am once perch fishing starts. Self service bait room is stocked up with bait for after hours bait..
Upcoming events.
Jan 3 ice fishing fundraiser for the Ontonagon basketball team. Sign up here at the shop or 906 outfitters in Ontonagon $30 entry fee .
21st HOG A THON March 14th 2026 $35 entry included a buffet dinner provided by The Root cellar. $1500 for heaviest perch lots of other cash prizes along with lots of
Raffle prizes. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosGood morning everyone..
Ice report
Sounds like it's about the same conditions 1-4 inches of ice use caution and a SPUD bar .
Trail conditions.
The groomers are working their asses off trying to clean up after the storm. Sounds like some trails are groomed while other trails remain closed best bet it to find an actual groomer page in the area you plan on riding and go with what they say . Don't get roped in from money hungry false reports you see online.
Come stay in the motel cheapest rooms in the area .
Bait shop hours 8-5 Eastern 7 days I will open at 7 am once perch fishing starts. Self service bait room is stocked up with bait for after hours bait..
Upcoming events.
Jan 3 ice fishing fundraiser for the Ontonagon basketball team. Sign up here at the shop or 906 outfitters in Ontonagon $30 entry fee .
21st HOG A THON March 14th 2026 $35 entry included a buffet dinner provided by The Root cellar. $1500 for heaviest perch lots of other cash prizes along with lots of
Raffle prizes.
If you're looking for a guided ice fishing trip on lake Gogebic.
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Trail 1 - Passable from Marenisco to PI. Groomed from Marenisco to Job Corps Rd, will be grooming the remainder soon. Passable and groomed from Marenisco north to the end of FR 8800. Closed from FR 8800 north to Copps Tower Rd
Trail 2 - Groomed and flat through Marenisco and up to the Trail 1 split to PI
Trail 100 - Groomed to Hwy M64 with wet sections. Passable from Hwy M64 to Trail 13 intersection but rocky with still many whips.
Trail 13 - Passable from 100/13 intersection north to Camp 6 Rd but ungroomed and many whips. From Trail 100/13 intersection southeast to the Trail 2/13 intersection is still closed. Waiting for reroute approval.
Long story short, all of our open trails are passable and ready for full grooming this week! It’s snowing now with cold temps and more snow/cold in the forecast!! #lakegogebic #westernup
Today we were successful in opening up 8e to Ewen and it will be groomed over the next few hours. So that makes 3 of our trail segments completely opened up and been groomed including the corridor..
Tomorrow 12-9-25 we are headed over to 8w to Wakefield, wish us luck!!
Temp's remain cold so it's definitely helping freeze in those wet spots. We'll continue to update as progress is made. ❄️❄️❄️ Gogebic Area Grooming (video is heading back to Bergland on 8e). #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
This is late Tuesday thru Wednesday AM only. Repeat that. 😅
About 1-2 inches could fall Tuesday AM before this second system moves in.
There will be some rain mixed in to the south. Please note that'll make back dirt roads quite slick for those folks.
Temperatures stay in the 20s further north, so it'll be a lighter, fluffy snow.
Roads Wednesday AM won't be fun.
This is followed by cold and some lake effect! More slick roads possible with that. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traverscity #petoskeySnow time!!
This is late Tuesday thru Wednesday AM only. Repeat that. 😅
About 1-2 inches could fall Tuesday AM before this second system moves in.
There will be some rain mixed in to the south. Please note that'll make back dirt roads quite slick for those folks.
Temperatures stay in the 20s further north, so it'll be a lighter, fluffy snow.
Roads Wednesday AM won't be fun.
This is followed by cold and some lake effect! More slick roads possible with that.
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Our crews have been busy, and here’s the latest:
✔️ Trail 8 (The Grade) is now cleared
Ewen → Sidnaw → north to 174
✔️ Trail 174 is fully cleared
Still on the to-do list:
➡️ Trail 3 north to Rockland — lots of cleanup remains, and volunteers are working hard to get it open.
Thanks to everyone lending a hand out there! Ride Right, Lead Right. 💙 #sidnaw #westernup #snowphotos❄️ Trail Progress Update! ❄️
Our crews have been busy, and here’s the latest:
✔️ Trail 8 (The Grade) is now cleared
Ewen → Sidnaw → north to 174
✔️ Trail 174 is fully cleared
Still on the to-do list:
➡️ Trail 3 north to Rockland — lots of cleanup remains, and volunteers are working hard to get it open.
Thanks to everyone lending a hand out there! Ride Right, Lead Right. 💙