LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming – 11/26
With the beginning of Snowmobile season quickly approaching we’re finally getting some Ice on Lake Gogebic and we’re under a winter storm warning. A little later than last season but that did allow thing’s to freeze up a bit. In town signs are set and we’ll be doing some minor pre-season maintenance on the machines this week. Do your snow dance❄️ and support the Local clubs and businesses of the Western U.P.
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.
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... See MoreSee Less
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... See MoreSee Less
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... See MoreSee Less
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. ... See MoreSee Less
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!!! ... See MoreSee Less
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> I'd guess about 15 inches of new white play sand... #lakegogebic#westernup#snowphotosI'd guess about 15 inches of new white play sand ... See MoreSee Less
PAULDING - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Running Bear Resort >> What a storm!! 13 inches of snow overnight and still snowing! Some of you know this but for those of you that don't, I am a weather Observer for National Weather Service of Marquette MI . I have been doing this since 2013. So every day I make the trip down to my weather station and give them the readings for precipitation and temp. In the winter it's pretty exciting. At the end of the fence in the picture is where I walk down to my weather station and you can see how high the snow is on the fence, well around the corner the snow was even deeper, over my waist! It's a wake up for sure! The things I do 🙂 #westernup#snowphotosWhat a storm!! 13 inches of snow overnight and still snowing! Some of you know this but for those of you that don't, I am a weather Observer for National Weather Service of Marquette MI . I have been doing this since 2013. So every day I make the trip down to my weather station and give them the readings for precipitation and temp. In the winter it's pretty exciting. At the end of the fence in the picture is where I walk down to my weather station and you can see how high the snow is on the fence, well around the corner the snow was even deeper, over my waist! It's a wake up for sure! The things I do 🙂 ... See MoreSee Less
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Ontonagon / Porcupine Mountains Snowmobile Trail Report The predicted snowstorm did not disappoint! Higher elevations away from Lake Superior received over a foot of fresh snow, while the lakeshore areas picked up 4–6 inches of wet, heavy, packable snow. With snowfall totals like this, it will take a couple of days for groomers to fully flatten and set up the trails. Strong winds—gusting up to 60 mph—have created deep drifts in spots, especially in open areas. If you’re planning to ride in the next day or two, please use caution. Groomers will be doing their best to get on top of everything, but with this much snow and wind, it will take a little time to dial the trails in. That said, the New Year is kicking off with a great start for snowmobiling in the Ontonagon and Porcupine Mountains area. Happy trails and ride safe! 🛷❄️ #ontonagon #westernup#snowphotosOntonagon / Porcupine Mountains Snowmobile Trail Report
The predicted snowstorm did not disappoint! Higher elevations away from Lake Superior received over a foot of fresh snow, while the lakeshore areas picked up 4–6 inches of wet, heavy, packable snow.
With snowfall totals like this, it will take a couple of days for groomers to fully flatten and set up the trails. Strong winds—gusting up to 60 mph—have created deep drifts in spots, especially in open areas.
If you’re planning to ride in the next day or two, please use caution. Groomers will be doing their best to get on top of everything, but with this much snow and wind, it will take a little time to dial the trails in.
That said, the New Year is kicking off with a great start for snowmobiling in the Ontonagon and Porcupine Mountains area.