Ironwood – Western U.P. Trail Report – 12/04
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE – 12/04 The Big Lake is definitely kicking up the lake effect snow! They say up to 11” through morning. Keep on dancing, we need the cold temps too! Visibility is down to almost nothing. Local friends, stay safe on your evening commute. Trail Boss Jerry, feel free to add your plans on equipment going out for the days to follow. Current conditions at the groomer barn. <> <> <> Report via Gogebic Range Trail Authority Website <> Report via Gogebic Range Trail Authority on Facebook <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Widespread "system" snow tapers off tonight and transitions to lake effect snow in the W to NW snowbelts Monday. Snow could be moderate to heavy at times, especially in the western UP and Keweenaw where areas have a 50-75% chance of seeing 8" of snow by Tuesday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWidespread "system" snow tapers off tonight and transitions to lake effect snow in the W to NW snowbelts Monday. Snow could be moderate to heavy at times, especially in the western UP and Keweenaw where areas have a 50-75% chance of seeing 8" of snow by Tuesday morning. SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via The Sidnaw Station >> We got about 2 plus inches of snow in Sidnaw last night, hoping to get another 1-3 inches tonight. Took a ride over to Kenton, trail 8 is in good condition. The pictures are on the bridge behind the federal forest building. We wanted to check out the 107. We were told the gate is unlocked and they will be grooming today. We will take a ride on that one later in the week and give a report. Enjoy your ride! #sidnaw #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A clipper system bringing snow to Upper Michigan will continue to do so. Expecting widespread 2-4 inches with potential for higher amounts in the Keweenaw and north of Lake Michigan. Tonight, lake effect snow brings more snow for the WNW to NW snow belts. Probabilities of seeing another 8 inches or more are above 50% in parts of the west and Keweenaw tonight into Monday night. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA clipper system bringing snow to Upper Michigan will continue to do so. Expecting widespread 2-4 inches with potential for higher amounts in the Keweenaw and north of Lake Michigan. Tonight, lake effect snow brings more snow for the WNW to NW snow belts. Probabilities of seeing another 8 inches or more are above 50% in parts of the west and Keweenaw tonight into Monday night. #906wx #miwx #snow WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Low pressure traversing Upper Michigan will spread system snow across the area early Sunday morning before transitioning to WNW lake effect snow Monday. Low temperatures around zero with windchills in the negative teens are expected for the interior west Sunday and Monday nights. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLow pressure traversing Upper Michigan will spread system snow across the area early Sunday morning before transitioning to WNW lake effect snow Monday. Low temperatures around zero with windchills in the negative teens are expected for the interior west Sunday and Monday nights. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Favorable probability for below-normal temperatures continues into late January for much of the CONUS, supporting the likelihood of lake effect snow and continued ice growth along the shores of the Great Lakes. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFavorable probability for below-normal temperatures continues into late January for much of the CONUS, supporting the likelihood of lake effect snow and continued ice growth along the shores of the Great Lakes. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Good morning.. Bergland Area Groomer's checking in for Saturday January 11th update. A combination of new snow and heavy traffic made for an extremely long night. Basically on trail's that generally see the most traffic was a complete reset. Corner's remain thin and icy! Currently 22° with light snow that started around 10 pm Eastern time. Trails groomed... 13n to Rockland was a complete reset. 8e to Ewen was groomed/panned. Rocks showing through but getting better. 102-again complete reset. Currently have groomers out on 13s and 1n and won't hear from them until tomorrow afternoon. Thanks everyone. We are gonna rest and back at it again tomorrow! Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> Went out to check the trails today and as the pictures show lots of rocks and most corners washed out with ice underneath. Road trail 13 to trail 2 east to Watersmeet then 2 east of town to 3 north to Bruce Crossing. Trails do get a little better going north but we need more snow. Also road trail 2 west to Marenisco and overall was not that bad but still a lot of rocks in center of trail in spots especially around bridges. We will be sending out groomers tomorrow morning to see if we can drag some snow in from the sides , fix some corners and do some brushing but don’t expect things to get to much better until we get more snow. If you decide to ride our trails please be careful as trails are a real mixed bag from poor to pretty good. Ride right and ride safe. #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos Thank you for the update!! LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic Motel and Lake Gogebic Sled & SxS Rental >> 🚨This is the current status of Bergland!🚨 IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Carter is headed out on trail 8 and part of trail 11 through Morgan Mine. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> The traffic on our trails today was incredible. It's obvious snowmobiling remains STRONG here in the midwest with enthusiasts everywhere. Honestly, some of the busiest we've seen in recent memory. Our tractor we hope to recover from the trails early next week, we think a sensor or electrical issue (damn computers). We have limited grooming on-going tonight as we went hard Friday night for today. Download the Groomer Tracker app to see exactly where we go. Thank you all for visiting our area and spending your hard earned money with our community. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Marenisco crews out tonight getting Trail 1 all cleaned up. It’s in pretty decent condition overall with the recent snow. Groomed from Copps Tower Rd all the way down to Presque Isle. Trail 100 was also groomed today, it’s a bit rough and icy but rideable. It’s getting better folks, keep doing the snow dances!! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> SNOW TIME! Posted (Jan 11 2pm). Had this dude got anything right this winter?? Bring it on BRING IT!!!! Mitchell Bierman Tyler Wizner Garrett Babik Nicole Ann 🤙 Jordan Veenema WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Widespread snow will build in tonight and linger into early Monday morning. Expecting mostly 1 to 4 inches, but higher amounts can't be ruled out near Lake Michigan. Lake effect snow follows Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWidespread snow will build in tonight and linger into early Monday morning. Expecting mostly 1 to 4 inches, but higher amounts can't be ruled out near Lake Michigan. Lake effect snow follows Monday. #906wx #miwx <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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The motel is full right now. People are even just parking and riding for the day to get some miles on, which is great! ✊🏻
Visit our website lakegogebicmotel.com or call us @ (906) 575-3262 to book your motel or snowmobile rental reservations! 🤩 #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Knute is also out on trail 2 going to Marenisco.
Teeny Tiny snowflakes are currently falling at the Groomer Barn! Forecasters are saying 3”-5” of snow starting tonight through tomorrow! 🤞🏼
Stay safe and see you on the trails!!
Kami ❄️💃🏼 #ironwood #westernup #snowphotosCarter is headed out on trail 8 and part of trail 11 through Morgan Mine.
Knute is also out on trail 2 going to Marenisco.
Teeny Tiny snowflakes are currently falling at the Groomer Barn! Forecasters are saying 3”-5” of snow starting tonight through tomorrow! 🤞🏼
Stay safe and see you on the trails!!
Kami ❄️💃🏼
📸Steve Hamilton; Victoria RD, trail 13 #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosThe traffic on our trails today was incredible. It's obvious snowmobiling remains STRONG here in the midwest with enthusiasts everywhere. Honestly, some of the busiest we've seen in recent memory. Our tractor we hope to recover from the trails early next week, we think a sensor or electrical issue (damn computers). We have limited grooming on-going tonight as we went hard Friday night for today. Download the Groomer Tracker app to see exactly where we go. Thank you all for visiting our area and spending your hard earned money with our community.
📸Steve Hamilton; Victoria RD, trail 13
A clipper system comes in Sunday with impacts lasting into Monday. This is SNOW POTENTIAL Sunday AND Monday. Don't come at me 9am Sunday morning and say "where's my snow." lol.
As you can see the effects of this will vary GREATLY depending on where you are in the state.
We go from up to 1" for most areas in the light blue to about 1-3" at best for most of the Lower Peninsula. The west side gets more because of a quick shot of lake effect with gusty winds and cold temperatures. The U.P. is the bread winner here with the center of the low pressure hanging out over Lake Superior for a bout 24hrs. That will cause more lift which we need for snow to develop along with more lake effect due to strong winds and VERY cold air. It'll be a fluffy snow that piles up rather quick.
Winds will be very strong as times with a lot of cold air pouring in by Monday morning. Expect some areas in West Michigan to have wind chills as cold as -5 with the Western U.P. having wind chills as cold as -20. BRR!
TIMING is posted on my page a post or two down. Please go there and scroll down. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeySNOW TIME! Posted (Jan 11 2pm).
A clipper system comes in Sunday with impacts lasting into Monday. This is SNOW POTENTIAL Sunday AND Monday. Don't come at me 9am Sunday morning and say "where's my snow." lol.
As you can see the effects of this will vary GREATLY depending on where you are in the state.
We go from up to 1" for most areas in the light blue to about 1-3" at best for most of the Lower Peninsula. The west side gets more because of a quick shot of lake effect with gusty winds and cold temperatures. The U.P. is the bread winner here with the center of the low pressure hanging out over Lake Superior for a bout 24hrs. That will cause more lift which we need for snow to develop along with more lake effect due to strong winds and VERY cold air. It'll be a fluffy snow that piles up rather quick.
Winds will be very strong as times with a lot of cold air pouring in by Monday morning. Expect some areas in West Michigan to have wind chills as cold as -5 with the Western U.P. having wind chills as cold as -20. BRR!
TIMING is posted on my page a post or two down. Please go there and scroll down.