Ontonagon Trail Report – 01/05
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club – UP – 01/05 Sunday 1/5/2025 ❄️Trail 101 Groomed Last Night – Good to Excellent Condition ❄️Trail 13 Groomed Last night – Good to Very Good Condition ❄️Trail 12 from 101 to trail 1 outside of White Pine – Poor to Good – ‼️Water hazards exist, ride with caution! They are easily navigable. ❄️🛑Trail 12 from 137 to Greenland RIDING NOT ADVISED. The groomer broke open two large wet areas rendering the trail impassable. We aborted the groom and we’ll assess next steps today. ❄️Trail 12 from Ontonagon to 101 has not been groomed. The Driess Creek bridge is out, traffic must detour down Norwich road. ❄️Trail 137 from Ontonagon to Trail 13 is rated poor. Half of the trail base has been lost and gravel is in it. We tried to pull snow from the sides last night. There’s enough snow to get into town for sure, but it’ll be a slower ride due to the gravel. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR TRAIL SIDE STOPS! RIDE RIGHT! Ride slowly as trails will get icy through the day. After each groom trails continue to improve! -North Coast Steve <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> BRUSHING. Our trails will look very different this season as we are getting caught up on brushing. Thank you to Mac for bouncing around and pushing the limits of not getting stuck to get LP Walsh Road back in shape. Snow farming will be much easier when groomers can see where they can get the good stuff from and not find stumps or boulders! #ontonagon #westernup What can a son and father to to help old unkept trails from other growth and trail leveling? IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Powder Hound Lodge >> ....the lake effect snow continues! LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> 11-9-25 update from Gogebic Area Grooming. FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will increase in coverage late tonight into Monday morning. The heaviest snow showers will be near the Marquette/Alger County line and the higher terrain of Marquette County. Travel could be difficult for the morning commute on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will increase in coverage late tonight into Monday morning. The heaviest snow showers will be near the Marquette/Alger County line and the higher terrain of Marquette County. Travel could be difficult for the morning commute on Monday. FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Here is a look at snowfall reports for the lake effect snow since last night. Expect amounts to go up with another round late tonight into Monday. Did you get lake effect snow? If so, please send us your reports on Facebook or X. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHere is a look at snowfall reports for the lake effect snow since last night. Expect amounts to go up with another round late tonight into Monday. Did you get lake effect snow? If so, please send us your reports on Facebook or X. FROM Gogebic County Snow Reports >> It’s been snowing off and on most the afternoon. It’s currently white out conditions. ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos FROM Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Some call it a dusting, I call it 0.01 feet of snow. FROM Running Bear Resort >> Beautiful 3" of snow covering the resort this morning! Happy Sunday! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosBeautiful 3" of snow covering the resort this morning! Happy Sunday! FROM Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> 📡 Statewide radar loop through 10 AM today (11/9) shows our two distinct snowmakers in progress. FROM Les and Shel’s Bergland Bay Bar >> Someone say snow? We got some last night and still snowing today! This content isn't available right now FROM Les and Shel’s Bergland Bay Bar >> #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos This content isn't available right now FROM TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Higher snowfall is now expected for portions of Marquette and Alger counties. It comes in rounds of lake effect snow starting this evening and goes through Monday evening. Plan for moderate to heavy snow, hazardous roads, and limited visibility at times. Warnings could be issued. Another update with the latest changes comes this afternoon! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Higher snowfall is now expected for portions of Marquette and Alger counties. It comes in rounds of lake effect snow starting this evening and goes through Monday evening. Plan for moderate to heavy snow, hazardous roads, and limited visibility at times. Warnings could be issued. Another update with the latest changes comes this afternoon! bring it on winter!!!!😂😂😂😂🤪🤪🤪 FROM US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The first widespread lake effect snow event of the year is set to kick off tonight and last through Monday. The heaviest snowfall across the central U.P. will be highly contingent on where the strongest lake effect snowbands persist. Expect sharp snowfall gradients and rapid changes in road conditions impacting weekend travel and Monday commutes. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #seney #soo #straitsareaThe first widespread lake effect snow event of the year is set to kick off tonight and last through Monday. The heaviest snowfall across the central U.P. will be highly contingent on where the strongest lake effect snowbands persist. Expect sharp snowfall gradients and rapid changes in road conditions impacting weekend travel and Monday commutes. FROM Running Bear Resort >> The snow is accumulating!! TGIF! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosThe snow is accumulating!! TGIF! FROM TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Accumulating snow between Sunday and Monday. Highest amounts subject change based on where snow bands set up. FROM Running Bear Resort >> Looks like we might get some measurable snow Sunday/ Monday! It's always exciting for us. Think Snow! ❄️ #lakegogebic #westernupLooks like we might get some measurable snow Sunday/ Monday! It's always exciting for us. Think Snow! ❄️ Nice. Can't wait. 😀❄️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Quiet weather is expected today as highs climb into the 40s with increasing clouds through the day. A cold front will bring light showers to the area tonight, with a wintry mix of precipitation types possible, but not much snow or ice accumulation is expected as lows fall near 30. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaQuiet weather is expected today as highs climb into the 40s with increasing clouds through the day. A cold front will bring light showers to the area tonight, with a wintry mix of precipitation types possible, but not much snow or ice accumulation is expected as lows fall near 30. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
‼️Trail 12 from Ontonagon west to 101, including the detour along Norwich road all the way to 101 is being groomed in today. We’re going to spend time along Norwich road to get a good surface for sleds and open up the powerline trail. We’re working on this to provide additional access besides 137 into Ontonagon. Reminder, Driess Creek bridge is out!Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
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Let it ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ #ironwood #westernup #snowphotos
We are currently sitting at 24° with a low of 17° this evening. Around 3"of snow has fallen over the past 24hrs and was our first measurable snowfall of the 25/26 season.
As you can see by the pictures we've been getting everything ready for the December 1st opening (Weather permitting).
Next up. We will be putting new cutting blades and guide plates on our Trail Setter drag.
We've heard the swamps are starting to make ice and the long range looks favorable for us to be able to get out there and start getting everything in shape🤞. Thanks everyone.. Think snow!! ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup
Took the bike down trail 11 to enjoy the first measurable snowfall of the year. Up to 8 inches predicted by Monday ❄️ ❄️ 😊 #ontonagon #snowphotosSome call it a dusting, I call it 0.01 feet of snow.
Took the bike down trail 11 to enjoy the first measurable snowfall of the year. Up to 8 inches predicted by Monday ❄️ ❄️ 😊
The first one is the synoptic (aka "system") snow associated with a low that is moving east through southern Ohio. The counterclockwise flow around the low is shown over Metro Detroit as moisture interacts with decreasing temps, leading to this morning's snowfall.
Over the U.P. and Lake Michigan, the north winds are ushering in the coldest air of the season, which activates lake effect snow and transitions to the second portion of this snow event. Counties in the corner of southwest lower Michigan, northern Indiana and Illinois are set to receive a firehose of lake effect over the next 24-36 hrs, resulting in accumulations that could push one foot.
Portions of northern lower Michigan and the Saginaw Bay region are also set to receive lake effect snowfall through this evening, with amounts of 3-6 inches possible, with isolated higher amounts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #traversecity #petoskey
Thanks Charlie! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Forecast>https://www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/11/07/first-alert-winter-blast-bring-accumulating-snow/ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Accumulating snow between Sunday and Monday. Highest amounts subject change based on where snow bands set up.
Forecast>www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/11/07/first-alert-winter-blast-bring-accumulating-snow/