Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 01/11
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures >> 01/11 Please enjoy this view of trail 13 finish groom from early this morning courtesy of Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures. This is between Norwich Road and Old Victoria Road. The area has seen 8-12″ of fresh snow, more towards White Pine and the most at the intersection of 102 and 11 in the Porkies. We have a groomer down out in the Porkies, only one pass down South Boundary Road trail 11 was completed. The boys had a long night rescuing the operator out of there. Trail 1 south from White Pine, trail 12 east of trail 1 to trail 101, trail 101, trail 13 from 101 to 137, and 137 was groomed into Ontonagon. We are SHOCKED at how much 137 has rebounded! There are some sections with no base where the LES skipped out, but it’s the most rideable we’ve seen in a few weeks. Ontonagon is doable via 137/13! We plan to recover the groomer today (expecting to drive it out), TC Troll Joe is back in country here and he plans to fill holes and push open 12 to Pat’s Motorsports !!! Trail 12 east of White Pine still has some water hazards that we’re trying to freeze in. Your trail report writer is about fed up and will be placing some culverts in there tomorrow if they don’t hold! Trails improved Friday night with grooming and fresh snow. Trails are rated in FAIR TO GOOD condition with early season hazards existing. We continue to seek help brushing the west side ditch of Norwich road so we can get into it with the groomer for our trail 12 detour. We’re thinking of you Kevin, we sure miss you dude. <> <> <> 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 <>
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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/