Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 01/19
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Roxey’s Bar & Grill >> 01/19 Ontonagon County Winter Update – January 19, 2025 ❄️ Good morning, Ontonagon County! With frigid temperatures today, remember it’s always warm and welcoming at Roxey’s. Here’s the latest on weather, snowmobile trails, the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area, and our pork-packed specials: 🌡️ Today’s Weather 🛷 Snowmobile Trail Update Groomer Tracker: Use the GroomerTracker app for real-time updates on freshly groomed trails. Available on iOS and Android. <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 01/18 Groomers are on the trails today during daytime, please ride slowly today!!! We have 2 of 3 groomers online playing catch up. Trail 13 west of Rockland and trail 1 and 12 around White Pine will have active grooming in daytime. Stay safe with these cold temps and Groomer TC Troll Joe reports great fresh snow near our turn around in Greenland with The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club . Image from this morning at 101/13 intersection with Gogebic Area Grooming . Please be patient wherever you are today. Lots of new to the area riders, at capacity trailside stops, slow down and enjoy the day! Please support our sponsors and get gas and food at the Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan ! <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 01/17 Good Morning! Be safe, take care of one another! Trail 12 From Ontonagon South to Trail 12/137 INT: FAIR Condition. Groomed last night Trail 12 east to trail 13 in Greenland: GOOD Condition. Groomed two nights ago. Trail 137 from Trail 12 to Trail 13: GOOD condition. Groomed this morning Trail 13 from 137 to trail 101: GOOD to VERY GOOD condition. Icy corners. Due to groomer schedule only 1 pass was made down the trail this morning Trail 101: GOOD TO EXCELLENT condition. Groomed this morning Trail 12 from 101 to M-64: FAIR Condition. Groomed this morning. All wet areas are froze up Trail 11 South Boundary Road: EXCELLENT condition . Groomed this morning. Trail 1 to Lake of the Clouds: GOOD CONDITION. Trail 1 White Pine to Porkies Ski Hill: FAIR condition. <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 3/20: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly dry conditions save for pockets of drizzle are expected today behind this morning's wintry mix. Most should warm into the 40s. 2 more waves moves through this weekend, providing a snow to rain transition Saturday and then snow Sunday. For both, precipitation amounts are expected to be light. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooMostly dry conditions save for pockets of drizzle are expected today behind this morning's wintry mix. Most should warm into the 40s. 2 more waves moves through this weekend, providing a snow to rain transition Saturday and then snow Sunday. For both, precipitation amounts are expected to be light. #906wx #miwx CRYSTAL FALLS AREA UPDATE via The Chippewa Sno-Kats Trail Club, Inc. >> Trail update !! SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE vai Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> 🌅 Spring Equinox in the Western U.P. 🌅 ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> 142 miles. Let that sink in. We have been enjoying them this week for sure. This post is very accurate. They are great! LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> March 19th 2026 report... #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> Conditions changing by the hour! ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> Victoria Dam Falls is a must see! We had a great ride there this morning! 🌊💧🏞️😊 #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Out riding with Mama Sledhead. Hit Trail #12 from White Pine to Greenland. I would rate it "very good" with the exception being the the 2 miles running the farm fields along HWY 38. The wind drifted snow across and it's bumpy. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> 3/18/26- Trails have been fantastic the last few days! Great job by our Groomers! Today is the last day of grooming before the warm up! It was a fantastic season! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> March 18 Trail Report: <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, 1°F (-17°C).
Forecast: Overcast, windy, and frigid with snow showers, accumulating 2-4 cm.
High: 3°F (-16°C) | Low: -3°F (-19°C).
Alert: An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect. Wind chills as low as -40°F (-40°C). Frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Dress warmly and take precautions!
Trail Conditions: Trail conditions vary across Ontonagon County. Near the lakeshore, trails may be thin and icy, but inland trails are in good shape with a solid base forming. Ride with caution, especially near icy patches.
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🎿 Porcupine Mountains Ski Area
Status: The ski area is open with a base depth of 3 inches and all 19 runs available. For the latest updates, check their official website.
https://www.michigan.gov/skitheporkies
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Groomers were out all night. To see exactly where we groomed download the Groomer Tracker app and buy up our club! We are operating with one down groomer (2 of 3 online) so be prepared to see groomers in the morning and afternoons as we try to keep up with traffic. This is a free permit weekend, which is synonymous with heavy traffic. Ride Right. Ride early, trails will be very rough this afternoon due to temps and traffic. Heavy snow for days ahead with cold temps.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
We finished our ride yesterday on Trail 137 to Trail 13 to 101 to 12 back to White Pine. The snow had turned to mashed potatoes but trails for the most part were smooth and holding up well.
There are bare spots, standing water, running water, deteriorating snow bridges, and any roadside trail is bare, pretty typical late season riding.
Friday should still be a good day for riding.
Due to high temps we have halted all grooming operations.
Will go back out Sunday to assess the damage Ma Nature is causing.
Ride the 906. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 3/20:
We finished our ride yesterday on Trail 137 to Trail 13 to 101 to 12 back to White Pine. The snow had turned to mashed potatoes but trails for the most part were smooth and holding up well.
There are bare spots, standing water, running water, deteriorating snow bridges, and any roadside trail is bare, pretty typical late season riding.
Friday should still be a good day for riding.
Due to high temps we have halted all grooming operations.
Will go back out Sunday to assess the damage Ma Nature is causing.
Ride the 906. 
All our trails have been groomed. Enjoy riding the trails this weekend. We will not be grooming this weekend with the warm weather.
Thanks again #westernup #snowphotosTrail update !!
All our trails have been groomed. Enjoy riding the trails this weekend. We will not be grooming this weekend with the warm weather.
Thanks again
Today marks the first official day of spring — and that means longer daylight hours on the trails.
There’s still time to get out and ride before the season ends.
If you’re heading out:
✔ Ride Right
✔ Lead Right
✔ Respect the trails and landowners
And remember — the groomer always has the right of way.
Enjoy the longer days and make the most of the remaining riding season! ❄️
— Sno Valley Riders #westernup🌅 Spring Equinox in the Western U.P. 🌅
Today marks the first official day of spring — and that means longer daylight hours on the trails.
There’s still time to get out and ride before the season ends.
If you’re heading out:
✔ Ride Right
✔ Lead Right
✔ Respect the trails and landowners
And remember — the groomer always has the right of way.
Enjoy the longer days and make the most of the remaining riding season! ❄️
— Sno Valley Riders
Art just rode 142 miles across the Ontonagon trail system and called it “the best March riding he’s seen in 20 years.” ❄️🔥
The trails are in incredible shape, and this late-season snow has everything dialed in—smooth, fast, and just plain fun. If you’ve been waiting for the right time to ride… this is it.
It’s not too late for one last trip. Come on up and make it count. 🏁 #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
🛷 Thursday, March 19th: Clouds, then bright blue sky… 🌥️☀️
🛷 Have patience as the season winds down. Some places are awesome; others are wind-swept.
🛷 These photos are from 11 am. At 3 pm, it’s now blue sky.
🛷 Tomorrow/Friday calls for 46 degrees and rain. 🌧️
❄️ Sunday? Possibly 3” of fresh snow. It is what it is… winter and spring are co-mingling! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Having lunch at Boondock Inn in Twin Lakes.
Thank you to our Groomers, Wyatt Jay and Josh and The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club !! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosOut riding with Mama Sledhead. Hit Trail #12 from White Pine to Greenland. I would rate it "very good" with the exception being the the 2 miles running the farm fields along HWY 38. The wind drifted snow across and it's bumpy.
Having lunch at Boondock Inn in Twin Lakes.
Thank you to our Groomers, Wyatt Jay and Josh and The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club !!
Today, highs near 40, partly to mostly cloudy.
Tonight, rain with some snow (mostly north and east, as shown in the map) and freezing rain mixing in. Lows near 30.
Friday, mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 30s (north, east) to near 50 (MI/WI state line).
Weekend, tracking the potential for accumulating snow or freezing rain. Chances of 3+ inches of wet snow around 30% mainly Saturday night. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaKey Messages:
Today, highs near 40, partly to mostly cloudy.
Tonight, rain with some snow (mostly north and east, as shown in the map) and freezing rain mixing in. Lows near 30.
Friday, mostly cloudy, highs in the mid 30s (north, east) to near 50 (MI/WI state line).
Weekend, tracking the potential for accumulating snow or freezing rain. Chances of 3+ inches of wet snow around 30% mainly Saturday night.
A big THANK YOU to Groomer Josh and Tractor Mac for some late season magic.
We are out riding them and they are awesome!!
Rode the ribbon on 101!
Runoff water is moving, the little bit of cold we've had did not slow it down. Our snow bridges are failing. We are rebuilding them but Ma Nature is slowly winning the battle.
Trail #12 along LP Walsh road has 4 snow bridges, all are narrowing. Trail #1 between South Boundary Road and The Porkies Ski Hill has 2 that are the same. Please use extreme caution.
A warm-up is forecast. Temps at night barely below freezing for a couple hours the next 3 nights with highs in the 40's. Fingers crossed they are wrong.
Come up and ride the 906 quick!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosMarch 18 Trail Report:
A big THANK YOU to Groomer Josh and Tractor Mac for some late season magic.
We are out riding them and they are awesome!!
Rode the ribbon on 101!
Runoff water is moving, the little bit of cold we've had did not slow it down. Our snow bridges are failing. We are rebuilding them but Ma Nature is slowly winning the battle.
Trail #12 along LP Walsh road has 4 snow bridges, all are narrowing. Trail #1 between South Boundary Road and The Porkies Ski Hill has 2 that are the same. Please use extreme caution.
A warm-up is forecast. Temps at night barely below freezing for a couple hours the next 3 nights with highs in the 40's. Fingers crossed they are wrong.
Come up and ride the 906 quick!!