Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 02/17
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 02/17 There was 18-24" down this morning as of 10am out in the hills of trail 13 and 101. 12" down on LP Walsh road trail 12. Just a few inches in Ontonagon. This is the National Weather Service forecast thru Tuesday. All groomers are online and grooming every night. Traffic is light a trails are rated excellent. This is the most snow we have seen along the lake shore in awhile. Snow depth is getting serious! February riding will truly be at it’s best in 2025! <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> ❄️ Monday, March 16… WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Blizzard conditions persist today for central and eastern Upper Michigan, while snowfall lessens in the west. Winds are expected to increase this morning, potentially peaking near 50 for large portions of the region. >60 mph winds are possible by Lake Superior. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Groomer Jay is out on trail 12. This recent picture is on his return trip to the groomer barn after doing trail 12 from Greenland to White Pine and back. WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> 3-15 Winter Storm Update (8PM) LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> ⚠️ Blizzard Warning ⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Potentially historic, record-breaking snowfall between 1 and 3 feet expected across all of Upper Michigan. Highest storm total snow expected in the central and east. Greatest potential for 4 feet is the high terrain of north-central. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates will result in a long duration of blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: dangerous to impossible travel, power outages, prolonged recovery time. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
🛷 Snow is tapering after a blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow.
🛷 The lake snow is heavy. Keep your speed consistent!
🛷 Visibility is limited, as drifting continues.
🛷 Ride with a buddy and communicate your intended route and destination with someone. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Not a single set of sled tracks...trails are setting up nicely with this snow and colder temps.
Thanks again for your time and experience in keeping our trails UP. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosGroomer Jay is out on trail 12. This recent picture is on his return trip to the groomer barn after doing trail 12 from Greenland to White Pine and back.
Not a single set of sled tracks...trails are setting up nicely with this snow and colder temps.
Thanks again for your time and experience in keeping our trails UP. 
Blizzard Warnings have moved South to include Leelanau, Emmet, Cheboygan, Southeastn Chippewa, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc, Beaver Island. Ice Storm Warnings have moved South to include Wexford, Missaukee, Oscoda, Alcona and Alpena Counties. Winter Weather Advisories now include Clare, Osceola Counties.
The warm line is farther South keeping higher totals North. Winds continue to pick up along with the snow tonight.
We will be live at 11pm for the latest! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
➡️ Up to 3 feet of snow is expected in this storm.
➡️ The Blizzard Warning lasts until 8 pm Eastern Monday.
➡️ Expect strong wind gusts up to 45 mph, snow falling at rates up to 1” per hour, plus significant drifting.
➡️ Many area school districts are already cancelling school for Monday. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos