Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 03/08
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott’s Superior Inn and Cabins >> 03/08 What an absolutely amazing day! I had the pleasure of giving some of our guests a tour, and we couldn’t have asked for better conditions. The trails were fantastic! Days like today remind me just how much I love this job! <> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 03/08 We recommend using 137/12 rail grade to access Ontonagon rather than trail 12 down Norwich road. We have ceased grooming the ditch trail detour. Erika Hoffmann caught our crew headed out yesterday afternoon providing these great videos. We have 1 groomer down, but we’re keeping up! <> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 03/07 Trails are incredible. Download Groomer Tracker to see the trails we groomed over the last 24 hours. We did a few passes down Rock Hill trail 13 to set it up for a great weekend. Great snow on the trails!! Be careful of water hazards opening up, but they’ll be navigable. Cold temps last night helped trails freeze in hard during our grooming. Trail 12 from 101 North/NE to Ontonagon is not groomed. <> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott’s Superior Inn and Cabins >> 03/06 A fresh dumping of snow has hit the Ontonagon and Porcupine Mountains area this week, with some spots reporting over 20 inches of new snowfall! This has provided a much-needed refresh to the trails, creating a fantastic base for riding. Trail Conditions: What to Expect: Groomers running regularly, but some trails may still be in progress. This is shaping up to be one of the best weekends for riding this season, so get out and enjoy the fresh powder while it lasts! As always, ride safe, respect private property, and support the local businesses that keep our trail system alive. For up-to-date trail conditions, be sure to check with local clubs and grooming reports. <> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott’s Superior Inn and Cabins >> 03/06 The skies are clearing! The FRESH snow is DEEP! The groomers are headed OUT! We have 1 machine down and PB22 and NH20 are reporting for duty. Please ride slowly today with equipment out on the trails. Enjoy this video from North Coast Steve from Sunday night’s reset of rock hill trail 13 by the Ontonagon River. Trails were mostly flat ahead of this snow, great riding ahead! <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front will bring light rain and snow showers to the UP today with some lingering snow showers near Lake Superior late. Highs will generally top off in the 40s early, except a bit cooler over the Keweenaw. Temperatures will begin to drop this afternoon ahead of the aforementioned cold front. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA cold front will bring light rain and snow showers to the UP today with some lingering snow showers near Lake Superior late. Highs will generally top off in the 40s early, except a bit cooler over the Keweenaw. Temperatures will begin to drop this afternoon ahead of the aforementioned cold front. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: A cold front moves through late in the day with rain/snow mix. Ahead of it, temperatures climb into the 40s, but behind it a quick drop off is expected. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: A cold front moves through late in the day with rain/snow mix. Ahead of it, temperatures climb into the 40s, but behind it a quick drop off is expected. LAKE GOGEBIC DINING UPDATE via Root Cellar Resort >> We open today (Thursday) at 2pm our specials of the day are WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The significant snow has moved out of much of the U.P. Snow continues to fall over the far eastern end of the U.P. and over the northern L.P. We've had reports of just over 10" inches of snow in Escanaba! A few light lake effect snow showers will continue today downwind of Lake Superior. CoCoRaHS and NWS Cooperative Observations are filtering in. Please let us know how much snow your area received. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe significant snow has moved out of much of the U.P. Snow continues to fall over the far eastern end of the U.P. and over the northern L.P. We've had reports of just over 10" inches of snow in Escanaba! A few light lake effect snow showers will continue today downwind of Lake Superior. CoCoRaHS and NWS Cooperative Observations are filtering in. Please let us know how much snow your area received. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Latest forecast showing a SE shift in the forecast snow totals, highest from the east to south-central UP. Heavy snow/high winds make for difficult travel conditions here this afternoon/evening. Sharp cutoff in amounts on the NW side. Iron County dropped from the warning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLatest forecast showing a SE shift in the forecast snow totals, highest from the east to south-central UP. Heavy snow/high winds make for difficult travel conditions here this afternoon/evening. Sharp cutoff in amounts on the NW side. Iron County dropped from the warning. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter weather headlines remain in effect from this morning into early Thursday morning for heavy snow and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow. Expect lesser snowfall amounts along the immediate shorelines of the Great Lakes. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots by this evening; especially along M-28 from Marquette to Munising, where frequent whiteouts are possible. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for additional maps and winter weather information. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWinter weather headlines remain in effect from this morning into early Thursday morning for heavy snow and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow. Expect lesser snowfall amounts along the immediate shorelines of the Great Lakes. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots by this evening; especially along M-28 from Marquette to Munising, where frequent whiteouts are possible. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for additional maps and winter weather information. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: The incoming winter storm is taking a more southeasterly track. This shifts the potential for heavier snowfall more east with lowest amounts along the shorelines. We're still expecting wet heavy accumulating snow this afternoon through tonight with poor visibility from strong winds. Plan road conditions to become difficult. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY: The incoming winter storm is taking a more southeasterly track. This shifts the potential for heavier snowfall more east with lowest amounts along the shorelines. We're still expecting wet heavy accumulating snow this afternoon through tonight with poor visibility from strong winds. Plan road conditions to become difficult. Austin Bassett Bruce Christy Jr. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter weather headlines have been issued for Wed. morning into early Thursday morning for heavy snow and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow. Expect lesser snowfall amounts along the immediate shorelines of the Great Lakes. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots by Wed. evening; especially along M-28 from Marquette to Munising, where frequent whiteouts are possible. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for additional maps and winter weather information. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWinter weather headlines have been issued for Wed. morning into early Thursday morning for heavy snow and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow. Expect lesser snowfall amounts along the immediate shorelines of the Great Lakes. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots by Wed. evening; especially along M-28 from Marquette to Munising, where frequent whiteouts are possible. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for additional maps and winter weather information. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> We will not return to grooming with this week's storm due to the risk of getting equipment stuck. Lots of water moving and we've lost just too much snow. Ride safe if you choose to chase the snow!! #ontonagon #westernupWe will not return to grooming with this week's storm due to the risk of getting equipment stuck. Lots of water moving and we've lost just too much snow. Ride safe if you choose to chase the snow!! WEATHER UPDATE via Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> ❄ The U.P. is barreling towards a rather potent winter storm on Wednesday into Thursday (3/19-3/20). Winter Storm Watches are currently in effect for much of the peninsula, with the NWS forecasting snowfall that could easily top 6-12 inches. Lesser amounts are forecast for the eastern U.P. and northern lower Michigan, but the lower peninsula will also see a bit of snowfall from this system. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter weather headlines have been issued for tonight through Thursday morning for heavy snow, potential for a glaze of ice, and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow threats. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for more maps and winter weather information. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWinter weather headlines have been issued for tonight through Thursday morning for heavy snow, potential for a glaze of ice, and strong winds creating blowing and drifting snow threats. Travel could be dangerous to impossible in spots. Check out weather.gov/mqt/winter for more maps and winter weather information. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
1️⃣ Victoria Dam Falls – Completely iced over! I’ve never seen it like this before. Nature never ceases to amaze me! ❄️
2️⃣ Bonanza Falls – A quick stop to take in the beauty before heading up the trails. The fresh snow made everything look magical!
3️⃣ Lake of the Clouds – The final stop on today’s ride, and what a view! The perfect way to end an unforgettable tour. Thanks Arthur for taking over the last leg (had to go to back to the office).
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Groomers are working tirelessly to catch up with the heavy snowfall. With this much fresh powder, it may take a couple of days to get everything fully packed and smoothed out, but riders can still expect excellent conditions across the Western U.P. Some trails may be a bit soft until grooming efforts are complete, so plan accordingly and ride with caution.
Plenty of fresh snow for great riding.
Watch for deep snow in ungroomed sections and be prepared for changing conditions.
Cold temps should help maintain trail quality in the coming days.
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