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 >> Expect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooExpect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update, 3-21-26. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight through Sunday, light showers hang around as temperatures remain around the freezing mark. Some dry weather is then expected Monday ahead of the next system towards the midweek period next week. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A pair of systems will bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the U.P. today into tonight. A clipper will spread a mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain across the area this morning, changing to all rain from west to east as temperatures climb above freezing in the afternoon, reaching as high as the mid 50s in the west. A cold front then drops across the U.P. and brings another round of mixed precip tonight, changing to all snow towards Sunday morning. Generally expect minimal snow amounts across most of the U.P., but some spots in the Keweenaw and the east could pick up 1-3” through Sunday morning. A glaze of ice will also be possible in a few spots this morning and again tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA pair of systems will bring a wintry mix of precipitation to the U.P. today into tonight. A clipper will spread a mix of rain, snow, and freezing rain across the area this morning, changing to all rain from west to east as temperatures climb above freezing in the afternoon, reaching as high as the mid 50s in the west. A cold front then drops across the U.P. and brings another round of mixed precip tonight, changing to all snow towards Sunday morning. Generally expect minimal snow amounts across most of the U.P., but some spots in the Keweenaw and the east could pick up 1-3” through Sunday morning. A glaze of ice will also be possible in a few spots this morning and again tonight. 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 <> 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).
If you’re looking for an unforgettable adventure, this is the place to be!
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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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Last Groom was Wednesday 3-18-26 and conditions were pretty decent at that time.
Unfortunately this warmup has likely taken it's toll.
It's that time of year where we start putting everything away and regrouping for next season.
Was this season perfect? Absolutely not! We've had some personnel changes and some mechanical issues that plagued us the last few weeks that really put us behind.
Believe it or not we did have machine's or a machine running 7 day's a week when the weather allowed.
Maybe not covering the area's you would like but what we thought was best.
Our goal is to give everyone the best experience possible when possible.
We would like to thank all our Groomer operators, all the local businesses and especially the diehard snowmobiler's that come to Western U.P. every season! Thank you from Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
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