Ironwood Area – Western U.P. Trail Report – 12/09
BESSEMER AREA – WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> 12/09 ☕🥰 Good Morning 🌬❄❄❄ Nothing like a breakfast run to Randall’s Bakery & Coffee Shop in Wakefield, Mi. in a fresh 4 to 6 inches of untouched POW on a Tuesday morning ❤🤟🌬❄ Randall’s has some of the BEST breakfast Pasties around 💯🤤🤤🤤 just off trail 2 and a must stop when sledding through or staying in the area 🥰❤🌬❄❄❄ <> <> <> <> Report via Gogebic Range Trail Authority on Facebook <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Ongoing snowfall will taper off through this morning before a second clipper takes aim at the Great Lakes tonight through Wednesday morning. Uncertainty in the track of the clipper system could impact snowfall amounts. At this time, the highest snowfall amounts are expected across WI up to the UP border counties. Light lake effect snow will linger for the N to NW wind snowbelts Wednesday. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Timing post!! SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> 🚨 Trail Safety Reminder 🚨 ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️ the Western U.P. (Ontonagon) got a surprise last night! ❄️ LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Good morning everyone.. BESSEMER AREA - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> ☕🥰 Good Morning 🌬️❄️❄️❄️ Nothing like a breakfast run to Randall's Bakery & Coffee Shop in Wakefield, Mi. in a fresh 4 to 6 inches of untouched POW on a Tuesday morning ❤️🤟🌬️❄️ Randall's has some of the BEST breakfast Pasties around 💯🤤🤤🤤 just off trail 2 and a must stop when sledding through or staying in the area 🥰❤️🌬️❄️❄️❄️ #bessemer #westernup #snowphotos LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> A quick update from the Marenisco section of GAG. Crews were out this past weekend and yesterday continuing to get our trails up to speed. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Adventure Motel >> Groomers are out, and trails are looking good. There are still some problem areas, since this is still early season. We have availability get your booking in now before it’s too late! Call or book online! Adventuremotel.net #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosGroomers are out, and trails are looking good. There are still some problem areas, since this is still early season. We have availability get your booking in now before it’s too late! Call or book online! Adventuremotel.net LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 12-8-25. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Snow time!! LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> ❄️ Puking snow in Bergland, MI tonight at Timberline Sports! This first clipper will move through the rest of both peninsulas throughout the morning hours into the early afternoon, dropping 2-5” of snow further north, 1-3” possible down to the I-96 corridor. Time is 1:18 am EST! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect lifts north into the eastern U.P. Monday afternoon. Monday night, a quick moving batch of snow will spread through the U.P. Not only will this bring the region quick widespread snow, but it will also result in an increased risk for 1 inch per hour rates, especially east of Manistique and Seney. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect lifts north into the eastern U.P. Monday afternoon. Monday night, a quick moving batch of snow will spread through the U.P. Not only will this bring the region quick widespread snow, but it will also result in an increased risk for 1 inch per hour rates, especially east of Manistique and Seney. #906wx #miwx WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> 🥰 Dina and I took a little rip to Marenisco this evening and we were pleasantly surprised on how good it actually was for December 7th 💯🤟 We met the groomer on our way back to Bessemer for smooth sailing back home ❤️ Thank you Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club pretty sweet riding today 💯🌬️❄️❄️❄️ #bessemer #westernup #snowphotos SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> ❄️ Trail Progress Update! ❄️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Light lake effect snow persists today into tonight across the NW wind snow belts, with the heaviest amounts in the eastern UP. 1-3 inches of snow is expected across Alger, northern Schoolcraft, and Luce counties, with locally higher amounts possible. Dry weather for most of Monday will be followed by another round of snow Monday evening into early Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLight lake effect snow persists today into tonight across the NW wind snow belts, with the heaviest amounts in the eastern UP. 1-3 inches of snow is expected across Alger, northern Schoolcraft, and Luce counties, with locally higher amounts possible. Dry weather for most of Monday will be followed by another round of snow Monday evening into early Tuesday. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 12-6-25. First groom of the season. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Find the full weather briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea 
Most of us got that quick burst of 1-2" (locally 3") earlier, and we're already onto the next system - later today!! Fast!
Notice we'll have a distinct rain/ snow line to the south.
Models have all come together nicely. That's a great thing because it lines up with my forecast quite nice. My snow map was posted earlier! Scroll my page!
Some areas are looking at up to 6"of snow.
Rain falling into cold snow pack roads will cause some very slick conditions. Dirt roads, I'm talking to you! You know this already, though haha.
Most treated roads to the south will be ok, though. Anywhere all snow all the time (north of I-96) will be very slow going!
Want a home with a fireplace and big windows to watch the snow!? (I dream of this) #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
As we keep working to get the system cleaned up, please slow down around curves and ride with extra caution.
Our crews and volunteers are out on the trails clearing downed trees and brushing after the storm. Many are on foot or operating equipment, and visibility can be limited—especially in tight corners and wooded areas.
A few reminders to keep everyone safe:
• Ease up before every curve — you never know who or what is around the bend.
• Watch for parked equipment and crews working on the trail.
• And always remember: the groomer has the right of way.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and safe riding habits while we get the trails cleaned and ready. Let’s all work together to make sure everyone gets home safely. ❄️🛠️🏁 #westernup #snowphotos🚨 Trail Safety Reminder 🚨
As we keep working to get the system cleaned up, please slow down around curves and ride with extra caution.
Our crews and volunteers are out on the trails clearing downed trees and brushing after the storm. Many are on foot or operating equipment, and visibility can be limited—especially in tight corners and wooded areas.
A few reminders to keep everyone safe:
• Ease up before every curve — you never know who or what is around the bend.
• Watch for parked equipment and crews working on the trail.
• And always remember: the groomer has the right of way.
We appreciate everyone’s patience and safe riding habits while we get the trails cleaned and ready. Let’s all work together to make sure everyone gets home safely. ❄️🛠️🏁
About 4 inches of fluffy lake-effect snow showed up out of nowhere, and the whole town is buzzing! Plows are rolling, snow is flying, and it really feels like real winter out there. Perfect day for fresh tracks, hot coffee, and enjoying the surprise ❄️☕ #ontonagon #westernup❄️ the Western U.P. (Ontonagon) got a surprise last night! ❄️
About 4 inches of fluffy lake-effect snow showed up out of nowhere, and the whole town is buzzing! Plows are rolling, snow is flying, and it really feels like real winter out there. Perfect day for fresh tracks, hot coffee, and enjoying the surprise ❄️☕
Ice report
Sounds like it's about the same conditions 1-4 inches of ice use caution and a SPUD bar .
Trail conditions.
The groomers are working their asses off trying to clean up after the storm. Sounds like some trails are groomed while other trails remain closed best bet it to find an actual groomer page in the area you plan on riding and go with what they say . Don't get roped in from money hungry false reports you see online.
Come stay in the motel cheapest rooms in the area .
Bait shop hours 8-5 Eastern 7 days I will open at 7 am once perch fishing starts. Self service bait room is stocked up with bait for after hours bait..
Upcoming events.
Jan 3 ice fishing fundraiser for the Ontonagon basketball team. Sign up here at the shop or 906 outfitters in Ontonagon $30 entry fee .
21st HOG A THON March 14th 2026 $35 entry included a buffet dinner provided by The Root cellar. $1500 for heaviest perch lots of other cash prizes along with lots of
Raffle prizes. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosGood morning everyone..
Ice report
Sounds like it's about the same conditions 1-4 inches of ice use caution and a SPUD bar .
Trail conditions.
The groomers are working their asses off trying to clean up after the storm. Sounds like some trails are groomed while other trails remain closed best bet it to find an actual groomer page in the area you plan on riding and go with what they say . Don't get roped in from money hungry false reports you see online.
Come stay in the motel cheapest rooms in the area .
Bait shop hours 8-5 Eastern 7 days I will open at 7 am once perch fishing starts. Self service bait room is stocked up with bait for after hours bait..
Upcoming events.
Jan 3 ice fishing fundraiser for the Ontonagon basketball team. Sign up here at the shop or 906 outfitters in Ontonagon $30 entry fee .
21st HOG A THON March 14th 2026 $35 entry included a buffet dinner provided by The Root cellar. $1500 for heaviest perch lots of other cash prizes along with lots of
Raffle prizes.
If you're looking for a guided ice fishing trip on lake Gogebic.
Justin Soffa 715-360-5974
Boyd Sutfin 920-382-7053
Trail 1 - Passable from Marenisco to PI. Groomed from Marenisco to Job Corps Rd, will be grooming the remainder soon. Passable and groomed from Marenisco north to the end of FR 8800. Closed from FR 8800 north to Copps Tower Rd
Trail 2 - Groomed and flat through Marenisco and up to the Trail 1 split to PI
Trail 100 - Groomed to Hwy M64 with wet sections. Passable from Hwy M64 to Trail 13 intersection but rocky with still many whips.
Trail 13 - Passable from 100/13 intersection north to Camp 6 Rd but ungroomed and many whips. From Trail 100/13 intersection southeast to the Trail 2/13 intersection is still closed. Waiting for reroute approval.
Long story short, all of our open trails are passable and ready for full grooming this week! It’s snowing now with cold temps and more snow/cold in the forecast!! #lakegogebic #westernup
Today we were successful in opening up 8e to Ewen and it will be groomed over the next few hours. So that makes 3 of our trail segments completely opened up and been groomed including the corridor..
Tomorrow 12-9-25 we are headed over to 8w to Wakefield, wish us luck!!
Temp's remain cold so it's definitely helping freeze in those wet spots. We'll continue to update as progress is made. ❄️❄️❄️ Gogebic Area Grooming (video is heading back to Bergland on 8e). #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
This is late Tuesday thru Wednesday AM only. Repeat that. 😅
About 1-2 inches could fall Tuesday AM before this second system moves in.
There will be some rain mixed in to the south. Please note that'll make back dirt roads quite slick for those folks.
Temperatures stay in the 20s further north, so it'll be a lighter, fluffy snow.
Roads Wednesday AM won't be fun.
This is followed by cold and some lake effect! More slick roads possible with that. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traverscity #petoskeySnow time!!
This is late Tuesday thru Wednesday AM only. Repeat that. 😅
About 1-2 inches could fall Tuesday AM before this second system moves in.
There will be some rain mixed in to the south. Please note that'll make back dirt roads quite slick for those folks.
Temperatures stay in the 20s further north, so it'll be a lighter, fluffy snow.
Roads Wednesday AM won't be fun.
This is followed by cold and some lake effect! More slick roads possible with that.
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Our crews have been busy, and here’s the latest:
✔️ Trail 8 (The Grade) is now cleared
Ewen → Sidnaw → north to 174
✔️ Trail 174 is fully cleared
Still on the to-do list:
➡️ Trail 3 north to Rockland — lots of cleanup remains, and volunteers are working hard to get it open.
Thanks to everyone lending a hand out there! Ride Right, Lead Right. 💙 #sidnaw #westernup #snowphotos❄️ Trail Progress Update! ❄️
Our crews have been busy, and here’s the latest:
✔️ Trail 8 (The Grade) is now cleared
Ewen → Sidnaw → north to 174
✔️ Trail 174 is fully cleared
Still on the to-do list:
➡️ Trail 3 north to Rockland — lots of cleanup remains, and volunteers are working hard to get it open.
Thanks to everyone lending a hand out there! Ride Right, Lead Right. 💙
Do not be fooled. This is in limited sections that we've been able to open up! There's surprisingly a lot of people riding, so they are apparently getting through with smiles and 👍 up! For the most part...
Use CAUTION and be patient when you approach us on trail. Our task is far greater than you being able to blaze by when we are moving forward and back with zero visibility of you. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos