Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 12/26
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 12/26 Merry Christmas sledheads! Good news, bad news on our system. Wyatt and Jay put on their capes yesterday and opened Trail #12 from Potato Farm Rd. to Greenland!! The trail was filled and groomed. The warm temps have not allowed the freezing necessary so we still have early season conditions, ride with caution. We have 35 degrees with drizzle in White Pine as I type this report. The forecast suggests no temps below 32 until Sunday evening, accompanied by some much needed snow. Due to the forecast, as of now, we will be discontinuing grooming operations until Sunday evening. Ride da 906!! <> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures >> 12/25 Merry Christmas from us to you. One of the best gifts we give is grooming trails, because every northwoods business wins with happy sledders entering their business. A week ago we had a surprise 12″+ lake effect event hit and frigid temps allowed us to get out during the day. We dont normally ever do this, but light traffic and the rig was due back to the groomer barn for maintenance. We spend a ton of time volunteering in the Ottawa and you should too! <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 12/24 Good morning, Sledheads! CURRENT TRAIL CONDITIONS: -Trail 1 from White Pine to Silver City is in good condition. There is not enough snow to ramp the elevated driveways, please ride with caution. The trail past Silver City to the Junction of Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) and then up to the Ski Hill is passable, but not groomed. The rest of the trail to Lake of the Clouds is in very good condition. – Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) from Trail 1 to Trail 102 is in very good condition. -Trail 12 from Trail 1 in White Pine to the Junction of Trail 101 is freshly groomed with 2 large water holes along LP Walsh Road that intermittantly freeze and open with changing temps. From the junction of 101 (Potato Farm Road) to Johnson Road has not been 100% cleared. There are downed trees and brush impeding the trail. From Johnson Road to the NCSC clubhouse has been cleared, but not groomed. Between the clubhouse and the intersection of 137/12 has been groomed, but the snow is very thin. 12 from 137 to Greenland has been cleared, but not groomed. It is passable, but there is a large furrow with water in the bottom caused by a beaver dam approximately 3/4 of a mile from the 137/12 intersection. – Trail 137 (The Railroad Grade) from Ontonagon to Trail 13 is freshly groomed today. It is thin on the north side and in good condition south of the 12/137 intersection. – Trail 13 from the intersection of Trail 137 to the intersection with Trail 101 is freshly groomed today, in good condition, but narrow in sections with overhanging brush. – Trail 101 from Trail 13 to Trail 12 is freshly groomed and in good condition. Happy Holidays to all, be safe out there! <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches have been issued across the entire U.P. for Wednesday night into Thursday. There is the potential for significant snow, sleet and freezing rain (ice) accumulations. The combination of ice on trees/powerlines and wind could result in power outages. At this time the best chance for accumulating snow is over the northern and western U.P. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> ❄️ Last Day of the Trail Season ❄️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooTonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. WEATHER UPDATE via MLive.com >> Here's a look at this winter's snowfall totals so far at some of the bigger cities across Michigan. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey Season snowfall totals in Michigan might really surprise you, high and low www.mlive.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Cloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooCloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After light snow wraps up this evening, expect partially clearing skies overnight while temperatures fall back mainly into the 20s. Clouds increase Sunday, with a milder day ahead as temperatures climb into the 40s and 50s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAfter light snow wraps up this evening, expect partially clearing skies overnight while temperatures fall back mainly into the 20s. Clouds increase Sunday, with a milder day ahead as temperatures climb into the 40s and 50s. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> AM lake effect snow showers will diminish across the east, but additional snow showers will be possible this afternoon across the northern U.P. After warm and dry days Sunday and Monday, incoming rainfall is expected by late Monday afternoon. High temperatures will top off in the 40s and 50s by Sunday and Monday. The exception will be the northernmost portions of the Keweenaw where upper 30s will linger. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAM lake effect snow showers will diminish across the east, but additional snow showers will be possible this afternoon across the northern U.P. After warm and dry days Sunday and Monday, incoming rainfall is expected by late Monday afternoon. High temperatures will top off in the 40s and 50s by Sunday and Monday. The exception will be the northernmost portions of the Keweenaw where upper 30s will linger. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> “Conditions vary widely across the area.” Brent Shettler WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Snow showers are possible across most of the state by the early evening hours. Most of the snow will come in the form of lake effect snow across the Upper Peninsula, but snow squalls that will be sporadic in timing across the Lower Peninsula... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey This content isn't available right now <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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Today marks the final day of the snowmobile trail season in our area.
It’s been another great winter of riding here in the Western U.P., and we want to thank everyone who helps make these trails possible.
A huge thank you to:
❄️ Our volunteer groomer operators
❄️ The landowners who allow trails across their property
❄️ Our club members and supporters
❄️ The businesses that support the snowmobile community
❄️ And the riders who respect the trails
Remember that after March 31 the trails are officially closed for the season, so please stay off the trails once they close to protect them for next winter.
From all of us at Sno Valley Riders, thank you for being part of another great season.
Ride Right. Lead Right.
And remember — the groomer always has the right of way.
We’ll see you next winter. ❄️
📸 Share your favorite ride or trail photo from this season in the comments! #westernup❄️ Last Day of the Trail Season ❄️
Today marks the final day of the snowmobile trail season in our area.
It’s been another great winter of riding here in the Western U.P., and we want to thank everyone who helps make these trails possible.
A huge thank you to:
❄️ Our volunteer groomer operators
❄️ The landowners who allow trails across their property
❄️ Our club members and supporters
❄️ The businesses that support the snowmobile community
❄️ And the riders who respect the trails
Remember that after March 31 the trails are officially closed for the season, so please stay off the trails once they close to protect them for next winter.
From all of us at Sno Valley Riders, thank you for being part of another great season.
Ride Right. Lead Right.
And remember — the groomer always has the right of way.
We’ll see you next winter. ❄️
📸 Share your favorite ride or trail photo from this season in the comments!
❄️ A half-hour drive north of Lake Gogebic, you’ll encounter Lake Superior. Known for its lake effect snow, Gitche Gumee is always moody.
❄️ Friday, March 27th: Here’s a look at lakefront conditions in Ontonagon County. A band of lake effect snow moved in, dropping two inches in one hour.
☁️ MEANWHILE… On Lake Gogebic… a cloudy day with afternoon temps reaching the mid-20’s.
☁️ Chef Noel is at the Hoop ‘n Holler. Feel free to stop in for a Reuben and some college hoops tonight! 🥪🏀 #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos