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 >>>> <> FROM Gogebic Area Grooming >> Another productive weekend in the books for Gogebic Area Grooming.. We'd like to Thank each and every person that volunteered their time to help us get the trail's in shape for the upcoming season. Thanks to all the volunteers for preparing the trails. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Snow and ice return tonight, and continue through midday April 4th, 2026. Snow totals will be the highest yet again into the Keweenaw Peninsula. It's almost a carbon copy of today. Ice totals, however, are primarily a concern for the Upper Peninsula. Ice storm warnings are now in effect... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Areas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAreas of mixed precipitation continue lifting north this morning, largely becoming sleet and freezing rain through much of the afternoon. Hazardous travel conditions are likely to develop on untreated roads and surfaces! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Ice and snow forecasts for tomorrow, April 2nd, 2026... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight 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, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooWinter Storm Watches remain in effect across the entire U.P. for tonight 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, there has been a significant decrease in snow amounts and a trend toward higher ice accumulations. For more details please see our latest weather briefing, www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf. 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 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. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
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We can't do it by ourselves and your help is not overlooked.
Thank you!!
Also a shout-out to Zack from Cummins of De-Pere Wisconsin for their prompt service on one of our machines. Excellent job!
It's been a busy few weeks with just over a month before the season starts hopefully we'll be ahead of the game.
Again, thank you and think ❄️❄️❄️.. #lakegogebic #westernup 
-A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning.
-Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage.
-A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible.
-Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooKey Messages:
-A system arriving this morning will bring snow, sleet and freezing rain through early Friday morning.
-Moderate to potentially major impacts are anticipated from the combination of snow, freezing rain, and sleet. High travel impacts are expected along with possible power outages and tree damage.
-A second system moves through the area Friday night and Saturday bringing another round of mixed precipitation. Similar impacts are possible.
-Winter Storm Watches have been issued for all of the UP for the second system, too!