Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 12/27
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott’s Superior Inn and Cabins >> 12/27 Ontonagon / Porcupine Mountains Snowmobile Trail Report Up to 20” snow is coming!! Went for a ride with my daughter on Christmas. Trails in the Ontonagon and Porcupine Mountains area are currently in early-season condition. Riders will find a mix of good and hazardous sections, so caution is strongly advised. Conditions: Weather Impact: Looking Ahead!!! Bottom line: <> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 12/27 Good morning, Sled Heads. President Mac-Daddy and Mama Sledhead finally got out for our first joy ride yesterday. Our daughter came up north for the holidays and brought her better half. We took him for his first run ever and he LOVED it! Thanks to Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures for the great rental sleds for our family! The trails are DEFINITELY in early season condition. Gale force winds last week scoured the lakeshore and all high ground trail is dirt or grass with thin snow in the dips. Ridable, but gritty. Trail 102 was recently groomed and a great ride thanks to Gogebic Greg and Gogebic Area Grooming. Hanging brush and a couple downed trees are becoming exposed in the melt. Trail 1 from Bergland to Silver City was in good condition. Colder weather and ❄🌨 is in the forecast. Get out there and do Heikki Lunta with us!! <> <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warm temperatures are expected today, especially over the interior west and central, before a cold front passing through mainly the eastern U.P. brings clouds and colder temperatures late this afternoon through tonight. Some fog, drizzle, and freezing drizzle is possible behind the cold front this afternoon through tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarm temperatures are expected today, especially over the interior west and central, before a cold front passing through mainly the eastern U.P. brings clouds and colder temperatures late this afternoon through tonight. Some fog, drizzle, and freezing drizzle is possible behind the cold front this afternoon through tonight. #906wx #miwx IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> It will be a busy weekend! ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Good morning, all of our trails are or have been groomed in the last 24 hours. Because of the warmer weather Groomer Wyatt was out until 5:48 this morning. Groomer Chad is out now doing the Porkies and South Boundary (Trail 11). WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warm and mostly dry conditions are expected to finish the week. Expecting most locations to warm above freezing during the day and then fall below freezing overnight. Many locations in western and southern Upper Michigan may warm above 40 Friday and Saturday! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarm and mostly dry conditions are expected to finish the week. Expecting most locations to warm above freezing during the day and then fall below freezing overnight. Many locations in western and southern Upper Michigan may warm above 40 Friday and Saturday! WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> 2/12/26 TRAIL REPORT- Groomers will be out today and will groom our entire trail system. Looking at the upcoming unseasonably warm temperatures, we will be suspending grooming Friday and Saturday. We have plenty of snow but with warm temperatures and high weekend traffic trail conditions will change quickly. We will keep an eye on the weather and get groomers out when weather allows. Mother Nature is not playing nice! RIDE RIGHT AND RIDE SAFE! #watersmeet #westernup2/12/26 TRAIL REPORT- Groomers will be out tonight and will groom our entire trail system. Looking at the upcoming unseasonably warm temperatures, we will be suspending grooming Friday and Saturday. We have plenty of snow but with warm temperatures and high weekend traffic trail conditions will change quickly. We will keep an eye on the weather and get groomers out when weather allows. Mother Nature is not playing nice! RIDE RIGHT AND RIDE SAFE! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> High pressure will gradually build into the region today and Thursday. This will slowly diminish lake effect snow showers from west to east. It will also help usher in a warm and mostly dry period. Most can expect above freezing temperatures during the day and below freezing temperatures overnight into at least early next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHigh pressure will gradually build into the region today and Thursday. This will slowly diminish lake effect snow showers from west to east. It will also help usher in a warm and mostly dry period. Most can expect above freezing temperatures during the day and below freezing temperatures overnight into at least early next week. #906wx #miwx ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> Your North Coast trail team is out whipping them trails back into shape tonight! Here's your photographic proof! There is so much snow up here, you guys! We are looking forward to a great February of riding and an even better March! Warm temperatures mean easy riding and fun times this weekend. Come see us and lets go for a snowmobile ride, eh? #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Key Messages: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A brief period of freezing rain and snow is expected after sunset before quickly changing over to all snow. Untreated surfaces and secondary roads that are snow packed could become slippery. Lake effect snow and blowing snow on Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA brief period of freezing rain and snow is expected after sunset before quickly changing over to all snow. Untreated surfaces and secondary roads that are snow packed could become slippery. Lake effect snow and blowing snow on Tuesday. WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomers Gary and Dave doing some morning magic to clean up the trails from the weekend. Trails are in excellent condition! Ride Right and Be Safe! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Some trails are riding well, especially in shaded and higher-elevation areas. Other sections have thin snow cover with exposed rocks and loose gravel—particularly on road crossings, waterways, and open areas.
A brief warm-up this weekend may soften the base and create additional hazards. Ride smart and adjust speeds accordingly.
The good news—up to 20 inches of snow is forecasted for next week. If that materializes, trail conditions should improve dramatically and begin shaping up very nicely for the season.
Early-season riding is possible, but expect variable conditions. Use caution, watch for hazards, and stay on marked trails. Much better riding is on the horizon once the next round of snow arrives.
Ride safe and stay tuned for updates. ❄️🏁
Trail 11 was good, but deteriorating to slushy with the current temps.
Wet areas are reopening in this warm up. When you get to low-lying/wet areas, we recommend treating them as single file center only trail sections. If there is open water, and you are not comfortable crossing, please go around or turn around.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Warm temps during the day are in store for the next couple days. BUT, then cool back down next week with possibly of snow!? Maybe!? It’s a week out and everything can change.
Groomers have been going out nightly.
Trail 160 ✔️
Trail 2 from Wakefield to Hurley ✔️
Trail 8 through Morgan Mine ✔️
We will see what the warm up brings and how it will affect the trails. #ironwood #westernup #snowphotosIt will be a busy weekend!
Warm temps during the day are in store for the next couple days. BUT, then cool back down next week with possibly of snow!? Maybe!? It’s a week out and everything can change.
Groomers have been going out nightly.
Trail 160 ✔️
Trail 2 from Wakefield to Hurley ✔️
Trail 8 through Morgan Mine ✔️
We will see what the warm up brings and how it will affect the trails.
Check out White Thunder Riders for their annual fundraiser this Saturday in Hurley.
Manitowish Waters Sno-Skeeters Snowmobile Club also have their fundraiser this Saturday.
Thank you to all our sponsors for help making it an awesome year so far!
Shoutout to the following!
Northland Powersports - Ironwood
Carquest- Ironwood
C&M Oil - Bessemer
Chief Oil - Ironwood
Red’s Auto - Ironwood
Bessemer Small Engine - Bessemer
Lahti Towing - Ironwood
Lulich Implement - Mason, WI
Many thanks to our all volunteer club!!
Enjoy your weekend, ride right, ride safely. #ontonagon #westernup
Overnight wet snow and light freezing rain could lead to some slick roads this morning!
Lake effect snow showers and gusty winds could lead to some rapidly changing visibility on the roads through tonight, especially close to Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw.
Late this week, temperatures warm up, including multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Lake ice may become hazardous! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaKey Messages:
Overnight wet snow and light freezing rain could lead to some slick roads this morning!
Lake effect snow showers and gusty winds could lead to some rapidly changing visibility on the roads through tonight, especially close to Lake Superior and in the Keweenaw.
Late this week, temperatures warm up, including multiple freeze-thaw cycles. Lake ice may become hazardous!