Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 01/01
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 01/01 Trail Report for 1/1: Trail #12 from our shop in Ontonagon to Potato Farm Road road was groomed Tuesday afternoon and is in early season riding condition. Trail #12 from Potato Farm Road to White Pine was groomed last night and is in good condition, stay on the trail! Trail #13 from the junction of Trail #137 was groomed early this morning by Steve from Team Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures and is in very good condition. Trail #1 from White Pine to Silver City was hit by our tractor and is in very good condition. Trail #1 from Silver City to The Porkies Ski Hill was “groomed”, it has very little snow and is bumpy. There is one large indentation between South Boundary Road and the ski Hill with water in the bottom. It is passable and hopefully completely frozen over with our cold temps last night. Ride between Silver City and the ski Hill with caution. Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) from the big lake to Trail #102 was groomed and is in very good condition. Trail #12 from Trail #137 to Greenland is back to post storm condition with overhanging trees/brush and open water holes. We will attempt to open it up and fill today. One water hole is all but impassable, please use an alternate route. Thanks for riding the 906!! <> <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> USA Today named America’s #1 snow destination is living up to its reputation ❄️🔥 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A strengthening Clipper low brings a 2-to-6-hour period of moderate to heavy snowfall to the UP today, with the greatest snow totals in the east. In addition, gusty winds will bring areas of blowing snow along the lakeshores. Expect at least hazardous travel today. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA strengthening Clipper low brings a 2-to-6-hour period of moderate to heavy snowfall to the UP today, with the greatest snow totals in the east. In addition, gusty winds will bring areas of blowing snow along the lakeshores. Expect at least hazardous travel today. #906wx #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Here's our last call snowfall outlook regarding the system starting today, February 24th, and finishing up Wednesday, February 25th, 2026... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyHere's our last call snowfall outlook regarding the system starting today, February 24th, and finishing up Wednesday, February 25th, 2026. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect Tuesday for widespread accumulating snowfall. With wind gusts of up to 30 mph, falling and blowing snow can cause low visibility and tough road conditions! Widespread snow gives way to WNW wind lake effect snow, providing additional 1-3 inches of snow Tuesday night to the Keweenaw and the north half of the eastern UP. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooWinter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect Tuesday for widespread accumulating snowfall. With wind gusts of up to 30 mph, falling and blowing snow can cause low visibility and tough road conditions! Widespread snow gives way to WNW wind lake effect snow, providing additional 1-3 inches of snow Tuesday night to the Keweenaw and the north half of the eastern UP. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Trails are prime tonight... Passed 2 groomers might take another night ride . WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Our next round of widespread snow comes tomorrow! Lake enhanced snow is expected in the Eastern U.P. Plan on moderate to heavy intensities with poor visibility from strong winds. Watch the timeline in the link below. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Our next round of widespread snow comes tomorrow! Lake enhanced snow is expected in the Eastern U.P. Plan on moderate to heavy intensities with poor visibility from strong winds. Watch the timeline in the link below. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's Sunday evening 2-22-26.. Gogebic Area Grooming, Groomer Tracker❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Good morning, Sledheads! We groomed everything yesterday except Trail 11 and Trail 12 to Greenland. We have our trails back to good/excellent. Unfortunately, Trail 13 is the main corridor connecting the Western UP trail system. It takes a beating and traffic is high. Kudos to Wyatt, Jay, Chad B, Chad B2, Cody, Mac, Trent & Erika, Josh, Mike, Tomah Andy, Dave & Chloe, Steve, TJ and Steven for all their hard work this season. We are only as good as the operators who volunteer their time and energy to the cause. Thanks Cody for the pictures of last night's run! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Sorry for the late report, sleep wins sometimes....... LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Awesome day trails were great beside 8e was rough... #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues through tonight, with the highest additional accumulations expected over the north-central and western UP. Gusty north winds will contribute to blowing snow and areas of very low visibility along M-28 between Marquette and Munising today, as well as parts of the Keweenaw. Lake effect finally tapers off Monday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> TRAIL UPDATE 2/22/26- Groomers have been out and the trails are back to good to excellent condition. Some corners might be rough. We will continue to send groomers out daily as long as weather permits. Shout out to Gary, Brian R, Brian S and Steve for the pictures! #westernup #snowphotos <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Trail#1 from the ski Hill to Lake of the Clouds was hit last night and is in very good condition.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
The Keweenaw Peninsula continues to prove why it’s known as one of the snowiest places in the country — now sitting at 245 inches of snowfall this season, including 36 inches in just the last 7 days.
Not to be outdone, the Porcupine Mountains are having a fantastic winter as well, reaching 175 inches total with another 12 inches of fresh snow this past week.
Lake Superior is doing what Lake Superior does best… delivering deep snow, incredible riding conditions, and a true Upper Peninsula winter.
If you’ve been waiting for peak season — this is it.
👉 Trails are building base, fresh snow keeps coming, and the western U.P. is absolutely living up to its name as America’s premier snow destination. #ontonagon #westernup #keweenawUSA Today named America’s #1 snow destination is living up to its reputation ❄️🔥
The Keweenaw Peninsula continues to prove why it’s known as one of the snowiest places in the country — now sitting at 245 inches of snowfall this season, including 36 inches in just the last 7 days.
Not to be outdone, the Porcupine Mountains are having a fantastic winter as well, reaching 175 inches total with another 12 inches of fresh snow this past week.
Lake Superior is doing what Lake Superior does best… delivering deep snow, incredible riding conditions, and a true Upper Peninsula winter.
If you’ve been waiting for peak season — this is it.
👉 Trails are building base, fresh snow keeps coming, and the western U.P. is absolutely living up to its name as America’s premier snow destination.
#Keweenaw #PorcupineMountains #UPWinter #Snowmobiling #LakeEffectSnow 
Discussion
The only significant changes to the map shown since yesterday are the addition of a 6-12" zone to focus on the back-side lake effect snow through the end of the day on Wednesday that will bump up totals across the eastern Upper Peninsula, and a slight shift south of the 1-3" zone towards Kalamazoo and Ann Arbor. Besides a few wobbles, the 2-5" and 4-8" zones remain largely the same. The entire Upper Peninsula now has winter alerts issued for this incoming snow. Notice, we've added a dashed green line to denote that areas south of it will deal with greater uncertainty in higher snowfall totals due to daytime temperatures above 32°F, plus the presence of low-level dry air filtering into the state. There should still be enough time to give everyone a solid half inch across the state, but for those primarily south of I-94, that may be all.
For timing, truthfully, not everyone will see the peak of precipitation by the end of the day. The front will be taking its time as it crosses the state this morning and afternoon. Upper Peninsula west of Newberry, you'll see your snow beginning by noon. After the noon timeframe, it'll be everyone else across the state. Last to see the precipitation start today will be southeastern Michigan, where flurries/light rain may not start until after 10 pm EST. Remember, gusty winds are possible within this passing winter storm, and as such, travel will become difficult at times as visibility drops to under a half a mile within the highest snowfall rates. Travel with care, and make sure to turn on headlights AND taillights when driving in any snow squall. Snow will finish by noon Wednesday, but continue as lake effect for the Upper Peninsula through the end of Wednesday, as denoted by the circled yellow area.
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Have a couple rooms open the next couple nights full for the weekend again . Get up here and enjoy the trails season is nearly over with .. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosTrails are prime tonight... Passed 2 groomers might take another night ride .
Have a couple rooms open the next couple nights full for the weekend again . Get up here and enjoy the trails season is nearly over with ..
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We groomed all trails Saturday with the exception of Trail #12 between 101 and White Pine. We will get that tonight.
All trails are fair to good needing a little more love to get back where they were prior to our warm-up.
Thanks for coming to da Yoop. Ride the 906!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosSorry for the late report, sleep wins sometimes.......
We groomed all trails Saturday with the exception of Trail #12 between 101 and White Pine. We will get that tonight.
All trails are fair to good needing a little more love to get back where they were prior to our warm-up.
Thanks for coming to da Yoop. Ride the 906!!!