Watersmeet – Western U.P. Trail Report – 01/06
WATERSMEET – WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> 01/05 UPDATED 1/6/26- Groomers Brian and Jim B went out Sunday. Groomers Gary and Dave went out Monday. Trails are fantastic! Groomers will be going out tonight. However with the warm up we will not be grooming on Wednesday or Thursday. Hopefully are base holds up with this warm up. Keeping traffic low will help. We will update trail conditions when we go back out BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! <> <> <> Reports via: U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Today, the morning fog and freezing drizzle will give way to a quiet but warmer than normal day. Fog returns tonight, though the weather remains quiet until a system passes south of the UP Thursday afternoon, bringing a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow to the UP, though the heaviest rain will fall along the Lake Michigan shores. Once this round of precip wraps up Friday afternoon, attention then turns to the potential for weekend snowfall, though plenty of scenarios are still possible, so those with weekend plans sensitive to winter weather should monitor the forecast. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaToday, the morning fog and freezing drizzle will give way to a quiet but warmer than normal day. Fog returns tonight, though the weather remains quiet until a system passes south of the UP Thursday afternoon, bringing a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and snow to the UP, though the heaviest rain will fall along the Lake Michigan shores. Once this round of precip wraps up Friday afternoon, attention then turns to the potential for weekend snowfall, though plenty of scenarios are still possible, so those with weekend plans sensitive to winter weather should monitor the forecast. WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/7/26- Trailboss Jim G and Groomer Gary went out last night and trails are holding up. So we can protect our base, we will not be grooming Wednesday and Thursday during the warm up. We will let you know when we go back out. #watersmeet #westernupUPDATED 1/7/26- Trailboss Jim G and Groomer Gary went out last night and trails are holding up. So we can protect our base, we will not be grooming Wednesday and Thursday during the warm up. We will let you know when we go back out. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Mother Nature is not playing fair. High temps and some rain yesterday afternoon in White Pine. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> 🔥 Trail No. 12 is BACK! 🔥 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After the light snow showers push through the eastern half of the U.P. this evening, expect calmer and warmer conditions with the sun peeking out from time to time Wednesday as early Thursday. However, precipitation could return as early as late Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAfter the light snow showers push through the eastern half of the U.P. this evening, expect calmer and warmer conditions with the sun peeking out from time to time Wednesday as early Thursday. However, precipitation could return as early as late Thursday. #906wx #miwx MASS CITY AREA UPDATE via Adventure Motel >> Picture sent to me by groomer operator Jon Fourez, doesn’t get much smoother! WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/6/26- Groomers Brian and Jim B went out Sunday. Groomers Gary and Dave went out Monday. Trails are fantastic! Groomers will be going out tonight. However with the warm up we will not be grooming on Wednesday or Thursday. Hopefully are base holds up with this warm up. Keeping traffic low will help. We will update trail conditions when we go back out BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for this early Tuesday morning for 1-5-26.. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warmer than normal temperatures are expected for the middle of the work week. A weak cold front will push some precipitation across the up this evening and tonight, with a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible. A quiet Wednesday and early Thursday then leads into some disturbed weather late Thursday into the weekend, beginning as some wintry mix over the south and east Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarmer than normal temperatures are expected for the middle of the work week. A weak cold front will push some precipitation across the up this evening and tonight, with a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, sleet, and snow possible. A quiet Wednesday and early Thursday then leads into some disturbed weather late Thursday into the weekend, beginning as some wintry mix over the south and east Thursday. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Fog is expected to develop tonight with patchy dense fog in the west. Freezing rain/drizzle is possible in the south around sunrise on Tuesday. A second round of light wintry mix is possible from west to east Tuesday afternoon and evening (20-40% chance). Dry weather with clearing skies on Wednesday as the UP warms up into the 30s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFog is expected to develop tonight with patchy dense fog in the west. Freezing rain/drizzle is possible in the south around sunrise on Tuesday. A second round of light wintry mix is possible from west to east Tuesday afternoon and evening (20-40% chance). Dry weather with clearing skies on Wednesday as the UP warms up into the 30s. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
The trails were in good condition before the warmth came in. With light traffic and a short duration we hope they hold up.
Still busy! Installed a temp culvert in the water hole pictured (before pic) just passed The Woodspur Road on Trail #12. THANK YOU WYATT!!!
Prepping Pisten Bully 19 for some necessary maintenance.
Keep your fingers crossed for colder weather and more snow!!
Come on up and ride the 906!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosMother Nature is not playing fair. High temps and some rain yesterday afternoon in White Pine.
The trails were in good condition before the warmth came in. With light traffic and a short duration we hope they hold up.
Still busy! Installed a temp culvert in the water hole pictured (before pic) just passed The Woodspur Road on Trail #12. THANK YOU WYATT!!!
Prepping Pisten Bully 19 for some necessary maintenance.
Keep your fingers crossed for colder weather and more snow!!
Come on up and ride the 906!!
Riders who know the Ontonagon area remember the pain of the west-side reroute the last couple years… but the original Trail 12 heading west out of Ontonagon is open and riding better than ever! Flat, smooth, and fast. Of course, when I went out yesterday, I couldn’t help but do a little Boondocking down the forest roads, but that’s a post for another time 😉
If you’re riding the western UP, Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins sits right on Trail 12 — easy access, warm rooms, and a complimentary hot breakfast to fuel the next ride. 🛷❄️
See you on the trail! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
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📱text- 906-477-3575 #masscity #keweenaw #westernup #snowphotosPicture sent to me by groomer operator Jon Fourez, doesn’t get much smoother!
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102, 13 north of M28, 1n and 8w we're all groomed tonight.
We anticipate getting a full crew in tonight (Tuesday evening) to have our entire system covered.
The weather forecast is calling for a brief warmup but it won't impact the trail's, however it will loosen up snow and create bumps and again we'll have to play catch up to stay ahead.
We will also be attempting to get the entirety of 8w opened up this week as well.. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos