Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 02/28
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 02/28 Trail Report – It made the 50’s and sunny here yesterday so the trails took a beating. We have one machine finishing much needed maintenance and the tractor threw error codes last night, so we couldn’t take her out. Cody groomed Trail 13, 137, 101 and Trail 12 between Potato Farm Road and the NCSC clubhouse in Ontonagon. We are working to get the other two machines ready for this evening. The trails need love. <> <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Northwest winds will subside through the the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Lake effect snow showers are expected in the northwest wind snowbelts, especially over the eastern U.P. where 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is expected. High temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below average, coldest in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaNorthwest winds will subside through the the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Lake effect snow showers are expected in the northwest wind snowbelts, especially over the eastern U.P. where 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is expected. High temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below average, coldest in the Keweenaw. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report - It made the 50's and sunny here yesterday so the trails took a beating. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> Still lots of good riding to be had here . WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Strong westerly winds develop this afternoon and evening, with winds gusting up to 60 mph in the Keweenaw and 45 mph for the remainder of the northern UP near the Superior shoreline. Damaging winds could blow down trees and power lines. Power outages are possible. Travel could be difficult, especially for high profile vehicles. IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Can you believe it’s almost the end of February!? Let’s hope March riding will be just as epic as the last 3 months! But can they get better than they ready are!? 2026 has proved so far to be the best trail conditions we’ve had in the last 2 years! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Light snowfall brings generally an inch or less to the area today before leaving this evening. Warm & windy conditions show up Friday ahead of a strong cold front coming in Friday night; areas in the Keweenaw & near Lake Superior could see winds gusting to at least 45 mph or more. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLight snowfall brings generally an inch or less to the area today before leaving this evening. Warm & windy conditions show up Friday ahead of a strong cold front coming in Friday night; areas in the Keweenaw & near Lake Superior could see winds gusting to at least 45 mph or more. #906wx #miwx LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 2-25-26. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> USA Today named America’s #1 snow destination is living up to its reputation ❄️🔥 <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
We have one machine finishing much needed maintenance and the tractor threw error codes last night, so we couldn't take her out. Cody groomed Trail 13, 137, 101 and Trail 12 between Potato Farm Road and the NCSC clubhouse in Ontonagon.
We are working to get the other two machines ready for this evening. The trails need love. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report - It made the 50's and sunny here yesterday so the trails took a beating.
We have one machine finishing much needed maintenance and the tractor threw error codes last night, so we couldn't take her out. Cody groomed Trail 13, 137, 101 and Trail 12 between Potato Farm Road and the NCSC clubhouse in Ontonagon.
We are working to get the other two machines ready for this evening. The trails need love.
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Temperatures will plummet tonight, setting up a seasonably cold weekend with some light lake effect snow for the northwest wind belts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
It’s been snowing all morning so far!
Come up and enjoy one more last ride! Maybe 3, 4, 6 last rides! Spring riding is just as fun!
Carter was out last night on Trail 2 from Bessemer to Hurley, then out to Trail 160 and back! Carter reports excellent trail conditions! Thank you Carter!! 🙌🏼
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Quiet Greg out tonight. Iykyk.. 🤣
Trail's are in excellent shape! Temp's were right around zero tonight, looking like a brief warmup on Friday then temp's look to be perfect all next week.. We are moving into March but these next few weeks could be the best riding of the season! Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
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 280 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