Ironwood Trail Report – 01/18
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club – 01/18 Lake Effect is turning on! We had some light snow already this morning. Do the #heikkilunta and send them big pow vibes this way!!! IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club – 01/17 Pictures from 160 and 11S. There are great sections of trail existing out there. Our entire system as of 3:50am 😴 is about 70% groomed with groomers on the trail yet this morning. Please go slow! Trails rated FAIR to POOR, despite these dreamy images. Thank you landowners and our small army of volunteer groomer operators and mechanics! … <> While we wait for lake effect to start, please note current conditions region wide are poor. We need snow! Around 2" so far here in Wakefield-Ironwood-Bessemer area. <> Report via Gogebic Range Trail Authority Website <> Report via Gogebic Range Trail Authority on Facebook <> LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> As the snowmobile season winds down on Lake Gogebic, here’s a look back at what made the time so fun! WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Wednesday, March 25th, 2026, is here. To be honest, it's almost copy and paste of Tuesday with snow passing by up north again, but today features warmer temperatures for almost the entire state. As you can see, high temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be on display for everyone minus the eastern UP and northern LP.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWednesday, March 25th, 2026, is here. To be honest, it's almost copy and paste of Tuesday with snow passing by up north again, but today features warmer temperatures for almost the entire state. As you can see, high temperatures in the 50s and 60s will be on display for everyone minus the eastern UP and northern LP. Partly cloudy skies south, while mostly cloudy skies and some isolated snow showers pass by to the north. Snowfall accumulations will be light and brief. Cold spot of the day will be Sault Ste. Marie at 34°F, while the warm spot of the day will be near New Buffalo in Berrien County at 69°F. A 35° swing from north to south. Winds will be gusting between 15-25 mph primarily across the Lower Peninsula today, with a few gusts to 35 mph possible along Lake Michigan. Small craft, take note. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A pair of weak clippers bring chances for low-impact precipitation this morning and again early Thursday. Drier weather with cold overnight lows return this Friday into the weekend. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooA pair of weak clippers bring chances for low-impact precipitation this morning and again early Thursday. Drier weather with cold overnight lows return this Friday into the weekend. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning! Historic March 15-16, 2026 Blizzard storymaps.arcgis.com LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Root Cellar Resort >> We want to start off this post with an extraordinary thank you to everyone who made this season as spectacular as it was! We are forever grateful for all of your support during our first winter season. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow showers will end across the eastern U.P. later this morning as a passing clipper exits the region. Cloudy skies linger through the day, with highs ranging from the mid 30s in the east and near Lake Superior to mid 40s in the west and south-central U.P. Another weak clipper crosses the lake tonight, bringing a chance for some light snow showers across the north. Expect minimal snow accumulations less than inch in most locations. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooSnow showers will end across the eastern U.P. later this morning as a passing clipper exits the region. Cloudy skies linger through the day, with highs ranging from the mid 30s in the east and near Lake Superior to mid 40s in the west and south-central U.P. Another weak clipper crosses the lake tonight, bringing a chance for some light snow showers across the north. Expect minimal snow accumulations less than inch in most locations. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After a quiet and sunny afternoon, expect increasing clouds tonight ahead of a quick batch of light snow showers late tonight into Tuesday morning. While much of the UP picks up an inch or less of snow, higher totals up to 1-3in will be possible over the far eastern UP. Moderate snowfall rates may lead to reduced visibility and slick roadways in the eastern UP during the Tuesday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAfter a quiet and sunny afternoon, expect increasing clouds tonight ahead of a quick batch of light snow showers late tonight into Tuesday morning. While much of the UP picks up an inch or less of snow, higher totals up to 1-3in will be possible over the far eastern UP. Moderate snowfall rates may lead to reduced visibility and slick roadways in the eastern UP during the Tuesday morning commute. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Put on 130 miles with Art today! What a ride. 🙌 ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 3/22: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooExpect mostly dry weather today through Monday as a cold front exits the U.P. this morning. A few light snow showers will be possible in the higher terrain of the western half through tonight, with minimal accumulations less than an inch. Most locations will struggle to get above freezing today, with the exception of areas near Lake Michigan. Temperatures rebound above freezing on Monday. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
🛷 Thank you to all of the groomers and local snowmobile clubs.
🛷 Thank you to all of the establishments and their staff.
🛷 Thank you to everyone who came to visit the Western U.P.
🛷 And thank you to local residents who do so much to make this place a slice of heaven! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Our eyes will be on tomorrow as a larger temperature gradient is possible, plus the chance at late afternoon severe weather for southern Michigan. Details to come in future updates, follow along! You can also check them out early on our Patreon page, or check back here in a little bit for the same information. Link to our Patreon can be found under the LinkTree link in our page bio. Stay cool and collected out there today, and we will see you back here in a bit for more forecast posts.
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We've put together an event review of the recent historic March 15-16, 2026 blizzard event. This StoryMap includes a breakdown of the meteorology, a look at area snowfall records, an interactive regional snow totals map, some select photos and videos, known impacts, and how we messaged hazards over the course of the event.
This StoryMap is best viewed on desktop.
Check it out at the link below! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
That said, it’s time to announce the spring clean shutdown for the Root Cellar!
We will be open:
Thursday, March 26th
Friday, March 27th
Saturday, March 28th (our last day before the shutdown)
We will be closed from Sunday, March 29th through Thursday April 23rd. During this time, we’ll be refreshing our menu, so keep an eye out for updates and our spring hours!
Our hotel and lodging will remain available if you’d like to visit, but the restaurant will be closed for cleaning and minor renovations.
Thank you again for a wonderful season—we love you all! 💛 #lakegogebic #westernup
With the surgery and the new baby, this ended up being my first and last ride of the season with my buddy—and it definitely didn’t disappoint.
We ran from Ontonagon to Sidnaw via Trail 12 over to 174, and honestly… 95% of the ride was excellent. 👌 The kind of riding you hope for this time of year.
Sure, there were a few slushy stretches and some bare spots starting to open up by the end of the day, but get into the woods and there’s still a solid base. If you’re itching to squeeze in a few more miles this season, heading south and east out of Ontonagon is still very much worth it.
And never forget…
“It’s not about the miles. It’s about the smiles.” 😄 #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
We went out and inspected some of our system and found Ma Nature had done some real damage.
The trails are rideable and some are still in good condition. Unfortunately to safely get groomers to those areas we have to cross swamps, open water, running water and failing snow bridges.
We are going to cease grooming operations and barring an unexpected change in the forecast, will not restart.
We had a hard season and really need more help, if you have a desire to groom, please p.m. us.
Thank you for coming up, thank you for all the kind words, see ya next year and ride the 906!!! #ontonagon #westernupTrail Report 3/22:
We went out and inspected some of our system and found Ma Nature had done some real damage.
The trails are rideable and some are still in good condition. Unfortunately to safely get groomers to those areas we have to cross swamps, open water, running water and failing snow bridges.
We are going to cease grooming operations and barring an unexpected change in the forecast, will not restart.
We had a hard season and really need more help, if you have a desire to groom, please p.m. us.
Thank you for coming up, thank you for all the kind words, see ya next year and ride the 906!!!