KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western & Southern UP Trail Reports – 02/22
My buddy Glenn doing his thing early in the morning keeping things in shape for ya in Toivola.
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KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 02/21
Unfortunately the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club (Toivola north to Copper Harbor) is now currently down to 1 of 5 machines. One of the two machines that was operational had the alternator go out in the middle of a run last night.
The machine needing an alternator is hoped to be fixed and running by tomorrow evenings run. The other two machines required parts should be in on Tuesday and repaired ASAP.
This is an unfortunate situation to be in, but I can assure you that EVERYTHING possible that can be done to get them repaired and back out on the trails is being done!
Multiple messages have come in assuming that there are financial reasons the repairs are taking time… the way I understand it is that in some situations quotes must be received, sent to the board, then sent to local DNR who then forwards to Lansing for approval.
If you will be riding this upcoming week, I definitely recommend you download the Groomer Tracker app and use it for planning your daily routes. We will try to keep you updated as to when machines will be back in operation. For now there is one machine to cover the entire trail system. ‼
Glenn Rowe shared some beautiful photos of his run this morning from Mohawk to Toivola.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Bitterly cold temperatures will hang on through tonight as wind chill values remain below zero across the U.P., coldest in the west near the WI border. Lake effect snow will also continue to impact the northwest wind snowbelts, especially across the east where a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Sunday morning for Alger, Luce, and northern Schoolcraft Counties. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaBitterly cold temperatures will hang on through tonight as wind chill values remain below zero across the U.P., coldest in the west near the WI border. Lake effect snow will also continue to impact the northwest wind snowbelts, especially across the east where a Winter Weather Advisory remains in effect through Sunday morning for Alger, Luce, and northern Schoolcraft Counties. ... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> Brrrrrr….. 🥶it was definitely a cold day to ride the Keweenaw, but Jason Kremer definitely wasn’t complaining! Jason and crew headed out today from the Ramada in Hancock and rode up to Copper Harbor for the Winter Wonderfest & Park Lighting Event! (Checkout the video Jason shared with us in the comments!) Jason is a frequent rider of the Keweenaw and today definitely didn’t disappoint! Jason shared these photos and said, “You definitely need to tode to Copper Harbor tomorrow! Trails are not freshly groomed but they are flat and fast! The only slightly bumpy part was the trail up Brockway, but not bad for a Saturday in the Kee! There is zero traffic today, only met one group of sledders all the way from Hancock to Copper Harbor. Having a blast, will send you pics when I get service. Maybe we will run into a groomer on the way back!” Well, as you can see from one of Jason’s photos, they did come across a groomer on the way back from Copper Harbor! We hope you all enjoyed your Saturday as much as Jason did! Please note as of right now the, The Portage Lake Lift Bridge is not yet open for snowmobile crossing. That means you can not cross from Houghton to Hancock…. yet. The Coast Guard needed to close the shipping lanes and then the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club and the city need to coordinate laying the snow mat for sled crossing…. Hopefully, very soon! Thanks as always for sharing, Jason! #keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers are expected downwind of Lake Superior through Sunday, impacting the northwest wind snowbelt areas. This snow will be very susceptible to blowing in the wind, resulting in localized visibility reductions below 1 mile at times. Make sure to drive with your headlights on, at appropriate speeds, and with extra room between yourself and other vehicles! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers are expected downwind of Lake Superior through Sunday, impacting the northwest wind snowbelt areas. This snow will be very susceptible to blowing in the wind, resulting in localized visibility reductions below 1 mile at times. Make sure to drive with your headlights on, at appropriate speeds, and with extra room between yourself and other vehicles! #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front will move across the U.P this evening. Light snow will accompany the front but generally less than an inch is expected. Behind the front temperatures will fall into the single digits above and below zero. This combined with gusty winds will bring wind chills down into the teens and twenties below zero. A Cold Weather Advisory is in effect for Gogebic and Iron counties tonight through Saturday morning. Lake effect snow will develop behind the front in the northwest wind snowbelts with several inches expected. Those headed outside tonight or traveling should be prepared for bitter cold and snow (in the northwest wind snowbelts). #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less