Ironwood Trail Report – 03/03
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club – 03/03 Our club will not day groom when temps are above freezing, grooming creates friction, friction is heat, and moving melting snow with friction only melts more snow…a luxury we don’t have, snow to burn! We will be inspecting trails by snowmobile today and will relay grooming plans tonight. This will be the last few days of riding, do not wait to come up and ride as many are enjoying the trails already. IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club – 03/02 Groomers were out ALL Sunday night and into Monday grooming all GRTA trails to remarkably good condition. Trails are rated good to very good with fair sections. We are not grooming again until tomorrow night. We are decommissioning T7 groomer to have our Diamond Mowers installed on it with added retrofits for increased greasing. We will be out all Wednesday night and Thursday night grooming in hopes of giving you’se guyses another weekend of good riding. Our trails are flat and sassy and white again…come ride! They will deteriorate as we move through the week, but we do have faith the trails will be 100% better this Saturday as compared to last. The amount of drifting from today’s crazy wind added much more snow to east/west sections. All good things! <> Report via Gogebic Range Trail Authority Website <> Report via Gogebic Range Trail Authority on Facebook <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Winter is making its presence known tonight through Friday. ❄️ A significant snowstorm is expected, and travel could become difficult quickly. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snowfall will generally end from west to east across the U.P. this evening. We are currently tracking a second system that will move across the U.P. Thursday night into Friday, and a third system that may move across the U.P. this weekend. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Report; ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Please be careful if riding in the Ontonagon area right now. This picture is about 10 minutes old and a mile south of town. Until we get colder temperatures, you will be seeing water areas on trails 12 and 137. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> 3.11.2026 Jared BESSEMER - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort >> 6” on the stick this AM & it keeps coming! Plan your trip north to Big Snow Country, where winter lasts longer! ❄️⛷️ Start here: bigpowderhorn.net #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 3-10-26. Mike Chow LAKE GOGEBIC UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> ⚠️ Winter Storm Warning is underway! ⚠️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning, ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Well… it looks like winter heard us talking about spring and decided to come back for one more round. ❄️😂 WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> Brand new Groomer Tractor arrived today! Hopefully we get a big snowstorm to get her out this year! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> One last warm and sunny day is expected to start off the work week, with afternoon highs ranging in the 40s and 50s. However, things quickly take a turn as a winter storm heads towards the region. This kicks off an initial batch of light snow late tonight, persisting into Tuesday morning. A brief break Tuesday afternoon will be followed by more light to moderate snow Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Exact amounts remain uncertain, but confidence is increasing in at least a few inches of snow for much of the area by Wednesday evening. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooOne last warm and sunny day is expected to start off the work week, with afternoon highs ranging in the 40s and 50s. However, things quickly take a turn as a winter storm heads towards the region. This kicks off an initial batch of light snow late tonight, persisting into Tuesday morning. A brief break Tuesday afternoon will be followed by more light to moderate snow Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Exact amounts remain uncertain, but confidence is increasing in at least a few inches of snow for much of the area by Wednesday evening. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Winter weather returns this week. We're tracking three clipper systems. Our next one brings widespread snow tomorrow night into Wednesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Round Two of a stretch of impactful winter weather is set to return tonight through Friday in the form of a quick hitting but strong clipper.
Please view this morning's informational briefing at the link below for additional details regarding snowfall totals, timing, and associated impacts. www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf
Additionally, confidence continues to grow regarding a major winter storm for the Upper Great Lakes region Saturday night through Monday, potentially rivaling the most recent December 28-29, 2025 blizzard event. Stay tuned for more details! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea 
If you must be on the roads, please drive carefully, give yourself extra time, and watch out for plows and emergency crews. Your safety—and the safety of others—comes first.
If you don’t have to travel, it might be a good time to stay in, stay warm, and let’s all talk this storm down together. ☕️
Let’s look out for one another and get through this safely. Stay warm and stay safe, everyone.. #ontonagon #westernupWinter is making its presence known tonight through Friday. ❄️ A significant snowstorm is expected, and travel could become difficult quickly.
If you must be on the roads, please drive carefully, give yourself extra time, and watch out for plows and emergency crews. Your safety—and the safety of others—comes first.
If you don’t have to travel, it might be a good time to stay in, stay warm, and let’s all talk this storm down together. ☕️
Let’s look out for one another and get through this safely. Stay warm and stay safe, everyone
Trail Condition: Fair
Last Groomed: March 01st, 2026
We will start grooming again this evening, it looks like we should be able to run for several days.
Please ride on the RIGHT side of the trail and STOP at the stop signs!
Stay on the trail, if you don’t we could lose trail permissions on private property.
Groomers have the right of way on the trails, pull over and stop to let them safely pass!
We have Groomer Tracker installed in our groomers.
We groom every day that the weather conditions and equipment allow. Unforeseen circumstances may prevent us from going out, like a major blizzard and being snowed in at our homes or equipment breakdowns. #westernup
Carter was out brushing part of Trail 160 yesterday, (3.10.2026) and after further inspection of Trail 160 and Trail 11s this afternoon by Charlie & Joe, both trails have quite a few water holes surfacing.’Hard to say how the water is flowing under the surface. Trial 8 also has water flowing on the trail.
We know everyone wants to get that “one last” ride in for the year, but at this point it maybe not be worth the risk. We understand everyone will ride during different trail conditions. What I call excellent or poor trails conditions, the next person may say otherwise, and so on.
For the time being, the only trail that will be getting groomed, (granted things stay the way they do), is Trail 2 from Ironwood to Marenisco.
Our main priority is keeping everyone safe.
We hope to see you this Saturday, March 14, 2026 for our Cure for Cabin Fever event.
AJ's Lodge and Oven is still having their Yooper Poker Run whether your on your sled or in your vehicle, don’t forget to stop by VFW Post 3673 Bessemer, MI to get your card punched.
Thank you to Longhini Property Management and General Insurance Agency for your donation towards our event!
Ride safe, friends!
Kami
GRTA Secretary #ironwood #westernup #snowphotos3.11.2026
Carter was out brushing part of Trail 160 yesterday, (3.10.2026) and after further inspection of Trail 160 and Trail 11s this afternoon by Charlie & Joe, both trails have quite a few water holes surfacing.’Hard to say how the water is flowing under the surface. Trial 8 also has water flowing on the trail.
We know everyone wants to get that “one last” ride in for the year, but at this point it maybe not be worth the risk. We understand everyone will ride during different trail conditions. What I call excellent or poor trails conditions, the next person may say otherwise, and so on.
For the time being, the only trail that will be getting groomed, (granted things stay the way they do), is Trail 2 from Ironwood to Marenisco.
Our main priority is keeping everyone safe.
We hope to see you this Saturday, March 14, 2026 for our Cure for Cabin Fever event.
AJ's Lodge and Oven is still having their Yooper Poker Run whether your on your sled or in your vehicle, don’t forget to stop by VFW Post 3673 Bessemer, MI to get your card punched.
Thank you to Longhini Property Management and General Insurance Agency for your donation towards our event!
Ride safe, friends!
Kami
GRTA Secretary
After a brief lull this early morning, widespread snowfall fills in by mid morning, then tapers off from west to east this afternoon. Moderate to heavy snowfall rates are possible this morning into the early afternoon, heaviest over northern Marquette county.
For additional details, please view the entire informational briefing at this link: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
We received around 2 to 3" overnight which for the most part melted off by the end of the day.
After 7 days of mid 40°s and bluebird skys. The runoff has begun.
8w to Wakefield is not groomable.
1n was run on Saturday, that machine broke through the ice on our hard pack.
Our feeder trail to the corridor is almost underwater as well.
As I write this it's currently snowing with 4 to 5" so far. Temp is 24° with a low of 17°
If we groom it will be limited.
We would appreciate any feedback on what you guy's are seeing on the trail's, any hazards etc.. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup
🌨️ Here’s the view at 8 pm Central Time Tuesday night from the south end of the lake at the Gogebic Lodge.
🌨️ The temperature has dropped to 27 degrees and snow is falling steady.
🌨️ We are due to get up to 8 inches of snow by 2 pm Wednesday.
🌨️ More snow with significant accumulation is in the forecast for Friday and Sunday.
🌨️ So… did we ride to the lodge?! We did not. We left the sleds indoors because on this Tuesday night, the lake needs tonight’s round to freshen up the lake’s surface.
🌨️ I DO anticipate riding my sled Friday night… sources say there’s a cook over at the Hoop… my husband… just sayin’ 🍔🥪🍕🍟 #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
The first round of a potentially active week of winter weather is set to impact the UP tonight through Wednesday. Widespread snowfall develops develops tonight, lasting through Wednesday with trailing lake effect snow into the afternoon. The greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the northern central, mainly the high terrain of Marquette County.
For additional details, please view the entire informational briefing at this link: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
Forecasts are calling for up to a foot and a half of fresh snow between Wednesday and Sunday, which in true Upper Peninsula fashion means two things:
1. Mother Nature isn’t done yet.
2. The snowmobiles might be getting one more victory lap. 🏁
So go ahead and dust off those sleds, find that hat you already packed away, and get ready for what could be some epic late-season riding. Fresh snow, quiet trails, and that beautiful Lake Superior winter backdrop we all love.
Around here we call this “False Spring: Upper Peninsula Edition.”
Winter isn’t leaving… it just stepped outside for a minute. 😉 #ontonagon #westernup