Ontonagon Trail Report – 01/20
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton’s North Coast Adventures – 01/20 Enjoy your trails today! Kurtis and Steve spent their night grooming up the North Country Snowmobile Club UP trails. For the record, this Dubie Groomers/Brush Cutter track was laid by the one and only Prez, Groomer Mikey! This is trail 101, 5 minutes from our shop! Thank you groomers and land owners! <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via NORTH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE CLUB – 01/19 Vice President mac ( wish him a happy birthday today)and President aka groomer Mikey were out all night and morning trying to get the trails back in shape after 3 days of rain and warm temps, we had 12" rock hard moguls to cut and lots of wet spots to fill we should have 80% of our system I good shape by Friday am. Trail 1 from white pine to lake of the clouds is 70% groomed its thin along Lake superior with a couple wet spot you can go around . Trail 11 s. Boundary road is groomed and good gonna be some bumps in a couple corners yet. Trail 12 from white pine and is ok.. lots of chatter bumps in the corners wet spots are filled Trail 12 from Ontonagon to Greenland is groomed but still has a few bumps all wet spots are filled Trail 137 is groomed and is decent still a few small bumps. Trail 13 did not get groomed yet but is first on the list for tonight all 3 groomers will be out and hopefully we will have the whole system groomed by Friday and it’s snowing with 4 to 6" by tomorrow night <> <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Rain spreads into the UP this evening, transitioning to snow from west to east tonight. Snowfall rates of 0.5-1”/hr are possible late tonight into early Friday morning across the central UP, which will lead to hazardous travel as visibility drops as low as a quarter mile or less. Snow totals of 2-4” are possible across much of the central UP, with higher amounts of 4-6” in the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga counties. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaRain spreads into the UP this evening, transitioning to snow from west to east tonight. Snowfall rates of 0.5-1”/hr are possible late tonight into early Friday morning across the central UP, which will lead to hazardous travel as visibility drops as low as a quarter mile or less. Snow totals of 2-4” are possible across much of the central UP, with higher amounts of 4-6” in the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga counties. WEATHER UPDATE via Pictured Rocks Marine Weather Conditions >> OK, here's the latest! Shown below is the expected 24-hour snowfall accumulation from 7pm today through 7pm Friday, along with the 24-hour snowfall from 7am Saturday through 7am Sunday. The 12-hour "gap" in between those two periods is the lull between the two waves of snow, when not much is expected to happen. And the snowmelt from the warm spell today should largely have ceased by then. More snow is also expected after 7am on Sunday and even into Monday, but it's a bit too early to call the snow amounts for that time period. Winter will not succumb to our brief warm spell! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey This content isn't available right now WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After some fog today, rain moves in tonight, with a transition to snow that could have a period of light freezing rain and/or sleet mixed in. The best chances for 3+ inches of snow are in the high terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties. Snow then ends from west to east through the day Friday, though travel might be difficult in some spots on the morning commute. This weekend may also bring snowfall, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have travel plans. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAfter some fog today, rain moves in tonight, with a transition to snow that could have a period of light freezing rain and/or sleet mixed in. The best chances for 3+ inches of snow are in the high terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties. Snow then ends from west to east through the day Friday, though travel might be difficult in some spots on the morning commute. This weekend may also bring snowfall, so keep an eye on the forecast if you have travel plans. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> A narrow band of snow falls over parts of the western U.P. late Thursday through Friday. Some higher elevations could top 6" of snow! LAKE GOGEBICE AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 1-7-25. 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! <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Meanwhile, parts of the Lower Peninsula get up to one inch of rain. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA narrow band of snow falls over parts of the western U.P. late Thursday through Friday. Some higher elevations could top 6" of snow!
Meanwhile, parts of the Lower Peninsula get up to one inch of rain.
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The entirety of 8w to Wakefield was opened up today.
No machine's were harmed in this process!
It's not the prettiest but we made 2 passes through each section that we've been holding off on.
We don't know if it will hold up but finger's crossed...
Use caution as we left numerous snow bridge's higher than the trail itself. Thanks everyone Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
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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