TRAIL REPORT – 1/26/23
Trails are rated very good to excellent. Main corridors are being groomed nightly and connector trails every other night to two nights based on use.
160 and 11 were groomed last night, thank you to Ryan Christian for knocking another powder paving out on 160. He said 6″ of fresh snow came down in spots. We have seen fresh snow across our trails the past several days. The snow has really helped to improve conditions, which were very good to begin with! Trails are froze back in and we are set up for a great weekend of riding. Be sure to #snowmobileironwood and see the TeePee on 160! Thank you Matt Rogers for keeping the fleet greased up and fixed up for the boys to groom with!
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club – 01/25
Groomer just left to do trail 160.
Another groomer is currently out on trail 11. Trails are flat and in excellent condition. Ride right, stay on the trail, stop at all stop signs and watch your speed’s in the town’s.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> ❄️ Monday, March 16… 🛷 Snow is tapering after a blizzard dumped more than a foot of snow. 🛷 The lake snow is heavy. Keep your speed consistent! 🛷 Visibility is limited, as drifting continues. 🛷 Ride with a buddy and communicate your intended route and destination with someone. #lakegogebic#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Groomer Jay is out on trail 12. This recent picture is on his return trip to the groomer barn after doing trail 12 from Greenland to White Pine and back. Not a single set of sled tracks...trails are setting up nicely with this snow and colder temps. Thanks again for your time and experience in keeping our trails UP. #ontonagon #westernup#snowphotosGroomer Jay is out on trail 12. This recent picture is on his return trip to the groomer barn after doing trail 12 from Greenland to White Pine and back. Not a single set of sled tracks...trails are setting up nicely with this snow and colder temps. Thanks again for your time and experience in keeping our trails UP. ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via 9&10 News >> 3-15 Winter Storm Update (8PM) Blizzard Warnings have moved South to include Leelanau, Emmet, Cheboygan, Southeastn Chippewa, Mackinac Island/Bois Blanc, Beaver Island. Ice Storm Warnings have moved South to include Wexford, Missaukee, Oscoda, Alcona and Alpena Counties. Winter Weather Advisories now include Clare, Osceola Counties. The warm line is farther South keeping higher totals North. Winds continue to pick up along with the snow tonight. We will be live at 11pm for the latest! #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey... See MoreSee Less
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> ⚠️ Blizzard Warning ⚠️ ➡️ Up to 3 feet of snow is expected in this storm. ➡️ The Blizzard Warning lasts until 8 pm Eastern Monday. ➡️ Expect strong wind gusts up to 45 mph, snow falling at rates up to 1” per hour, plus significant drifting. ➡️ Many area school districts are already cancelling school for Monday. #lakegogebic#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Potentially historic, record-breaking snowfall between 1 and 3 feet expected across all of Upper Michigan. Highest storm total snow expected in the central and east. Greatest potential for 4 feet is the high terrain of north-central. Strong winds and heavy snowfall rates will result in a long duration of blizzard conditions. Widespread impacts: dangerous to impossible travel, power outages, prolonged recovery time. More information can be found at www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less