Lake Gogebic Trail Report – 02/13
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming – 02/13 Picture this morning 2-13-23… We have 2 operator’s going out tonight to knock down bumps. Nothing pretty by any means but trying to keep up until Thursday when thing’s should turn around. Do your snow Dance (We need it!)… and Winter isn’t over!! <> While the forecast for the next two days is not what anyone wants to see in February – it is certainly not a reason to freak out and start cancelling your reservations! We have a great base and there is still a lot of snow out on the trails so this warmup should not hurt us too bad. Snow and cold temps are in the forecast starting on Thursday. Just keep doing the Heikki Lunta (finnish snow dance!) Groomers will not be going out today and tomorrow and Mother Nature will determine what happens on Wednesday. Today and tomorrow will be maintenance days for our Groomers and they should have all equipment up and running by Wednesday. If groomers are out on the trails – it will mostly be to knock down some bumps. Groomers were last out on Saturday and hit 102, Trail 1N, 13N and 8 east. Trail 13 South/Trail 100: reroute has been closed and trail has been reverted to original trail. Trail 13 now connects to trail 100 & Stagecoach Road. Please watch and follow signs in order to avoid logging areas. Mother Nature will determine what happens this week – think snow and we’ll keep you posted!.. <> (Behind the scenes) Trail 13 south of Lake Gogebic has been a treat this year. We were able to pull off a miracle to get trail 13 open for snowmobile season. The Reroute took many hours to find landowners and to get approval to make it a trail. We now had to close the reroute down and go back to our original trail. Yesterday, we broke open the trail and resigned 13 south of trail 100. We also connect trail 100 and 13 intersection to to Stagecoach road to make for less road riding.😁 Please follow the signs to avoid the logging area. Hope Mother Nature doesn’t hurt us too much. Also a thank you to Riesterer & Schnell Outdoor Equipment to let us try a John Deere Tractor on our trails. Was really impressed how well it handled on our system of trails. <> <> <> <> Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce – <> Lake Gogebic Area Chamber of Commerce on Facebook – <> LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's.. WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Lake effect snow continues today, stops, then resumes in intensity overnight into Tuesday, January 26th and 27th, 2026. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> While it will remain cold through midweek we will get a reprieve from the bitter cold experienced over the last several days. Lake effect snow showers will be possible in the northwest wind snowbelts along with a period of widespread light snow tonight across the U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile it will remain cold through midweek we will get a reprieve from the bitter cold experienced over the last several days. Lake effect snow showers will be possible in the northwest wind snowbelts along with a period of widespread light snow tonight across the U.P. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/26: ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> ❄️🇺🇸 4-6" of fresh snow overnight!🙌💪 LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 1-25-26 evening Groom into today the 26th. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Trail Adventures with GPS >> EOD 1/23/26 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Cold weather continues through Tuesday with highs only in the single digits and teens. Dangerously cold wind chills this morning and again tonight into Monday morning are expected, Cold Weather Advisories are in effect. Lake effect snow showers are possible in the northwest wind snowbelts this afternoon through Tuesday with a period of widespread light snow Monday night into early Tuesday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/25/27- DAYTIME GROOMING TODAY! Due to the extreme cold weather guys will be out during the day. We will post trail conditions after groomers go out. RIDE RIGHT and RIDE SAFE #watersmeet #westernup Trails were awesome this afternoon!! LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for Your Saturday evening 1-24-26. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> A special shout out to Galen and Art for braving the cold temperatures yesterday. They brushed along the grade trail 137 and improved the safety with signage at the junction with trail 12 to Greenland. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> The big blue tractor will be out again soon. Cheer up, Sledheads, warmer weather is coming!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosThe big blue tractor will be out again soon. Cheer up, Sledheads, warmer weather is coming!!! ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> We haven’t had many clear nights this year, but wow—when the clouds finally parted, the sky did not disappoint. 🌌 ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> She was a cold one in the Tula Swamp this morning on my way to the shop! This is the coldest we've seen it since we moved to the up in 2015. Temperatures at our shop were 16 degrees warmer at a mere -20* below zero. Bluebird day here in our corner of the greast peninsula! Stay safe riders! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosShe was a cold one in the Tula Swamp this morning on my way to the shop! This is the coldest we've seen it since we moved to the up in 2015. Temperatures at our shop were 16 degrees warmer at a mere -20* below zero. Bluebird day here in our corner of the greast peninsula! Stay safe riders! IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Update: 1.24.2026 ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/24: ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/23: SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Enjoy! This was on Trail 174 - north of Sidnaw - last night. It was chilly (about -5°F) with blowing snow, but it was a beautiful night to groom. #westernup #snowphotos ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Alert 1/23: <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Gogebic Area Grooming on Facebook
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Discussion
Our west winds kick up to the 30-40 mph range later tonight. Prior to that happening, a northwest wind will batter some lake effect areas with an additional 1-3" this afternoon, with pockets of 4"+ possible. As we move into Tuesday, a widespread blanket of 2-5", with pockets of 4-8" will overtake the Lake Michigan shoreline, eastern UP, and Keweenaw Peninsula. Temperature difference between water and air, plus adequate lift will fuel lake effect all the way through Wednesday morning. Additionally, we have a clipper moving through on Tuesday that will bring isolated pockets of 1-3" to the east side. Most locations should still be beneath an inch, however, too many variables are in play to not mention it.
Travel will be impacted along and west of US-131, with minor travel impacts all the way over to the US-127 corridor (I-75 north of Grayling). The clipper will be swinging through with the initial push of gusty winds after midnight tonight through 10 am Tuesday morning. Again, this will be for totals starting at noon today, and lasting through 8 am EST Wednesday, with most of the snow falling throughout the entire day Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyLake effect snow continues today, stops, then resumes in intensity overnight into Tuesday, January 26th and 27th, 2026.
Discussion
Our west winds kick up to the 30-40 mph range later tonight. Prior to that happening, a northwest wind will batter some lake effect areas with an additional 1-3" this afternoon, with pockets of 4"+ possible. As we move into Tuesday, a widespread blanket of 2-5", with pockets of 4-8" will overtake the Lake Michigan shoreline, eastern UP, and Keweenaw Peninsula. Temperature difference between water and air, plus adequate lift will fuel lake effect all the way through Wednesday morning. Additionally, we have a clipper moving through on Tuesday that will bring isolated pockets of 1-3" to the east side. Most locations should still be beneath an inch, however, too many variables are in play to not mention it.
Travel will be impacted along and west of US-131, with minor travel impacts all the way over to the US-127 corridor (I-75 north of Grayling). The clipper will be swinging through with the initial push of gusty winds after midnight tonight through 10 am Tuesday morning. Again, this will be for totals starting at noon today, and lasting through 8 am EST Wednesday, with most of the snow falling throughout the entire day Tuesday.
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More snow and cold last night! Trails are setting up fantastic!
Groomed:
Trail 137 from Ontonagon to Rockland.
Trail #13 from Rockland to Trail #101.
Trail #101 to Trail #12 @ Potato Farm Rd.
Trail #13 to White Pine.
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
Trail #11 (South Boundary Rd.) to Trail 102.
All were reported in very good to excellent condition.
Ride the 906!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
😵💫It just isn't stopping! We can't say this enough, the current snowmobile trail conditions in our corner of the U.P. are the best they have been in 5+ years.
🤯Trail crews from North Country Snowmobile Club UP did a number on the system over the weekend. They widened and straightened trails, filled tons of holes/depressions to level riding areas out. Just spectacular work! We did a 7 hour volunteer groomer run across nearly 60 miles of their system last night to help out. Trails were found to be in amazing shape, seriously come and enjoy whats here!! Traffic is tremendously low!!
⛽️ We typically burn 60-100 gallons of diesel a night per groomer!
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13s and 8e were groomed overnight and are in excellent condition. This morning we have a machine headed up 102 and 8w then 13n and 1n will be covered tonight. Cold temp's continue to keep trail conditions in really good shape.
We also have a new addition to the fleet.. "The Dubie".
Been awhile since we've pulled one but remember why we fell in love once you get used to them again. They flat out crush the bumps and leave a finish perfectly.
Think ❄️❄️❄️ and be safe out there!! Gogebic Area Grooming #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
4 of us started out from Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins today with Lake of the Clouds as a POI in mind. 2 of us made it, and we were lucky to follow and see 2 Groomers from North Country Snowmobile Club UP several times along the way! (2 returned back to Scott's safely)
Come on up, the snow is great!
Think Snow, Ride Right, Lead Right! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
The common theme has been cold and lot's of snow!! We saw a balmy -22 tonight with trail's laying out nice.
We weren't sure what to expect with the new snow and not grooming because of temp's but overall everything looked pretty good! Trail's covered tonight, 102, 13n, 1n and 8w. We only have 2 guy's this weekend so tomorrow they'll jump on 8e and 13s with regular rotation Monday.
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Trails are in great shape. Team Green, Wyatt and Jay, groomed our trails 1, 12 and 13 last night.
Please ride safely, Ride Right and stay warm. Thermometer shows it's -25° right now. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosA special shout out to Galen and Art for braving the cold temperatures yesterday. They brushed along the grade trail 137 and improved the safety with signage at the junction with trail 12 to Greenland.
Trails are in great shape. Team Green, Wyatt and Jay, groomed our trails 1, 12 and 13 last night.
Please ride safely, Ride Right and stay warm. Thermometer shows it's -25° right now.
The northern lights danced across the darkness, painting the heavens in colors no human hand could ever recreate. Moments like this stop you in your tracks and remind you just how breathtaking God’s artistry truly is.
Quiet. Powerful. Humbling.
What a gift to witness. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosWe haven’t had many clear nights this year, but wow—when the clouds finally parted, the sky did not disappoint. 🌌
The northern lights danced across the darkness, painting the heavens in colors no human hand could ever recreate. Moments like this stop you in your tracks and remind you just how breathtaking God’s artistry truly is.
Quiet. Powerful. Humbling.
What a gift to witness.
We will be day grooming today from Hurley to Marenisco due to the cold temps at night.
Please ride with caution!
Ride Safe!
Kami
GRTA Secretary #ironwood #westernupUpdate: 1.24.2026
We will be day grooming today from Hurley to Marenisco due to the cold temps at night.
Please ride with caution!
Ride Safe!
Kami
GRTA Secretary
Wyatt and Jay went out in very adverse conditions.
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Greenland to White Pine.
Trail #101 from Trail #12 to Trail #13.
Trail #13 from Trail #101 to Rockland.
Trail #137 from Rockland to Ontonagon.
All were reported in very good condition.
Ride the 906! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 1/24:
Wyatt and Jay went out in very adverse conditions.
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Greenland to White Pine.
Trail #101 from Trail #12 to Trail #13.
Trail #13 from Trail #101 to Rockland.
Trail #137 from Rockland to Ontonagon.
All were reported in very good condition.
Ride the 906!
Wyatt and Galen groomed Trail #12 from Ontonagon to Greenland, its smooth and hard.
Tractor Mac groomed out of White Pine from Gary's shop, thank you Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan and went into The Porkies.
He groomed Trail #1 from Trail #12 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail #102. All of it was in very good to excellent condition! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 1/23:
Wyatt and Galen groomed Trail #12 from Ontonagon to Greenland, its smooth and hard.
Tractor Mac groomed out of White Pine from Gary's shop, thank you Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan White Pine, Michigan and went into The Porkies.
He groomed Trail #1 from Trail #12 to Lake of the Clouds and Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) to Trail #102. All of it was in very good to excellent condition!
Wyatt and Jay will be day grooming due to severe weather.
They will start out of our shop in Ontonagon work to Greenland, back to Ontonagon, on to Rockland, in to White Pine and back to Ontonagon.
Please be aware they are out, check Groomer Tracker for location.
Ride the 906!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Alert 1/23:
Wyatt and Jay will be day grooming due to severe weather.
They will start out of our shop in Ontonagon work to Greenland, back to Ontonagon, on to Rockland, in to White Pine and back to Ontonagon.
Please be aware they are out, check Groomer Tracker for location.
Ride the 906!!