The Ides of March are upon us…Time to get out the Michigan weather jokes. Yesterday we topped out at 50 in the afternoon. By evening we had steady rain and dropping temps. Around 10 pm it changed to freezing rain, followed by snow. We awoke to at least 2″ of very heavy, wet snow on top of the water and ice outside. And the temperature is back down in the high 20’s. Lake effect snow is predicted today and the temps could get a tad above freezing. Tomorrow is supposed to be colder with another chance for snow. The current weather conditions do not allow for grooming, so we’ll play each day by ear (Tuesday is our off day anyway). It’s one of those beautiful winter scenes outside today. Branches have come down with the heavy ice/snow combination but schools are open and everyone seems to have power. There you have it for the latest and greatest here in Indian River.

Base: 4 inches

Snowfall Past 24 hours: 0 inches

Last Grooming: 3-7-13, Thursday night

Current Trail Conditions: Poor

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The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are open. The groomers are out working on the the trails and the trails are in very good condition. Remember to watch out for the groomers and deer when you’re out on the trails…..they have the right of way!!

There is some logging being done on sections of trails 122 & 133 so please watch for the signs and be aware.

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau asks that you stay on the trails, STAY OFF THE ICE, respect private property, do not drink and drive, and above all else, please, drive safely. The signs on the snowmobile trails are there for the riders’ safety. Please, DO NOT remove or destroy these signs.

Please be aware that if you snowmobile on U.S. Coast Guard property you could face federal trespass charges.

Snowfall & Weather Report:
Houghton county – 36 inches on the ground, 165.25 inches fallen to date as of 3/11/13.
Keweenaw county – 39 inches on the ground, 223 inches fallen to date as of 3/11/13.

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