Greetings Sledders,
It would appear that the LE snows are winding down in this area. It’s hard to put an exact number of inches received due to the blowing and compacting but I think around 8" is fairly accurate.
Right now the trails would land in the fair to good category, with the weekend being the toughest to predict at this point not knowing what traffic will be like and not knowing what replenishing snows we will see. It’s safe to say that what we have on the trails will be put to the test.
We haven’t panned this fluffy snow yet,the trails were wet under the snow and I decided to let the light sled traffic pack it in and anticipate resuming the actual grooming schedule this weekend.
We will update closer to the weekend if conditions change.
Ride Often and Please Be Safe,
Keith, Sandy and The Girls
At Fay’s Motel enjoy direct access to the Grayling Area snowmobile trails.
January 22, 2013 | Fay's Motel Uncategorized
Bitter cold today with temps warming up for the rest of the week with high in the teens and lows in the single digits. We received 6.5 inches of new snow in the Ironwood area with about 12 inches in the Lake Gogebic area and Watersmeet finally got about 5 inches in the last few days. Snow showers are in the forecast for the next week.
The Gogebic Range Trail Authority report the groomers are out. They are back on the regular grooming schedule so we should have a better report tomorrow. Trail 2 & 8 are groomed. Trail 160 is being groomed today. Expect icy conditions. All wet areas are now frozen. Conditions are still poor to fair. Trail 11N and 11S still have not been groomed. Please use caution trails are icy.
The Lake Gogebic groomers report: They have received approximately a foot new snow with snow in the forecast for the next week. Temps for the most part will be very cold. Groomers are out working to get the trails in shape. Here is a warning from Lake Gogebic Area.
WARNING: Although as a rule, we never comment about riding on Lake Gogebic itself, as the DNR (the sponsor of our grant money) does not recognize trails over open water – thus there are no trail markings on the lake. However, we’re experiencing a first ever problem on the lake that we want to make sure we inform our riders about for their safety. We have reports of two large holes of open water between the Hoop ‘N Holler Tavern (at the northwest corner of the lake) and Fishtales Resort (approx. 6 miles south of the Hoop on the west shore). There are reports, also, of ice heaves near these spots. Please use caution and ride slow enough to see far ahead of you. These conditions could change rapidly so please use caution.
The Watersmeet groomers still have not gone out. They did get about 5 inches of new snow but I still do not have an official report on the trails.
All areas need more snow….keep in mind groomers can be out day or night so watch out for them and please pull over or slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by.
Please be careful on corners as you know several Michigan Trail signs have been discontinued. These signs are posted on our trail map. PLEASE BE SAFE!!!!
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The 2nd Annual Radar Run will be held on Lake Gogebic in front of the Gogebic Lodge (Hwy 64) on Feb. 2nd. There will be stock and modified classes, trophies and a bikini run. Two tracks – ice and packed snow. For more info call Kent at 906-842-3324.
January 22, 2013 | Western U.P. Bureau
