Ontonagon Trail Report – 03/02
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via NORTH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE CLUB – 03/02
6-12" has come down. Kurtis with the all-nighter report here! Lots and lots of fresh snow, come Ride! There’s a race we are hosting Saturday at the Ontonagon groomer shop by M64 travel center. Ride in and show some love to our volunteers!!
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via NORTH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE CLUB – 03/01
VOLUNTEERS WERE OUT ALL NIGHT GROOMING EXCELLENT RATED TRAILS. The season is far from over, 4-8" forecast for today. The best riding of the season is here!
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A dual threat of snow and cold to end the week and kick off the weekend as arctic air surges from the northwest. Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Bundle UP! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA dual threat of snow and cold to end the week and kick off the weekend as arctic air surges from the northwest. Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Bundle UP!
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Hey Sledheads - We are day grooming in anticipation of the polar vortex descending on us. Tractor Mac is headed from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds & South Boundary Road (Trails 1 and 11) and Wyatt is grooming from the NCSC clubhouse to Greenland and back (Trail 12). Please ride right, stay warm and check your Groomer Tracker so you know where our guys are at if you are riding today.
We'd also like to extend a big "THANK YOU" to Jason for helping Wyatt with the recent PistenBully repair so we can get PB19 back on the trails! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosHey Sledheads - We are day grooming in anticipation of the polar vortex descending on us. Tractor Mac is headed from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds & South Boundary Road (Trails 1 and 11) and Wyatt is grooming from the NCSC clubhouse to Greenland and back (Trail 12). Please ride right, stay warm and check your Groomer Tracker so you know where our guys are at if you are riding today.
We'd also like to extend a big "THANK YOU" to Jason for helping Wyatt with the recent PistenBully repair so we can get PB19 back on the trails!
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/22/26- We groomed from Lando north to the turnaround north of Bond Falls and out to 107 today, trails are holding up pretty good. Due to the extreme cold coming Friday and Saturday for the safety of our drivers and equipment we will not be grooming but hope to resume by Sunday possibly more during daytime hours as it will still be very cold at night. Please remember to watch out for groomers Ride Right , Ride Safe and be careful with the cold temperatures!!!!! #westernup
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 1-22-26.
We received another 6" to 8" overnight and still snowing with white out condition's.
At this time we've decided to keep machine's parked tonight for the safety of our operators and any first responders in the chance of something happening and a rescue would be needed.
We hope everyone understands and we'll see what tomorrow brings. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️ Ontonagon / Porcupine Mountains Snowmobile Trail Report – Winter Storm Wrap-Up ❄️
What a storm! This latest system absolutely delivered, with measured totals ranging from 14 to 24 inches across the region — all depending on which ZIP code you call home. Either way, this was a game-changer snowfall for the western U.P.
The result? Trails are as good as they’ve been in years.
Deep base, excellent coverage, and that soft, ride-anywhere feel that makes the Porkies and Ontonagon area so special. The fresh snow bonded well, filling in old imperfections and setting us up beautifully for grooming. If cold temps stick around (and they are), we’re in a sweet spot.
Expect:
• Outstanding coverage on main corridors
• Great conditions on secondary trails
• Off-trail areas loaded with snow (use caution and ride smart)
Another clipper is heading our way starting today bringing another foot of snow and brutal cold for the weekend. Stay inside if you can and keep all skin covered.
This is the kind of reset we wait all winter for — and right now, it’s prime time to ride the western U.P.
👉 Thinking about making a trip? Trails run right past Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins — warm rooms, rider-friendly parking, and Lake Superior views when you’re done for the day. Book a stay and make a weekend out of these unreal conditions.
As always: ride right, ride safe, and we’ll see you on the trail. 🛷❄️ #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Impactful winter weather remains in the forecast with NW wind lake effect snow through Thursday followed by dangerous temperatures / wind chills late Thursday through Saturday morning.
For additional information, find the entire briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf
Stay safe! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> TRAIL REPORT 1/21/26-Groomers went out yesterday and today and groomed our entire system. Our trails are in excellent condition. Trail boss Jim G and wife took a 250 mile trip and every trail ridden was fantastic! Shout out to Sno valley riders, Superior Snowmobile club, Kewenaw Snowmobile Club, Iron Range Trail Club and of course our own UP Thunder Rider Groomers! #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for 1-21-26.
A rare day groom was done today. Kinda nice seeing people and scenery instead of a black hole every night!
Today 102 and 8w we're covered and tonight 13n, 13s, 8e and 1n will all be covered. Trail's are holding up great and laying flat.
Temp's remain COLD 🥶!! and we had light snow in the air all day..
Get out and enjoy, we saw lot's of smiling faces today. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ (all pic's are 8w where the water holes were). #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Here are potential snow totals for the rest of this clipper. Lake effect surges back with another tiny little clipper tonight into tomorrow morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/21:
We had our share of cold weather challenges yesterday but all is well.
Steve of Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures had a day!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from White Pine to Ontonagon.
Trail # 101 from 12 to 13.
Trail #13 from 101 to 137.
Trail #137 from 13 to Ontonagon.
The attached picture is the bottom of "Rock Hill" on trail #13 after Steve's double pass.
We had a new operator on his first solo into The Porkies last night!! Welcome Chad to our
small dysfunctional family!
Groomed:
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
All trails were reported in very good to excellent condition!
Ride the 906!!!! #ontonagon #westernupTrail Report 1/21:
We had our share of cold weather challenges yesterday but all is well.
Steve of Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures had a day!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from White Pine to Ontonagon.
Trail # 101 from 12 to 13.
Trail #13 from 101 to 137.
Trail #137 from 13 to Ontonagon.
The attached picture is the bottom of "Rock Hill" on trail #13 after Steve's double pass.
We had a new operator on his first solo into The Porkies last night!! Welcome Chad to our
small dysfunctional family!
Groomed:
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
All trails were reported in very good to excellent condition!
Ride the 906!!!!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Coldest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaColdest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow persists across the Keweenaw, with snowfall once again intensifying this afternoon through tonight. Generally, expect 3 to 6 inches across the Keweenaw, with 1 to 4 inches being seen across the other northwest wind snow belts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernupLake effect snow persists across the Keweenaw, with snowfall once again intensifying this afternoon through tonight. Generally, expect 3 to 6 inches across the Keweenaw, with 1 to 4 inches being seen across the other northwest wind snow belts. #906wx #miwx
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A dual threat of snow and cold to end the week and kick off the weekend as arctic air surges from the northwest. Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Bundle UP! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA dual threat of snow and cold to end the week and kick off the weekend as arctic air surges from the northwest. Extreme Cold Warnings, Cold Weather Advisories, and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. Bundle UP!
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Hey Sledheads - We are day grooming in anticipation of the polar vortex descending on us. Tractor Mac is headed from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds & South Boundary Road (Trails 1 and 11) and Wyatt is grooming from the NCSC clubhouse to Greenland and back (Trail 12). Please ride right, stay warm and check your Groomer Tracker so you know where our guys are at if you are riding today.
We'd also like to extend a big "THANK YOU" to Jason for helping Wyatt with the recent PistenBully repair so we can get PB19 back on the trails! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosHey Sledheads - We are day grooming in anticipation of the polar vortex descending on us. Tractor Mac is headed from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds & South Boundary Road (Trails 1 and 11) and Wyatt is grooming from the NCSC clubhouse to Greenland and back (Trail 12). Please ride right, stay warm and check your Groomer Tracker so you know where our guys are at if you are riding today.
We'd also like to extend a big "THANK YOU" to Jason for helping Wyatt with the recent PistenBully repair so we can get PB19 back on the trails!
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/22/26- We groomed from Lando north to the turnaround north of Bond Falls and out to 107 today, trails are holding up pretty good. Due to the extreme cold coming Friday and Saturday for the safety of our drivers and equipment we will not be grooming but hope to resume by Sunday possibly more during daytime hours as it will still be very cold at night. Please remember to watch out for groomers Ride Right , Ride Safe and be careful with the cold temperatures!!!!! #westernup
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 1-22-26.
We received another 6" to 8" overnight and still snowing with white out condition's.
At this time we've decided to keep machine's parked tonight for the safety of our operators and any first responders in the chance of something happening and a rescue would be needed.
We hope everyone understands and we'll see what tomorrow brings. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️ Ontonagon / Porcupine Mountains Snowmobile Trail Report – Winter Storm Wrap-Up ❄️
What a storm! This latest system absolutely delivered, with measured totals ranging from 14 to 24 inches across the region — all depending on which ZIP code you call home. Either way, this was a game-changer snowfall for the western U.P.
The result? Trails are as good as they’ve been in years.
Deep base, excellent coverage, and that soft, ride-anywhere feel that makes the Porkies and Ontonagon area so special. The fresh snow bonded well, filling in old imperfections and setting us up beautifully for grooming. If cold temps stick around (and they are), we’re in a sweet spot.
Expect:
• Outstanding coverage on main corridors
• Great conditions on secondary trails
• Off-trail areas loaded with snow (use caution and ride smart)
Another clipper is heading our way starting today bringing another foot of snow and brutal cold for the weekend. Stay inside if you can and keep all skin covered.
This is the kind of reset we wait all winter for — and right now, it’s prime time to ride the western U.P.
👉 Thinking about making a trip? Trails run right past Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins — warm rooms, rider-friendly parking, and Lake Superior views when you’re done for the day. Book a stay and make a weekend out of these unreal conditions.
As always: ride right, ride safe, and we’ll see you on the trail. 🛷❄️ #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Impactful winter weather remains in the forecast with NW wind lake effect snow through Thursday followed by dangerous temperatures / wind chills late Thursday through Saturday morning.
For additional information, find the entire briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf
Stay safe! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> TRAIL REPORT 1/21/26-Groomers went out yesterday and today and groomed our entire system. Our trails are in excellent condition. Trail boss Jim G and wife took a 250 mile trip and every trail ridden was fantastic! Shout out to Sno valley riders, Superior Snowmobile club, Kewenaw Snowmobile Club, Iron Range Trail Club and of course our own UP Thunder Rider Groomers! #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for 1-21-26.
A rare day groom was done today. Kinda nice seeing people and scenery instead of a black hole every night!
Today 102 and 8w we're covered and tonight 13n, 13s, 8e and 1n will all be covered. Trail's are holding up great and laying flat.
Temp's remain COLD 🥶!! and we had light snow in the air all day..
Get out and enjoy, we saw lot's of smiling faces today. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ (all pic's are 8w where the water holes were). #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Here are potential snow totals for the rest of this clipper. Lake effect surges back with another tiny little clipper tonight into tomorrow morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/21:
We had our share of cold weather challenges yesterday but all is well.
Steve of Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures had a day!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from White Pine to Ontonagon.
Trail # 101 from 12 to 13.
Trail #13 from 101 to 137.
Trail #137 from 13 to Ontonagon.
The attached picture is the bottom of "Rock Hill" on trail #13 after Steve's double pass.
We had a new operator on his first solo into The Porkies last night!! Welcome Chad to our
small dysfunctional family!
Groomed:
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
All trails were reported in very good to excellent condition!
Ride the 906!!!! #ontonagon #westernupTrail Report 1/21:
We had our share of cold weather challenges yesterday but all is well.
Steve of Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures had a day!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from White Pine to Ontonagon.
Trail # 101 from 12 to 13.
Trail #13 from 101 to 137.
Trail #137 from 13 to Ontonagon.
The attached picture is the bottom of "Rock Hill" on trail #13 after Steve's double pass.
We had a new operator on his first solo into The Porkies last night!! Welcome Chad to our
small dysfunctional family!
Groomed:
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
All trails were reported in very good to excellent condition!
Ride the 906!!!!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Coldest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaColdest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow persists across the Keweenaw, with snowfall once again intensifying this afternoon through tonight. Generally, expect 3 to 6 inches across the Keweenaw, with 1 to 4 inches being seen across the other northwest wind snow belts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernupLake effect snow persists across the Keweenaw, with snowfall once again intensifying this afternoon through tonight. Generally, expect 3 to 6 inches across the Keweenaw, with 1 to 4 inches being seen across the other northwest wind snow belts. #906wx #miwx
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