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Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/04

Please use caution while riding you will encounter so wet spots and icy spots. We need more snow. Please stay on marked trails riding on unmarked trails can result in the clubs losing easement for the trails. Please be respectful.

Early season riding…

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report

Trail conditions are poor. We need more snow.

Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US 2 Crossing is in poor to fair condition it was last groomed on 1/2/2021

Trail 2 from Ramsay to Wakefield is poor it was last groomed 1/2/2021

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marensico is poor to fair last groomed 1/3/2021

Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing is poor to fair last groomed 12/26/2020

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River (WI) is poor to fair last groomed 12/28/2020

Trail 11S last groomed 1/2/2021

Please yield to any and all logging traffic, they have the right of way.

Please stay on marked trails!!!!

Gogebic Area Groomers Report 12/29/2020

Groomers have been out. Trail 8 East from Bergland to Ewen has been groomed, Trail 13 North towards Rockland and 13 South has been groomed. Trail 1 from Bergland to White Pine is groomed and 102N and 1 South are being groomed now. There are many wet spots starting to show, but freezing up with the cold temps. We need more snow. 8 West will be broke tomorrow.

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 1/1/2021

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Thursday March 28th, 2024 - 9:15 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow will gradually taper off late this afternoon across the Copper Country. Nonetheless, an additional 2 to 4 inches will be possible until then with low visibility in blowing snow. Next chance for widespread precipitation follows Friday night into Saturday.
If you measured snow this morning, please let us know how much snow fell at your location. If you have the time period over which the accumulation occurred, include that as well. Thanks. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooLake effect snow will gradually taper off late this afternoon across the Copper Country. Nonetheless, an additional 2 to 4 inches will be possible until then with low visibility in blowing snow. Next chance for widespread precipitation follows Friday night into Saturday.

If you measured snow this morning, please let us know how much snow fell at your location. If you have the time period over which the accumulation occurred, include that as well. Thanks.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow will gradually taper off late this afternoon across the Copper Country.  Nonetheless, an additional 2 to 4 inches will be possible until then with low visibility in blowing snow.  Next chance for widespread precipitation follows Friday night into Saturday.
If you measured snow this morning, please let us know how much snow fell at your location. If you have the time period over which the accumulation occurred, include that as well. Thanks. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo

Thursday March 28th, 2024 - 12:05 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Moderate to heavy lake effect snow continues tonight through Thursday evening across the Copper Country. Low visibility in blowing snow will create hazardous travel. Next chance for widespread precipitation follows Friday night into Saturday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaModerate to heavy lake effect snow continues tonight through Thursday evening across the Copper Country. Low visibility in blowing snow will create hazardous travel. Next chance for widespread precipitation follows Friday night into Saturday. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Moderate to heavy lake effect snow continues tonight through Thursday evening across the Copper Country. Low visibility in blowing snow will create hazardous travel. Next chance for widespread precipitation follows Friday night into Saturday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Wednesday March 27th, 2024 - 8:36 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will sharply increase in intensity this afternoon into tonight across northwest Upper Michigan. A foot or more of lake effect snow accumulation is expected over portions of the northwest through early Thursday with the heaviest snow from Twin Lakes to Painesdale. Blustery west winds gusting to 35 to 40 mph will also cause occasional whiteout conditions in blowing snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will sharply increase in intensity this afternoon into tonight across northwest Upper Michigan. A foot or more of lake effect snow accumulation is expected over portions of the northwest through early Thursday with the heaviest snow from Twin Lakes to Painesdale. Blustery west winds gusting to 35 to 40 mph will also cause occasional whiteout conditions in blowing snow. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will sharply increase in intensity this afternoon into tonight across northwest Upper Michigan.  A foot or more of lake effect snow accumulation is expected over portions of the northwest through early Thursday with the heaviest snow from Twin Lakes to Painesdale.  Blustery west winds gusting to 35 to 40 mph will also cause occasional whiteout conditions in blowing snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Tuesday March 26th, 2024 - 9:11 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front moving through the area this afternoon and this evening will cause falling temperatures, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through this afternoon through this evening. Motorists and pedestrians need to be alert for a possible flash freeze resulting in slushy and slick roads and sidewalks later today into tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA cold front moving through the area this afternoon and this evening will cause falling temperatures, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through this afternoon through this evening. Motorists and pedestrians need to be alert for a possible flash freeze resulting in slushy and slick roads and sidewalks later today into tonight. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front moving through the area this afternoon and this evening will cause falling temperatures, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through this afternoon through this evening.  Motorists and pedestrians need to be alert for a possible flash freeze resulting in slushy and slick roads and sidewalks later today into tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Monday March 25th, 2024 - 8:47 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight brings some patchy fog and periods of rain that continue into Tuesday as temperatures gradually warm up. A cold front Tuesday will quickly bring temperatures back down, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through Tuesday evening. Some slushy and slick road conditions are likely. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight brings some patchy fog and periods of rain that continue into Tuesday as temperatures gradually warm up. A cold front Tuesday will quickly bring temperatures back down, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through Tuesday evening. Some slushy and slick road conditions are likely. #906wx #MIwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight brings some patchy fog and periods of rain that continue into Tuesday as temperatures gradually warm up. A cold front Tuesday will quickly bring temperatures back down, resulting in a messy wintry mix transition from west to east through Tuesday evening. Some slushy and slick road conditions are likely. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Monday March 25th, 2024 - 1:58 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Monday March 25th 2024 Snow report:
Our trail system did receive some wet heavy snow but unfortunately it's just a little to late in the season to get everything set and rideable. GRTA sadly will not be panning or grooming our system due to impassable swamps and forecasted weather. Hopefully the snow finds us next year and we will back to seeing you on the trails! We will continue to post club events and updates here during the coming months so stay tuned. #ironwood #westernup
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Monday March 25th, 2024 - 12:47 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via Great Lakes Weather & Climate >> ❄ Blustery winter (spring?) day for students at Michigan Tech University in Houghton this afternoon (3/25/24). The area is under a Winter Storm Warning until 2 PM EDT with an additional 2-4 inches of snowfall expected. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

Monday March 25th, 2024 - 11:13 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 3/25/24 Storm Update - Groomers are parked... #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

Monday March 25th, 2024 - 8:12 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Diminishing snow over west and northwest Upper MI transitions to rain from south to north today. Rain will develop across much of the rest of Upper MI this afternoon. Expect periods of rain tonight and Tuesday. Colder air then arrives, bringing a return of lake effect snow for northwest Upper MI Wednesday into Thursday. Several inches of snow will be possible along with gusty westerly winds to 40 mph across the Keweenaw.
If you measured the snowfall this morning, please pass along your report. Thanks. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaDiminishing snow over west and northwest Upper MI transitions to rain from south to north today. Rain will develop across much of the rest of Upper MI this afternoon. Expect periods of rain tonight and Tuesday. Colder air then arrives, bringing a return of lake effect snow for northwest Upper MI Wednesday into Thursday. Several inches of snow will be possible along with gusty westerly winds to 40 mph across the Keweenaw.

If you measured the snowfall this morning, please pass along your report. Thanks.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Diminishing snow over west and northwest Upper MI transitions to rain from south to north today. Rain will develop across much of the rest of Upper MI this afternoon. Expect periods of rain tonight and Tuesday. Colder air then arrives, bringing a return of lake effect snow for northwest Upper MI Wednesday into Thursday. Several inches of snow will be possible along with gusty westerly winds to 40 mph across the Keweenaw.
If you measured the snowfall this morning, please pass along your report. Thanks. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Sunday March 24th, 2024 - 7:08 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions are expected in the U.P. tonight into Monday as a low pressure system over eastern Colorado lifts northeast toward the Great Lakes. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper Michigan as a heavier band of snow lifts north through the U.P.; a brief lull in snow follows behind the heavy snow late tonight into Monday morning for central and east. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north Monday morning through the early afternoon. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including the Monday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions are expected in the U.P. tonight into Monday as a low pressure system over eastern Colorado lifts northeast toward the Great Lakes. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper Michigan as a heavier band of snow lifts north through the U.P.; a brief lull in snow follows behind the heavy snow late tonight into Monday morning for central and east. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north Monday morning through the early afternoon. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including the Monday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachment

Sunday March 24th, 2024 - 9:21 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A low pressure system lifting from eastern Colorado today to western Lake Superior Tuesday afternoon brings accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions to Upper Michigan tonight into Monday. Light snow will begin to overspread Upper MI from southwest to northeast today, mainly during the afternoon. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper MI. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including for the Monday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA low pressure system lifting from eastern Colorado today to western Lake Superior Tuesday afternoon brings accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions to Upper Michigan tonight into Monday. Light snow will begin to overspread Upper MI from southwest to northeast today, mainly during the afternoon. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper MI. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including for the Monday morning commute. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A low pressure system lifting from eastern Colorado today to western Lake Superior Tuesday afternoon brings accumulating snow and hazardous travel conditions to Upper Michigan tonight into Monday. Light snow will begin to overspread Upper MI from southwest to northeast today, mainly during the afternoon. Snow will become wet and heavy at times tonight, especially over western Upper MI. Snow then changes over to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Expect hazardous travel conditions tonight through Monday morning, including for the Monday morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea

Saturday March 23rd, 2024 - 8:40 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Scattered snow showers and flurries will linger today, mainly across the north central and east. Attention then turns to low pressure lifting from eastern Colorado on Sunday to western Lake Superior on Tuesday. In advance of the low, snow will spread from southwest to northeast across Upper MI Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow will be heavy at times Sunday night, especially over western Upper Michigan. Snow will then change to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Plan on hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday morning. Western Upper Michigan has the highest probabilities of snow accumulations exceeding 6 inches by Monday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Scattered snow showers and flurries will linger today, mainly across the north central and east. Attention then turns to low pressure lifting from eastern Colorado on Sunday to western Lake Superior on Tuesday. In advance of the low, snow will spread from southwest to northeast across Upper MI Sunday afternoon and evening. Snow will be heavy at times Sunday night, especially over western Upper Michigan. Snow will then change to rain from south to north during the day on Monday. Plan on hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday morning. Western Upper Michigan has the highest probabilities of snow accumulations exceeding 6 inches by Monday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachment

Friday March 22nd, 2024 - 10:25 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Widespread 1-3” of snow is expected today. Saturday, some light late effect snow will linger across the UP. Attention turns to a strong system moving into the Midwest late Sunday, bringing rain and snow through the first few days of the workweek. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWidespread 1-3” of snow is expected today. Saturday, some light late effect snow will linger across the UP. Attention turns to a strong system moving into the Midwest late Sunday, bringing rain and snow through the first few days of the workweek. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Widespread 1-3” of snow is expected today. Saturday, some light late effect snow will linger across the UP. Attention turns to a strong system moving into the Midwest late Sunday, bringing rain and snow through the first few days of the workweek. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 03/19

Gogebic Range Trail Authority – Snowmobile & ORV Club Trail Report

• Trail Condition: Poor
• Last Groomed: March 13th, 2020
• Base Snowfall: 24″
• Reported On: March 18th, 2020 @ 9:30am
Groomer Report
Wednesday 3/18/2020 9:00 am CST Overall Story: Poor
Trails are hazardous with slush ponds and pools as well as “rotting snow bridges” as the Hurley White Thunder Riders put it so well. We have not groomed in 10 days. Brushing activities have been on-going in wet areas to use the snow pack while we can. Riding is limited, most clubs except Keweenaw Snow Trails has quit grooming. Last weekend a neighboring club was swallowed by a hidden slush lake under the snow. There is fresh snow being called for and awfully enough rain for 12 hours before it. We will be out riding evaluating trails to see what can be groomed, if anything.
WARNINGS AND NOTICES: We are begging riders to ride off trail legally as there are 1-million acres of public land east of Wakefield to off trail ride on – please only ride legal areas! The Ottawa National Forest is 990,000 acres and much of it open to cross-country riding (no trail/road) if there is 6″ or more of snow. Several restricted areas, contact the forest for further information. CLICK THIS LINK FOR MAPS, scroll down to motor vehicle use maps.
Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing:
Overall rating: Fair
Last groomed 3/7/2020. Please do not ride on side walks near Holiday and try to keep noise down in town.
Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield:
Overall rating: Fair to Poor
Last groomed 3/7/2020. There is a water hazard near Blackjack. Trail is icy.

Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco:
Overall Rating: Fair
Last groomed 3/6/2020. Water Hazard west of 2/8 intersection.
Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing:
Overall Rating: Fair **SEE NOTE
Last Groomed 3/6/2020. The ditch trail on Gogebic Area Grooming’s side has had the water holes open up, it is impassable. We do not advise riding this trail unless you are a highly experienced technical rider with a long track.

Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River (WI):
Overall Rating: Fair
Last Groomed 3/6/2020. There is logging about 1/2 way north on the trail, YIELD TO LOGGERS AND GIVE THEM RESPECT – IT’S THEIR LAND! STAY ON THE TRAIL!!!!!! This is our most scenic trail and is a treat to ride! Stay on the trail in the farm fields. Over 25 landowners are involved to make this trail a reality, please respect them and ride responsibly. There are several scenic vistas on the trail:
Bald Mountain “NORTH” lookout viewing Madeline Island/ mouth of the Chequamegon Bay of Lake Superior
Bald Mountain “SOUTH” lookout viewing Gogebic Range (Powderhorn, Copper Peak)
Montreal River Gorge look out
Superior Falls Waterfall Complex.
11S (Wakefield, MI to Winchester, WI):
Overall Rating: Good
Last Groomed 3/6/2020. Increased logging traffic is in the area for only 1/4 mile, PLEASE YIELD TO ANY AND ALL LOGGING TRAFFIC. There is a short section of dual use the landowner (Keweenaw Land) has graciously approved us to use along with them. It is private land and we are guests, please act like it.

11N (Wakefield, MI to South boundary Rd/White Pine): Closed due to off trail riding. Seeking local community support with ideas on how to reopen it. 200 yards of private property closed this 25 mile trail.
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Gogebic Area Groomers Report 3/03/2020

• Trail Condition: Good
• Last Groomed: February 18th, 2020
• Base Snowfall: 36+”
• Reported On: March 03rd, 2020 @ 10:14am
Groomer Report
March 2, 2020
Conditions in the Lake Gogebic Area remain good on the North end and fair to good on the South end of the Lake to the Wisconsin border. It’s currently 28 degrees and snowing and we’re forecasted for more snow this week. Snowfall this year is in excess of 140” and our trails still have a great base. Groomers will be out nightly when temps are below freezing. Riders are reporting good conditions and recommend to just ride early and plan your stop accordingly. Mother Nature is not done with this season just yet and you know what they say when March comes in like a lamb….
• Trail # 1N: from Bergland to White Pine is being groomed nightly and reported to be in good condition.
• Trail # 1 South: Towards Marenisco from Trail # 8 (Ethelwood Grade) is being groomed nightly and is reported to be in good condition.
• Trail # 1 south from Marenisco to Wisconsin Border is getting thin and reported to be in fair condition.
• Trail # 8 East from Bergland to Ewen is being groomed daily and it is reported in good condition.
• Trail # 8W: from Bergland to Wakefield. is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
• Trail 102 from Bergland to Trail #11 is being groomed nightly and it is reported to be in good condition.
• Trail # 13 North from Bergland to 101 is being groomed nightly and it is being reported to be in good condition. There is about 1 mile of logging going on and this trail always gets a lot of traffic.
• Trail 13 South is open, being groomed nightly and reported to be in good to Good condition.
• Trail #13 South from 100 to Trail # 2 is reported to be groomed daily and is in good to fair condition.
• Trail # 100 South end of Lake Gogebic is reported be groomed daily and is in good to Good condition.
Please stay on the trails, respect private property, do not drink and drive, and above all else, drive safely.

U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 3/6/2020

• Trail Condition: Fair
• Last Groomed: March 03rd, 2020
• Base Snowfall: 20″
• Reported On: March 03rd, 2020 @ 6:53pm
Groomer Report
Groomers were out on the trails March 2 and won’t be out again until we receive more snow. We do have an approaching snow storm headed our way and we’ve seen from guesstimate of 3-8inches so we’ll wait and see
Trails are fair to poor. Road areas are now thin, icy and bare. Gas stations are bare too
Trail #2 east of Watersmeet to Trail #107, fair/poor icy
Trail #2 west of Watersmeet to Trail #1 south fair/poor and icy
Trail #3 from the Wisconsin border to Watersmeet is OK, Watersmeet to Paulding fair with icy corners.
Trail #13 south to Cisco Chain, fair with icy corners

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