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Ontonagon Trail Report – 02/26

ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP – 02/25

Trail Report – We have 1 groomer down, but the other two were out last night. We rode part of our system yesterday and trails range from excellent to fair. With the warm weather we had last week we are moving into late season riding conditions. There is ice in some corners and bare spots on South facing open areas. We also have some water hazards that have opened up. Most road crossings are bare. We groomed:

Trail 1 from White Pine to lake of the Clouds Overlook.
Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) from the junction with 1 to the junction with102
Trail 12 from White Pine to Ontonagon
Trail 137 from Ontonagon to Rockaland
Trail 101 from the junction with Trail 12 to the junction with Trail 13 Trail 13 from the junction with Trail 101 to Rockland.

PLEASE NOTE: We DID NOT groom Rock Hill just West of Rockland and East of the river crossing. Detour along Victoria Road and Trail 137. Ride right and have fun out there!

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Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 1:46 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue today, with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall expected across portions of north-central and western Upper Michigan. Travel impacts abate tonight with lake effect snow becoming light into Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, a shot of widespread snow will be followed by strong winds and lake effect. The snow in this period will change to the kind that blows around really easily. Expect hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue today, with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall expected across portions of north-central and western Upper Michigan. Travel impacts abate tonight with lake effect snow becoming light into Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, a shot of widespread snow will be followed by strong winds and lake effect. The snow in this period will change to the kind that blows around really easily. Expect hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 10:54 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/17/26-Groomer Steve and Jeff went out last night. The trails our the best they’ve been in a while. Our base keeps building, the trails are smooth and the ride is awesome. ALL OUR TRAILS OUR TWO WAY TRAILS! BE PREPARED FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos ... See MoreSee Less

WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/17/26-Groomer Steve and Jeff went out last night. The trails our the best they’ve been in a while. Our base keeps building, the trails are smooth and the ride is awesome.  ALL OUR TRAILS OUR TWO WAY TRAILS! BE PREPARED FOR ONCOMING TRAFFIC AT ALL TIMES! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotosImage attachment

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 10:38 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for 1-16-26.
Light snow in the area all day with heavy snow closer to the Porkies. Temp's were pretty consistent around 24° and we're still under a winter storm warning..
The last water hole on 8w to Wakefield was filled in again and 🤞it should remain intact for the season. 8w was groomed through to our turn around. 13n, 1n and 102 also covered. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosBergland Area Groomer's report for 1-16-26.
Light snow in the area all day with heavy snow closer to the Porkies. Temp's were pretty consistent around 24° and we're still under a winter storm warning..
The last water hole on 8w to Wakefield was filled in again and 🤞it should remain intact for the season. 8w was groomed through to our turn around. 13n, 1n and 102 also covered. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️

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LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomers report for 1-16-26.
 Light snow in the area all day with heavy snow closer to the Porkies. Temps were pretty consistent around 24° and were still under a winter storm warning..
 The last water hole on 8w to Wakefield was filled in again and 🤞it should remain intact for the season. 8w was groomed through to our turn around. 13n, 1n and 102 also covered. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos

Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 10:34 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> ❄️DA LAST STORM MET DA EXPECTATIONS❄️
We received 12in at 9am here at HNCA White Pine/Ontonagon location, with the heaviest snows said to fall today, yet! We have a sensational trail base and deep snow pack off trail! Even Ontonagon got hammered with fresh snow!! The riding season continues to improve with trails completely filling back in! Come up and ride!! If you don't have your rental machine booked for the first half of February yet, contact us immediately! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
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Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:15 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 11:32 am

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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> The big story this week is an Arctic vortex moving in, bringing colder temps and an impressive 2 feet of fresh snow by mid-week. The heaviest amounts coming Friday night where 8 to 15 inches are expected to drop overnight.
With trails already in good shape, this incoming snow is going to take conditions from good to “gooder” 😉
If you’ve been waiting to plan a trip, now’s the time—the Western UP is about to be absolutely dialed in for riding.
🏨 Riding the Western UP? Stay right on trail 12 at Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins on Lake Superior. Easy access, cozy cabins, and the perfect home base for epic days on the sled. Book your stay and make a weekend of it! #ontonagon #westernupThe big story this week is an Arctic vortex moving in, bringing colder temps and an impressive 2 feet of fresh snow by mid-week. The heaviest amounts coming Friday night where 8 to 15 inches are expected to drop overnight.

With trails already in good shape, this incoming snow is going to take conditions from good to “gooder” 😉

If you’ve been waiting to plan a trip, now’s the time—the Western UP is about to be absolutely dialed in for riding.

🏨 Riding the Western UP? Stay right on trail 12 at Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins on Lake Superior. Easy access, cozy cabins, and the perfect home base for epic days on the sled. Book your stay and make a weekend of it!
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scotts Superior Inn and Cabins >> The big story this week is an Arctic vortex moving in, bringing colder temps and an impressive 2 feet of fresh snow by mid-week. The heaviest amounts coming Friday night where 8 to 15 inches are expected to drop overnight.
With trails already in good shape, this incoming snow is going to take conditions from good to  “gooder” 😉
If you’ve been waiting to plan a trip, now’s the time—the Western UP is about to be absolutely dialed in for riding.
🏨 Riding the Western UP? Stay right on trail 12 at Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins on Lake Superior. Easy access, cozy cabins, and the perfect home base for epic days on the sled. Book your stay and make a weekend of it! #ontonagon #westernup

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:10 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for 1-15-26..
Everything in our system was covered this evening and yesterday we sent 2 machine's down 8e to get that back under control.
Everything seems to be in really good shape now, with the cold temps really locking the Trail's in tight.
Forecast call's for another 12" over the weekend and cold 🥶!! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
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Friday January 16th, 2026 - 3:24 am

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyThis is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.

A clipper will bring a mixture of synoptic snow and lake effect snow for the entirety of Michigan. This is the first of multiple clippers between now and Monday. Lake effect areas may see totals into the 4-8" zone, with localized heavier totals possible along the Porcupine Mountains in the western UP. We DO have ample moisture on our atmospheric profiles for tomorrow, but the forcing is still suspect, so a solid blanket of 1-4" of snow, with isolated higher totals close to half a foot should occur by the end of our day Friday. The greatest chance at an area underachieving is in... guess what... southeast Michigan. Monroe and Lenawee counties specifically were in the T-1" zone at first call, but with a more-moist profile expected tomorrow, all locations (in an ideal world) should at least hit 1". We are also watching for the development of freezing drizzle mixing in, primarily in the Lower Peninsula as low-level temperatures favor this phenomena. Now, drizzle would hinder totals, but significantly increase travel issues as roads get coated with both the drizzle and the wet snow. We will have a freezing drizzle accumulation map out tomorrow morning.

Winds gusting 25-35 mph at times, primarily out of the west. Some snow squalls will mix in, which for those who don't remember, snow squalls exist to only cause headaches. These narrow bands of snow drop visibility from open skies to mere feet in the matter of seconds, which is never good, especially on fast-moving roadways. A snow squall can put down as much as a quick inch in 15-30 minutes at their peak intensity. Both morning and evening commutes will be impacted by snow or drizzle. Let's hope we don't light up the MDOT drive map with 25 accidents this time around, so please take your time. Give yourself that extra hour to travel, especially in instances of forced slow downs.

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday January 15th, 2026 - 5:04 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon. Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Plains, and from Mass City to Painesdale. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon. Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Pine, and from Mass City to Painesdale. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon.  Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Plains, and from Mass City to Painesdale. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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February 26, 2021 |

Sault Ste. Marie Trail Report – 02/25

SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association – 02/25

UPDATE 2/25/2021
Our area picked up 8-12” over the past 48 hours. Daytime highs are in the high 30s but lows at night are ideal for grooming. All of our trails are holding up very well. It will be a busy weekend but we are out every day, even twice a day to groom.
All trails are reported to be in very good to excellent condition.
Unfortunately, groomer #9 is down out of the Kinross area. We pulled a groomer from the Soo barn to help with this area until parts arrive.
As always, ride safe and we’ll see you on the trails!❄️❄️❄️
I am having trouble getting the MSA report to update but I will keep working on it. Thanks all!

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Trail 49, south east of Kinross today. Groomer Pat reports that it is in excellent shape after the snow we received over the past 48 hours.

Thank you Pat and all volunteers for your efforts!❄❄❄

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Saturday January 17th, 2026 - 1:46 pm

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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue today, with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall expected across portions of north-central and western Upper Michigan. Travel impacts abate tonight with lake effect snow becoming light into Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, a shot of widespread snow will be followed by strong winds and lake effect. The snow in this period will change to the kind that blows around really easily. Expect hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow will continue today, with periods of moderate to heavy snowfall expected across portions of north-central and western Upper Michigan. Travel impacts abate tonight with lake effect snow becoming light into Sunday. By Sunday afternoon, a shot of widespread snow will be followed by strong winds and lake effect. The snow in this period will change to the kind that blows around really easily. Expect hazardous travel conditions Sunday night and Monday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:15 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake Effect Snow through Saturday; Cold and Windy with Reduced Visibility Sunday Night/Monday... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaImage attachmentImage attachment

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:04 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/16/26
OG (original groomer) Ben is back!
He did his first solo run of the season on the city trails today and had an interesting run!
Here’s what he had to say-
“Finished the city trails. Things started out great, trails were flattening out great and are in so much better condition than they were last weekend. I did open up a couple of spots between the high school and the casino but they all filled in with the drag so it shouldn’t affect any sledders. Got to talk to a porcupine near the high school trail which is groomed now. There are some ice chunks in that area so be aware. It is flat but it’s lumpy in spots still. More snow and that’ll clean up really nice again. Beyond that, I had a giant branch fall on me just before the turn to Don Dee Lanes. It wasn’t a branch that I hit with the groomer either, I just happened to look back and see it fall behind the drag. Weird. Took a little time to clean that up. Long story short, trails are in good shape. And finally a picture of my Bluetooth playlist while grooming. Smooth operator indeed.”
Great work, Ben! We’re happy to have you back in the saddle! ❄️❄️❄️
Video in the comments from Anita who saw Ben from her workplace😊 #soo #soo0116b #snowphotos
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Friday January 16th, 2026 - 5:01 pm

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SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/16/26
Good morning all! Light snow flurries have begun, and the frigid temps continue.
We do have one machine down that does the kinross area, and I’ll keep you posted on that.
Zeke ran trail 8 from Raco to Brimley last night, and 480 from the Spile Dam to 8.
Things are pretty flat everywhere, with some wet spots still giving us trouble in the swamps. Keep an eye out, especially on 49.
Ride safe! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0116 #snowphotos1/16/26

Good morning all! Light snow flurries have begun, and the frigid temps continue.

We do have one machine down that does the kinross area, and I’ll keep you posted on that.

Zeke ran trail 8 from Raco to Brimley last night, and 480 from the Spile Dam to 8.

Things are pretty flat everywhere, with some wet spots still giving us trouble in the swamps. Keep an eye out, especially on 49.

Ride safe! ❄️❄️❄️
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SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 1/16/26 
Good morning all! Light snow flurries have begun, and the frigid temps continue. 
We do have one machine down that does the kinross area, and I’ll keep you posted on that. 
Zeke ran trail 8 from Raco to Brimley last night, and 480 from the Spile Dam to 8. 
Things are pretty flat everywhere, with some wet spots still giving us trouble in the swamps. Keep an eye out, especially on 49. 
Ride safe! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0116 #snowphotos

Friday January 16th, 2026 - 3:24 am

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyThis is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.

A clipper will bring a mixture of synoptic snow and lake effect snow for the entirety of Michigan. This is the first of multiple clippers between now and Monday. Lake effect areas may see totals into the 4-8" zone, with localized heavier totals possible along the Porcupine Mountains in the western UP. We DO have ample moisture on our atmospheric profiles for tomorrow, but the forcing is still suspect, so a solid blanket of 1-4" of snow, with isolated higher totals close to half a foot should occur by the end of our day Friday. The greatest chance at an area underachieving is in... guess what... southeast Michigan. Monroe and Lenawee counties specifically were in the T-1" zone at first call, but with a more-moist profile expected tomorrow, all locations (in an ideal world) should at least hit 1". We are also watching for the development of freezing drizzle mixing in, primarily in the Lower Peninsula as low-level temperatures favor this phenomena. Now, drizzle would hinder totals, but significantly increase travel issues as roads get coated with both the drizzle and the wet snow. We will have a freezing drizzle accumulation map out tomorrow morning.

Winds gusting 25-35 mph at times, primarily out of the west. Some snow squalls will mix in, which for those who don't remember, snow squalls exist to only cause headaches. These narrow bands of snow drop visibility from open skies to mere feet in the matter of seconds, which is never good, especially on fast-moving roadways. A snow squall can put down as much as a quick inch in 15-30 minutes at their peak intensity. Both morning and evening commutes will be impacted by snow or drizzle. Let's hope we don't light up the MDOT drive map with 25 accidents this time around, so please take your time. Give yourself that extra hour to travel, especially in instances of forced slow downs.

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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> This is our last call snowfall outlook for FRIDAY ONLY, January 16th, 2026. Snow has begun across parts of the UP, and will begin for the rest of the state over the course of the next 12 hours.... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey

Thursday January 15th, 2026 - 5:04 pm

Michigan Snowmobile Trail Report

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon. Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Plains, and from Mass City to Painesdale. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon. Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Pine, and from Mass City to Painesdale. ... See MoreSee Less

WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A couple rounds of heavy lake effect snow will develop first across Luce County tonight through tomorrow, then across the western U.P./Keweenaw tomorrow into Saturday afternoon. Winter Weather Advisories and Warnings are in effect from tonight through Saturday afternoon.  Greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the higher terrain west of a line from Ironwood to White Plains, and from Mass City to Painesdale. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
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