KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports – 01/25
Joe Tarvis and Chad Teague shared reviews of their rides yesterday, (Wednesday 1/24/24)
Each riding in a different direction.
Joe started out this morning riding north from Calumet on trail 3 and shared some comments saying,
“Freshly groomed trail from Calumet to Brockway. One 5 mile section, just before Brockway was bumpy. Brockway Drive(Trail 3) was groomed after that section. I could see the groomer went towards Gay on 124. I’ll head through Copper Harbor, downtown, towards Lac La Belle from here.
Won’t be much of a sunrise, pretty cloudy”
Joe finished out his day of riding and provided a recap – “Here’s my last update from Brockway – from Copper Harbor, towards High Rock was great. Went to Lac La Belle & said “hi” to Frosty. Left a little while ago on 132 towards Phoenix. Lac la belle to Phoenix is the bomb. All great trails, couple stretches from Calumet to my location, has a couple 5 mile stretches of whoopdies! It’s been a blast! Phoenix to Calumet was still holding up good on my way back. Crossed paths with light to medium amount of shedders heading north on my way back. The temperature might be actually helping by keeping the trails not so rigid. I’m done for the day. Have fun!”
Chad rode the opposite direction and said, “ Made it from Toivola to Ontonagon. Then down and over to White Pine, Lake of the Clouds, now to navigate the best path home. I’d say it was a successful day all in all. Trails were remarkably well today over this way. Pray for cold!
Not a ton of pics today but did have a nice stop at Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan and got gas. Few other groups of sleds out. About 1 maybe 2 more days and things will be on hold for sure without more snow.”
Thank you so much for sharing, not only your photos, but also comments on conditions!
Please see the pinned post for yesterday’s details on conditions in addition to these reports
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Active weather is expected for the remainder of the work week. Winds pick up tonight, gusting to 25-45mph (highest in the western and north-central UP), falling back into Thursday morning. Light rain and patchy mixed precipitation return Thursday morning, transitioning over to widespread snow late Thursday into Thursday night before tapering off to light lake effect snow Friday. The heaviest snow accumulations will be across the far western UP. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> It’s a beautiful day in the Yoop FYI the Portage Lift bridge matt is down in Houghton/Handcock crossing I snagged this pic about 12:15 today Yesterday it got in the low 40’s but looks to of not hurt the snow much I did a quick 80 miles yesterday and it was glorious out Check out the Shackiecam 24/7 Live on beautiful Lake Roland in Twin Lakes video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN#keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> We continue to work our way through two remaining trails, Trail 133 from Gay to Lac La Belle and Trail 151 into Eagle River. We’ve had the assistance of many volunteers, shout out to everyone that’s come up and helped! The DNR has been assisting as well, huge thanks to them! The Portage Lake Lift Bridge is not open for crossing, but things are looking favorable. Stay tuned for more updates soon! #keweenaw#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The UP will experience some impactful weather to round out the work week. Tonight, a Wind Advisory is in effect for the Keweenaw Peninsula for 45+ mph W to NW winds. Then Wednesday night through Friday morning will bring gusty winds and a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and/or snow becoming widespread accumulating snow (with the highest chances of multiple inches of snowfall over the north half). For additional information, view the full briefing packet here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe UP will experience some impactful weather to round out the work week. Tonight, a Wind Advisory is in effect for the Keweenaw Peninsula for 45+ mph W to NW winds. Then Wednesday night through Friday morning will bring gusty winds and a wintry mix of rain, freezing rain, and/or snow becoming widespread accumulating snow (with the highest chances of multiple inches of snowfall over the north half).
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Back to back events are expected this week. Expect strong winds this afternoon and tonight, then strong winds, falling temperatures, and snowfall on Thursday and Thursday night. The strong winds for both events night may result in power outages and lakeshore flooding/erosion and/or weakening lake ice. Temperatures will also climb up above freezing today for the first time since late November, with highs remaining in the 30s for the next few days. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea... See MoreSee Less