Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 01/19
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Roxey’s Bar & Grill >> 01/19 Ontonagon County Winter Update – January 19, 2025 ❄️ Good morning, Ontonagon County! With frigid temperatures today, remember it’s always warm and welcoming at Roxey’s. Here’s the latest on weather, snowmobile trails, the Porcupine Mountains Ski Area, and our pork-packed specials: 🌡️ Today’s Weather 🛷 Snowmobile Trail Update Groomer Tracker: Use the GroomerTracker app for real-time updates on freshly groomed trails. Available on iOS and Android. <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 01/18 Groomers are on the trails today during daytime, please ride slowly today!!! We have 2 of 3 groomers online playing catch up. Trail 13 west of Rockland and trail 1 and 12 around White Pine will have active grooming in daytime. Stay safe with these cold temps and Groomer TC Troll Joe reports great fresh snow near our turn around in Greenland with The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club . Image from this morning at 101/13 intersection with Gogebic Area Grooming . Please be patient wherever you are today. Lots of new to the area riders, at capacity trailside stops, slow down and enjoy the day! Please support our sponsors and get gas and food at the Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan ! <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 01/17 Good Morning! Be safe, take care of one another! Trail 12 From Ontonagon South to Trail 12/137 INT: FAIR Condition. Groomed last night Trail 12 east to trail 13 in Greenland: GOOD Condition. Groomed two nights ago. Trail 137 from Trail 12 to Trail 13: GOOD condition. Groomed this morning Trail 13 from 137 to trail 101: GOOD to VERY GOOD condition. Icy corners. Due to groomer schedule only 1 pass was made down the trail this morning Trail 101: GOOD TO EXCELLENT condition. Groomed this morning Trail 12 from 101 to M-64: FAIR Condition. Groomed this morning. All wet areas are froze up Trail 11 South Boundary Road: EXCELLENT condition . Groomed this morning. Trail 1 to Lake of the Clouds: GOOD CONDITION. Trail 1 White Pine to Porkies Ski Hill: FAIR condition. <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect mostly clear skies across much of the UP tonight, with cold temperatures giving way to another day of highs in the 20s to near 30 degrees on Sunday. Clouds spread back into the area from west to east on Sunday ahead of the next system, along with light snow in the west during the afternoon. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 2/1: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> High pressure will bring drier, sunnier weather back to the U.P. this weekend as temperatures finally return closer to normal with daytime highs in the 20s. A weak system will bring another round of light snow Sunday night into Monday, but high temperatures look to remain in the 20s for much of the next week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHigh pressure will bring drier, sunnier weather back to the U.P. this weekend as temperatures finally return closer to normal with daytime highs in the 20s. A weak system will bring another round of light snow Sunday night into Monday, but high temperatures look to remain in the 20s for much of the next week. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> TRAIL ALERT: We had a minor machine issue last night, so Tractor Mac and Mike are headed out to groom Trail 12 between White Pine and Ontonagon. Please ride that trail with caution, and check Groomer Tracker to see where they are before you go! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTRAIL ALERT: We had a minor machine issue last night, so Tractor Mac and Mike are headed out to groom Trail 12 between White Pine and Ontonagon. Please ride that trail with caution, and check Groomer Tracker to see where they are before you go! ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/30: ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> Riding across the Ontonagon River bridge on trail 12 is a sight to behold! You soar 80 feet above the river on a dedicated section for motorized vehicles to use, how awesome is that?! It's one of the tightest groomer sections we have that provides very little margin for error. It's also a great view of Lake Superior, the Trapp hills to the south, and really lets you know how pro-snowmobile Ontonagon is. It's a tremendous destination full of amazing eateries like Up north cafe (best pancakes on planet earth), Syl's Restaurant, GiGi's Coffee and Sandwiches, Connie's Coffee and Subs, and of course the famous Roxey's Bar and Grill! What's your favorite stop for food in Ontonagon? #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for 1-30-26. WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> TRAIL REPORT- 1/29/27 Riders and Groomers are reporting excellent conditions throughout are trail system. Groomer Gary is out grooming the west run which is trail 2 and 13s. Groomer Jeff is grooming trail 3 Land o Lakes to Bonds Falls and trail 2 east. Picture is from West run on trail 2 to Presque Isle turn around. #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect lake effect snow showers today in the north to northwest wind snowbelts. Temperatures will start out cold with wind chills below -20F in the far eastern U.P. Frostbite can occur in as little as 30 minutes on exposed skin in these conditions. Stay warm and drive slow on ice and snow! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️🛷 Honest question… where have all the snowmobiles gone? Whole state is good this year! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect continues tonight, with the heaviest snow likely to focus into the Munising area overnight. Dangerous cold conditions are also expected across the eastern U.P. tonight into Thursday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> You know what goes good with Snow? More snow! Wowie! It won't stop! Another 6-10" in the last 36 hours up by White Pine! Very few sleds are available the first two weeks in February! End of the month and March are wide open. We look forward to a late riding season, so get your self together and head for da North Coast! Video from this morning 🇺🇲❄️ #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
Current Conditions: Mostly cloudy, 1°F (-17°C).
Forecast: Overcast, windy, and frigid with snow showers, accumulating 2-4 cm.
High: 3°F (-16°C) | Low: -3°F (-19°C).
Alert: An Extreme Cold Warning is in effect. Wind chills as low as -40°F (-40°C). Frostbite can occur on exposed skin in as little as 10 minutes. Dress warmly and take precautions!
Trail Conditions: Trail conditions vary across Ontonagon County. Near the lakeshore, trails may be thin and icy, but inland trails are in good shape with a solid base forming. Ride with caution, especially near icy patches.
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🎿 Porcupine Mountains Ski Area
Status: The ski area is open with a base depth of 3 inches and all 19 runs available. For the latest updates, check their official website.
https://www.michigan.gov/skitheporkies
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Groomers were out all night. To see exactly where we groomed download the Groomer Tracker app and buy up our club! We are operating with one down groomer (2 of 3 online) so be prepared to see groomers in the morning and afternoons as we try to keep up with traffic. This is a free permit weekend, which is synonymous with heavy traffic. Ride Right. Ride early, trails will be very rough this afternoon due to temps and traffic. Heavy snow for days ahead with cold temps.Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
A little groomer meeting!
Had Mike and Mac out yesterday, but Wyatt and Jay really hit it!
All trais in our system were groomed last night except Trail 11.
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Greenland to White Pine.
Trail #137 from Ontonagon to 13.
Trail #13 from Rockland to Trail #101.
Trail #101 to 12.
Trail #1 from 12 to Lake of the Clouds.
All were reported in very good to excellent condition.
Come ride the 906! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 2/1:
A little groomer meeting!
Had Mike and Mac out yesterday, but Wyatt and Jay really hit it!
All trais in our system were groomed last night except Trail 11.
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Greenland to White Pine.
Trail #137 from Ontonagon to 13.
Trail #13 from Rockland to Trail #101.
Trail #101 to 12.
Trail #1 from 12 to Lake of the Clouds.
All were reported in very good to excellent condition.
Come ride the 906!
Not a great pic but that is Trail #1 along Lake Superior, what a difference!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Ontonagon to White Pine.
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
Trail #11 from Trail #1 to Trail #102.
Trail #102 from Trail #12 to Trail #13.
Trail #13 from Trail #102 to Rockland.
Trail #137 from Rockland to Ontonagon.
All were reported in very good to excellent condition.
Thank you for riding the 906!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report 1/30:
Not a great pic but that is Trail #1 along Lake Superior, what a difference!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from Ontonagon to White Pine.
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
Trail #11 from Trail #1 to Trail #102.
Trail 101 from Trail #12 to Trail #13.
Trail #13 from Trail #101 to Rockland.
Trail #137 from Rockland to Ontonagon.
All were reported in very good to excellent condition.
Thank you for riding the 906!!
Temp's remain cold with light snow seems like daily. Our operator that went up 102 last night had reported very poor visibility but once you get up in the hills, that's pretty much been a common theme this season.
Trail's covered last night/this morning. 102, 8w, 8e and 13s. Trail's are in good to great shape! Get out and Enjoy...
Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
We’ve got deep snow, incredible coverage, and trails that are as good as they’ve been in years. This kind of setup doesn’t come around often, and right now everything is dialed in.
If you’ve been on the fence, now’s the time to pack up and head north. The extra drive is 100% worth it.
Need a place to stay? Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins puts you right on the trails with cozy cabins, warm rooms, and everything you need to fuel up and ride again the next day. 🛷❄️ #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos