Western U.P. Trail Report – Western U.P. Bureau – 01/29
Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club Trail Report Trail Condition: Good Last Groomed: January 27th, 2021 Base Snowfall: 14″ Reported On: January 27th, 2021 @ 4:09pm Wednesday 01/27/2020 3:00 pm CST Overall Story: GOOD condition, short sections fair to poor (80/20) Trail 2 from Hurley to Ramsay US-2 Crossing: Overall rating: Fair to Good Last groomed 1/27/2020. Please do not ride on sidewalks near Holiday and try to keep noise down in town. Trail 2 from Ramsay Crossing to Wakefield: Overall rating: Fair, hill climbs icy and corners thin Last groomed 1/27/2020. Trail 2 from Wakefield to Marenisco: Overall Rating: Good Last groomed 1/27/2020. Trail 8 from Wakefield to Tula Crossing: Overall Rating: Good Last Groomed 01/25/2020. Trail 160 from Walmart to Montreal River (WI): Overall Rating: GOOD Last Groomed 01/27/20. 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) Superior Falls Waterfall Complex. 11S (Wakefield, MI to Winchester, WI): Overall Rating: Good to Very Good Last Groomed 1/27/2020. 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. Gogebic Area Groomers Report 1/28/2021 Groomers have been out and all trails have been groomed. Trail 102 to 11N is in very good shape. Trail 1 from Silver City to Bergland is good to very good. Closer to town you will encounter some snirty snow along with icy conditions, not bad but use caution. Trail 8 east to trail 1 south is good to very good. Trail 1 S for about the first 4 miles logging is ongoing so please use caution and remember logging trucks have the right away, beyond that the trail going to Marenisco is very good and again closer to trail 2 you will encounter snirty snow with some icy conditions. Trail 100 to 13 N has light snow but not to bad. Trail 8 W is wide and smooth. Please use caution while riding conditions can change quickly. Be Safe. U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report 1/28/2021 Groomers went west on trail 2 and south on 13 reporting it is good with thin areas with some mixed rocks. They are hoping to head north and south on trail 3 and east on trail 2 today. They still need more snow so the groomers will not be grooming daily until they get more snow. Please be patient. <> Watersmeet Michigan Area Lake Gogebic Area <> <> Visit Western U.P. Bureau Website >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooTonight, isolated to scattered rain showers are expected across the south and east, with maybe a few thunderstorms across the south. Across the north-central, drizzle and freezing drizzle may occur. Tuesday, conditions evolve mainly to a mix of rain and snow before we see a mostly dry Wednesday. WEATHER UPDATE via MLive.com >> Here's a look at this winter's snowfall totals so far at some of the bigger cities across Michigan. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey Season snowfall totals in Michigan might really surprise you, high and low www.mlive.com WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Cloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooCloud cover increases today ahead of the next batch of wintry precipitation that moves in this evening into the night. By tomorrow, the wintry precipitation will become more confined to the north, while showers and thunderstorms sneak into the southern counties. A few of these storms could even become strong at times with large hail. Further out, snow is expected to return from Wednesday night through Thursday morning, eventually transitioning to a wintry mix again by Thursday afternoon. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After light snow wraps up this evening, expect partially clearing skies overnight while temperatures fall back mainly into the 20s. Clouds increase Sunday, with a milder day ahead as temperatures climb into the 40s and 50s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAfter light snow wraps up this evening, expect partially clearing skies overnight while temperatures fall back mainly into the 20s. Clouds increase Sunday, with a milder day ahead as temperatures climb into the 40s and 50s. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> AM lake effect snow showers will diminish across the east, but additional snow showers will be possible this afternoon across the northern U.P. After warm and dry days Sunday and Monday, incoming rainfall is expected by late Monday afternoon. High temperatures will top off in the 40s and 50s by Sunday and Monday. The exception will be the northernmost portions of the Keweenaw where upper 30s will linger. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAM lake effect snow showers will diminish across the east, but additional snow showers will be possible this afternoon across the northern U.P. After warm and dry days Sunday and Monday, incoming rainfall is expected by late Monday afternoon. High temperatures will top off in the 40s and 50s by Sunday and Monday. The exception will be the northernmost portions of the Keweenaw where upper 30s will linger. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> “Conditions vary widely across the area.” Brent Shettler WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Snow showers are possible across most of the state by the early evening hours. Most of the snow will come in the form of lake effect snow across the Upper Peninsula, but snow squalls that will be sporadic in timing across the Lower Peninsula... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey This content isn't available right now WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Skies are expected to clear tonight, yielding mostly dry conditions overnight with lows falling into the teens and single digits. 2 weak disturbances follow Friday and again Saturday, providing the region another chance for light snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooSkies are expected to clear tonight, yielding mostly dry conditions overnight with lows falling into the teens and single digits. 2 weak disturbances follow Friday and again Saturday, providing the region another chance for light snow. #906wx #miwx KEWEENAW PENINSULA - WESTERN U.P. 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❄️ A half-hour drive north of Lake Gogebic, you’ll encounter Lake Superior. Known for its lake effect snow, Gitche Gumee is always moody.
❄️ Friday, March 27th: Here’s a look at lakefront conditions in Ontonagon County. A band of lake effect snow moved in, dropping two inches in one hour.
☁️ MEANWHILE… On Lake Gogebic… a cloudy day with afternoon temps reaching the mid-20’s.
☁️ Chef Noel is at the Hoop ‘n Holler. Feel free to stop in for a Reuben and some college hoops tonight! 🥪🏀 #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
I took a trip to Rhinelander and got a few pics of the trails along the way. There's no snow in Rhinelander and very little in Eagle River. Watersmeet looks bad and doesn't start looking good until Mass City.
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