Cold temps today and tonight will be helpful to firm things up.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY Reports grooming is ongoing on all trails,conditions are good to very good. 11N is groomed and is in good condition except for one water spot which you can get around. Signs are posted so use caution. Also on trails 11N and 160 closer to the lake the snow is marginal. Logging is planned off South Boundary Road so watch for signs and plowed areas. 11S is in good condition and again logging is planned closer to the Wisconsin boarder so watch for signs and use caution.

LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMERS report all trails are being groomed twice daily and are in good to very good condition. They are the best they have been this season.

U.P.THUNDER RIDERS OF WATERSMEET report all trails are being groomed daily,trails are in good condition.

Keep in mind the groomers will be out day and night, so watch for them,and PLEASE pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Please use caution on corners in all areas they may be icy…

The time you spend riding in Big Snow Country is all about lots of fun and a great time….therefore, your safety is our #1 priority…. Be Safe!!

You can take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the conditions for yourself. Find links on our website at westernup.info.

Here are a few gas station updates. The gas station in Paulding is closed so plan ahead for filling up. On the up side the gas station in Marenisco is now open.

It’s 10 below right now and the sun is shining and the groomers are out working on the fresh snow.

Snowfall overnight and continues today. Hopefully we get the 6 inches total they are calling for. We will be out grooming as soon as we can see due to the blowing and drifting.

The trails are all in their early state of grooming and we have not had enough snow to get all the holes and bumps covered with snow yet. There will be some bare spots in corners, you might find some rocks or stumps not fully covered so ride warily. It is early season riding, conditions will very greatly! Groomers will continue to run on different trails on a daily basis as conditions warrant.

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We will be taking over he 38 miles of trails groomed by Kinross Charter Township last season.

Sault Ste. Marie to Brimley, Trail #8 –

Base 1-4 inches -Trail is in Very Fair Condition. Snow levels are pretty consistent.

Brimley to Raco, Trail #8 –

Base 1-4 inches -Trail is in Fair to Good Condition. Make sure you go with the flow of traffic when crossing the bridge.

Raco to Naomikong Trail #8 [where Paradise meets us], Trail #8 –

Base 2-6 inches – Trail is Fair to Excellent Condition. Trail is in very good shape a great ride.

Sault Ste. Marie City Trail, Trails #497, #449, parts of #8 & #49 –

Base 1-3 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. Still need more snow to finish a great trail.

City curfew is from 1am – 6 am. Remember most City streets are open to traffic, 20 mph, stop at all intersections, and ride the right hand side of street not on side walks. Watch for closed streets that are posted, mainly around the hospital, university, and state trunk lines.

Sault Ste. Marie to Kinross, Trail #49 –

Base 1-4 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. There are a couple of water spots between 8 and 9 Mile Rd and South of 12 Mile Rd. When the trail is running along roads make sure you go with the flow of traffic on the right side of the road.

Kinross loop and south to Pickford, parts of Trail #49, #494, #472

Base 1-4 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. Snow levels vary.

Kinross to Raco, Trail # #480 & #472

Base 1-4 inches – Trail is in Fair Condition. There is enough snow to ride without ruining equipment. There is 2-3 miles by the Spile Dam bridges is not very smooth!

The Downtown Trail has not been groomed yet, but it is marked. The city will not set up the barrels until we have enough snow.

Martin Cottle, Grooming Chairman

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