Ironwood Trail Report – 01/03
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club – 01/03
The T7 is out on 160 grooming, with awesome snow coming down. Picked up a few quick inches already. Picture from two weeks ago. Trails are rated in good condition with small wet area hazards remaining. Ride cautiously. Trail boss will get out an update soon, maybe even a live trail report?
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Report via Gogebic Range Trail Authority on Facebook
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Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow and blowing snow today will result in near blizzard like conditions for many areas. This will create hazardous and dangerous travel, especially this morning. Dangerously cold wind chills are also expected, especially tonight into Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Shawn and I are taking a little stroll out on Trail 2 from Bessemer to the Hurley.
Friendly reminder that all SXS’s refrain from using designated snowmobile trails.
It’s a beautiful night for a ride!
Ride safe, friends!
Kami
GRTA Secretary #westernup #snowphotosShawn and I are taking a little stroll out on Trail 2 from Bessemer to the Hurley.
Friendly reminder that all SXS’s refrain from using designated snowmobile trails.
It’s a beautiful night for a ride!
Ride safe, friends!
Kami
GRTA Secretary
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/18:
We had Josh back yesterday!!
He groomed Trail #137 from Ontonagon to Rockland.
Trail #13 from Trail #137 to Trail #101.
Trail #101 to Trail #12 at Potato Farm Road.
Trail #12 from P.F. Rd. to the clubhouse in Ontonagon.
He reported all trails in very good condition wit 12 plus inches of fresh powder!
Tractor Mac went into the Porkies and groomed Trail #1 from Trail #12 South of White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) from Trail #1 to Trail #102.
He reported all in very good condition with the exception of Trail #1 along the big lake, still thin.
Get up here and ride the 906! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
How deep is the snow in the woods
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/18/26-Groomers Jeff and Jammer went out last night. Looking Good! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! JOIN CLUB HERE
upthunderriders.org/ #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotosUPDATED 1/18/26-Groomers Jeff and Jammer went out last night. Looking Good! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! JOIN CLUB HERE
upthunderriders.org/
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
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
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 ❄️❄️❄️
Please consider becoming a member or sponsor every bit helps!
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gogebic-area-grooming-memberships
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
How deep is the snow in the woods
Brent Shettler
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
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Snow and blowing snow today will result in near blizzard like conditions for many areas. This will create hazardous and dangerous travel, especially this morning. Dangerously cold wind chills are also expected, especially tonight into Tuesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Shawn and I are taking a little stroll out on Trail 2 from Bessemer to the Hurley.
Friendly reminder that all SXS’s refrain from using designated snowmobile trails.
It’s a beautiful night for a ride!
Ride safe, friends!
Kami
GRTA Secretary #westernup #snowphotosShawn and I are taking a little stroll out on Trail 2 from Bessemer to the Hurley.
Friendly reminder that all SXS’s refrain from using designated snowmobile trails.
It’s a beautiful night for a ride!
Ride safe, friends!
Kami
GRTA Secretary
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Tonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTonight and Monday morning, moderate to occasionally heavy lake effect will be accompanied by strong winds and create blowing snow concerns. Near blizzard conditions expected in the Keweenaw Peninsula, Marquette, and Alger counties, especially in areas exposed to the north or northwest.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/18:
We had Josh back yesterday!!
He groomed Trail #137 from Ontonagon to Rockland.
Trail #13 from Trail #137 to Trail #101.
Trail #101 to Trail #12 at Potato Farm Road.
Trail #12 from P.F. Rd. to the clubhouse in Ontonagon.
He reported all trails in very good condition wit 12 plus inches of fresh powder!
Tractor Mac went into the Porkies and groomed Trail #1 from Trail #12 South of White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
Trail 11 (South Boundary Road) from Trail #1 to Trail #102.
He reported all in very good condition with the exception of Trail #1 along the big lake, still thin.
Get up here and ride the 906! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
How deep is the snow in the woods
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> UPDATED 1/18/26-Groomers Jeff and Jammer went out last night. Looking Good! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! JOIN CLUB HERE
upthunderriders.org/ #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotosUPDATED 1/18/26-Groomers Jeff and Jammer went out last night. Looking Good! BE SAFE AND RIDE RIGHT! JOIN CLUB HERE
upthunderriders.org/
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
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
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 ❄️❄️❄️
Please consider becoming a member or sponsor every bit helps!
www.zeffy.com/en-US/ticketing/gogebic-area-grooming-memberships
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
How deep is the snow in the woods
Brent Shettler
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
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