Ontonagon Trail Report – 12/18
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via NORTH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE CLUB – 12/18
Trails are shaping up, and this week’s forecast is calling for frigid temps and feet of snow!!!
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via NORTH COUNTRY SNOWMOBILE CLUB – 12/17
We are back grooming!!! Trail 137 is groomed and decent, snow is thin by Ontonagon, but rideable.
Trail 13 from Rockland to trail 101 is groomed and in good shape. Watch for sticks and a couple of wet spots by Victoria.
Trail 101 is groomed and excellent.
Trail 12 from Potato Farm Rd to White Pine is groomed, but in poor condition with 6 wet spots… still rideable.
Trail 1 from White Pine to Silver City is groomed, but thin.
Trail 1 along Lake Superior is thin. Trail 1 Lake of the Clouds is good. Mac will be grooming it this afternoon.
Trail 11 South Boundary Rd. is good and Mac will be grooming it tonight.
Trail 12 from Potato Farm to Ontonagon has some wet spots that have to freeze before we groom them again.
Trail 12 to Greenland has wet spots, and will be groomed Monday after a few days of cold temps to freeze up.
It is still early season riding… ride with caution, and always ride right!!
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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Here are potential snow totals for the rest of this clipper. Lake effect surges back with another tiny little clipper tonight into tomorrow morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/21:
We had our share of cold weather challenges yesterday but all is well.
Steve of Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures had a day!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from White Pine to Ontonagon.
Trail # 101 from 12 to 13.
Trail #13 from 101 to 137.
Trail #137 from 13 to Ontonagon.
The attached picture is the bottom of "Rock Hill" on trail #13 after Steve's double pass.
We had a new operator on his first solo into The Porkies last night!! Welcome Chad to our
small dysfunctional family!
Groomed:
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
All trails were reported in very good to excellent condition!
Ride the 906!!!! #ontonagon #westernupTrail Report 1/21:
We had our share of cold weather challenges yesterday but all is well.
Steve of Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures had a day!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from White Pine to Ontonagon.
Trail # 101 from 12 to 13.
Trail #13 from 101 to 137.
Trail #137 from 13 to Ontonagon.
The attached picture is the bottom of "Rock Hill" on trail #13 after Steve's double pass.
We had a new operator on his first solo into The Porkies last night!! Welcome Chad to our
small dysfunctional family!
Groomed:
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
All trails were reported in very good to excellent condition!
Ride the 906!!!!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Coldest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaColdest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow persists across the Keweenaw, with snowfall once again intensifying this afternoon through tonight. Generally, expect 3 to 6 inches across the Keweenaw, with 1 to 4 inches being seen across the other northwest wind snow belts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernupLake effect snow persists across the Keweenaw, with snowfall once again intensifying this afternoon through tonight. Generally, expect 3 to 6 inches across the Keweenaw, with 1 to 4 inches being seen across the other northwest wind snow belts. #906wx #miwx
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Frigid temperatures this morning continue, although we eventually begin to warm a little as we head into the mid-week. Blowing and lake effect snow continue over the Keweenaw, with the lake effect intensifying late this afternoon into tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> 3 feet since friday!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for Monday evening 1-19-26.
Cold and Snowy!!
Currently we're sitting around -9°.
Snowfall, I think it varies in each particular area but guessing we've received 20"+ over the past 3 day's..
As with any significant storm we receive it will take a few passes to get everything back in shape but the trail's hit tonight turned out good!
Trail's covered tonight 13n, 1n, 8w and 8e.
8w to Wakefield is in good shape now and no more water holes, a little narrow in spots but 💯 passable. Video is of 1n to White Pine. Thanks everyone.
If you are interested in helping us maintian these amazing trails for your enjoyment, we encourage you to become a member! Just click the link.
www.zeffy.com/.../gogebic-area-grooming-memberships
Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will continue in the northwest to west-northwest wind snowbelts though tonight resulting in difficult travel, with visibility below 1/2 mile at times. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will continue in the northwest to west-northwest wind snowbelts though tonight resulting in difficult travel, with visibility below 1/2 mile at times. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Coldest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaColdest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula.
BESSEMER - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> 🥰🤟🌬️❄️ WOW JUST WOW ❤️ sledders paradise 💯 Get up here to the Western U.P. and enjoy all the fresh POW 🤟🌬️❄️❄️❄️ What a great winter this is turning out to be!! #bessemer #westernup #snowphotos
SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Report;
Trail Condition: Good
Last Groomed: January 18th, 2026
We are grooming on a regular basis, conditions allowing.
The trails are very good.
Please ride on the RIGHT side of the trail and STOP at the stop signs!
Stay on the trail, if you don’t we could lose trail permissions on private property.
Groomers have the right of way on the trails, pull over and stop to let them safely pass!
We now have Groomer Tracker installed in our groomers.
We groom every day that the weather conditions and equipment allow. Unforeseen circumstances may prevent us from going out, like a major blizzard and being snowed in at our homes or equipment breakdowns. #westernup
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️ Ontonagon / Porcupine Mountains Trail Report ❄️
I went for a ride after all the fresh POW piled up on us this weekend, and WOW — these trails are absolutely fantastic right now.
We picked up about a foot of light, fluffy snow over the weekend, and Mother Nature isn’t done yet. Another 6–10 inches is falling today, adding to an already solid base. The cold weather is hanging on, and with steady lake-effect snow expected throughout the week, conditions are shaping up beautifully across the western U.P.
Trails are smooth, well-covered, and riding great — this is the kind of snow we wait all season for. If you’ve been thinking about making a trip, now is the time. The Western U.P. is definitely the place to be right now.
🏁 Riding the Ontonagon & Porkies area? Make it easy on yourself and stay right on the trail at Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins — warm rooms, sled-friendly parking, and Lake Superior views when you’re done riding. Come ride hard, then relax with us! 🏁 #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos❄️ Ontonagon / Porcupine Mountains Trail Report ❄️
I went for a ride after all the fresh POW piled up on us this weekend, and WOW — these trails are absolutely fantastic right now.
We picked up about a foot of light, fluffy snow over the weekend, and Mother Nature isn’t done yet. Another 6–10 inches is falling today, adding to an already solid base. The cold weather is hanging on, and with steady lake-effect snow expected throughout the week, conditions are shaping up beautifully across the western U.P.
Trails are smooth, well-covered, and riding great — this is the kind of snow we wait all season for. If you’ve been thinking about making a trip, now is the time. The Western U.P. is definitely the place to be right now.
🏁 Riding the Ontonagon & Porkies area? Make it easy on yourself and stay right on the trail at Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins — warm rooms, sled-friendly parking, and Lake Superior views when you’re done riding. Come ride hard, then relax with us! 🏁
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WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Here are potential snow totals for the rest of this clipper. Lake effect surges back with another tiny little clipper tonight into tomorrow morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report 1/21:
We had our share of cold weather challenges yesterday but all is well.
Steve of Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures had a day!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from White Pine to Ontonagon.
Trail # 101 from 12 to 13.
Trail #13 from 101 to 137.
Trail #137 from 13 to Ontonagon.
The attached picture is the bottom of "Rock Hill" on trail #13 after Steve's double pass.
We had a new operator on his first solo into The Porkies last night!! Welcome Chad to our
small dysfunctional family!
Groomed:
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
All trails were reported in very good to excellent condition!
Ride the 906!!!! #ontonagon #westernupTrail Report 1/21:
We had our share of cold weather challenges yesterday but all is well.
Steve of Team Hamilton's North Coast Adventures had a day!
Groomed:
Trail #12 from White Pine to Ontonagon.
Trail # 101 from 12 to 13.
Trail #13 from 101 to 137.
Trail #137 from 13 to Ontonagon.
The attached picture is the bottom of "Rock Hill" on trail #13 after Steve's double pass.
We had a new operator on his first solo into The Porkies last night!! Welcome Chad to our
small dysfunctional family!
Groomed:
Trail #1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds.
All trails were reported in very good to excellent condition!
Ride the 906!!!!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Coldest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaColdest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow persists across the Keweenaw, with snowfall once again intensifying this afternoon through tonight. Generally, expect 3 to 6 inches across the Keweenaw, with 1 to 4 inches being seen across the other northwest wind snow belts. #miweather #keweenaw #westernupLake effect snow persists across the Keweenaw, with snowfall once again intensifying this afternoon through tonight. Generally, expect 3 to 6 inches across the Keweenaw, with 1 to 4 inches being seen across the other northwest wind snow belts. #906wx #miwx
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Frigid temperatures this morning continue, although we eventually begin to warm a little as we head into the mid-week. Blowing and lake effect snow continue over the Keweenaw, with the lake effect intensifying late this afternoon into tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> 3 feet since friday!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's report for Monday evening 1-19-26.
Cold and Snowy!!
Currently we're sitting around -9°.
Snowfall, I think it varies in each particular area but guessing we've received 20"+ over the past 3 day's..
As with any significant storm we receive it will take a few passes to get everything back in shape but the trail's hit tonight turned out good!
Trail's covered tonight 13n, 1n, 8w and 8e.
8w to Wakefield is in good shape now and no more water holes, a little narrow in spots but 💯 passable. Video is of 1n to White Pine. Thanks everyone.
If you are interested in helping us maintian these amazing trails for your enjoyment, we encourage you to become a member! Just click the link.
www.zeffy.com/.../gogebic-area-grooming-memberships
Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers will continue in the northwest to west-northwest wind snowbelts though tonight resulting in difficult travel, with visibility below 1/2 mile at times. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers will continue in the northwest to west-northwest wind snowbelts though tonight resulting in difficult travel, with visibility below 1/2 mile at times. Winter Storm Warnings and Winter Weather Advisories are in effect.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Coldest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaColdest air so far this winter season is expected to overspread the upper Great Lakes Thursday night and Friday. Bitter cold will continue through the weekend…with wind chills below zero through Sunday morning. High temperatures Friday likely to remain below zero across the Upper Peninsula.
BESSEMER - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Trails-North Powersports LLC >> 🥰🤟🌬️❄️ WOW JUST WOW ❤️ sledders paradise 💯 Get up here to the Western U.P. and enjoy all the fresh POW 🤟🌬️❄️❄️❄️ What a great winter this is turning out to be!! #bessemer #westernup #snowphotos
SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Report;
Trail Condition: Good
Last Groomed: January 18th, 2026
We are grooming on a regular basis, conditions allowing.
The trails are very good.
Please ride on the RIGHT side of the trail and STOP at the stop signs!
Stay on the trail, if you don’t we could lose trail permissions on private property.
Groomers have the right of way on the trails, pull over and stop to let them safely pass!
We now have Groomer Tracker installed in our groomers.
We groom every day that the weather conditions and equipment allow. Unforeseen circumstances may prevent us from going out, like a major blizzard and being snowed in at our homes or equipment breakdowns. #westernup
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️ Ontonagon / Porcupine Mountains Trail Report ❄️
I went for a ride after all the fresh POW piled up on us this weekend, and WOW — these trails are absolutely fantastic right now.
We picked up about a foot of light, fluffy snow over the weekend, and Mother Nature isn’t done yet. Another 6–10 inches is falling today, adding to an already solid base. The cold weather is hanging on, and with steady lake-effect snow expected throughout the week, conditions are shaping up beautifully across the western U.P.
Trails are smooth, well-covered, and riding great — this is the kind of snow we wait all season for. If you’ve been thinking about making a trip, now is the time. The Western U.P. is definitely the place to be right now.
🏁 Riding the Ontonagon & Porkies area? Make it easy on yourself and stay right on the trail at Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins — warm rooms, sled-friendly parking, and Lake Superior views when you’re done riding. Come ride hard, then relax with us! 🏁 #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos❄️ Ontonagon / Porcupine Mountains Trail Report ❄️
I went for a ride after all the fresh POW piled up on us this weekend, and WOW — these trails are absolutely fantastic right now.
We picked up about a foot of light, fluffy snow over the weekend, and Mother Nature isn’t done yet. Another 6–10 inches is falling today, adding to an already solid base. The cold weather is hanging on, and with steady lake-effect snow expected throughout the week, conditions are shaping up beautifully across the western U.P.
Trails are smooth, well-covered, and riding great — this is the kind of snow we wait all season for. If you’ve been thinking about making a trip, now is the time. The Western U.P. is definitely the place to be right now.
🏁 Riding the Ontonagon & Porkies area? Make it easy on yourself and stay right on the trail at Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins — warm rooms, sled-friendly parking, and Lake Superior views when you’re done riding. Come ride hard, then relax with us! 🏁
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