The snowmobile trails from Twin Lakes to Copper Harbor are officially open. The groomers are out checking and working on the trails. Early season conditions exist as more snow is needed.

Any trail usage should be done with extreme care until we have better snow cover as there are rocks, stumps, branches and wet areas not covered by snow and hazards that have not been identified.

The protective mat on the Portage Lift Bridge between Houghton and Hancock will not be installed until the middle of December. Please drive carefully on the metal grating until the mat is installed….do NOT use the ice.

Remember to watch out for the groomers when you’re out on the trails, they have the right of way!!

The Keweenaw Convention & Visitors Bureau asks that you stay on the trails, STAY OFF THE ICE, respect private property, do not drink and drive, and above all else, please, drive safely. The signs on the snowmobile trails are there for the riders’ safety. Please, DO NOT remove or destroy these signs.

Please be aware that if you snowmobile on U.S. Coast Guard property you could face federal trespass charges.

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Another few days have passed and the trail situation is degrading a bit day by day. No measurable new snow and with decent sun and warmer then average temps, things are on the slow decline around here. I would not recommend trying to ride around here right now, and that is the forecast for the coming week too.

The groomers will not be running for the next week at least. We are going to take the opportunity to get the brusher out on the RR Grade and get a jump on next years larger brushing project. Other then that, good luck on your search for snow, and keep a positive snow-dance running.

Weather

Today Cloudy, with a high near 34. South wind 5 to 10 mph.
Tonight A chance of drizzle before 1am, then a chance of freezing drizzle between 1am and 2am. Cloudy, with a low around 29. Southwest wind 5 to 10 mph becoming northwest after midnight.
Saturday Mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a temperature falling to around 27 by 5pm. North wind around 10 mph.
Saturday Night Clear, with a low around 16. North wind 5 to 10 mph becoming light and variable after midnight.
Sunday Sunny, with a high near 31. Light east wind becoming southeast 5 to 10 mph in the morning.
Sunday Night Partly cloudy, with a low around 28.
Monday Light snow likely after 8am. Cloudy, with a high near 36. Chance of precipitation is 60%.
Monday Night Snow showers likely. Cloudy, with a low around 28.
Tuesday A chance of snow showers. Partly sunny, with a high near 30.
Tuesday Night A slight chance of snow showers. Partly cloudy, with a low around 19.
Wednesday Partly sunny, with a high near 29.
Wednesday Night A slight chance of light snow. Mostly cloudy, with a low around 24.
Thursday A slight chance of light snow. Mostly cloudy, with a high near 36.

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