It is EARLY SEASON RIDING….For the next two days daytime temps will be in the 20’s and low 30’s with lows in the teens at night. Snow showers Monday and Tuesday with only a few inches accumulation.

The Gogebic Range Trail Authority reports that most of the wet spots are frozen over on all the trails. Trail 2 to Marenisco is in fair condition. Trail 8 was groomed Sunday and is open and in good condition. 11N will be groomed mid-week.
Trail 11 south will be closed for the season due to logging.

Lake Gogebic groomer’s report they have had groomers, with drags, out on Trail 1 north, 8 west and 8 east. Watch for the “wet area” signs on Trail 8 west. Groomers have been on all other trails packing the snow. With the incredible amounts of snow received in Nov., it served to insulate the wet ground. As a result, they are dealing with some wet conditions on some of the trails. It is very important to stay on the trails, as conditions can be worse off-trail. The nights have been cold, so trails should be freezing wherever the groomers have run.

The Watersmeet groomer’s report: The system is still being groomed nightly as conditions permit. The trails are in good to fair condition. They are firming up nicely. It’s still early season riding and there are some wet spots on Trail 2 between Trail 13N intersection and Marenisco. CORRECTION: While the Cisco Bar Resort is closed, there is still gas available on the Cisco Chain at Vacationland Resort, The Arrows and Jays Resort. The orange barrels marking the local path across the chain have not been put in place yet. Once the locals feel it is safe enough for traffic, the barrels will be put out. Until then, it is NOT recommended to cross any lake.

Please remember groomers are out both day and night, so watch for them, Please pull over or at least slow down and wait for the operator to signal you by whenever you see them. Groomers have the right of way.

JUST ONE MORE REMINDER: PLEASE STAY ON MARKED TRAILS. RIDING ON UNMARKED TRAILS CAN RESULT IN THE CLUBS LOSING EASEMENT FOR THAT TRAIL AND IT CAN ALSO RESULT IN A POSSIBLE TICKET FOR YOU.

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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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