Ironwood – Western U.P. Trail Report – 01/18
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club – 01/18
1/18/2023
TRAIL REPORT:
TRAILS RATED FAIR – EXPECT HAZARDS – GROOMING IS PAUSED, BUT THE SNOW REMAINS!
The area has received light rain rather than forecasted snow for several days. Groomers have been off the trail to preserve the snow and allow the rain to drain. We have a tremendous base of snow and from road inspections we can see 24" corner berms and no dirt in the bottom of the berm. Nor are there ponds. Now, the wet areas have collected even more water, so expect issues at the normal spots. Cold temperatures ahead should help reset these areas, but please ride slowly! We did see freezing rain and snow yesterday loading damaged trees with even more weight. If we get winds more tree tops, limbs and full trees could come down. Help your fellow riders out, bring some trail marking tape (available at Steiger’s Ace Home Center) with you on the trails and hang ribbons ahead of hazards. Please ride very cautiously and help each other out! Trails will get icy after the freeze, but lots of fresh snow in the forecast should help bury the memory of this rain soon. Trail Boss will get the team together and plans laid out to resume grooming as soon as they feel we won’t damage the snow, our snow bridges. Riders yesterday said trails were surprisingly ok, slushy in spots near roads, but they were happy to be riding.
A full detailed report will come in once we get back out. If riders have reports or pictures to share regarding conditions, leave them in the comments. Thank you!
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> We're hearing there's no snow in White, Pine?! What the heck?! That's where we are! Cripes, we even groomed all the White Pine trails last night! Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Our good buddy Josh Ramsey groomed trail 13 and 101 last night for our club North Country Snowmobile Club UP and was stopped by some "Iowa Boys" who said trails are great! Water hazards exist, but we continue to improve our snow bridges as time and snow allow. The Lake of the Clouds & South Boundary road loops are PERFECT for riding. THERE IS SNOW IN SILVER CITY EVEN!
Rental sleds available all week and weekend! Come ride! Snow in the forecast! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect increasing clouds today as temperatures rise into the 20s then dip back into the teens tonight. Also, can’t rule out light lake effect snow in Luce County. A cold front could bring light snow tonight into early Friday. Lake effect snow follows for the NW wind snow belts into early Saturday that may result in some hazardous driving conditions. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect increasing clouds today as temperatures rise into the 20s then dip back into the teens tonight. Also, can’t rule out light lake effect snow in Luce County. A cold front could bring light snow tonight into early Friday. Lake effect snow follows for the NW wind snow belts into early Saturday that may result in some hazardous driving conditions. #906wx #miwx
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> SNOW TIME!!
The big system to the south will be giving us a little bit of snow on the north end Friday!
Expect a nice and easy 1-3" for the most part across the area. Roads will be slick at times, but salt and brine treatments should work just fine with temps in the middle 20s.
Winds could be about 10-15mph at times, which isn't too high, but still could cause some blowing around and reduced visibility. Mainly in wide open areas.
TIMING: Snow starts in Southwest Michigan, Lake Michigan shoreline of Northern Lower, and the U.P. between 7-8am. Flint and the TriCities by about 10-11am. Detroit likely after 12pm, maybe even as late as 2pm in some areas.
System snow will wrap up around midnight while lake effect kicks in on the west side of the state behind the system.
Lake effect totals Saturday are NOT included on this map. I'm keeping this for Friday only.
Lake effect Saturday will be very localized with some areas perhaps getting 3-6" more in heavy bands. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSNOW TIME!!
The big system to the south will be giving us a little bit of snow on the north end Friday!
Expect a nice and easy 1-3" for the most part across the area. Roads will be slick at times, but salt and brine treatments should work just fine with temps in the middle 20s.
Winds could be about 10-15mph at times, which isn't too high, but still could cause some blowing around and reduced visibility. Mainly in wide open areas.
TIMING: Snow starts in Southwest Michigan, Lake Michigan shoreline of Northern Lower, and the U.P. between 7-8am. Flint and the TriCities by about 10-11am. Detroit likely after 12pm, maybe even as late as 2pm in some areas.
System snow will wrap up around midnight while lake effect kicks in on the west side of the state behind the system.
Lake effect totals Saturday are NOT included on this map. I'm keeping this for Friday only.
Lake effect Saturday will be very localized with some areas perhaps getting 3-6" more in heavy bands.
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LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Wednesday January 8th update from the Bergland Area Groomer's. We are limited on the trail's we're able to groom but we're trying to keep a fun loop smooth for y'all, or at least a fun run to Lake in the Clouds. Both machines are out tonight covering 13n, 1n, and 102. Conditions aren't perfect but 💯 Smiles!! Get up and ride! ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosWednesday January 8th update from the Bergland Area Groomer's. We are limited on the trail's we're able to groom but we're trying to keep a fun loop smooth for y'all, or at least a fun run to Lake in the Clouds. Both machines are out tonight covering 13n, 1n, and 102. Conditions aren't perfect but 💯 Smiles!! Get up and ride! ❄️❄️❄️@ Gogebic Area Grooming
LAKE GOGEBICA AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Marenisco area crews out tonight working Trail 1S from Marenisco to Presque Isle. The base is very thin but we tried to smooth it out as best possible. The beaver dam that we recently took down drained nicely but left a good size trench so use caution if traveling on this trail. The beavers looked to be retaliating by dropping some fresh trees across the trail which we cleaned up this evening. When we get some more snow we will start working on a snow bridge for the flowing creek. We also noted that recently someone decided to use a section of the trail with an ATV while it was still soft. Cleaned up and filled the ruts as best possible but there are still some decent ruts so again, use caution. Overall the base of Trail 1S is thin and there are exposed rocks, gravel and dirt in spots but is rideable and fairly smooth. The grade (Trail 1S and 2 combined) is in good condition and should be rock hard by tomorrow morning. Enjoy what we have, there is still decent riding to be had! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Northwest wind lake effect snow diminishes today. Before then though, expect upwards of 2 more inches of fluffy snow. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible near the Marquette Alger County line. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaNorthwest wind lake effect snow diminishes today. Before then though, expect upwards of 2 more inches of fluffy snow. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible near the Marquette Alger County line. #906wx #miwx
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 1/8/25 TRAIL UPDATE
Josh R from da big city of TULA, MI sent in a video of him grooming a portion of 13 last night for his first solo run! Congrats, Josh!!!!
❄️FRESH SNOW! 1-3" seems to have fallen across the area. SNOW is forecast almost every single day for the next 10! Right now forecast is for minor accumulations, but it makes ALL the difference! Trails are rated fair with poor sections that have water hazards (trail 1 by Porkies, Trail 12 by Hamilton's North Coast Adventures, and trail 12 east of 137) as well as EXCELLENT sections that make you forget about those other spots! We are performing groomer training this week and curtailed our normal grooming efforts to make the snow last. Over processing the snow can cause it to turn into "sugar snow" and no longer set up the way we need it to.
TRAIL 11 SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD and TRAIL 1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds is getting groomed tonight.
TRAIL 12 from White Pine to 101, Trail 13 from 101 to 137 is getting groomed tonight. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's freshened up 102 and 1n for everyone overnight. Thank you. ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
SIDNAW UPDATE via The Sidnaw Station >> Took a ride on the 174 from Sidnaw to Rousseau today. Light snow falling. All of the curves icy, there are also spots on the straight away that is ice. Please slow down and stay safe in these conditions. #sidnaw #westernup #keweenaw #snowphotos
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ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> We're hearing there's no snow in White, Pine?! What the heck?! That's where we are! Cripes, we even groomed all the White Pine trails last night! Don't believe everything you read on the internet. Our good buddy Josh Ramsey groomed trail 13 and 101 last night for our club North Country Snowmobile Club UP and was stopped by some "Iowa Boys" who said trails are great! Water hazards exist, but we continue to improve our snow bridges as time and snow allow. The Lake of the Clouds & South Boundary road loops are PERFECT for riding. THERE IS SNOW IN SILVER CITY EVEN!
Rental sleds available all week and weekend! Come ride! Snow in the forecast! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Expect increasing clouds today as temperatures rise into the 20s then dip back into the teens tonight. Also, can’t rule out light lake effect snow in Luce County. A cold front could bring light snow tonight into early Friday. Lake effect snow follows for the NW wind snow belts into early Saturday that may result in some hazardous driving conditions. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaExpect increasing clouds today as temperatures rise into the 20s then dip back into the teens tonight. Also, can’t rule out light lake effect snow in Luce County. A cold front could bring light snow tonight into early Friday. Lake effect snow follows for the NW wind snow belts into early Saturday that may result in some hazardous driving conditions. #906wx #miwx
WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> SNOW TIME!!
The big system to the south will be giving us a little bit of snow on the north end Friday!
Expect a nice and easy 1-3" for the most part across the area. Roads will be slick at times, but salt and brine treatments should work just fine with temps in the middle 20s.
Winds could be about 10-15mph at times, which isn't too high, but still could cause some blowing around and reduced visibility. Mainly in wide open areas.
TIMING: Snow starts in Southwest Michigan, Lake Michigan shoreline of Northern Lower, and the U.P. between 7-8am. Flint and the TriCities by about 10-11am. Detroit likely after 12pm, maybe even as late as 2pm in some areas.
System snow will wrap up around midnight while lake effect kicks in on the west side of the state behind the system.
Lake effect totals Saturday are NOT included on this map. I'm keeping this for Friday only.
Lake effect Saturday will be very localized with some areas perhaps getting 3-6" more in heavy bands. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaSNOW TIME!!
The big system to the south will be giving us a little bit of snow on the north end Friday!
Expect a nice and easy 1-3" for the most part across the area. Roads will be slick at times, but salt and brine treatments should work just fine with temps in the middle 20s.
Winds could be about 10-15mph at times, which isn't too high, but still could cause some blowing around and reduced visibility. Mainly in wide open areas.
TIMING: Snow starts in Southwest Michigan, Lake Michigan shoreline of Northern Lower, and the U.P. between 7-8am. Flint and the TriCities by about 10-11am. Detroit likely after 12pm, maybe even as late as 2pm in some areas.
System snow will wrap up around midnight while lake effect kicks in on the west side of the state behind the system.
Lake effect totals Saturday are NOT included on this map. I'm keeping this for Friday only.
Lake effect Saturday will be very localized with some areas perhaps getting 3-6" more in heavy bands.
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LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Wednesday January 8th update from the Bergland Area Groomer's. We are limited on the trail's we're able to groom but we're trying to keep a fun loop smooth for y'all, or at least a fun run to Lake in the Clouds. Both machines are out tonight covering 13n, 1n, and 102. Conditions aren't perfect but 💯 Smiles!! Get up and ride! ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosWednesday January 8th update from the Bergland Area Groomer's. We are limited on the trail's we're able to groom but we're trying to keep a fun loop smooth for y'all, or at least a fun run to Lake in the Clouds. Both machines are out tonight covering 13n, 1n, and 102. Conditions aren't perfect but 💯 Smiles!! Get up and ride! ❄️❄️❄️@ Gogebic Area Grooming
LAKE GOGEBICA AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Marenisco area crews out tonight working Trail 1S from Marenisco to Presque Isle. The base is very thin but we tried to smooth it out as best possible. The beaver dam that we recently took down drained nicely but left a good size trench so use caution if traveling on this trail. The beavers looked to be retaliating by dropping some fresh trees across the trail which we cleaned up this evening. When we get some more snow we will start working on a snow bridge for the flowing creek. We also noted that recently someone decided to use a section of the trail with an ATV while it was still soft. Cleaned up and filled the ruts as best possible but there are still some decent ruts so again, use caution. Overall the base of Trail 1S is thin and there are exposed rocks, gravel and dirt in spots but is rideable and fairly smooth. The grade (Trail 1S and 2 combined) is in good condition and should be rock hard by tomorrow morning. Enjoy what we have, there is still decent riding to be had! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Northwest wind lake effect snow diminishes today. Before then though, expect upwards of 2 more inches of fluffy snow. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible near the Marquette Alger County line. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaNorthwest wind lake effect snow diminishes today. Before then though, expect upwards of 2 more inches of fluffy snow. Isolated amounts up to 8 inches are possible near the Marquette Alger County line. #906wx #miwx
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 1/8/25 TRAIL UPDATE
Josh R from da big city of TULA, MI sent in a video of him grooming a portion of 13 last night for his first solo run! Congrats, Josh!!!!
❄️FRESH SNOW! 1-3" seems to have fallen across the area. SNOW is forecast almost every single day for the next 10! Right now forecast is for minor accumulations, but it makes ALL the difference! Trails are rated fair with poor sections that have water hazards (trail 1 by Porkies, Trail 12 by Hamilton's North Coast Adventures, and trail 12 east of 137) as well as EXCELLENT sections that make you forget about those other spots! We are performing groomer training this week and curtailed our normal grooming efforts to make the snow last. Over processing the snow can cause it to turn into "sugar snow" and no longer set up the way we need it to.
TRAIL 11 SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD and TRAIL 1 from White Pine to Lake of the Clouds is getting groomed tonight.
TRAIL 12 from White Pine to 101, Trail 13 from 101 to 137 is getting groomed tonight. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's freshened up 102 and 1n for everyone overnight. Thank you. ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
SIDNAW UPDATE via The Sidnaw Station >> Took a ride on the 174 from Sidnaw to Rousseau today. Light snow falling. All of the curves icy, there are also spots on the straight away that is ice. Please slow down and stay safe in these conditions. #sidnaw #westernup #keweenaw #snowphotos
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