Ironwood / Western U.P. Trail Report – 12/27
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority – ORV & Snowmobile Club – 12/27
Groomer Eric made his first solo run this morning grooming Ironwood to Bessemer. He said the trail is in good shape. Trail conditions vary and will improve with a Bit of snow and more grooming. We’ve seen lots of riders out and we’re working to get our Tucker back online to get Wakefield and east groomed. It threw a u joint last night. …
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12/26
Charlie and Victor are out for another 10 hour volunteer day, thank you guys!! Trail 2 pipeline has some minor wet spots that will be worked on today, there are routes around it. Stop into Two Fat Guys Hotel to order food and drinks. They’ll deliver it to their hotel while you warm up there. They are big sponsors of our snow and dirt operation and are a small family owned business to seek out and support. Trail 2 to Marenisco was groomed today and so was trail 8. We are currently inspecting trail 160. It is not open yet, we will open it next week for new years weekend. Please keep your speeds to 15MPH on road routes and in town. Please ride with a hand saw and help us move brush off the trails. We are an all volunteer group so we appreciate your efforts!! Trails are thin (poor) in spots but thanks to good temps trails remain fair. Snow tomorrow!
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Another cold night is in store for the UP as temps fall below zero tonight, dipping closer to -20 for the typical cold spots of the interior west and central. A system traversing the Great Lakes Wednesday afternoon brings some light snow to the east half with trailing lake effect snow into Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAnother cold night is in store for the UP as temps fall below zero tonight, dipping closer to -20 for the typical cold spots of the interior west and central. A system traversing the Great Lakes Wednesday afternoon brings some light snow to the east half with trailing lake effect snow into Thursday.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> So much to pick out from this afternoon's satellite loop!
🌨️ Superior providing the Keweenaw with lake effect snow
🧊 Ice cover in bays and shores, including some moving ice off of Duluth, the Bayfield, and the central U.P.
❄️ Swath of snow cover across central Wisconsin.
We will never get tired of views like these! 🛰️ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> TRAIL REPORT TUESDAY 2/11/2025
Condition: Excellent. Cold temperatures and a dramatic reduction in snowmobile traffic is leaving our trails in incredible shape. They are the best they've been in a long time. The time is NOW to get up here and ride!
Base: 12-36"+
Groomers Online: 3 of 3
Trail 13 from Rockland to 101 Intersection with Gogebic Area Grooming: The trail has been widened and continual work on the bazillion 90 degree corners happens every night. Groomed 2/10-2/11 Overnight by Mike C. of Lake Geneva, WI.
Trail 101: Excellent, groomed last night.
Trail 12 from 101 to Trail 1 by Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan and White Pine’s Yooper Diner: Groomed last night, excellent condition.
Trail 12 from 101 NORTH to Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins in Ontonagon: Groomed two nights ago, will be groomed this evening by Mac in the tractor as we return it to the shop for routine maintenance. The ditch trail is improving with grooming. PLEASE SLOW DOWN ON NORWICH ROAD. The MDNR is ticketing riders for speeding.
Trail 1 from White Pine to Silver City: Groomed last night. Nightly grooming by the Lulich Implement, Inc. New Holland Tractor team has the trail in amazing shape. Groomers will be on the trail this afternoon getting a jump start on their evening plans.
Trails 1 and 11 inside the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - the Porkies: Will be getting extra attention to flatten corners and cut down bridge snow tonight. Ride with caution, groomers may have windrows this evening as they roll snow from the outside to the inside of the trail. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Marenisco area crews out tonight smoothing and packing Trail 1 south of M28. All the berms knocked down and the woops cut. The cold weather is helping to set it solid in short time! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> 8w to Wakefield looking beautiful tonight! ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos8w to Wakefield looking beautiful tonight! ❄️❄️❄️ Gogebic Area Grooming
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers continue across the west and NW wind snow belts through tonight, with generally another 2-4in of snow expected across those areas. However, with some heavier snowfall possible tonight across the far eastern UP, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Luce and Chippewa counties. Elsewhere, expect quiet and chilly weather tonight with lows mainly in the single digits above and below zero across the UP. Lake effect continues into Tuesday before slowly lifting offshore during the evening. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers continue across the west and NW wind snow belts through tonight, with generally another 2-4in of snow expected across those areas. However, with some heavier snowfall possible tonight across the far eastern UP, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Luce and Chippewa counties. Elsewhere, expect quiet and chilly weather tonight with lows mainly in the single digits above and below zero across the UP. Lake effect continues into Tuesday before slowly lifting offshore during the evening.
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer update 2/10/25- West run was groomed yesterday and our East run will be groomed tonight. Hopefully both groomers will be up and running tomorrow. #westernup
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> First Alert: Snowy travel for the Keweenaw and the Northeastern U.P. through tomorrow as lake effect snow will continue in those areas. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFirst Alert: Snowy travel for the Keweenaw and the Northeastern U.P. through tomorrow as lake effect snow will continue in those areas.
FORECAST> www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/02/10/first-alert-snowy-conditions-parts-up/
RADAR>www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/radar/
Kevin Culpert
WEATHER UPDATE via Midwest Weather >> ~Snowfall Forecast Tuesday Night-Thursday Morning~
I ran out of time this morning so I had to take a picture off my phone this time. Hopefully it's visible enough.
A winter storm is expected to bring a swath of heavy snowfall accumulations from KS/NE to portions of MI. A surface low will deepen in the panhandle and move northeast through the day on Wednesday. A large area of 6-9" is expected, which will cause significant travel impacts on Wednesday and Thursday. Snow will overspread southwest to northeast Tuesday night west of the Missouri River and Wednesday morning east of the Missouri River. Snow will fall for as long as 18 hours in some areas.
A large area of increased lift and frontogensis with a deformation band will enhance snowfall rates to 1" an hour. Very fluffy snow will allow blowing. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey~OUTDATED~
~Snowfall Forecast Tuesday Night-Thursday Morning~
I ran out of time this morning so I had to take a picture off my phone this time. Hopefully it's visible enough.
A winter storm is expected to bring a swath of heavy snowfall accumulations from KS/NE to portions of MI. A surface low will deepen in the panhandle and move northeast through the day on Wednesday. A large area of 6-9" is expected, which will cause significant travel impacts on Wednesday and Thursday. Snow will overspread southwest to northeast Tuesday night west of the Missouri River and Wednesday morning east of the Missouri River. Snow will fall for as long as 18 hours in some areas.
A large area of increased lift and frontogensis with a deformation band will enhance snowfall rates to 1" an hour. Very fluffy snow will allow blowing.
Snow Chasers Lodge in the western UP is your outdoor adventure base camp. Featuring easy trail access and clean comfortable lodging. It's a great place to stay with your friends and family.
www.snowchaserslodging.com
Just checked the forecast for West Branch MI for Wed and it says 6-9 inches. We just got 10 inches so this will be awesome!
6-9”? Hell ya!, I’ll get the yardstick ready!
Jeff Branch Gary Carlson
Alan Schluetter
Timothy Black
Nickolas NibargerJames James Abraham
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> While most of the UP will be dry today through midweek, lake effect snow showers continue across the NW wind snow belts through Tuesday. Some heavier snowfall rates across the Keweenaw today may lead to a few more inches of snowfall as well as hazardous travel conditions, so the Winter Weather Advisory continues for northern Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Otherwise, expect much colder temperatures to work in, with sub-zero overnight lows for many spots throughout the work week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile most of the UP will be dry today through midweek, lake effect snow showers continue across the NW wind snow belts through Tuesday. Some heavier snowfall rates across the Keweenaw today may lead to a few more inches of snowfall as well as hazardous travel conditions, so the Winter Weather Advisory continues for northern Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Otherwise, expect much colder temperatures to work in, with sub-zero overnight lows for many spots throughout the work week.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Another cold night is in store for the UP as temps fall below zero tonight, dipping closer to -20 for the typical cold spots of the interior west and central. A system traversing the Great Lakes Wednesday afternoon brings some light snow to the east half with trailing lake effect snow into Thursday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAnother cold night is in store for the UP as temps fall below zero tonight, dipping closer to -20 for the typical cold spots of the interior west and central. A system traversing the Great Lakes Wednesday afternoon brings some light snow to the east half with trailing lake effect snow into Thursday.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> So much to pick out from this afternoon's satellite loop!
🌨️ Superior providing the Keweenaw with lake effect snow
🧊 Ice cover in bays and shores, including some moving ice off of Duluth, the Bayfield, and the central U.P.
❄️ Swath of snow cover across central Wisconsin.
We will never get tired of views like these! 🛰️ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> TRAIL REPORT TUESDAY 2/11/2025
Condition: Excellent. Cold temperatures and a dramatic reduction in snowmobile traffic is leaving our trails in incredible shape. They are the best they've been in a long time. The time is NOW to get up here and ride!
Base: 12-36"+
Groomers Online: 3 of 3
Trail 13 from Rockland to 101 Intersection with Gogebic Area Grooming: The trail has been widened and continual work on the bazillion 90 degree corners happens every night. Groomed 2/10-2/11 Overnight by Mike C. of Lake Geneva, WI.
Trail 101: Excellent, groomed last night.
Trail 12 from 101 to Trail 1 by Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan and White Pine’s Yooper Diner: Groomed last night, excellent condition.
Trail 12 from 101 NORTH to Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins in Ontonagon: Groomed two nights ago, will be groomed this evening by Mac in the tractor as we return it to the shop for routine maintenance. The ditch trail is improving with grooming. PLEASE SLOW DOWN ON NORWICH ROAD. The MDNR is ticketing riders for speeding.
Trail 1 from White Pine to Silver City: Groomed last night. Nightly grooming by the Lulich Implement, Inc. New Holland Tractor team has the trail in amazing shape. Groomers will be on the trail this afternoon getting a jump start on their evening plans.
Trails 1 and 11 inside the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - the Porkies: Will be getting extra attention to flatten corners and cut down bridge snow tonight. Ride with caution, groomers may have windrows this evening as they roll snow from the outside to the inside of the trail. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Marenisco area crews out tonight smoothing and packing Trail 1 south of M28. All the berms knocked down and the woops cut. The cold weather is helping to set it solid in short time! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> 8w to Wakefield looking beautiful tonight! ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos8w to Wakefield looking beautiful tonight! ❄️❄️❄️ Gogebic Area Grooming
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers continue across the west and NW wind snow belts through tonight, with generally another 2-4in of snow expected across those areas. However, with some heavier snowfall possible tonight across the far eastern UP, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Luce and Chippewa counties. Elsewhere, expect quiet and chilly weather tonight with lows mainly in the single digits above and below zero across the UP. Lake effect continues into Tuesday before slowly lifting offshore during the evening. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers continue across the west and NW wind snow belts through tonight, with generally another 2-4in of snow expected across those areas. However, with some heavier snowfall possible tonight across the far eastern UP, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect for Luce and Chippewa counties. Elsewhere, expect quiet and chilly weather tonight with lows mainly in the single digits above and below zero across the UP. Lake effect continues into Tuesday before slowly lifting offshore during the evening.
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer update 2/10/25- West run was groomed yesterday and our East run will be groomed tonight. Hopefully both groomers will be up and running tomorrow. #westernup
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> First Alert: Snowy travel for the Keweenaw and the Northeastern U.P. through tomorrow as lake effect snow will continue in those areas. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFirst Alert: Snowy travel for the Keweenaw and the Northeastern U.P. through tomorrow as lake effect snow will continue in those areas.
FORECAST> www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/02/10/first-alert-snowy-conditions-parts-up/
RADAR>www.uppermichiganssource.com/weather/radar/
Kevin Culpert
WEATHER UPDATE via Midwest Weather >> ~Snowfall Forecast Tuesday Night-Thursday Morning~
I ran out of time this morning so I had to take a picture off my phone this time. Hopefully it's visible enough.
A winter storm is expected to bring a swath of heavy snowfall accumulations from KS/NE to portions of MI. A surface low will deepen in the panhandle and move northeast through the day on Wednesday. A large area of 6-9" is expected, which will cause significant travel impacts on Wednesday and Thursday. Snow will overspread southwest to northeast Tuesday night west of the Missouri River and Wednesday morning east of the Missouri River. Snow will fall for as long as 18 hours in some areas.
A large area of increased lift and frontogensis with a deformation band will enhance snowfall rates to 1" an hour. Very fluffy snow will allow blowing. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey~OUTDATED~
~Snowfall Forecast Tuesday Night-Thursday Morning~
I ran out of time this morning so I had to take a picture off my phone this time. Hopefully it's visible enough.
A winter storm is expected to bring a swath of heavy snowfall accumulations from KS/NE to portions of MI. A surface low will deepen in the panhandle and move northeast through the day on Wednesday. A large area of 6-9" is expected, which will cause significant travel impacts on Wednesday and Thursday. Snow will overspread southwest to northeast Tuesday night west of the Missouri River and Wednesday morning east of the Missouri River. Snow will fall for as long as 18 hours in some areas.
A large area of increased lift and frontogensis with a deformation band will enhance snowfall rates to 1" an hour. Very fluffy snow will allow blowing.
Snow Chasers Lodge in the western UP is your outdoor adventure base camp. Featuring easy trail access and clean comfortable lodging. It's a great place to stay with your friends and family.
www.snowchaserslodging.com
Just checked the forecast for West Branch MI for Wed and it says 6-9 inches. We just got 10 inches so this will be awesome!
6-9”? Hell ya!, I’ll get the yardstick ready!
Jeff Branch Gary Carlson
Alan Schluetter
Timothy Black
Nickolas NibargerJames James Abraham
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> While most of the UP will be dry today through midweek, lake effect snow showers continue across the NW wind snow belts through Tuesday. Some heavier snowfall rates across the Keweenaw today may lead to a few more inches of snowfall as well as hazardous travel conditions, so the Winter Weather Advisory continues for northern Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Otherwise, expect much colder temperatures to work in, with sub-zero overnight lows for many spots throughout the work week. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile most of the UP will be dry today through midweek, lake effect snow showers continue across the NW wind snow belts through Tuesday. Some heavier snowfall rates across the Keweenaw today may lead to a few more inches of snowfall as well as hazardous travel conditions, so the Winter Weather Advisory continues for northern Houghton and Keweenaw Counties. Otherwise, expect much colder temperatures to work in, with sub-zero overnight lows for many spots throughout the work week.
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