EXTRA! EXTRA! We have updated our Snow Gauge Report to show the accumulation from yesterday’s storm. The snow currently stands at 9 inches on the ground in protected areas, more where it has drifted and less where it was blown off by the wind that came with the snow.

SNOWMOBILING FANS:
The Groomer is out on the trails for the second time in 24 hours and reports he is leaving a nice trail behind him as he works his way over the trail system on the West End.

East End conditions are poor due to snow being blown off the trails. There are 2 areas that have been plowed down to almost gravel.

INTERNATIONAL ICE BRIDGE TO CANADA: The *building* of the ice bridge will happen on Saturday, January 22nd. Customs officials will begin to man the Island offices full time on January 23rd and the Bridge will officially open at that time.

CROSS COUNTRY SKIING FANS: All trails are OPEN! Yesterday’s storm brought much needed snow. The Rainbow Trail system has been groomed. The fresh snow is exhilarating!

SNOWSHOEING FANS: All trails are open for snowshoeing! It’s GREAT to be a Northerner when the snow is fresh and deep!

ICE SKATING FANS: The local rink is open and waiting! Grab your skates, a thermos of hot cocoa and head down to the Townhall. The ice is slick and fast!

Saturday, January 29 · 5:00pm – 11:30pm
Hospice of the EUP Fundraiser
@ The Northwood
29944 East Channel Road Drummond Island MI

Games, Raffles, and lots of FUN for an awesome cause! 24 foot long Buffet will start at 6:30 p.m. Event sponsored by the Drummond Island Homemakers

The snow keeps coming and we have topped 100 inches to date. It is a little short from last years 113" but more is in the forecast through Wednesday, so we may do some catching up.

GOGEBIC RANGE TRAIL AUTHORITY are out grooming daily, reporting trails are in good to very good condition. The wet spots are frozen over. They are still logging on 11S and 160, so use caution and watch for logging trucks. Be aware there is a little icy area on the corners of Trail 2 between Ramsay and Wakefield.
Lake Gogebic Area groomers are grooming daily. With all the new snow they received, the trails are in good to very good condition. However, some corners are icy, so use caution.

Watersmeet Area groomers are also grooming daily. They are reporting the trails are in good to very good condition.

ABOUT THE ICE:
It’s time for our usual caution. There is no such thing as "safe ice" due to underwater currents. If you plan to go out, be sure you talk to locals where you intend to ride for more information about the ice depth and other factors…be aware you will be riding at your own risk.

Our 800# is down so when calling you will not get a recording. Hopefully it will be fixed soon!!! Check back for updates and check out our webcams around the area at westernup.info ….

Big Powderhorn Lodging Association
N11360 Powderhorn Road
Bessemer, MI 49911
877-881-9001

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