Watersmeet Trail Report – 12/05
WATERSMEET / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club – 12/05 The groomers went out today. Some good and some not so good. Overall it is setting up pretty good but without the ground being frozen it is going to take some time to get a good base setup. The not so good is what just 3 sleds can do when things don’t have time to setup. We have been clearing a lot of trees because of the winds so if you go out please watch for hazards and ride right and ride safe. Think snow and be patient as we are working to get everything in shape. <> <> Reports via: U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club on Facebook >>>> U.P. Thunder Riders Trail Report on MSA >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A warming trend starts today with temperatures climbing 5 to 15 degrees above normal into the weekend. Highs exceeding 40 degrees are even possible this weekend. Rain showers will accompany the warm conditions by late Thursday with patchy fog at times over melting snowpack. Ice on inland lakes and ponds may become unstable with prolonged periods of above freezing temperatures. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA warming trend starts today with temperatures climbing 5 to 15 degrees above normal into the weekend. Highs exceeding 40 degrees are even possible this weekend. Rain showers will accompany the warm conditions by late Thursday with patchy fog at times over melting snowpack. Ice on inland lakes and ponds may become unstable with prolonged periods of above freezing temperatures. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A significant warm up is poised to impact the region beginning on Christmas Day and continuing through the weekend. Daily high temperatures will range from the 30s to the 40s. Well above normal temperatures combined with increasing chances for rain will likely degrade the ice conditions on area lakes and ponds. Check out this ice thickness safety graphic from the Minnesota DNR. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA significant warm up is poised to impact the region beginning on Christmas Day and continuing through the weekend. Daily high temperatures will range from the 30s to the 40s. Well above normal temperatures combined with increasing chances for rain will likely degrade the ice conditions on area lakes and ponds. Check out this ice thickness safety graphic from the Minnesota DNR. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Went for my first ride since March 2023. Wonderful day on the sled with my daughter. Lake of the Clouds never disappoints! Thank you Groomer Nick for the great trail........ #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosWent for my first ride since March 2023. Wonderful day on the sled with my daughter. Lake of the Clouds never disappoints! Thank you Groomer Nick for the great trail........ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A break from the winter weather can be expected today with high pressure over the area. Then a warming trend starts Christmas day with temperatures climbing 5 to 15 degrees above normal into the weekend. Also, rain showers will accompany the warm weather by late Thursday with patchy fog at times over melting snowpack. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA break from the winter weather can be expected today with high pressure over the area. Then a warming trend starts Christmas day with temperatures climbing 5 to 15 degrees above normal into the weekend. Also, rain showers will accompany the warm weather by late Thursday with patchy fog at times over melting snowpack. SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Report; WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers off Lake Michigan and a Clipper system will combine for wet snow accumulations today. The highest snowfall accumulations in the U.P. are expected from Manistique eastward through the Mackinac Bridge with 2" to 5" inches of wet snow possible. Slippery road conditions are expected. Allow for some extra commuting time this morning; especially along the M-28 and US-2 runs. If traveling to or from the Lower Peninsula, plan for additional travel time as there is greater chance for 4" to 6" inches of wet snowfall across much of the northern L.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #soo #straitsarea #petoskey #gaylordLake effect snow showers off Lake Michigan and a Clipper system will combine for wet snow accumulations today. The highest snowfall accumulations in the U.P. are expected from Manistique eastward through the Mackinac Bridge with 2" to 5" inches of wet snow possible. Slippery road conditions are expected. Allow for some extra commuting time this morning; especially along the M-28 and US-2 runs. If traveling to or from the Lower Peninsula, plan for additional travel time as there is greater chance for 4" to 6" inches of wet snowfall across much of the northern L.P. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Man I love what I do. Trails are good for early season. Ride safe. Get up here and enjoy! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosMan I love what I do. Trails are good for early season. Ride safe. Get up here and enjoy! Be there Tues LAKE GOGEBIC AREA GROOMING via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Gogebic Area Grooming Sunday evening report. We're going to continue grooming what trails are groomable through Christmas eve. Christmas day the guy's are off to enjoy a day with their families. Then back at it Thursday.. We'll access the weather and consider then, whether or not to send machines out. If not, we have much needed maintenance before the next snow storm. 102, 13n were groomed tonight. 1n and 1s are being groomed early morning. We're still trying to figure out the Groomer Tracker issue on our #9 machine but that should be taken care within the next few days. Thank you to Groomer Steve for the video. ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos Ok, im an old rider,but new to the science of groooming. When its hard packed like that, why dozer off the top to fill it in? Why not use the drag to fill and keep the hardpack intact? WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers off of Lake Michigan and a Clipper system will combine for light snow accumulations through Monday. A south to north oriented lake effect snow band may boost snowfall totals in the Manistique area today into the 2 to 4 inch range. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers off of Lake Michigan and a Clipper system will combine for light snow accumulations through Monday. A south to north oriented lake effect snow band may boost snowfall totals in the Manistique area today into the 2 to 4 inch range. I am very interested in your contribution. I am deeply fascinated by your contribution. I look forward to your sharing more contributions. MASS CITY - KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Adventure Motel >> What a great feeling for all of us in the U.P. seeing all the snowmobilers up enjoying the trails. I want to thank everyone who comes up and supports all the local business and the repeating customers that I get to call forever friends. How much snow is on the ground? It looks like a warm up next week, debating on making the trip Years ago we would do 1 night ride in stays and the old couple had breakfast, my guess is those days are long gone LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Good morning! Here's the groomer report for Saturday evening from the Bergland Area Groomer's. 13n to Rockland groomed and good. 8w-groomed what we can. Still the problem child, we just need more snow to correct the problem (use caution). 102 groomed and In good condition. On 102 the snow bridge has either collapsed or eroded away. This section is near the top of 102 or approximately 4 miles from South Boundary Rd. Caution signs will be placed on the next run. 1n was groomed and is in good condition. We have an operator coming in early this morning to cover 1s and 8e. So be aware a groomer will be on the trails. We'll caption pictures to explain some of the issues. Also shout out to North Country Snowmobile Club UP for waking up our groomer sleeping on the job!! ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow showers downstream of Lake Superior across the north-central and eastern sections of the U.P. will diminish this evening. Additional chances for lake effect snow showers focus off Lake Michigan on Sunday. A south to north oriented lake effect snowband may boost snowfall totals in the Manistique area. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow showers downstream of Lake Superior across the north-central and eastern sections of the U.P. will diminish this evening. Additional chances for lake effect snow showers focus off Lake Michigan on Sunday. A south to north oriented lake effect snowband may boost snowfall totals in the Manistique area. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
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Last Groomed: December 23rd, 2024
Reported On: December 24th, 2024 @ 11:32am
We have been grooming the eastern portion of our trail system only, from Trout Creek to the end of trail 174. That part is real nice the farther east and north that you go. The west end just doesn’t have enough snow.
With the warm temps we will be shut down for a few days.
We hope everyone has a Merry Christmas!
Please ride on the RIGHT side of the trail and STOP at the stop signs!
Stay on the trail, if you don’t we could lose trail permissions on private property.
We now have the Groomer Trackers installed and working on our groomers.
We groom every day that the weather conditions and equipment allow. Unforeseen circumstances may prevent us from going out, like a major blizzard and being snowed in at our homes or equipment breakdowns. #westernup
I have some spots available for next week and anyone staying at the motel for Christmas please stop in the lobby for a Christmas cookies.
Everyone stay safe and have fun! #masscity #westernup #keweenaw #snowphotosWhat a great feeling for all of us in the U.P. seeing all the snowmobilers up enjoying the trails. I want to thank everyone who comes up and supports all the local business and the repeating customers that I get to call forever friends.
I have some spots available for next week and anyone staying at the motel for Christmas please stop in the lobby for a Christmas cookies.
Everyone stay safe and have fun!