Ontonagon Trail Report – 12/09
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP – 12/09 WOW! It was like a peak weekend in February here this past Saturday! We thank you all so much for spending your time and money to come and visit our region! We have experienced several inches of new snow, but it was mixed with rain in spots across the area. It’s around 32 degrees with snow forecast all week, with spots of rain mixed in. With that said, we will not be doing any grooming work with equipment until at least mid week. It turns COLD midweek so think snow!! Image from this past Friday night as the team worked to set trails in for Saturday. <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Dreary conditions continue tonight as light rain departs to the north and patchy fog develops overnight. Dry weather is expected for much of the UP through Sunday, however, there is a slight chance of rain/snow in the far east in the evening. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaDreary conditions continue tonight as light rain departs to the north and patchy fog develops overnight. Dry weather is expected for much of the UP through Sunday, however, there is a slight chance of rain/snow in the far east in the evening. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> 🌨 Trail Update - Ontonagon 🌨 Snort. Just like last year. IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Due to the heavy rain last night and the warm conditions today The GRTA recommends not riding on the trail system until we get more snow. #westernup WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Our Saturday starts off gloomy with lingering rain and areas of fog. The rain may mix with a little snow over the higher terrain of the west today. Look for the rain to end from south to north late afternoon and evening, then expect dry, but mostly cloudy weather for the rest of the weekend and into Monday. Temperatures stay mild, peaking in the mid/upper 30s during the day and falling back to only as low as the mid/upper 20s at night. Colder weather returning at the start of the the new year will bring a return of lake effect snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaOur Saturday starts off gloomy with lingering rain and areas of fog. The rain may mix with a little snow over the higher terrain of the west today. Look for the rain to end from south to north late afternoon and evening, then expect dry, but mostly cloudy weather for the rest of the weekend and into Monday. Temperatures stay mild, peaking in the mid/upper 30s during the day and falling back to only as low as the mid/upper 20s at night. Colder weather returning at the start of the the new year will bring a return of lake effect snow. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Outfitters Bait Shop & Motel >> The picture was taken yesterday afternoon before all the rain it's currently still raining. The trails in our area will be a mess till we get more snow . A couple of inches are in the forecast mid week nothing enough to really do much good . Kevin Harrah SIDNAW - BRUCE CROSSING UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Well, we didn't get quite as warm as the forecast yesterday but 38 and .34" of rain overnight has put a hurt on the snow. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Ope, we're suggesting you'se guys better not be adventuring out on the sled trails rights now. We've had light rain, 34*F temps, 39* high today, more light rain/drizzle through midday. Trails along road ditches will be very hazardous with ponding from the rain/melting. We did seem to get spared somewhat with the heaviest rain!! At the end of this post are google map locations of GIANT waterfalls to come visit in lieu of riding! POSSIBLE LAKE EFFECT SNOW EVENT AFTER NEW YEAR'S DAY UPDATE via Midwest Weather >> The pattern will become favorable for a significant lake effect event after New Year's Day with increasing confidence in the first lake effect event to take place next Thursday-Sunday. It is way too far out to talk about totals, especially as deterministic guidance often underestimates these events. I wouldn't be surprised if there is over a foot in some locations just in that period. There'll be more updates on snowfall totals late this weekend. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Roxey's Bar & Grill >> ✨Roxey's Ontonagon Update - December 27, 2024✨ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Freezing drizzle, fog and freezing fog is possible into the overnight hours across the central sections of Upper Michigan. Hazardous driving conditions are possible, particularly on snow covered and untreated surfaces away from the Great Lakes. Higher terrain locations away from the Great Lakes may remain below freezing tonight where a light glaze may form. Areas of dense fog are expected in the central sections of the U.P., with Dense Fog Advisories hoisted into early Friday morning. Low temperatures mostly in the 30s are expected for the next few days with high temperatures ranging from the 30s to lower 40s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFreezing drizzle, fog and freezing fog is possible into the overnight hours across the central sections of Upper Michigan. Hazardous driving conditions are possible, particularly on snow covered and untreated surfaces away from the Great Lakes. Higher terrain locations away from the Great Lakes may remain below freezing tonight where a light glaze may form. Areas of dense fog are expected in the central sections of the U.P., with Dense Fog Advisories hoisted into early Friday morning. Low temperatures mostly in the 30s are expected for the next few days with high temperatures ranging from the 30s to lower 40s. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Warmer air and increasing moisture will lead to low clouds and areas of fog for the next couple of days. Some drizzle will develop this afternoon and evening across central and eastern Upper MI. Ground temperatures will still be subfreezing in some areas, so icy spots may develop on untreated roads, sidewalks and parking lots across portions of interior central Upper MI this afternoon and tonight. Scattered rain showers on Friday will then become widespread during Friday night into Saturday morning. A few showers may linger into Sunday over eastern Upper MI. Expect low temperatures mostly in the 30s for the next few days with high temperatures in the 30s to lower 40s. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWarmer air and increasing moisture will lead to low clouds and areas of fog for the next couple of days. Some drizzle will develop this afternoon and evening across central and eastern Upper MI. Ground temperatures will still be subfreezing in some areas, so icy spots may develop on untreated roads, sidewalks and parking lots across portions of interior central Upper MI this afternoon and tonight. Scattered rain showers on Friday will then become widespread during Friday night into Saturday morning. A few showers may linger into Sunday over eastern Upper MI. Expect low temperatures mostly in the 30s for the next few days with high temperatures in the 30s to lower 40s. 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. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
The recent days have been tough on the trails, with the warmer weather taking a toll. Trails close to the lakeshore are in rough shape, but you’ll find slightly better conditions in the higher elevations.
⛔️ We strongly recommend staying off the trails this weekend to let them recover and prevent further damage.
❄️ Good news ahead! Lane at Midwest Weather is anticipating a significant amount of snow in the forecast towards the end of this week. Fresh snow is on its way, and brighter days for riding are just around the corner!
We’ll keep you updated as conditions improve. Stay tuned and get ready to hit the trails when the snow comes through!
📸 (pictures are from 12/28/2024) #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
Ice reports pretty much all standing water on the ice with bergland bay around 10-11 inches with the main part of the lake ranges from 3-8 inches as of yesterday very few have attempted fishing the main part of the lake .
Folks my reports come from snowmobile guests staying in the motel and ice reports come from actual people out fishing the lake and from the trusted guides . What you get from me rather bad or good are actual true conditions yes some people don't like to hear the reports I give but the last thing I want are folks coming to the area with false hopes on the conditions and leaving the area with regrets and feeling like they got conned . We all need your business to help survive but I won't give you false hope either.
Have a great weekend everyone and hopefully this weather changes for the better. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotosThe picture was taken yesterday afternoon before all the rain it's currently still raining. The trails in our area will be a mess till we get more snow . A couple of inches are in the forecast mid week nothing enough to really do much good .
Ice reports pretty much all standing water on the ice with bergland bay around 10-11 inches with the main part of the lake ranges from 3-8 inches as of yesterday very few have attempted fishing the main part of the lake .
Folks my reports come from snowmobile guests staying in the motel and ice reports come from actual people out fishing the lake and from the trusted guides . What you get from me rather bad or good are actual true conditions yes some people don't like to hear the reports I give but the last thing I want are folks coming to the area with false hopes on the conditions and leaving the area with regrets and feeling like they got conned . We all need your business to help survive but I won't give you false hope either.
Have a great weekend everyone and hopefully this weather changes for the better.
It will be very icy as soon as it cools down and there will not be much snow left.
We will start rebuilding our trails as soon as we get enough snow.
Happy New Year! #westernup
ARE TRAILS RUINED? NO! Trails along roadway ditches and in the swamps will need major attention once the flowing water subsides. Trails in the woods on good surfaces will rebound quickly with some fresh snow, much of our Porcupine Mountain trails remain WHITE! Early January riding is totally in the realm of reality as long as we get a good blast of snow.
Looking for other things to do today or tomorrow? How about a car ride Waterfall Tour!
Bond Falls - Paulding
PARK: maps.app.goo.gl/J29owxWtyGRcYxNz7
NOTES: The drive down to the parking area may be barricaded. I would still walk the road down if so, the trails in the woods will be treacherous.
Agate Falls – Trout Creek
PARK: maps.app.goo.gl/mXW34ShFnxGFCkMX6
Notes: The bridge above the falls is snowmobile trail 8.
Victoria Dam Falls - Rockland
PARK: maps.app.goo.gl/CFLvWVdN7MtcTfMz9
NOTES: You will walk past the yellow gate and to the RIGHT down the hill towards the falls/dam.
Thank you Hamilton's North Coast Adventures for the image and Waterfall adventure planning! Visit The Porcupine Mountains to start planning your next adventure here! #ontonagon #westernupOpe, we're suggesting you'se guys better not be adventuring out on the sled trails rights now. We've had light rain, 34*F temps, 39* high today, more light rain/drizzle through midday. Trails along road ditches will be very hazardous with ponding from the rain/melting. We did seem to get spared somewhat with the heaviest rain!! At the end of this post are google map locations of GIANT waterfalls to come visit in lieu of riding!
ARE TRAILS RUINED? NO! Trails along roadway ditches and in the swamps will need major attention once the flowing water subsides. Trails in the woods on good surfaces will rebound quickly with some fresh snow, much of our Porcupine Mountain trails remain WHITE! Early January riding is totally in the realm of reality as long as we get a good blast of snow.
Looking for other things to do today or tomorrow? How about a car ride Waterfall Tour!
Bond Falls - Paulding
PARK: maps.app.goo.gl/J29owxWtyGRcYxNz7
NOTES: The drive down to the parking area may be barricaded. I would still walk the road down if so, the trails in the woods will be treacherous.
Agate Falls – Trout Creek
PARK: maps.app.goo.gl/mXW34ShFnxGFCkMX6
Notes: The bridge above the falls is snowmobile trail 8.
Victoria Dam Falls - Rockland
PARK: maps.app.goo.gl/CFLvWVdN7MtcTfMz9
NOTES: You will walk past the yellow gate and to the RIGHT down the hill towards the falls/dam.
Thank you Hamilton's North Coast Adventures for the image and Waterfall adventure planning! Visit The Porcupine Mountains to start planning your next adventure here!
For that reason, Kryptonite Weather and I are going to the UP of Michigan to chase the lake effect later next week. We will have more updates on plans as we get closer. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylordThe pattern will become favorable for a significant lake effect event after New Year's Day with increasing confidence in the first lake effect event to take place next Thursday-Sunday. It is way too far out to talk about totals, especially as deterministic guidance often underestimates these events. I wouldn't be surprised if there is over a foot in some locations just in that period. There'll be more updates on snowfall totals late this weekend.
For that reason, Kryptonite Weather and I are going to the UP of Michigan to chase the lake effect later next week. We will have more updates on plans as we get closer.
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We’re enjoying a warm-up today, with temps climbing into the 40s! 🌡️☔ While some snow activities might be softening, there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Snowshoeing trails are still in great shape, and higher-elevation snowmobiling and skiing are holding strong. ❄️🎿
At Roxey’s Bar & Grill:
When it’s time to relax, swing by Roxey’s for great food and drinks!
🎣 Friday Fish Fry:
It’s the perfect way to start the weekend! Crispy fish, house-made sides, and all the cozy vibes you need. 🐟🍟
🐷 All Things Pork Specials This Weekend:
From our legendary pig wings to pulled pork and more, we’re serving up the best pork dishes around. Pair it with $2 domestics or rail cocktails for game-day perfection! 🍖🍺
📍 Warm up, unwind, and make your weekend unforgettable at Roxey’s! #ontonagon #westernup✨Roxey's Ontonagon Update - December 27, 2024✨
We’re enjoying a warm-up today, with temps climbing into the 40s! 🌡️☔ While some snow activities might be softening, there’s still plenty of fun to be had. Snowshoeing trails are still in great shape, and higher-elevation snowmobiling and skiing are holding strong. ❄️🎿
At Roxey’s Bar & Grill:
When it’s time to relax, swing by Roxey’s for great food and drinks!
🎣 Friday Fish Fry:
It’s the perfect way to start the weekend! Crispy fish, house-made sides, and all the cozy vibes you need. 🐟🍟
🐷 All Things Pork Specials This Weekend:
From our legendary pig wings to pulled pork and more, we’re serving up the best pork dishes around. Pair it with $2 domestics or rail cocktails for game-day perfection! 🍖🍺
📍 Warm up, unwind, and make your weekend unforgettable at Roxey’s!
#OntonagonCounty #WarmUpWeekend #FishFryFriday #AllThingsPork #SnowFunAndGoodFood #RoxeysBarAndGrill