Ironwood – Western U.P. Trail Report – 01/05
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE – 01/05 A grooming operation is currently underway from Bessemer to Ironwood, where a snowfall of approximately four inches has been recorded. Trail 160 is accessible, but riders should exercise caution due to the presence of large rocks, and the snow cover becomes increasingly sparse as one approaches the lake. Moreover, due to the closure of the Wisconsin trail, riders must turn back. Trail 8 from Wakefield is anticipated to be groomed within the next 24 hours, while Trail 11 from Trail 8 is scheduled for grooming tomorrow or potentially tonight. An assessment of Trail 11 south is planned for tomorrow to ascertain whether the swamp has frozen sufficiently to bear the weight of the grooming machine. Additional snowfall is crucial. <> <> <> Report via Gogebic Range Trail Authority on Facebook <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Today will see some of the strongest lake effect snow of the week for Marquette and Alger counties with light lake effect snow expected elsewhere along Lake Superior. Chances for snow gradually decrease through Wednesday, leading to a dry Thursday. Temperatures, especially overnight lows, remain below normal. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaToday will see some of the strongest lake effect snow of the week for Marquette and Alger counties with light lake effect snow expected elsewhere along Lake Superior. Chances for snow gradually decrease through Wednesday, leading to a dry Thursday. Temperatures, especially overnight lows, remain below normal. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Light lake effect snow showers develops near Lake Superior resulting in a couple of inches by tomorrow. A more prominent band sets up in Eastern Marquette and Western Alger counties, which result in more than three inches. Check out the timeline. FORECAST: www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/01/07/lake-effect-snow-increases-some/ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLight lake effect snow showers develops near Lake Superior resulting in a couple of inches by tomorrow. A more prominent band sets up in Eastern Marquette and Western Alger counties, which result in more than three inches. Check out the timeline. How are the trails around lake gogebic? SIDNAW - BRUCE CROSSING UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Report: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Flurries and light lake effect snow showers continue over the UP tonight with the interior west falling to the single digits for overnight lows. Tomorrow, lake effect snow picks up, with the area around the Marquette/Alger county line potentially seeing up to 2-4 inches of fluffy snow, with up to an inch expected elsewhere along Lake Superior as highs climb to around 20. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFlurries and light lake effect snow showers continue over the UP tonight with the interior west falling to the single digits for overnight lows. Tomorrow, lake effect snow picks up, with the area around the Marquette/Alger county line potentially seeing up to 2-4 inches of fluffy snow, with up to an inch expected elsewhere along Lake Superior as highs climb to around 20. IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> This evening, a groomer will be dispatched towards Marenisco, and their report indicates that snowfall becomes increasingly sparse as you approach Marenisco. We are doing our utmost to mitigate the effects of the limited snowfall. However, Trail 11 South remains too soft and has open water, making it unsuitable for grooming. #ironwood #westernup LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Marenisco crews out tonight trying to work with what we have. Worked Trail 1 between Marenisco north to Copps Tower Rd. The inside corners of many curves had snow bermed up to the outside exposing ice, dirt, and gravel. Knocked down the berms and rolled them to the inside and packed as best as possible. With the cold tonight it shouldn’t take too long to get everything hardened up. We might get a small bit of lake effect snow tonight/tomorrow which will help but overall, Trail 1 is in fair to good condition with the worst part being Ethelwood Grade which was recently plowed for logging. It’s snow covered but thin with exposed gravel in some areas. Keep doing the snow dances folks, possible system bringing snow later this week into the weekend! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Holy cripes! Vice President Rick Bailey met da launchin' Levi LaVallee today at da famous Hoop N Holler Tavern on Lake Gogebic! Thanks for coming to ride da western slope of da u.p., eh guy?! Thanks for being the best ambassador our sport could have! Ferda record, da hoop is da ferdest western bar in the American Eastern time zone. Da more you know 🇺🇸🍺🤙 SIDNAW AREA UPDATE via The Sidnaw Station >> FREE TRUCK AND TRAILER PARKING AT THE SIDNAW STATION!! SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via The Sidnaw Station >> Trail report from the riders. Trail 174 is in great shape, the corners are icy!! The groomer just went through, we will post the groomer report as soon as it comes out. Slow down and enjoy the ride! #westernup #snowphotosTrail report from the riders. Trail 174 is in great shape, the corners are icy!! The groomer just went through, we will post the groomer report as soon as it comes out. Slow down and enjoy the ride! WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Light lake effect snow will continue to be the primary feature of the weather forecast for this work week alongside cold temperatures bottoming out near 0 Thursday morning. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLight lake effect snow will continue to be the primary feature of the weather forecast for this work week alongside cold temperatures bottoming out near 0 Thursday morning. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Please be mindful of: WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Light snow showers along Lake Superior will continue tonight as cool air and blustery northerly winds push the wind chills to the single digits above and below 0 tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLight snow showers along Lake Superior will continue tonight as cool air and blustery northerly winds push the wind chills to the single digits above and below 0 tonight. IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> A grooming operation is currently underway from Bessemer to Ironwood, where a snowfall of approximately four inches has been recorded. Trail 160 is accessible, but riders should exercise caution due to the presence of large rocks, and the snow cover becomes increasingly sparse as one approaches the lake. Moreover, due to the closure of the Wisconsin trail, riders must turn back. Trail 8 from Wakefield is anticipated to be groomed within the next 24 hours, while Trail 11 from Trail 8 is scheduled for grooming tomorrow or potentially tonight. An assessment of Trail 11 south is planned for tomorrow to ascertain whether the swamp has frozen sufficiently to bear the weight of the grooming machine. Additional snowfall is crucial. #ironwood #westernup LAKE GOGEBIC AREA DINING UPDATE via Root Cellar Resort >> We will be open Sunday at 12pm our special of the day is our WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> We wouldn’t blame you if you thought the forecast ahead sounded like a broken record. Consistent light lake effect snow is expected through the first half of the week ahead with a fluffy 1-2 inches of snow expected daily in the NW wind lake effect snow bands. Meanwhile, highs will mainly be in the teens to lower 20s with lows in the single digits. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWe wouldn’t blame you if you thought the forecast ahead sounded like a broken record. Consistent light lake effect snow is expected through the first half of the week ahead with a fluffy 1-2 inches of snow expected daily in the NW wind lake effect snow bands. Meanwhile, highs will mainly be in the teens to lower 20s with lows in the single digits. Hopefully more than the predicted amount! Usually accurate? <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
FORECAST>www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/01/07/lake-effect-snow-increases-some/
Trail Condition: See Report Below
Last Groomed: January 06th, 2025
Reported On: January 07th, 2025 @ 7:16am
We groomed our complete system last night.
The “grade” from Kenton to Ewen is still pretty thin as is trail #3 south from the grade towards Bond Falls.
The northern part of trail #3 is better towards Rockland and trail #174 north of Sidnaw is quite nice.
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.
Groomers have the right of way on the trails, pull over and stop to let them safely pass!
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. #sidnaw #westernup
-North Coast Steve #lakegogebic #westernupHoly cripes! Vice President Rick Bailey met da launchin' Levi LaVallee today at da famous Hoop N Holler Tavern on Lake Gogebic! Thanks for coming to ride da western slope of da u.p., eh guy?! Thanks for being the best ambassador our sport could have! Ferda record, da hoop is da ferdest western bar in the American Eastern time zone. Da more you know 🇺🇸🍺🤙
-North Coast Steve
We have lots of room to accommodate any size rigs.
Stop in for gas, oil and all your snowmobiling needs.
If you’re hungry stop in for the best pizza in Michigan or one of Amber’s awesome homemade soups. #westernup #snowphotosFREE TRUCK AND TRAILER PARKING AT THE SIDNAW STATION!!
We have lots of room to accommodate any size rigs.
Stop in for gas(91 non ethanol), oil and all your snowmobiling needs.
If you’re hungry stop in for the best pizza in Michigan or one of Amber’s awesome homemade soups!
‼️TRAIL 12 LP WALSH ROAD‼️ has a bad washout at the base of a hill 3 miles east of Konteka Black Bear Resort White Pine, Michigan. We will work to resolve it this week, but please ride slowly!
Trail 1 to Lake of the Clouds unplowed road, from the trail 12 intersection, is thin but rideable with grooming on going. Being a marquee stop on our trails, it is heavily used.
We will update more as we know it, crews will be out all week! Fresh snow has fallen day after day and grooming continues to bring trails back into shape. Overall conditions rated Fair, some excellent stretches, some poor, some mud and water on different sections of trail 12, you get the idea! #ontonagon #westernup
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