Watersmeet – Western U.P. Trail Report – 01/14
WATERSMEET / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club – 01/14 My wife and I went for a ride today trail 13 and 2 west and things are in pretty good shape but could definitely use more snow in spots. Things are flat for the most part with some rocks especially entering and leaving bridges so please slow down and take it easy over them so we can save what we have until we get more snow to cover. Overall had a 160 mile ride going to Marenisco to Bergland through Silver City and White Pine. Tons of snow further north but a very doable ride from the Watersmeet area. Groomers are out again tonight trying to keep our trails the best we can with what we have. Nice and flat from Rogers Bar to Dutch’s Bar! Ride right and Stay safe! <> <> <> Reports via: U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club on Facebook >>>> <> WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> My wife and I went for a ride today trail 13 and 2 west and things are in pretty good shape but could definitely use more snow in spots. Things are flat for the most part with some rocks especially entering and leaving bridges so please slow down and take it easy over them so we can save what we have until we get more snow to cover. Overall had a 160 mile ride going to Marenisco to Bergland through Silver City and White Pine. Tons of snow further north but a very doable ride from the Watersmeet area. Groomers are out again tonight trying to keep our trails the best we can with what we have. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow into Wednesday morning over the northwest wind snow belts yields an additional 4 inches or less of snow, higher in the east. Most of Upper MI will see lows in the single digits above and below 0 with wind chills approaching -20 in the interior west! Although some sunshine is expected during the day Wednesday, snow returns from the west Wednesday afternoon with the next system. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow into Wednesday morning over the northwest wind snow belts yields an additional 4 inches or less of snow, higher in the east. Most of Upper MI will see lows in the single digits above and below 0 with wind chills approaching -20 in the interior west! Although some sunshine is expected during the day Wednesday, snow returns from the west Wednesday afternoon with the next system. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> In case you’re wondering…it’s still snowing in Ontonagon ❄️ ❄️ ❄️ #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos SIDNAW - WATERSMEET UPDATE via The Sidnaw Station >> The Girls took a ride to Watersmeet today (Suzy & Jerita). Trail 8, 107, 3 and 2 were all good (2 was a little thin but rideable). Stops at Nordines, the LVD Bar (formerly The Roadhouse) and both Hoppy’s and U.P. Chucks in Kenton and ultimately back here at The Sidnaw Station! Trails are great Let’s Ride!!!! #sidnaw #westernup #snowphotos That’s awesome, save a lot of people traveling time from Wisconsin vs Eastern UP… Just confirming,… trails in Watersmeet are good? WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow continues today for the NW belts, though gradually decreasing in strength into tonight. Another couple of inches of snow will be possible in the western UP, but higher totals up to 2-4, locally higher up to 5 inches are expected in the eastern UP. There will be a chill in the air tonight, with some areas of the interior west seeing wind chills down to the negative double digits. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow continues today for the NW belts, though gradually decreasing in strength into tonight. Another couple of inches of snow will be possible in the western UP, but higher totals up to 2-4, locally higher up to 5 inches are expected in the eastern UP. There will be a chill in the air tonight, with some areas of the interior west seeing wind chills down to the negative double digits. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Good Morning! LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> It's working again!! (Groomer Tracker). Apologies for any inconvenience. 1-13-25 report from The Bergland Area Groomer's. As you can see. 13n, 1s, 1n, 102, and 13s were all groomed tonight.. Boy, what a difference it makes having snow to work with! We'll just call all trails okay to good. Good and eh, not so much. The cold is definitely locking in the base and we've been receiving light snow all day (which hasn't amounted to much but anything helps). 😴 Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernupIt's working again!! (Groomer Tracker). Apologies for any inconvenience. 1-13-25 report from The Bergland Area Groomer's. As you can see. 13n, 1s, 1n, 102, and 13s were all groomed tonight.. Boy, what a difference it makes having snow to work with! We'll just call all trails okay to good. Good and eh, not so much. The cold is definitely locking in the base and we've been receiving light snow all day (which hasn't amounted to much but anything helps). 😴 Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect continues over the UP tonight into Tuesday, with snow totals up to 6-10 inches possible in the Copper Country and north of M-28 in Alger and Luce Counties. Accumulating snow on the roadways could result in hazardous travel that will impact the morning commute. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect continues over the UP tonight into Tuesday, with snow totals up to 6-10 inches possible in the Copper Country and north of M-28 in Alger and Luce Counties. Accumulating snow on the roadways could result in hazardous travel that will impact the morning commute. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Marenisco area crews out today fixed a significant hazard on Trail 1 from Marenisco to Presque Isle. There was a large beaver damn on this section of trail that was creating a water hazard. After the dam was opened, a large gully formed across tha trail making it difficult for snowmobiles to cross. Got the snow bridge set today and should freeze up nicely with below zero temps predicted for tonight. #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos Damn 🦫 WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY through Tuesday 7pm ET for Ontonagon, Northern Houghton, where the heavy snow risk is high. Snowy hazards also spread across the northern and eastern U.P. towards your Tuesday morning commute. Looking for a snow report around the Marquette area specifically this area in the map below . Any info would be greatly appreciated.
 Paul Cee pack your bags ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Snow Report from Scott’s Superior Inn and Cabins LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Good morning everyone. Photo dump for a Sunday evening update from the Bergland Area Groomer's. Snow ❄️!! We've received anywhere from 12" to 16" in the past couple days. It's helped tremendously at giving us something to work with. 1n to White Pine, 1s to Marenisco, 13n to Rockland, 13s to trail 100 and 8e were all covered last night. A partial segment of 102 was covered but due to a technical issue the groomer had to turn around. You're still going to find thin spots and icy corners but overall things are improving. Current temperature is 3° and we are under a Winter storm warning for lake effect to kick in.. You wanted winter, well it's here!! Anyone know of lodging available this Thursday-Sunday for 2 people? SIDNAW - BRUCE CROSSING UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> Groomer Report; Jay Darwin SIDNAW - BRUCE CROSSING UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> All the feels ❄️ <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>Postings From Regional Pages On Facebook
Nice and flat from Rogers Bar to Dutch’s Bar!
Ride right and Stay safe! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos 
Today is 1/14/25. Be alert for groomers on the trails during the day today and tomorrow as we work to catch up on grooming. We still have a downed groomer out at 102 and trail 11; 18 miles from a plowed road inside the Porkies. It should be nearly buried in lake effect snow by now!
NEW SNOW? - LOTS! Trails are rated GOOD TO EXCELLENT! Some thin spots, but WOWIE are we back in business!!
TRAIL 12 FROM ONTONAGON EAST TO Pat's Motorsports IN GREENLAND: GOOD CONDITION. Groomed up last night! We believe the wet areas are resolved and regular grooming activity (Nightly) resumes this week!
TRAIL 137 FROM 13 TO Roxey's Bar & Grill IN DOWNTOWN ONTONAGON: GOOD TO FAIR CONDITION. A few spots are thin, but it's in fantastic shape. Excellent option to get you into and out of Ontonagon!
TRAIL 12 FROM ONTONAGON WEST TO Hamilton's North Coast Adventures: FAIR CONDITION. Thank you to the Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins team for brushing the ditches for us! We have a lot more to do, but Wyatt is working his way down the ditches today. PLEASE BE RESPECTFUL OF THE NORWICH ROAD RESIDENTS. Do not fly down the road at 70mph. PLEASE keep your noise and nuisance to a minimum. Remember, we live here, you are a guest! We need to improve signage and way finding on this route.
TRAIL 13 FROM 137 WEST TO TRAIL 101: GOOD TO VERY GOOD CONDITION. The drag broke just after Joe groomed down Rock Hill by the 137 intersection yesterday. Josh Ramsey will be grooming it tonight to make it all better!
TRAIL 1 FROM WHITE PINE TO LAKE OF THE CLOUDS: GOOD CONDITION. It was groomed today.
TRAIL 11 FROM SOUTH BOUNDARY ROAD TO 102: EXCELLENT CONDITION. Being groomed today. Be alert for our groomer that is broken down out in the porkies. We are working to get it back online ASAP!
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#miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT WEATHER DAY through Tuesday 7pm ET for Ontonagon, Northern Houghton, where the heavy snow risk is high. Snowy hazards also spread across the northern and eastern U.P. towards your Tuesday morning commute.
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Winter is here in full force! Over the last couple of days, we’ve received about 8 inches of fresh snow right here on the Lake Superior shoreline, while the higher elevations have been blanketed with a foot of snow.
And the forecast? Another 6-12 inches of snow is on its way, making for incredible winter scenery and perfect conditions for snowmobiling, skiing, and other winter fun!
Plan your visit to Scott’s Superior Inn and Cabins and experience the beauty of the season firsthand. Don’t forget to pack your snow gear—it’s a winter wonderland out here!
❄️ Stay safe and enjoy the snow! ⛄ #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
Gogebic Area Grooming #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
Trail Condition: See Report Below
Last Groomed: January 12th, 2025
Reported On: January 13th, 2025 @ 8:34am
We are grooming a normal schedule now.
The trails are in good shape.
There is still plenty of ice under the snow and it will be an issue as corners and intersections get washed out.
Picture is from groomer Chris on Trail 174
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 Groomer Tracker installed in 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 #snowphotosGroomer Report;
Trail Condition: See Report Below
Last Groomed: January 12th, 2025
Reported On: January 13th, 2025 @ 8:34am
We are grooming a normal schedule now.
The trails are in good shape.
There is still plenty of ice under the snow and it will be an issue as corners and intersections get washed out.
Picture is from groomer Chris on Trail 174
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 Groomer Tracker installed in 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.
It is snowing and grooming that gorgeous ribbon! #westernup #snowphotos