Ontonagon Area Trail Report – 02/28
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> 02/28 More on conditions………. Trail #1 from White Pine to Silver City is passable but akin to early season conditions with wet and bare spots. Trail #1 from Silver City to Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) is in similar condition. Trail #1 from South Boundary Road to Lake of the Clouds is excellent withe ample snow. Trail #11 from Trail #1 to Trail #102 is also in excellent condition. Our Sister Club Gogebic Area Grooming groomed the connecting trails Trail #102 and Trail #1 South to Bergland. Ride cautiously as if it were early season and enjoy!! <> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP Website >>>> <> Visit North Country Snowmobile Club – UP on Facebook >>>> <> ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> More on conditions.......... WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> The first round of wet snow has pushed into much of the UP this morning. While several areas may see a lull in the precipitation this afternoon, a rain/snow mix may be seen this afternoon in many areas. As the low pressure passes this afternoon, winds swing to the north and become quite gusty, with Lake Superior shoreline locations potentially seeing gusts to 45 mph. A rapid cooldown is then expected with lake effect snow forming tonight. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThe first round of wet snow has pushed into much of the UP this morning. While several areas may see a lull in the precipitation this afternoon, a rain/snow mix may be seen this afternoon in many areas. As the low pressure passes this afternoon, winds swing to the north and become quite gusty, with Lake Superior shoreline locations potentially seeing gusts to 45 mph. A rapid cooldown is then expected with lake effect snow forming tonight. LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's Report for the evening of Thursday 2/27/25. Trail's covered 13n to Rockland, 1n to White Pine, 102 to South Boundary, 13s to trail 2 and 8e. The good and the bad... 102, 13n and 1n all survived and will take a few passes to get in better shape. 13s along East Shore Rd., the operator ran out of snow around the south end of Lake Gogebic. Hoop n Holler access trail was attempted but had to be backed out of as it was under water. Sleds were still able to get through, however doubtful it will be able to be groomed again this season. Another swamp section has opened up in the corridor and not able to be crossed with a Groomer but sleds can get through that section as well. 8w was scheduled to be groomed tonight but with all the water holes opening up we thought probably a better idea to take a machine through there without a drag. (Which will most likely happen tonight). We're under a Winter weather advisory which will help conditions tremendously but will also hide problem area's. Ride with caution! Think ❄️❄️❄️ and let's keep this going till March 31st! #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Widespread moderate to heavy snow is possible late tonight into Friday evening over northern and eastern sections of the U.P. Rain mixed with snow will keep snow amounts lower over the interior west and south. central U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWidespread moderate to heavy snow is possible late tonight into Friday evening over northern and eastern sections of the U.P. Rain mixed with snow will keep snow amounts lower over the interior west and south. central U.P. ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> THURSDAY NIGHT 2/27/2025 You all rule. Thank you! SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via The Sidnaw Station >> Took a ride on the 174 and the 12 to Rousseau. The trails are in good shape. Riders reported the trail to Mass and Greenland is good with some water spots that you can easily get around. Come on out and ride!! #sidnaw #westernup #snowphotosTook a ride on the 174 and the 12 to Rousseau. The trails are in good shape. Riders reported the trail to Mass and Greenland is good with some water spots that you can easily get around. Come on out and ride!! Donny Kraby are you ready Josh McGowan ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Snowmobile Trail Report – Ontonagon Area Josh McGowan SNOW FALL FRIDAY WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> TIMING POST! This is for Friday, February 28th into Saturday, March 1st. Good!! Where I’m staying I could throw a snowball on m 28!! WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> Get your snowblowers ready! Heavy snow comes tomorrow. Amounts could push near a foot in the Keweenaw and the Eastern U.P. Plan on slower travel with sloppy roads and poor visibility. Watch the video for the timeline. WEATHER UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> Winter ain't done with us just yet! A vigorous clipper system barrels through tomorrow bringing a nice swath of heavy snow to parts of the UP. The further south you go, the later in the day it'll be. Likely around the evening drive home a burst of snow moves through quickly coating the ground. This is along an arctic cold front that drops our temps for several days. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWinter ain't done with us just yet! A vigorous clipper system barrels through tomorrow bringing a nice swath of heavy snow to parts of the UP. The further south you go, the later in the day it'll be. Likely around the evening drive home a burst of snow moves through quickly coating the ground. This is along an arctic cold front that drops our temps for several days. Austin Bassett BACK TO WINTER WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Pacthy freezing drizzle could make for slippery conditions over the west early this morning, otherwise light lake effect snow showers are expected north today. Widespread moderate to heavy snow is possible late tonight into Friday evening over northern and eastern sections of the U.P. Rain mixed with snow will keep snow amounts lower over the interior west and south central U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaPacthy freezing drizzle could make for slippery conditions over the west early this morning, otherwise light lake effect snow showers are expected north today. Widespread moderate to heavy snow is possible late tonight into Friday evening over northern and eastern sections of the U.P. Rain mixed with snow will keep snow amounts lower over the interior west and south central U.P. #906wx #miwx James Weiss WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Areas of freezing drizzle could make for slippery conditions over the west half of Upper Mich. tonight, before lake effect snow showers move in late tonight into Thursday as colder air settles across Lake Superior. There could be some slick conditions through early Thursday morning. There is a better chance of moderate wet snow on Thursday night into Friday. Several inches of wet snow is possible. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAreas of freezing drizzle could make for slippery conditions over the west half of Upper Mich. tonight, before lake effect snow showers move in late tonight into Thursday as colder air settles across Lake Superior. There could be some slick conditions through early Thursday morning. There is a better chance of moderate wet snow on Thursday night into Friday. Several inches of wet snow is possible. WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FRIDAY: We're trending to have higher snow accumulations across the north and east. Stay tuned for updated snow projections as this will likely change. Travel will be difficult at times due to consistency and blowing snow causing limited visibility. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFRIDAY: We're trending to have higher snow accumulations across the north and east. Stay tuned for updated snow projections as this will likely change. Travel will be difficult at times due to consistency and blowing snow causing limited visibility. Jennifer Goolsby Derek Andrew 👆 WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> After patchy morning fog dissipates early this morning, expect a mostly cloudy but dry day today. Areas of freezing drizzle could make for slippery and hazardous conditions in the west this evening into the early overnight. before lake effect snow showers move in late tonight into Thursday as colder air spreads across Lake Superior. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaAfter patchy morning fog dissipates early this morning, expect a mostly cloudy but dry day today. Areas of freezing drizzle could make for slippery and hazardous conditions in the west this evening into the early overnight. before lake effect snow showers move in late tonight into Thursday as colder air spreads across Lake Superior. #906wx #miwx WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> A stronger clipper system will bring widespread wet snow on Friday! We're expecting travel hazards. Check out the timeline in the video below. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea Your timing is horrible!!! 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Trail #1 from White Pine to Silver City is passable but akin to early season conditions with wet and bare spots.
Trail #1 from Silver City to Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) is in similar condition.
Trail #1 from South Boundary Road to Lake of the Clouds is excellent withe ample snow.
Trail #11 from Trail #1 to Trail #102 is also in excellent condition.
Our Sister Club Gogebic Area Grooming groomed the connecting trails Trail #102 and Trail #1 South to Bergland.
Ride cautiously as if it were early season and enjoy!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosMore on conditions..........
Trail #1 from White Pine to Silver City is passable but akin to early season conditions with wet and bare spots.
Trail #1 from Silver City to Trail #11 (South Boundary Road) is in similar condition.
Trail #1 from South Boundary Road to Lake of the Clouds is excellent withe ample snow.
Trail #11 from Trail #1 to Trail #102 is also in excellent condition.
Our Sister Club Gogebic Area Grooming groomed the connecting trails Trail #102 and Trail #1 South to Bergland.
Ride cautiously as if it were early season and enjoy!! 
GROOMING UPDATE
President Mac and Groomer Operator Wyatt are headed out later this evening in our Lulich Implement, Inc. New Holland tractor and our 2022 PistenBully. We continue to have fuel trouble codes over-the-phone support couldn't eradicate in PB19, so only two groomers out tonight. Groomer's will be inspecting the trails for hazards, knocking down moguls and starting the painful task of setting trails back in. Please be patient with the area trail's as our groomer runs take remarkably longer after a 5 night hiatus from regular grooming maintenance.
We are grooming "the loop" out of Ontonagon and the ROADS of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - the Porkies. Due to water along trail 1 from White Pine to Silver city, we cannot get our tractor in there to groom. We are also skipping short sections along the lake due to marshes filling back up destabilizing the trail base for the big tractor. We just can't risk getting stuck! All of this is a plan and subject to change due to mechanical issues or changes in trail conditions, which we will relay.
Forecasts are calling for 1-12" of fresh snow. Having our second night of grooming back in action tomorrow night, Friday, SATURDAY RIDING SHOULD BE SOMETHING SPECIAL!
Thank you to all the volunteers across the UP making this snowmo-tourism machine work! #ontonagon #westernupTHURSDAY NIGHT 2/27/2025
GROOMING UPDATE
President Mac and Groomer Operator Wyatt are headed out later this evening in our Lulich Implement, Inc. New Holland tractor and our 2022 PistenBully. We continue to have fuel trouble codes over-the-phone support couldn't eradicate in PB19, so only two groomers out tonight. Groomer's will be inspecting the trails for hazards, knocking down moguls and starting the painful task of setting trails back in. Please be patient with the area trail's as our groomer runs take remarkably longer after a 5 night hiatus from regular grooming maintenance.
We are grooming "the loop" out of Ontonagon and the ROADS of the Porcupine Mountains Wilderness State Park - the Porkies. Due to water along trail 1 from White Pine to Silver city, we cannot get our tractor in there to groom. We are also skipping short sections along the lake due to marshes filling back up destabilizing the trail base for the big tractor. We just can't risk getting stuck! All of this is a plan and subject to change due to mechanical issues or changes in trail conditions, which we will relay.
Forecasts are calling for 1-12" of fresh snow. Having our second night of grooming back in action tomorrow night, Friday, SATURDAY RIDING SHOULD BE SOMETHING SPECIAL!
Thank you to all the volunteers across the UP making this snowmo-tourism machine work!
I took a 50-mile loop today, riding Trail 137 out of Ontonagon to Rockland, Trail 13 from Rockland to Greenland, and Trail 12 back to Ontonagon. Despite the recent warm-up, I was pleasantly surprised by the overall good to excellent conditions.
Trail 13 was freshly groomed in some sections, making for a smooth and enjoyable ride. There were a few short areas with exposed ground and wet/slushy spots, but nothing major. Trail 12 from Greenland was the roughest section, mainly because a groomer hadn’t been through in several days, so it was on the bumpier side. I also encountered a few short stretches of snirt, but again, nothing that significantly impacted the ride.
The good news is that a couple of inches of fresh snow are expected before the weekend, and colder temps are returning, which will help firm things up. Once groomers are back in full operation, conditions should improve even more.
It’s not quite as perfect as before the warm-up, which had some of the best riding I’ve seen in years, but we still have plenty of snow and great riding conditions in the western U.P. Don’t let the recent warm stretch scare you off—there’s still lots of fun to be had! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
Notice the heavy snow across the UP through almost the entire day. This is why some areas will go up to 11" or maybe even slightly more.
Winds will be HOWLING. Gusts over 50mph are likely. This can lead to blizzard conditions. I wouldn't be surprised to see some typical problem spots have road closures (M-28). #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
FORECAST> www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/02/27/first-alert-weather-day-some-tomorrow/ #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaGet your snowblowers ready! Heavy snow comes tomorrow. Amounts could push near a foot in the Keweenaw and the Eastern U.P. Plan on slower travel with sloppy roads and poor visibility. Watch the video for the timeline.
FORECAST>www.uppermichiganssource.com/2025/02/27/first-alert-weather-day-some-tomorrow/
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