Keweenaw Peninsula Trail Report – 01/24
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Trail Reports >> 01/24 Brrrrrr! It’s been some REALLY 🥶 cold & ❄️ snowy days on the trails, but the temps are slowly starting to become a bit more tolerable! Trails are in really in great shape heading into the weekend! Don said, “We rode Mohawk to Houghton/Hancock on trail 3 & 17. We then took trail 3 to Lake Linden and all were very good! We rode the trail off 122 down to Dreamland Restaurant & Bar for a good meal. The Dreamland Trail was singe track in some areas but was in great shape! We then took the Dreamland Trail from Dreamland to Dollar Bay – all good. We then took trail 3 back to Mohawk, it was a little choppy from Lake Linden to Calumet but good after Calumet back to Mohawk. We met the groomer at Copoer City. We also stopped at Maple Leaf off of trail 122.” Thanks for sharing Don! We have had nunerous messages about the High Rock Bay spur trail (trail 136) asking why it has not been groomed and when it will get groomed….We can only reply that according to the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club “There is not enough snow yet to groom Trails 151 (into Eagle River)and 136 to High Rock Bay” Please download the Groomer Tracker and subscribe to the Keweenaw Snowmobile Club trail system and you will have real time grooming information about High Rock Bay trail and all other trails! ⚠️ the snowy days have been wonderful, however, visibility has been extremely difficult at times. We are lifting the rider in prayer, that was involved in a single sled accident today on trail 3, around Twin Lakes. PLEASE ride with extreme caution at all times and especially with limited visibility of falling snow and snow dust. <> <> <> <> Keweenaw Trail Reports on Facebook >>>> <> WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Through this evening: A line of heavy snow showers marches south across the UP along a cold front. WINDY WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Here is a look at the peak wind gusts over the last 12 hours. Its been quite blustery, especially in the Keweenaw where Houghton Airport recorded a 64mph gust just after 12pm today! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaHere is a look at the peak wind gusts over the last 12 hours. Its been quite blustery, especially in the Keweenaw where Houghton Airport recorded a 64mph gust just after 12pm today! WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> TOMORROW: A swath of snow moves in by midday with moderate snow accumulations. Lake effect snow will develop by the evening. Plan on snow covered roads and slippery surfaces! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTOMORROW: A swath of snow moves in by midday with moderate snow accumulations. Lake effect snow will develop by the evening. Plan on snow covered roads and slippery surfaces! This year’s club events! The Copper Country Tour is February 22nd, beginning at the new Maintenance Facility in Caulmet, heading north to Eagle Harbor to make a stop at Fletchy’s Otter Belly Lodge to check out their vintage show / ride, then on to Copper Harbor for a bonfire, prizes and food. A great way to meet other supporters of the club and learn what it takes to maintain and groom the trails you all love to ride. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Gusts up to 55 mph are possible in the Keweenaw this morning. A cold front will move through later this afternoon into this evening. This will bring a brief period of heavy snow and low visibilities with blowing and drifting snow leading to a period of hazardous driving conditions. Lakeshore flooding is also possible in the Keweenaw as well as Alger and Luce Counties. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #newberry #soo #straitsareaGusts up to 55 mph are possible in the Keweenaw this morning. A cold front will move through later this afternoon into this evening. This will bring a brief period of heavy snow and low visibilities with blowing and drifting snow leading to a period of hazardous driving conditions. Lakeshore flooding is also possible in the Keweenaw as well as Alger and Luce Counties. KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> Things went well last night other than a mechanical issue in South Range caused the team to turn around and head back to base up north. We have a groomer headed down now to groom from South Range to Toivola. Apologies in advance for the inconvenience. WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Lake effect snow will in northwest wind snow belts will push offshore today. Strong west-southwest winds are expected to develop late today into early Monday where gusts upwards of 50+ mph are possible in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaLake effect snow will in northwest wind snow belts will push offshore today. Strong west-southwest winds are expected to develop late today into early Monday where gusts upwards of 50+ mph are possible in the Keweenaw. <> Latest Trail Reports – Quick Links <>
A familiar face to the Keweenaw, Don Wineland and crew have been riding the area this week. Today they stayed North of Houghton and did a nice loop that included a ride on the Valley Sno Drifters Dreamland Trails!Postings From Keweenaw Trail Reports On Facebook
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Hazards: A quick hitting 1-2” of snow is expected along this front. Gusty winds will create very low visibility in the heaviest showers. Roads will quickly become snow covered, and falling temperatures behind the front will also create slippery road conditions where melting snow occurred today. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaThrough this evening: A line of heavy snow showers marches south across the UP along a cold front.
Hazards: A quick hitting 1-2” of snow is expected along this front. Gusty winds will create very low visibility in the heaviest showers. Roads will quickly become snow covered, and falling temperatures behind the front will also create slippery road conditions where melting snow occurred today. 
A reminder as well, Ride Right, Ride Sober and please stay off the “M” route highways - we’ve received many messages regarding sleds on 41 and 26 around South Range, Quincy Hill and Phoenix.
Thanks,
The KSC Board of Directors
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A great shot of one of our electric chainsaws purchased with a grant from KORC - Keweenaw Outdoor Recreation Coalition, thanks again - the team has enjoyed them! The copper country is amazing!
Thanks,
The KSC Board of Directors #keweenaw #snowphotos