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Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – January 5, 2024

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2″

Date of Report: January 5, 2024

Area Report:

I wish we had better news for you but, there still is not enough snow to open the trails. There are several chances for snow in the forecast but nothing major. Check back for more updates. There are still events going on and planned for this winter. Check them out below. Also make sure to get your Groom to Ride raffle tickets for a chance to win a new sled and other fabulous prizes. And don’t forget the cash raffle going on. Who couldn’t use some cash. Tickets available at many Phelps businesses and club members.

News and Reports:

1/13/2024, 10:00- 2:00. Trailside roast with the Sno-Buddies at TIN 500 better known as the Highline Intersection.

1/27/2024, 10:00-4:00. The first annual Phelps Radar run at Hillside Resort.

3/16/2024. *Cash Raffel Party and Drawing at the Great Escape.

4/6/2024. *Groom To Ride Party and Drawing at the World Championship Derby Complex.

* More Information to Come *

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – January 4, 2024

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: No Snow

Snow Cover: No Snow

Date of Report: January 4, 2024

Area Report:

Minnesota snowmobile trails officially opened Friday, Dec. 1, but the lack of snow cover means the trails aren’t yet usable, the Department of Natural Resources said in a reminder.

Several conditions must be met before trails are open, groomed, and ready for travel, the DNR said:

* The ground must be frozen. Where trails cross wetlands, 15 inches of ice are needed to support the weight of trail groomers.

* Adequate snow cover of about 12 inches must be on the ground to allow for trail packing and grooming.

* Trails must be cleared of fallen trees, signs put in place, and gates opened.

While snowmobilers await the arrival of snow and groomed trails, now is a good time to ensure current registrations and snowmobiles are in good operating order, review safety training, and check local trail maps for route changes or new trails.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 3, 2024

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0”

Date of Report: January 3, 2024

Area Report:

Trails remain closed until we receive enough snow to pan the trails and set a base up.

Temps have been cold the last few days to help lakes and swamps to freeze up nicely.

Keep doing the snow dance. There are several systems moving across the US, the one we will be watching is 7-9 days out. Depending on the track and which low pressure system wins out as the stronger one, will show where the heavier precipitation goes. Some models have it going across southern Illinois, and others have it covering northern Wisconsin. Time will tell.

Thanks to all the visitors that were in the area this holiday weekend. The local establishments appreciate all the business and support you showed.

The Trailside roast that was scheduled for January 13th has been canceled.

News and Reports:

To see where our groomer is at, visit the Groomer Tracker app at https://www.groomertracker.com/

For every sign up to the app to view Conover Sno-Buddies groomers, half of the cost comes back to the Conover Sno-Buddies.

Snowmobile Information:

December 22nd thru March 2nd – Annual Poker Run

January 9th, 2024 – General Meeting at Log Cabin

February 13th, 2024 – General Meeting at Twin Lake Pub

February 17th, 2024 – Blizzard Blast at Conover Town Park

March 2nd, 2024 – Poker Run Wrap Party at Twin Lake Pub

March 12th, 2024 – General Meeting at Bauer’s Dam

March 17th, 2024 – St Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Fundraiser at Club 45

Trail Report – : Lac du Flambeau, Wisconsin – January 3, 2024

Reporter:Toulish1

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: I can. still see the grass, but it is snowing

Date of Report: January 3, 2024

Snowmobile Information:

I see a lot of posts by people looking for snow. Right now your best bets are out west in Wyoming and South Dakota. Weather channel shows a chance of snow here every day for the next week, but the weekend storm looks to track south of Wisconsin. I have big puffy flakes coming down right now. It has been in the 20’s at night, and below freezing during the day, so we are slowly making ice. Would be nice to get some zero cold for the big lakes like Fence and Pokegema before a big snow dump. We never marked Fence last year.

Mark your calendars Saturday January 20, Northern Hornshoe Club will be sponsoring a raffle at Harrisons Pub. The fun starts at 1:00 P.M. Proceeds go to our Kubota groomer and drag that will be operating on the trails we reopened on our souther border along highway 70 where our trails meet up with one of my other clubs, Minoqua Forest riders. For you optimists, Harrisons is the old Trailside located on trail 15 north of town. For the pessimists, or those that like to travel in warm comfort, the grid coordinates are 3160 Pokema Lake Trail, Lac du Flambeau. Bill and Joy are great people, have an amazing staff, and the food is outstanding. It is worth the stop just to see the place after the remodel – it just glows. The show will go on, snow or shine, so be there, Aloha.

Mark

Trail Report – : Vilas County, Wisconsin – January 3, 2024

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: Thin schiff of snow

Date of Report: January 3, 2024

Area Report:

January 3, 2024 – 8:30am – 26 degrees – High 29

Sno-Eagles
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Remain CLOSED

Happy to report that temps have dropped and it is SNOWING this morning 6 miles east of Eagle River! Appears to be Lake Effect Snow (LES) as it does not appear on the weather service radar. Let the SNOW DANCE continue!

The Sno-Eagles work crews are out reinspecting to be sure no trees are down on trails. Today they will begin the process of running trails to enhance the freeze down of the swamps. Swamps thawed during the warm up.

Great to see COLDER weather! Waiting game until enough SNOW to open!

THINK COLD! Start DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……RIDE RIGHT
715.479-5185 Trail Updates – limited update ’til the trails open

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLE EVENTS

THE VINTAGE DERBY RACE HAS BEEN MOVED TO FEBRUARY 8-11, 2024
January 18 – Member Meeting – Buckshot’s Downtown – 7pm – Off menu meals available
January 18-21 – 61st World Championship Snowmobile Derby – OUR RENTAL CHAIN LAKE LOG LODGE IS AVAILABLE Click link to go to our rental page!
January 25-28 – Women on Snow – Eagle Waters Resort
January 26-28 – Weekend Away – Mercer, WI – Go to www.snoeagles.org for more details
January 27 – Saturday Night Out (SNO) – Eagle Lanes & Lounge – Hwy 70/45 just west of Eagle River – 5pm
February 8-11 – Vintage Derby Race – New date – February 8-11, 2024 – OUR RENTAL CHAIN LAKE LOG LODGE IS AVAILABLE Click link to go to our rentals page!

Snowmobile Information:

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10 – Time to join a club!
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas County. Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number. Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – January 3, 2024

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0

Date of Report: January 3, 2024

Area Report:

THE ENTIRE LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING ALL STATE-FUNDED TRAILS IS CLOSED FOR THE SEASON. The trails will open when low-laying areas freeze and adequate snowfall is received.

The Langlade County Snowmobile Ordinance prohibits snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles from operating on the trails when the trails are official closed.

Trail Report – : Cable, Wisconsin – January 1, 2024

Reporter:officecoordinator@cable4fun.com
Trail Conditions: No Snow
Snow Cover: Less than 1 inch
Date of Report: January 1, 2024

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 2, 2024

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: depressingly little

Date of Report: January 2, 2024

Area Report:

Cold is back, lakes are froze, swamps and trail bases are froze…..BUT NO SNOW. An inch predicted tonight but we need a foot. Lets hope the jet stream has changed and we finally get some White Gold. Wish I had more to report on snow and trail conditions—–soon i hope.

News and Reports:

Many Thanks to Everyone at The Alley for organizing and teaching the snowmobile safety class. Great Fireworks party New Years Eve also.

Mark and Cindy and Family as well as many other Frosty volunteers pulled off a HUGELY SUCCESSFUL and FUN night at Music Bingo. It was a Sold Out Show! Thank You All.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 1, 2024

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0”

Date of Report: January 1, 2024

Area Report:

Trails remain closed until we receive enough snow to pan the trails and set a base up.

Temps have been cold the last few days to help lakes and swamps to freeze up nicely.

Keep doing the snow dance. There are several systems moving across the US, the one we will be watching is 9-10 days out. Depending on the track and which low pressure system wins out as the stronger one, will show where the heavier precipitation goes. Some models have it going across southern Illinois, and others have it covering northern Wisconsin. Time will tell.

Thanks to all the visitors that were in the area this holiday weekend. The local establishments appreciate all the business and support you showed.

News and Reports:

To see where our groomer is at, visit the Groomer Tracker app at https://www.groomertracker.com/

For every sign up to the app to view Conover Sno-Buddies groomers, half of the cost comes back to the Conover Sno-Buddies.

Snowmobile Information:

December 22nd thru March 2nd – Annual Poker Run

January 9th, 2024 – General Meeting at Log Cabin

January 13th, 2024 – Trailside Roast at Intersection 500 near Blong Rd

February 13th, 2024 – General Meeting at Twin Lake Pub

February 17th, 2024 – Blizzard Blast at Conover Town Park

March 2nd, 2024 – Poker Run Wrap Party at Twin Lake Pub

March 12th, 2024 – General Meeting at Bauer’s Dam

March 17th, 2024 – St Paddy’s Corned Beef & Cabbage Fundraiser at Club 45

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – December 29, 2023

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: No Snow

Snow Cover: None

Date of Report: December 29, 2023

Area Report:

Well, Happy New Year to all our snowmobile friends out there. I know you guys are as anxious as we are to see some snowfall come our way. Certainly wasn’t a white Christmas for many people this year… but we’re keeping our fingers crossed that January is going to be the month for big snow. Wouldn’t that be the way to bring in the New Year!! 🙂

As always, we will update this report again as soon as we have some good news to share. Wishing you all a very Safe & Happy New Year! Hope to see you SOON!! 🙂

Don’t forget to do your snow dance!! 😉