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Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 28, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 5 inches

Date of Report: December 28, 2020

Area Report:

December 28, 2020 – 8:16am 16 degrees – High of 16

Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED

Not much new to report.  About an inch of new SNOW east of Eagle River.  4-5 inches SNOW on the ground.  Next SNOW on Wednesday with no firm totals by the weather guys.  So stay tuned & please DO THE SNOW DANCE. 

Most clubs have been out over the last past days panning & packing with groomers.  A few clubs are running sleds in the areas that are still wet to pack with. Now we wait. With not much new to report.  All need more SNOW.

Here in Eagle River Sno-Eagles Trail Boss reports swamps & wet area are basically frozen. Trail 10 aka Wisconsin Bridge area is still mushy so it may not open when the rest of the trails open.  Panning will start when there is a solid 5 inches+ of SNOW throughout Sno-Eagles Country.

Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice.  Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked. 

A few trail update reminders:

Trail 13 that heads west of Eagle River has a re route in the section that comes out on Oak Lane by the Pine Gables Restaurant.  There is new construction going on so the club has done a temporary move over of the trail.  Next year the trail will be moved slightly south permanently.

Also the lake spur off of the Eagle Lake Trail that takes you to Eagle Waters Resort is back open!!!  The owner Laura Koranda & adjacent landowners worked hard to have this happen!

Eagle River Volunteer Fire Department regularly checking ice depths & quality on Silver Lake.  If all goes as it is there just might be an ICE CASTLE for 2021!

All in all we NEED MORE SNOW.  So DANCE!!! 

THINK SNOW!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 reporting conditions weekly
www.eagleriver.org for area events – www.sno-eagles.org for club events

News and Reports:

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 Cty.  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 Information:

Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides set to start January 6 & 7 SNOW conditions & totals permitting
Contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information

  • January 1 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
  • January 5 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW – Hwy 70W
  • January 8-10 – World Championship Vintage Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 18 – Military Ride – HQ at the Derby Track north on Hwy 45N
  • January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – check sno-eagles.org for information
  • January 29-31 – Women on Snow

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – December 27, 2020

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 1 to 2 inches

Date of Report: December 27, 2020

Area Report:

Our trails remain closed as are all of Vilas County’s trails. We only have a couple inches on the ground. What we had – we have panned. 

The good news is that it has been cold. The better news is that there is snow in our forecast for this week. The best chance is for Tuesday night into Wednesday. 

Stay tuned and do your best snow dances!!!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 27, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4 inches at most – Less westside of Eagle River

Date of Report: December 27, 2020

Area Report:

December 27, 2020 – 9:40am 21 degrees – High of 25 Snow Flurries
Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED

Snow Flurries this morning turning to SNOW later.  About an inch.  Wednesday is the best chance of SNOW. 1-3 forecast.  Yep a SNOW DANCE is needed.  It is going to stay cold at night for the next week.  Right now about 4 +- inches of SNOW on the ground.

Trail inspections are all complete.  Many clubs have been out over the last past days panning & packing with groomers.  A few clubs are running sleds in the areas that are still wet to pack with. Now we wait. With not much new to report.  All need more SNOW.

Here in Eagle River Sno-Eagles Trail Boss reported swamps & wet area are freezing up really good. Trail 10 aka Wisconsin Bridge area is still mushy so it may not open when the rest of the trails open.  Panning will start when there is a solid 5 inches+ of SNOW.

Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice.  Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked. 

Eagle River Volunteer Fire Department regularly checking ice depths & quality on Silver Lake.  If all goes as it is there just might be an ICE CASTLE for 2021!

All in all we NEED MORE SNOW.  So DANCE!!! 

THINK SNOW!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 reporting conditions weekly
www.eagleriver.org for area events – www.sno-eagles.org for club events

News and Reports:

Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides set to start January 6 & 7 SNOW conditions permitting
Contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information

  • January 1 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
  • January 5 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW – Hwy 70W
  • January 8-10 – World Championship Vintage Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 18 – Military Ride – HQ at the Derby Track north on Hwy 45N
  • January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – check sno-eagles.org for information
  • January 29-31 – Women on Snow

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876

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 Cty.  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

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 26, 2020

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: looking better

Date of Report: December 26, 2020

Area Report:

Won’t  be long. Lakes are marked, swamps frozen, and trail inspections passed. Couple of more inches and we will be open. 

News and Reports:

Safety class Dec 28–call 7155476199 for last minute registrations

Snowmobile Information:

Happy New Year!

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – December 26, 2020

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-5

Date of Report: December 26, 2020

Area Report:

we are still getting small amounts of snow to build our base, some snow tomorrow and a bigger storm mid week so we are getting there, Its been cold just above 0 at night so the ice should be building also, most lakes have 5-6 inches now with little snow on top.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 26, 2020

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: December 26, 2020

Area Report:

A few of the crews headed out to check some trails last night. Trails from Hayward to Seeley 63, 31, 77 and 8 were groomed and pretty good. There are no lakes and swamps in these areas so a good area to ride right now. Trails 9 and 3/5 south towards Moose Lake were done, also no lakes and swamps. The groomer pulled in and panned the snow filling in groves, do need more snow on those trails. Other crews will be out checking lakes and trails this weekend and early next week. We will update as soon as any new information comes in.

News and Reports:

As you explore the trails in Sawyer County, you’ll notice the Association of Wisconsin Snowmobile Clubs signs along the way.  Don’t just zoom past–stop and snap a selfie with it.  If you post on Facebook or Instagram with #sledsawyer2020 you will be entered into a drawing!  See www.haywardlakes.com for contest rules.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 26, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4+- A little not measurable LES yesterday

Date of Report: December 26, 2020

Area Report:

December 26, 2020 – 7:41am – 19 degrees – High of 23

Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED

No new SNOW overnight.  SNOW tomorrow, Sunday & Wednesday.  Wednesday is the best chance of SNOW. 1-3 forecast.  Yep a SNOW DANCE is needed.  It is going to stay cold at night for the next week.  Right now about 4 +- inches of SNOW on the ground.

Trail inspections are all complete.  Many clubs have been out over the last past days panning & packing with groomers.  A few clubs are running sleds in the areas that are still wet to pack with. Now we wait. With not much new to report.

Here in Eagle River Sno-Eagles Trail Boss reported swamps & wet area are freezing up really good. Trail 10 aka Wisconsin Bridge area is still mushy so it may not open when the rest of the trails open.  Panning will start when there is a solid 5 inches+ of SNOW.

Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice.  Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked. 

A few trail updates:

Trail 13 that heads west of Eagle River has a re route in the section that comes out on Oak Lane by the Pine Gables Restaurant.  There is new construction going on so the club has done a temporary move over of the trail.  Next year the trail will be moved slightly south permanently.

Also the lake spur off of the Eagle Lake Trail that takes you to Eagle Waters Resort is back open!!!  The owner Laura Koranda & adjacent landowners worked hard to have this happen!

Eagle River Volunteer Fire Department regularly checking ice depths & quality on Silver Lake.  If all goes as it is there just might be an ICE CASTLE for 2021!

All in all we NEED MORE SNOW.  So DANCE!!! 

THINK SNOW!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 reporting conditions weekly
www.eagleriver.org for area events – www.sno-eagles.org for club events

News and Reports:

Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides set to start January 6 & 7 SNOW conditions permitting
Contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information

  • January 1 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
  • January 5 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW – Hwy 70W
  • January 8-10 – World Championship Vintage Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 18 – Military Ride – HQ at the Derby Track north on Hwy 45N
  • January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – check sno-eagles.org for information
  • January 29-31 – Women on Snow

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876

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 Cty.  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

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 25, 2020

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: lightly snowing

Date of Report: December 25, 2020

Area Report:

MERRY CHRISTMAS!

A little more snow each day….missed the big dump they received just west of Land O Lakes. We are getting close. Taking the groomers out tomorrow and if all goes well we will be opening soon. Keep your fingers crossed. Lac Vieux Desert is marked with barrels from Sunrise to the west shore boat landing and across to Thunder Bay.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 25, 2020

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4+ inches

Date of Report: December 25, 2020

Area Report:

December 25, 2020 – 7:30am – 9 degrees – High of 18

Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED
MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Yesterday, Christmas Eve brought a little Lake Effect Snow.  Not much in totals.  There about 4 to 5 inches of SNOW.  50% chance of SNOW Sunday, 70% chance of SNOW Wednesday, 40% chance of SNOW Thursday.  Pretty far out so let’s see how close the weather guys are.  Remember LES is always the surprise SNOW.

Sno-Eagles Trail Boss reports swamps & wet area are freezing up really good.  Will wait until there is a solid 5 inches of SNOW to begin panning.

Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice.  Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked. 

All trail inspections in Vilas County have been completed.  Many clubs have been out over the last past days panning & packing with groomers.  A few clubs are running sleds in the areas that are still wet to pack with. Now we wait. With not much new to report.

A few trail update reminders:

Trail 13 that heads west of Eagle River has a re route in the section that comes out on Oak Lane by the Pine Gables Restaurant.  There is new construction going on so the club has done a temporary move over of the trail.  Next year the trail will be moved slightly south permanently.

Also the lake spur off of the Eagle Lake Trail that takes you to Eagle Waters Resort is back open!!!  The owner Laura Koranda & adjacent landowners worked hard to have this happen!

Eagle River Volunteer Fire Department has been checking ice depths & quality on Silver Lake.  If all goes as it is there just might be an ICE CASTLE!

Let’s get a loud SNOW DANCE GOING!  Can’t wait to see ya all out on the trails!

THINK SNOW & Merry Christmas!

Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 reporting conditions weekly
www.eagleriver.org for area events – www.sno-eagles.org for club events

News and Reports:

Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides set to start January 6 & 7 SNOW conditions permitting
Contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information

  • December 25 – MERRY CHRISTMAS!!
  • January 1 – HAPPY NEW YEAR!!
  • January 5 – Sno-Eagles Board of Directors meeting – 6pm – VFW – Hwy 70W
  • January 8-10 – World Championship Vintage Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 15-17 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – Derby Track north Hwy 45N – Volunteers needed
  • January 18 – Military Ride – HQ at the Derby Track north on Hwy 45N
  • January 21 – Sno-Eagles General membership meeting – Live stream – check sno-eagles.org for information
  • January 29-31 – Women on Snow

To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876

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 Cty.  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

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – December 24, 2020

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 4-6 inches

Date of Report: December 24, 2020

Area Report:

Hello Riders!  There is a lot of open water on LCO yet. Round Lake is similar. Some others are all frozen over and getting close to stake. Swamps are working on freezing as well. We did get approximately 4-6” of fresh snow, it’s a great start and we love having a beautiful white Christmas however groomers are not running yet, waiting for the cold snap tonight and tomorrow to set up the snow. Many crews are looking to check the other lakes again this weekend. We will update this weekend upon crews checking trails and lakes. Until then stay tuned! We wish you and your families a happy and healthy Christmas