Reporter:ironsnowshoe
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: Trails are OPEN
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
Iron Snow Shoe Snowmobile Trails are OPEN to Snowmobiles.
We ask that all ATV/UTV stay off the trails due to the softness of the trails.
Watch for wet areas and downed trees due to the heavy snow.
Groomers will be out tonight. Happy New and Ride Safe!
Reporter:boulderwi
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 16-22 inches
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
Trail update – December 31, 2019: Groomers were out last night through early this morning doing what they could. With the large amounts of snow it will create bumps quickly. This is a wet snow and needs to be packed down and then a freeze up to make them stiff. Groomers will be out again this afternoon and tonight. Please have patience folks.
Trail report for December 30, 2019 – Poor to fair. The bad news is that the temps the last couple of days were in the 30’s with rain and lots of traffic degrading our trails rapidly. The good news is that it is snowing right now we are expected to get several inches of snow through today with cooler temps. We will just have to wait to see how much snow we receive. 6” to 9” is expected. Along with cooler temps our groomers will be out grooming to make a better ride for you starting tonight. Be aware that groomers can be out grooming at any time of the day or night grooming. Take all directions from the groomer. Please pray for more snow and subzero temps. Please use extreme caution in all areas! Stay on marked trails! I hope everyone has a safe and happy New Year. Remember to be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride.
Jim (Hammy) Hamilton, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club President
Join us for these upcoming events:
January 11: Snowmobile Club Brat Fry
January 18: Wittig’s Big Fish Ice Fishing Tournament
January 19: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 1: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 15: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 16: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 7: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 6 – 12
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open at this time. Trail conditions are fair with a 6 to 12 inch compacted snow base. It has been a difficult year for snowmobile trail maintenance; Our local clubs are doing the best they can. Significant warm temperatures and rain for days has been followed by 3 to 7 inches of new snow received on December 30th. Caution is advised throughout the trail system. Lake ice is still not safe at this time, including Long Lake and the Spider Lake Chain. Swamps and wet areas on the trail system are likely to have standing water in places. Some wet areas will not have been groomed with heavy equipment yet. Also, please be aware that constant trail grooming will be occurring throughout the week. Many trails will not be freshly groomed on January 1st.
Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 15-20 Inches
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
Vilas County trails are Open – STAY OFF THE LAKES – NOT SAFE!The warm weather and rain has softened the trails. Early season conditions exist: you may encounter very wet sections on Trail 6 to Winchester. You will also encounter rough sections where snowmobile tracks have carved up the trail and are now frozen.
The good news is that it is snowing and colder weather is coming. We groomed last night, Monday – Dec. 30th
Remember to ride right, use your hand signals, stay on marked trails and stay off of the lakes.Thank you for your support. Have fun, be safe and Happy New Year!
Reporter:Manitowish Waters Chamber
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 15-20 Inches
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
Vilas County trails are Open – STAY OFF THE LAKES – NOT SAFE!The warm weather and rain has softened the trails. Early season conditions exist: you may encounter very wet sections on Trail 6 to Winchester. You will also encounter rough sections where snowmobile tracks have carved up the trail and are now frozen.
The good news is that it is snowing and colder weather is coming. We groomed last night, Monday – Dec. 30th
Remember to ride right, use your hand signals, stay on marked trails and stay off of the lakes.Thank you for your support. Have fun, be safe and Happy New Year!
Reporter:Lodging
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: Varies
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
❄️❄️Hurley Area Snow Report Tuesday December 31, 2019
The area received approximately 12” of new snow and currently temperatures are 20 degrees with lows in the teens tonight.
The White Thunder Riders were out last night and this morning.
Trail 17 has an area of standing water approximately 5 miles south of Hurley and a temporary reroute has been marked. There are other areas where riders will encounter water spots, these areas are marked with safety cones and EXTREME CAUTION is urged.
Trail 15 by the Gile Flowage is NOT recommended for riding at this time. Groomers are currently out on the Trail 15 area and will report any other areas of concern and we will post any updates.
Trail 160 in Michigan is CLOSED.
We would like to remind everyone to STAY on the TRAIL. Stay OFF the lakes and flowages. RESPECT our landowners. If you come upon a groomer WAIT for the groomer driver to come to a complete stop and signal for you to continue.
Everyone think SNOW and COLD!!! We will provide an update tomorrow.
Ride RIGHT. Ride SAFE. STAY together.
Reporter:snobuddies
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 2′
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
Good morning we just got back in from grooming it was a long night with all the trees and branches in the trail. There are some wet spots on the trails so please be careful while riding and remember we just got 2 days of rain and now wet heavy snow. However trails are in good shape. Both swamps on trail 12 on the power line heading to Dublin’s has open water holes . People have been sneaking around the outside but be very careful if you attempt to go that way . I will work on clearing some brush to possibly make a little better route around the water and maybe some hay bales in the water holes in a couple hours but I have to get some sleep quick. I broke open the swamp heading to maple view off trail 3 and shoveled a bunch of snow in so please stay off so it can freeze. I am trying to get a route to Chicago Avenue so you can get to maple view. Pioneer lake is marked now I was told. trail 12 through the cemetery is still closed. Please ride safe and smart while we get the trails back in shape. Thank you your trail boss Chad
News and Reports:
Good morning we just got back in from grooming it was a long night with all the trees and branches in the trail. There are some wet spots on the trails so please be careful while riding and remember we just got 2 days of rain and now wet heavy snow. However trails are in good shape. Both swamps on trail 12 on the power line heading to Dublin’s has open water holes . People have been sneaking around the outside but be very careful if you attempt to go that way . I will work on clearing some brush to possibly make a little better route around the water and maybe some hay bales in the water holes in a couple hours but I have to get some sleep quick. I broke open the swamp heading to maple view off trail 3 and shoveled a bunch of snow in so please stay off so it can freeze. I am trying to get a route to Chicago Avenue so you can get to maple view. Pioneer lake is marked now I was told. trail 12 through the cemetery is still closed. Please ride safe and smart while we get the trails back in shape. Thank you your trail boss Chad
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: 2 -10
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
Most Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are open but in poor condition. With recent rain and higher temperatures, our current base is 2 to 10 inches. Even with snow currently falling, trail conditions will not begin to improve until temperatures remain below freezing. Trail #34 near the Barron County line is closed at this time. All other Washburn County Snowmobile trails are technically open.
Please note that lake ice is not safe at this time, including Long Lake and the Spider Lake Chain. Please use caution in swamps and wet areas as there may be standing water. When in doubt, turn around. Check back for updates.
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: Good
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
Received over a foot of snow yesterday which would have been much more welcomed had it not been for the warmer temps that created open water areas. It’s still snowing with temps in the high teens which could drop to single digits later today. Let’s hope. Snow is in the forecast daily with a significant (12-24”) forecasted for Jan 4-9.
Currently:
Most of all the trails have some type of water issues. Groomers are out now in Marenisco seeing what needs to be fixed, so please use caution while our guys assess and fix. Snow cover is making is more difficult to see water areas. Everyone is doing all they can – please do your part and be smart when out riding.
There’s a bunch of parties here on Lake Gogebic where you can spend New Years twice in two different time zones! Kick of the night on the North Shore and then head it down the lake for some live entertainment at the Gogebic Lodge! Wherever you go, however you get there – please be safe. The New Year is here and we don’t want anything happening to anyone! Look after each other and keep an eye out for anyone who may need assistance.
Also, please consider supporting the clubs where you ride – all these clubs with their groomers and volunteers are turning this white stuff into an amazing playground and it’s a huge effort!
From everyone here in the Lake Gogebic area – we wish you and yours a very HAPPY NEW YEAR!
Reporter:Phillips/Park Falls Chambers
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 12″
Date of Report: December 31, 2019
Area Report:
Northwoods Hi-Riders
The trails around the Solberg Lake area are in poor riding condition due to the recent warm weather, rain, and heavy snow. There are significant wet spots on 141 just east of Solberg Lake, some of the swamps have opened and will need to be packed down again and freeze up before any grooming can occur. There is no grooming going on currently until we get colder weather. Solberg Lake is very inconsistent and has water and slush in many areas over the original ice. The lake is NOT marked, and it is advised that riders avoid traveling on it. Trails in highland areas are rideable and they are generally better further north. We need a few cold nights to firm things up again so grooming can continue. Stay tuned.