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Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 18, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 2 – 4″ Base

Date of Report: February 18, 2026

Area Report:

With the recent warm and sunny weather that we received over this last weekend, trails have dropped off significantly in condition. Currently there is an average of 2-4 inches of base remaining and the conditions have dropped down and are now poor to fair. As stated last week, wide open non shaded areas have taken a hit, where the shaded areas have remained in good condition. Grooming operations have halted for the time being and a decision will be made later this week to determine the status of the trails. Upcoming forecasts will ultimately be the deciding factors. We ask riders to use common sense during this time to avoid diminishing the snow that is still out there. We also encourage riders to use caution if out on the trails.  

 If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.

Please be advised that ice conditions continue to vary and traveling on any lake is never 100% safe. Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 18, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Ice Base in some areas – Currently SNOWING at 8:05am

Date of Report: February 18, 2026

Area Report:

2/18/2026 – 8:10am – 30 – High 36

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
All Conditions
SNOWING
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Happy to report it is SNOWING 6 miles east of Eagle River & windy!  Sleet early.  Now all SNOW. Guessing will get about 3 inches of SNOW.  More SNOW Thursday night & Friday.  Looks to be a couple of inches.  Temps dropping into 20’s this weekend.  Another SNOW system next week.

Sno-Eagles groomers is experiencing an issue with GTS grooming reporting.  So be aware that if you are using the APP to know what was groomed it may/will not be accurate.

 

Sno-Eagles was out panning 2/16 prepping for the SNOW.  Panned the northern trails

Trail 10W/13N – The Wisconsin River Bridge area has water on top of the ice so if you ride it will be slippery.  Slow down.

Trail 3N

Trail 17N (heads to Phelps)

Trail 1 (heads to Eagle Lake)

Trails 70W, 10E, 17S icy & have icy hills with some bare spots.  They will be panned/groomed after new SNOW if enough accumulation

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Daily Reminders:   
Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  The Club is working on a reroute.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. There are 3 color safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail.  There are mogul drifts along the barrels so recommend slowing down. Lots of SNOW mist so leave space between you & rider in front. With sun expect surface slush STAY BY THE BARRELS TO BE SAFE

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.  If you have not ridden the lake in the past DO NOT ATTEMPT at night. There are spots that can be thin or even open water. NO safety lights       

Time to THINK COLD & do a SNOW DANCE!
See ya on the trails soon!!       
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

 

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

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 – : Conover, Wisconsin – February 17, 2026

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Ice

Date of Report: February 17, 2026

Area Report:

Well, Mother Nature has thrown us a curve ball. With the warmer temps and the evil sun out, it has done some damage to the trails. Road routes are pretty bare, but in the woods where the sun can’t hit as strong, the base is holding. We last groomed Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The trails were still doing good with a few bare spots. I checked one trail after I groomed it several hours later and it was set up like concrete. 

There is snow in the forecast, the prediction is all over the place. Some say 1-3” with possible freezing rain to 5-7” of snow. Stay tuned for what happens. Keep doing your snow dances! 

News and Reports:

UPCOMING EVENTS
Dec. 22 – Feb 27 – 7th Annual Poker Run
Feb. 28 – Poker Run Draw Party, 1-4, Twin Lake Pub
Mar. 7 – Groom-to-Ride Raffle Draw Party, 11-2, Derby Track
Mar.17 – St. Paddy’s Day Dinner, Club 45

Snowmobile Information:

Check out our clothing, merchandise, raffle tickets and more on our website https://conoversnobuddies.com/shop

To see where the Groomer is at, check out  Groomer Tracker  Half the cost of the app comes back to Conover Sno-Buddies to support grooming operations.

Trail Report – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – February 17, 2026

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 28″

Date of Report: February 17, 2026

Area Report:

Conditions throughout the area remain steady and consistent. There have been no significant changes to snow depth or trail quality. Trails continue to hold their base well, and overall riding conditions are similar to the previous report.

News and Reports:

No new updates at this time. Operations remain normal, and there are no significant changes to report.

 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 17, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Ice Base on some – Breakdown in others – Hard icy SNOW AM – Mushy SNOW PM

Date of Report: February 17, 2026

Area Report:

2/17/2026 – 7:12am – 32 – High 46

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
All Conditions
 Woods undercover is best riding
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Yes still in the warm up for a few more days.  Weather forecast temps dropping Wednesday with SNOW/Sleet in the forecast Tuesday night turning into SNOW Wednesday AM thru Friday morning.  No hard totals at this point.  SNOW DANCE!!!

Trail conditions all over the place.  Woods riding still the best bet.  Trail on the North or West side of the road are breaking down quicker because of the evil sun being out.  

Sno-Eagles groomers is experiencing an issue with GTS grooming reporting.  So be aware that if you are using the APP to know what was groomed it may/will not be accurate.

 
Many Clubs are heading out to pan the trails to work on rebuilding the ice base.
 
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  • Daily Reminders:   
    Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  The Club is working on a reroute.
  • Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. There are 3 color safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail.  There are mogul drifts along the barrels so recommend slowing down. Lots of SNOW mist so leave space between you & rider in front. With sun expect surface slush STAY BY THE BARRELS TO BE SAFE

           Catfish Lake trail is NOT marked this season as there are no businesses open on the lake.  DO NOT 
           ATTEMPT TO CROSS at NIGHT as there are areas that open up.

Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map.  Right Click to enlarge

                                                                         

 
Time to THINK COLD & do a SNOW DANCE!
See ya on the trails soon!!       
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

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 – February 16, 2026

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: White….but melting

Date of Report: February 16, 2026

Area Report:

The 4th day of 40 plus degrees and Sunshine is beginning to take its toll out there. Still snow on most trails and in the woods. Road routes and around town are not so good. No grooming tonite as it is still 45 degrees at 4PM.

Possible cool down and snow beginning Wed. Lets hope so as we need it.

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – February 16, 2026

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-5

Date of Report: February 16, 2026

Area Report:

By recommendation of the Langlade County Snowmobile Council, the Langlade County Snowmobile Trail System, including all state-funded trails, closed on Sunday, February 15, 2026.

At this point, the closure is expected to be temporary but is weather-dependent. The purpose of this temporary closure is to preserve the remaining base during a period of very warm weather and possible rain. The Langlade County snowmobile trail system will reopen when/if weather and trail conditions improve.

The Langlade County Snowmobile Ordinance prohibits snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles from operating on the trails after the official closing date.

ATVs are not allowed on snowmobile trails until 10 days after the opening of the snowmobile trails and are not allowed on the trails when snowmobile trail system is closed or when open the temperature is above 28° F. UTVs are not allowed on the Langlade County Snowmobile trail system at any time due to the weight and width of the machines.

Read the full trail report and download a Langlade County Snowmobile Map at https://bit.ly/LCSnowmobileTrailReport.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – February 16, 2026

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5-8 INCHES

Date of Report: February 16, 2026

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – February 16, 2026
After a bit of a warm up Ashland County Trails remain in overall Good condition.  The southern part of the county is in good condition and trails in the northern part of the county are in fair to good condition, all of the county with a few bare spots on the corner and roads.  Open water in some spots.  Ride with caution.  With snow in the forcast and cooler temps we hope to get groomers out soon.

One Reroute:   starting 1/18 due to logging operations: Trail 11 to Iron County will be detoured. You need to follow Nig Rein Rd to Camp E Rd to reconnect at Bear Track Rd!

Reminder everyone that the Ashland Waterfront Trail is not open to motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles and ATVs. Anyone caught riding on the Ashland Waterfront Trail will be ticketed.

When snowmobiling please stay on the trail.  A lot of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, be respectful so we don’t lose our easement to their property.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – February 16, 2026

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8-10″

Date of Report: February 16, 2026

Area Report:

At 8:00 a.m., it’s 33 degrees out with sunny skies and temps rising to 46 degrees today followed
by another day in the 40’s tomorrow.
Despite the sun and high temps, we did get out in the evenings and last groomed 8E early
Saturday a.m., 2W, 8W, 51, 15N, & 6E Saturday evening, and 15S & 11 early Sunday morning.
Our trails are now in late season riding conditions and are in fair to poor shape except Day Lake
Road (8 & 51) and 11 which are in good shape. We have lost a lot of base and you will
encounter puddles in the open areas, bare inside corners, and mostly an ice base due to the
daily melting and freezing pattern that will last a few more days.
Hopefully, later this week we will cool down and get some much-needed snow!
Thanks to all that supported us at this past weeks fundraisers held at the Rustic Roadhouse on
Thursday and at the Guides Inn on Sunday. They were both well attended.
Please ride safe, ride right, and enjoy the trails and area businesses while in our neck of the
woods!
Look for an updated trail report on Thursday, 2/19.
Landy Roepke
BJSC Trail Manager

News and Reports:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club events: 

*All Season: Gooch’s Pizza Fundraiser & Guns + Grills Raffle*

2/21 Trail Side Brat Fry at the Groomer Shed 11am-2pm

3/7 Cabin Fever at Gooch’s 2 4-8pm

Snowmobile Information:

Stay up to date on trail conditions and the latest news by signing up for the snowmobiling ENewsletter here. 

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 16, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Ice base in some areas – High temps causing mushy SNOW – SNOW levels better in woods under cover

Date of Report: February 16, 2026

Area Report:

2/16/2026 – 7:17am – 35 – High 47

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
All Conditions
 Woods undercover is best riding
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Yes still in the warm up for a few more days.  Weather forecast temps dropping Wednesday with SNOW in the forecast Tuesday night into Friday morning.  No hard totals at this point.  SNOW DANCE!!!

Sno-Eagles groomers is experiencing an issue with GTS grooming reporting.  So be aware that if you are using the APP to know what was groomed it may/will not be accurate.

 
GROOMING HAS BEEN HALTED UNTIL TEMPERATURES DROP
 
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Daily Reminders:   
Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  The Club is working on a reroute.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. There are 3 color safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail.  There are mogul drifts along the barrels so recommend slowing down. Lots of SNOW mist so leave space between you & rider in front. With sun expect surface slush STAY BY THE BARRELS TO BE SAFE
 

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.  If you have not ridden the lake in the past DO NOT ATTEMPT at night. There are spots that can be thin or even open water. NO safety lights

Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map.  Right click on photo to enlarge

                                                                   

See ya on the trails soon!!       
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

News and Reports:

SNO-EAGLES  & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events

  • February 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • March 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
  • March 7, 2026 – Groom to Ride @ WCDC – Drawing at 2pm
  • March 19, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
  • April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

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