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Trail Report: Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 15, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3-5`

Date of Report: December 15, 2016

Area Report:

All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are still closed at this time. Lower temperatures have arrived and are a big help with freezing the lakes and swamps. We are hoping that the trails will be opened by Christmas, but there are no guarantees. We need more snow to make sure that the trails can be safe for all riders. Keep checking back for updates!

Trail Report: Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 15, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 3-5 inches

Date of Report: December 15, 2016

Area Report:

All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are closed at this time. Lower temperatures have arrived and are a big help with freezing the lakes and swamps. We are hoping that the trails will be opened by Christmas, but there are no guarantees. We need more snow to make sure that the trails can be safe for all riders. Keep checking back for updates!

Trail Report: Sayner, Wisconsin – December 15, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 4 to 6 average

Date of Report: December 15, 2016

Area Report:

The trails officially opened today at noon.

Conditions will vary greatly for a while. What is out there currently for snow, after panning, does not leave much. This is especially the case in sections where there were a lot of holes and ruts. So you could be on a decent smooth section one minute and and run right into a very rough section the next. So please – I cannot stress enough – USE EXTREME CAUTION!!!

The good news is we are supposed to be having a storm move through beginning sometime late tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. We are in a the 3 to 6 inch snowfall forecast zone. Snow is supposed to continue through Saturday afternoon. The bitter cold is going to continue through the weekend.

I also cannot stress enough to stay off the lakes. They are NOT considered safe. Do NOT cross or go out onto the ice until the crossings are marked.

We do have a lot of logging going on throughout different sections of our system. Please be ready for it, watch for the signs warning of logging ahead, and do NOT hassle the loggers. If they get hassled, they have the right to and WILL shut the trail down where they are logging. Be patient and stay out of their way – PLEASE!!!

Lets start this season off SAFE!!! Slow down and ride another day!!!

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Trail Report: Conover, Wisconsin – December 15, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-7 inches in undisturbed areas

Date of Report: December 15, 2016

Area Report:

All Vilas County trails are open as of Noon today, Dec 15th.

Expect early season riding conditions. Groomers panned most areas, swampy areas excluded. No lakes have been marked yet, ice is not safe for snowmobile travel. Don’t let the sight of ice fisherman lure you out onto the ice.

Forecast if for below zero lows thru the weekend with snow later Friday & Saturday. Snowfall forecast is all over the place with up to 10″. Regardless, the cold will make ice & all snow is welcome.

 

Snowmobile Information:

Don’t forget you need a WI trail permit to ride the state’s groomed trail system. Aggressive riding causes more trail damage than slower, less aggressive riding. Until the base gets built up & we get more snow to work with, groomers can only do so much  to repair damage.

Trail Report: Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 15, 2016

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 6-8

Date of Report: December 15, 2016

Area Report:

TRAILS ARE OPEN AS OF NOON TODAY!!! Welcome back to another “Snowmobile Season”!!!…We are having very cold temps and are expecting more snow on Friday into Saturday so trail conditions should continue to improve. Ice thickness varies greatly on area lakes with some lakes still having open water. DO NOT CROSS ANY LAKES UNLESS THE TRAIL ACROSS THE LAKE IS CLEARLY MARKED.

Trail Report: Manitowish Waters, Wisconsin – December 15, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 8 – 12″

Date of Report: December 15, 2016

Area Report:

THE STATE FUNDED SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM IN VILAS COUNTY WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN AT NOON TODAY, THURSDAY DECEMBER 15, 2016 FOR THE SEASON.   Please be advised that trails are not in mid-season form but in early season condition and riders may encounter rough or closed segments.   Slow down and be aware that trail conditions can change quickly.  Ice thickness varies greatly on area lakes with some lakes still having open water.  DO NOT CROSS ANY LAKES UNLESS THE TRAIL ACROSS THE LAKE IS CLEARLY MARKED.  

As always, please check with your local chambers or snowmobile clubs for current conditions.

Trail Report: Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – December 15, 2016

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: December 15, 2016

Area Report:

Trails are open!!!!!The Frosty Club groomer has been through the trail system 1 time (except swamps). All gates are open and trails are in pretty good early season condition. It is wicked cold and more snow is in the forecast so in other words—PERFECT! Regular grooming will now take place.

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MERRY CHRISTMAS!

Trail Report: Cable, Wisconsin – December 13, 2016

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-5″

Date of Report: December 13, 2016

Area Report:

Winter is off to a very promising start! The Bayfield County trails technically opened on December 12th, but we are still waiting for more snowfall and need the swamps to freeze deeper before grooming equipment can go out.
We currently have a solid 5 inches of snow cover. The lakes only recently froze over, but bitter cold temps over the next week should help to make a lot of ice. The next good snowfall should get the trail groomers out and the riding season started!

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Snowmobile Information:

There are new laws concerning Wisconsin Trail Passes – every sled must display a pass, no exceptions. Visit the AWSC website for more information, and PLAN AHEAD. ALL WI-registered sleds’ trail passes WILL BE MAILED VIA USPS.

Trail Report: Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 15, 2016

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Groomed/Panned base of 2 inches

Date of Report: December 15, 2016

Area Report:

Sno-Eagles, Inc. & Vilas County Snowmobile Trails 
Trails are Open

Trail Boss reports trails in Sno-Eagles Country are in FAIR Early Season Riding Condition & trails have a good start on the base.  As you ride you may find some areas of slush. He & other Club members have been out packing the trails with snowmobiles to help in the free down.  Plus out with the groomers panning.  Here are some trails conditions to watch for:

  • St. Germain Route – Trail 70W Groomed
  • Anvil Lake Route – Trail 10E Groomed
  • Conover Route – Trail 10W Groomed
  • Sayner Route – 13N & W Groomed
  • Town Route – Sections in town Most groomed. All packed with snowmobiles
  • Town Route North – 17N Groomed
  • Town Route South – 17S Packed
  • Granpa/Grahm Trail – Club Trail off 10E Groomed
  • Nine Mile Trail – Club Trail off 10E Groomed
  • Manske Swamp(portion of Trl 3) & WI River Bridge(portion of 10/13) Open but not Groomed
  • Catfish Lake Loop & Eagle Lake Trails CLOSED & NOT MARKED
Please Report Trail Issues to Trail Boss Brian Scheid
715.891.2332, snoeaglesclub@gmail.com

It is 9 below at 6:30am with a high today of 3.  SNOW is moving in tomorrow through Saturday 6-9 inches in the forecast!

Finally we get to ride!  Did you remember to register your sled & buy trail passes?

See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185

News and Reports:

MONTHLY MEETINGS 6:30pm Snacks – Meeting at 7pm – All Welcome!

  • December 15 – Christmas Party at Eddie B’s White Spruce – No meeting (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
  • January 19 – Eagle River Inn (3 west of Eagle River near the 70W bridge)
  • February 16 – Eddie B’s White Spruce (Hwy 45N at the bridge)
  • March 16 – Eagle Waters (Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd-follow the signs)
  • April 20 – Gordo’s (Hwy 45N across from Holiday North Gas Station)

BOARD MEETINGS 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)

  • January-May the 1st Tuesday of the each month

WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – Starting Wednesday, December 21!

  • Meet on Trail 13 (the Grade) in town between Historic Railroad Depot & Friendship House
  • 9am departure

RIDE WITH PRIDE RAFFLE TICKETS

  • $2 each or 3/$5 available from Sno-Eagles, Eagle River Chamber office & many businesses in Eagle River
  • Prizes – 1st prize SkiDoo MXZE 600 or CanAm Outlander 570. 2nd prize 55′ Flat panel TV or $500. 3rd prize Wkend at Eagle Waters Resort + dinner. 4th prize Wkend at Wild Eagle Lodge.