Reporter:Toulish1
Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: Needs a zamboni
Date of Report: February 16, 2023
Snowmobile Information:
Got the message from Keith that the Vilas County alliance has decided to keep our trails open, with the hope we get more snow. All 11 clubs are currently on grooming standdown. We are asking that people stay off the trails, as it is mostly bare ground or ice. Any grooming, or riding activity, will only damage what’s left of the base. Mark
Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club
Trail Conditions: Not Ridable
Snow Cover: 8″-10″
Date of Report: February 16, 2023
Area Report:
The unseasonable weather has taken a toll on our trails. This has left them in a unrideable condition The Vials County Snowmobile Alliance is asking snowmobilers to stay off the trails untill more snow comes. This is something we really don’t want to ask but it is the truth. Trails are all iced base with no snow for cooling or lubrication. Not good for your machine or for staying on your side of the trail in the corners. I know we all want to ride this holiday weekend but the conditions are not there. There are plenty of other activities in the are this weekend. Please contact the local or county tourism offices for information on those events. Please click on the press release link below for more information. We want youto stay safe and “Ride Right”
News and Reports:
Phelps Cash Raffle until March 9th.
CA$H Raffle – The Phelps Snowmobile Club is holding a CA$H Raffle that will run throughout the snowmobile
season. The winners will be drawn at our last monthly dinner Meeting on March 9, 2023 at the Sand Lake Pub.
Ticket cost is $50. Only 250 tickets will be sold, and you do not need to be present to win. First prize is $3000,
second prize is $1500, third prize is $750, fourth prize is $500, and fifth prize is $250. Currently tickets are for
sale at the Sand Lake Pub, The Habit, Brule River Tap, Dublin’s, The Great Escape, and Hillside. Tickets are also
available by contacting a Board Member.
Snowmobile Information:
https://www.snowmobile-ed.com/wisconsin/studyGuide/50105102/
Snowmobile Information:
file:///C:/Users/bierm/Documents/Snowmo%20Club/Poor%20Conditions.pdf
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Not Ridable
Snow Cover: Hard Ice
Date of Report: February 16, 2023
Area Report:
February 16, 2023 5:44am – 18 degrees – High 21
SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Poor
Snowmobile trails have degraded to POOR & not safe. While the temps have dropped currently all are ice. Here is a statement directly from the President of the Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club, Keith Nettesheim:
“Trail Report
We’ve been receiving many inquiries if people should come up this weekend and how trail conditions will be. As of today, all main routes are bare near town and solid ice on routes out of town.
Conditions are POOR. We do not recommend riding this weekend or until conditions improve.
The temperature is finally falling below freezing, however this is leaving nothing bt ice everywhere making very hazardous conditions. If you’re coming up for the weekend, there’s plenty of fun going on across the Northwoods with various events, but you’re going to want to leave the sleds parked. We would rather be honest with you about conditions before you tear up your machines and are highly disappointed. Grooming operations are on hold until we receive some snow to work with. There is hope on the horizon with weather systems next week, bt it’s too far out to get too excited about. Be sure to patronize our local establishments and sponsors to show your support.”
Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are still marked. But recommend not riding. Surface is very hard thick ice with slush & water over ice.
THINK COLD!!! Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!
See ya on the trails real soon!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
715.479-5185 Trail Updates
News and Reports:
SNO-EAGLES EVENTS – Wednesday & Thursday trail rides suspended
February 16 – General Members meeting – Sweetwater 6pm – Hwy 45N
February 24-26 – World Series of Snowmobiling – WCDC Derby Track
February 25 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) Braywood Restaurant – 5pm – Catfish Lk Rd off Hwy 45S
For other Eagle River events check out – www.eagleriver.org
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!
Reporter:Ryan Strand
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 0”
Date of Report: February 15, 2023
Area Report:
Well a lot has changed since last report. All the snow is gone warm weather and rain is finally over. We have winter storm warning for tomorrow. We will wait and see what happens. It will be a tricky call on whether or not the trails open. First variable will be exactly how much snow we get. We will have to wait and see. We did get quite a bit of rain and the warm weather will return relatively quickly. We will post updates tomorrow. We will see how things look by this time tomorrow and determine if we can open for a short period of time or not. Stay tuned: check here, Walworth County Snowmobile Alliance Facebook page or call the snow phone (262) 742-2664 before you go out and ride! Thank you.
News and Reports:
Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com
Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: 8-10
Date of Report: February 15, 2023
Area Report:
Today is February 15th and snowing. Our trails are in poor condition. We are getting snow and the temperature is expected to drop, however, we are not in control of Mother Nature. If you do venture out, watch out for icy corners and hills, and changing conditions. Check back for updated reports for the weekend. Keep doing your snow dances!
Snowmobile Information:
Today is February 15th and snowing. Our trails are in poor condition. We are getting snow and the temperature is expected to drop, however, we are not in control of Mother Nature. If you do venture out, watch out for icy corners and hills, and changing conditions. Check back for updated reports for the weekend. Keep doing your snow dances!
Reporter:haywardlakes
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 9-10 Inches
Date of Report: February 15, 2023
Area Report:
Hello Riders! We did get rain and made things wet. We still have a lot of snow but conditions are pretty wet and soft today so we advise to not ride if possible to allow the trails to set back up tonight when it freezes. Expect some icy conditions on corners and lakes when it freezes. Many groomers will be back out by tomorrow and will do what they can to flatten and pull snow into corners. We will report back upon their work and reports. These conditions can make for very flat trails which is nice but icy in areas so ride with caution. Trails most certainly are rideable and we still have lots of snow but will report with more information once temps drop tonight. Thanks for the patience.
Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 17 Inches
Date of Report: February 15, 2023
Area Report:
Ely Area Trail Conditions
February 15th, 2023
TRAIL CONDITIONS ARE CHANGING WITH TODAY’S RAIN, AND WEEKEND CONDITIONS ARE DEPENDENT ON IF WE GET SNOW BEFORE THE WEEKEND AND HOW MUCH WE GET.
Continue to monitor conditions online at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html
President’s Day Weekend is coming up. Please use extra caution on the trails this weekend and stay to the right; also, be aware of snow changing from soft during the day to hard and icy after dark.
There is active logging happening on a number of spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. In those areas, slow down and give trucks and logging equipment space. No Motorized Vehicles other than snowmobiles are allowed on State Trails or Grant-in-Aid snowmobile trails.
Taconite State Trail: The Taconite is groomed and in fair condition. With the warm weather over the last week and the rain today, the trail base has thinned out, especially on hills and trail segments exposed to sunlight. Use caution and be aware of changing conditions throughout the trail system.
Snow: 12-23 inches with a base of 1-4 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Fair
Arrowhead State Trail: The Arrowhead is groomed and in fair condition. There is generally a bit less as you get further north on the trail. With the warm weather over the last week and the rain today, the trail base has thinned out, especially on hills and trail segments exposed to sunlight. Use caution and be aware of changing conditions throughout the trail system
Along with the DNR trail conditions website, continue to monitor these clubs’ websites (www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html & www.snowmobilevacation.org/trail-updates) for the most current Arrowhead State Trail conditions.
Arrowhead Trail Snow: 10-22 inches of snow with a base of 0-4 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Fair
Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails: The entire trail is groomed and in fair condition. Those sections of the Putnam that were brushed and widened last week have some sticks remaining on the trail surface.
Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Tails: These trails are groomed and in poor to fair condition. The Miner’s loop has quite a bit of brush hanging into the trail. We continue to work on knocking that back
Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation: Babbitt golf course is groomed for skate and classic skiing and is in excellent condition. The Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation is groomed for classic skiing and in excellent condition.
Bear Head Lake State Park: Cross country ski track set on Thursday, February 9th, with fair results on the Norberg Trail, campground loops, and the Beach Trail.
The strong winds may have caused snow to drift off of Bear Head Lake to the Beach Trail, so use caution. Norberg Trail winds its way through several large stands of white and Norway pines while showcasing our names sake, Bear Head Lake, and one of our designated trout lakes, Norberg. Norberg Loop is our most challenging groomed ski trail with several steep hills.
REMINDER: It is unlawful to walk, snowshoe, have pets, or destroy any part of the groomed ski trails in any manner.
Snowshoers are welcome to explore anywhere besides the groomed ski trails. Snowshoers have been enjoying Becky Lake and Blueberry Lake Loops.
Skiing Base: 10 inches. Conditions: Fair Groomed: Yes
Snowmobiling conditions: Excellent. Groomed Yes. Base: 8 inches.
Reporter:boulderwi
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 4-8 inches
Date of Report: February 15, 2023
Area Report:
Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report – Wednesday, 2/15/2023
At 8:00 a.m. it’s 35 degrees out with light rain falling with cooling temps throughout the day.
We last groomed 15N/6E Monday night and 2W/8W early Tuesday morning. We did not groom since then due to the warm weather and rain. Wednesday, we had groomer maintenance done on both groomers.
We are planning to start grooming again late tonight and tomorrow morning to try to keep them rideable into the weekend.
Overall, the trails range from poor to good. The trails near road crossings, open areas, and traveling through town are poor with most of the snow and ice melted away. The woods and road routes are in fair to good condition.
You will encounter icy or bare corners with snow only on the outer banks, scattered bare spots that were exposed to sun, and water puddles in low spots that haven’t frozen yet. Our trails are in typical late season riding conditions and can only improve if we stay below freezing and get some much needed snow.
Check for an update on Friday, February 17.
As always for everyone’s safety, slow down and ride right!
Landy Roepke, BJSC Trail Manager
Show your support and join the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club for these upcoming fundraiser events!
For details please visit the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club’s Facebook page: https://www.facebook.com/profile.php?id=100064402435582
Reporter:Colleen
Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: 6-10
Date of Report: February 15, 2023
Area Report:
Trails are very icy with very little snow on top of the ice. We did receive rain again last night… groomers are not able to currently groomer until temps go down and we receive new snow fall. This trail report will be updated as conditions change. 🙁
Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: Dwindling fast
Date of Report: February 15, 2023
Area Report:
The entire Barnstormers trail system was groomed Monday night. Based on the section I did, at that time, I could say that 70% of our system was still in pretty good condition. The main trail coming into Sayner from the south is nearly trashed with no way of recovering except more heavy wet snow.
Since then, we’ve had another day of 40 degree temps, plus a lot of rain. There is only 2 out of the next five days with highs forecast below freezing and virtually no chance of snow. These are conditions we would expect to see near the end of the season. For now, there’s been no serious talk of trails closing in Vilas county, but another week may change that.
In the meantime, our biggest challenge is going to be off-trail riding. People want to ride where there is still snow. But, it is still illegal! Don’t do it!!
Hopefully, the forecasts are wrong and I can have a better report next week. Fingers crossed!
TRAIL CLOSURE NOTICE: Due to ongoing logging operations, the Barnstormer’s trail #51 is CLOSED between TIN 344 and 353! DO NOT RIDE THIS SECTION OF TRAIL!
Mark your calendars for the final Barnstormer Fundraising Event of the season!
Sunday, February 19, 2023: Pizza Fundraiser – Join us at The Hillside Tavern and Grill from 4:00 – 8:00 for our Pizza Fundraiser!