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Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – February 14, 2023

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8 to 12 inches

Date of Report: February 14, 2023

Area Report:

Well, we just had our spring thaw like everyone else. Grooming has stopped on the east side of the county until after we receive more snowfall… hopefully on Thursday of this week.  West end of the county is grooming only at night once the temps cool back down. Also, hoping for snow on Thursday.

Some trails are in fair condition for riding – Trail #2, trail #107, Trail #16, Trail #116, Trail #113, Trail #18

Additional trails in poor to fair condition – Trail #111, Trail #15 S. 

Trail 15N to intersection remains closed with a bridge issue

Trail #111 to Sidnaw is open but in need of more snow.

Temps are going back down as the week moves along…. and all groomers will be back out on the trails as soon as we receive additional snowfall.  We will update this report once we have new information to share.

Please be sure to give the Groomers you meet or pass along the trails plenty of room to navigate around each other and always try to stay on your side of the trail.

Happy & Safe Trails!!

 

 

News and Reports:

Trail 15N to intersection of trail #111 remains closed

Trail #111 to Sidnaw is open

 

 

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 14, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 8+

Date of Report: February 14, 2023

Area Report:

Washburn County snowmobile trails are still open. Trails are soft after warmer weather of the weekend. With the predicted rainy weather in the forecast for tomorrow, area clubs & county staff will continue to monitor the trail conditions. Please check back as the trail conditions continue to fluctuate given the weather. Remember to ride with caution and stay on designated trail surfaces. 

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – February 14, 2023

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-4

Date of Report: February 14, 2023

Area Report:

BY RECOMMENDATION OF THE LANGLADE SNOWMOBILE COUNCIL, THE LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM INCLUDING ALL STATE-FUNDED TRAILS ARE SCHEDULED TO CLOSE ON TUESDAY FEBRUARY 14, AT 12:00 P.M.

At this point, the closure is expected to be temporary but is weather dependent. The purpose of this temporary closure is to preserve the existing base during a period of warm weather and 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.

For more information, please contact Al Murray, Forest Administrator, or Cody Brauner, Langlade County Snowmobile Coordinator at 715-627-6300.

Langlade County would like to thank the snowmobile clubs, sponsors, and operators of the trails, for all of the volunteered hours brushing, signing, and grooming of trails over this season to provide high-quality snowmobile trails in Langlade County. Please make sure to continue to support the sponsors and clubs.

We hope that you enjoyed the Langlade County trail system and thank you for supporting the economy and businesses of Langlade County!

Al Murray
Langlade County Forest Administrator

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 14, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 0-8 inch base –

Date of Report: February 14, 2023

Area Report:

February 14, 2023 6:10am – 31 degrees  – High 42

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Poor to Good deep in woods

This from SNO-EAGLES president, Keith.  Grooming halted to temps drop more snow.

Short report as internet not stable in Mercer.

Yesterday rode north out of Eagle River.  Town wet and sloppy.  North is best 10W/13N to 8 in Conover was Good. 8 at start off of 13N was ragged til Boulder.From there to seventeen south of Mercer Fair.

Not sure where the season is headed.  Snow in the forecast but going need a lot to help.  Good it’s cold at night.  START DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!!

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are marked.  Please stay by the orange reflective barrels. Surface is very hard still with moguls. With the warm up surface slush.  SLOW DOWN. Remember not all lakes are safe. 

Again, off trail riding is a big problem.  PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL & Take the Snowmobilers Pledge.

THINK COLD!!!  Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!! 

See ya on the trails if you are ridin’ today!

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 
February 13-15 – Weekday Away Ride to Mercer – It’s a Go!
February 15 – Vilas County Alliance Monthly meeting – Hillside Restaurant, Phelps – 6pm
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!

 

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – February 14, 2023

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12″-18″

Date of Report: February 14, 2023

Area Report:

Warm weather has taken its toll on the trails this past week.  Be aware of some bare patches. Road routes may incounter stretches of bare pavement.  We had groomed last night but won’t be back out grooming untill the temperatures get back below freezing.  Conditions are good but can change fast.  Rain is in the foecast this afternoon, overnight and into tommorrow before changing to snow.  Temps for the upcoming weekend have highs in the mid to upper 30’s and lows in the teens.  Remember to safe on the trails and ride right!  Stay to the right, watch your speed, don’t ride beyond your headlights, don’t drink and drive and stay on the trail!  We want you to come back again and again. 

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/

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 13, 2023

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: melting

Date of Report: February 13, 2023

Area Report:

The Frosty Club did groom Sunday night. Smooth start to monday.

Sun and warm…repeat. It has taken a toll big time. Now rain Tuesday—really. Snow Thursday possibly. Colder for sure.

People are riding but conditions are not ideal.

News and Reports:

Bent’s Camp RADAR RUN  is ON for Saturday, Feb 18.  10-5 pm

Trail Report – : Dickinson County, Michigan – February 13, 2023

Reporter:msertich7751

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 3 to4 Inches on trails.

Date of Report: February 13, 2023

Area Report:

The warm weather is back and will be around for awhile.We are expecting rain on Tuesday and wednesday.The trails will freeze at night and be slushy during the day.You should expect to see bare spots and water on the trails.We will not be grooming until we get more snow and colder temps.

Trail Report – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – February 13, 2023

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 8-10

Date of Report: February 13, 2023

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – February 13, 2023
Ashland County trails are reported in GOOD conditions.  Grooming is happening as weather permits, need cooler temperatures to be able to groom. Logging will be taking place starting February 10th for 2 weeks on Trail 8 from Parker Rd to White Bass Road.  Please use caution and ride safe.  Only 200 feet of trail will be dozed on each side.  Detour has been posted on Trail 12.  Beaware of more traffic in that area due to logging in progress.  Area affectied is by Agenda Rd and Blueberry Rd.   Enjoy your ride and stay safe!

Snowmobile Information:

Please stay on the trail.  A lot of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, please be respectful so we don’t lose our easement to their property. Snowmobiles may not be modified, or operated, to amplify or otherwise increase the total vehicle noise above the originally manufactured snowmobile noise level.

As always please follow the snowmobile trail rules and regulations. 

As always operate with everyone’s safety in mind and report any hazardous trail issues that are observed to the Ashland County Sheriff’s Department (715-682-7023 opt 1) so that it can be forwarded to the appropriate service.

The Tri-County Corridor is open from Superior to Ashland. There are still several areas on the eastern end that require attention but all known hazards have been identified and marked. Use caution when approaching ribbons, barricades, and cones.

Important reminders: There is no snowmobiling allowed from Ashland to Bad River/Odanah as snowmobiling is not permitted on reservation land.  However, snowmobiling is allowed from Bad River east to the Upper Peninsula of Michigan.

If you would like to receive an Ashland County Snowmobile map, let us know and we will mail one out to you! Call us at 715/682-2500 or email us fdchamber@visitashland.com.

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – February 13, 2023

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-10″

Date of Report: February 13, 2023

Area Report:

We did not groom Sunday night, and I’m doubting they will be out Monday or Tuesday. The temps in the day time have been hitting 40 degrees. Trails in the woods are holding, corners may be blown out reveling ice or dirt below. Busier sections are beaten down. Hopefully we get more than 1″ of snow with the colder tmeps coming back Wednesday. 

If grooming resumes, I’ll post another update. 

News and Reports:

If you find a condition that you need to report to the Conover Sno-Buddies like a down tree, water on the trail, etc, either message us on Facebook, use the contact page on our website, or even notify a local establishment. They know how to get a hold of us to fix the issue. 

  • A reminder to ride between the orange blazers. Along Hwy K West, there were several 100 trees removed this summer to place new electric poles. Most of the stumps are still there. If you were to hit one, it could ruin your trip quickly. Ride Right ➡️ Ride Safe.
  • 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.

Snowmobile Information:

Our annual Poker Run starts December 24th and ends on March 4th. You can pick up game cards to be stamped at several locations in Conover, Eagle River, Phelps, and Land O Lakes. Draw party is March 4th. No need to be present to win.

February 18 –  Northwoods Blizzard Blast
Conover Community Park
10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
A Flurry of Winter Fun for Everyone!

The Winter Event That Supports Local Fire and EMS Departments

March 17 – Fundraiser at Club 45. Annual St. Patricks Day Corned Beef dinner. Money raised at this benefit go to the Sno-Buddies for trail maintenance. Come out and enjoy a Corned Beef dinner provided by the Payne Family.