Chippewa County Snowmobile Trails closed at 8am Wednesday February 11th. Above average temps are predicted for at least the next week.(Updated Feb 11th 2026)
Reporter:langlade
Trail Conditions: Unknown
Snow Cover: 3-8
Date of Report: February 11, 2026
Area Report:
By recommendation of the Langlade County Snowmobile Council, the Langlade County Snowmobile Trail System, including all state-funded trails, are scheduled to close at 6:00 am 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.
Please note that the trail condition leading up to the closure may be soft, and caution is advised if riding on Friday or Saturday.
The Langlade County Snowmobile Ordinance prohibits snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles from operating on the trails after the official closing date.
ATVs will be authorized to utilize snowmobile trails, as it has been 10 days after the opening of the snowmobile trails. ATVs are not allowed on the trails when 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.
Reporter:langlade
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 5-8
Date of Report: February 11, 2026
Area Report:
BY RECOMMENDATION OF THE LANGLADE SNOWMOBILE COUNCIL, THE LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM, INCLUDING ALL STATE FUNDED TRAILS ARE SCHEDULED TO CLOSE SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 15, AT 6:00 A.M. The trails are currently in excellent condition, but conditions are variable across the County depending upon snow depth and base thickness. With the projected warm weather, expect the trails to deteriorate. Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile.
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.
Cody Brauner
Langlade County Assistant Forest Administrator
Reporter:Colleen
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 15-24 inches of snow cover
Date of Report: February 11, 2026
Area Report:
Our trail System is open and currently in very Good condition. Temps are forecasted to be in the low 40’s over the weekend. Trails are currently all groomed and ready for the weekend riders. There is a good chance with the forecasted warmer day time temps that the groomer operators will be grooming at night only once we get into the weekend. Next week once the temps dip back down grooming will resume to the regular grooming schedule.
Very Good to Excellent Trails – #2, #107, #15 N., #111, #113, #16, #116 and #18.
Good Trails – #15 S.
As always, please remember to ride right and be careful in the corners. Have a great weekend riding and we will update the trail report early next week to let you know how the trails look following the weekend!
Happy Trails
News and Reports:
Ski Brule – 100% Open (Thursdays – Sundays)
Michigan “Free” Fishing weekend is happening this weekend – February 14-15. No permits or license is needed. Please follow the fishing regulations provided on the Michigan DNR website.
Young’s Annual Winterfest is scheduled for February 21st. Lots of festivities planned through-out the day.
Snowmobile Information:
Happy Valentines Day Weekend!
Reporter:SaultSteMarie
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 28 inches
Date of Report: February 4, 2026
Area Report:
Grooming operations continue across the area. The Pisten Bully assigned to the Raco and Bay Mills areas is off today for scheduled maintenance. One additional grooming machine remains down; however, schedules have been adjusted to ensure full trail coverage.
News and Reports:
Trail 8 (Soo to Raco): Excellent
City Trails (49, 449, 497, I-500): Good – Increased traffic due to race week.
Trail 49 (Soo to Kinross): Good – No water holes; possible drifting in open areas.
Trail 49 south of M-80 & 494 Loop: Excellent
Trail 472 → 480 → Raco Gate: Good – Use caution near the new bridge on 480 due to exposed stone.
Trail 480 (Spile Dam turnaround to Raco Powerline/Trail 8): Good
Raco Powerline: Good
Trail 889 (Mission Hill Loop): Excellent
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Open
Snow Cover: Ice Base – varying snow
Date of Report: February 11, 2026
Area Report:
2/11/2026 – 12:25pm – 22 – High 24
SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good to Excellent
Ice Base – Loose Soft SNOW
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
Later report today. Wanted to get accurate trail grooming from the Trail Boss.
The good news is the temps dropped. Teens overnight & high of 24. Reached & heading downhill to a of 8 tonight. The not good news. Warm headed in Friday & will last a bit. 40’s. Below freezing at night. A COLD front & SNOW will move back in the 18th. With SNOW the night of the 18th. And last the evil sun is out today. So all in all expect Adventure Sledding if you choose to ride. THINK COLD!!!! And SNOW DANCE a bit harder!
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.
Trail 10/13N – All the way to Conover connect north
Trail Wisconsin River section which crossed river on the bridge.
Trail 13N – To the Buckatabon Lake/Bauers Dam area
Trail 10W/7 – Heading west to St. Germain & Sayner connect
Trail 17 to almost Phelps connect
Trail 1 that takes you to Eagle Lake trail – PLEASE STAY ON TRAIL WHEN YOU TRAVEL DEERVIEW RD & TOWNHALL RD. Both are in jeopardy of closure due to road racing!!
Trail 3N to Conover connect & then heading south back to Eagle River.
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
See ya on the trails!! Maybe!
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
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
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base
Date of Report: February 11, 2026
Area Report:
At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are officially open. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback with a sustainable trail base. All trails across the County are in good condition. Trails were groomed the week of February 2nd. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. 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.
Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: Decent, but need more!
Date of Report: February 11, 2026
Area Report:
Despite the lack of new snow, our trails are holding up surprisingly well. After today, the forecast is calling for 6 days of temps above freezing with four days at 40 & above. This will be a challenge because Presidents weekend brings heavy traffic. Trails that are deeper in the woods should still fair pretty well, but sections that are exposed to the sun during these warmer days are going to deteriorate quickly.
The Barnstormers still plan to groom each night if the temps fall down below freezing. We’ll try to hit the heaviest traffic areas nightly and less often where it’s not as critical. Grooming when it’s too warm causes more harm than good, so we want to be careful with that.
The good news is that when this warm spell is over, there is supposed to be some snow on the way! Snow dances please!!
There is a lot going on this weekend: radar runs at Bent’s Camp and St. Germain, Lion’s ice fishing tournament on Plum Lake, Barnstormer’s pizza fundraiser at Hillside, and more! It takes a lot of work to put all these events together, so please get out and support them.
As I’ve mentioned previously, you will find your best riding in the mornings and early afternoons. Areas with high traffic can get beat up rather quickly, but overall, there is still some amazing riding available!
Remember, if you aren’t able to keep your sled on your side of the trail as you enter corners, you’re going too fast and putting the safety of others at risk! You can drive too slow many times, but you may only drive too fast once! SAFETY TRUMPS EGO!
Ride RIght & Ride Safe!
Mark your calendars for these upcoming Barnstormer events:
Sunday, February 15 – Pizza fundraiser at Hillside Tavern from 4:00 – 8:00.
Saturday, February 21 – Brats on the trail at The Web. 10:00 – 4:00.
Saturday, March 14 – Drawing for Snowmobile Raffle at Sayner Pub at 5:00!
Reporter:Snogoer1
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 10-16
Date of Report: February 10, 2026
Area Report:
Trail Report 02/11/2026
8- Good Condition
8a- Good condition
9- Good Condition
9a- Good Condition
10- Good Condition
10a- Good Condition
10e- Good Condition
11- Good Condition
12- Good Condition
12a- Good Condition
12b- Good Condition
14- Good Condition
17n- Fair Condition
17s- Fair Condition
19- Good Condition
19b- Good Condition
20- Good Condition
21- Fair Condition
51e- Fair Condition
182b- Good Condition
182- Good Condition
Trails are overall in Fair-Good condition.
We are seeing some very warm temperatures this week into the weekend. Trails will get soft, roads routes where gravel is showing will become bare, corners will be icy, but trails in the woods should hold up just fine with the base we have.
Please leave your paddle tracks at home and be respectful when riding to preserve what we have for everyone to enjoy. Luckily temperatures drop below freezing at night which will allow our groomers to be out late nights and early mornings.
The Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Lake of the Falls are marked, please ride next to the stakes and be careful. Conditions can change rapidly.
As always ride right, ride smart, ride sober and slow down.
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base
Date of Report: February 10, 2026
Area Report:
At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are officially open. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback with a sustainable trail base. All trails across the County are in good condition. Trails were groomed the week of February 2nd. Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. 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.