Reports Archive - Snowtracks

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – January 4, 2026

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: Decent
Date of Report: January 4, 2026
Area Report:

It’s been a busy week with heavy traffic. Overall, the trails are holding up well. Our most challenging trail to keep up with so far has been 7N out of Star Lake. The amount of traffic on this main corridor has made it nearly impossible to keep flat. Another batch of fresh wet snow will most welcome.

We are grooming nightly, and will continue until the temps get above freezing as projected later this week. The 4-6″ of new snow expected tonight will be very helpful if it has any moisture in it. Dry fluffy snow does not help at all as it will not stick.

Wednesday and Thursday appear to be our most challenging days this week with temps pushing 40 and at least partial sunshine. Our best hope to salvage the base is for people to refrain from riding during those warmer days. If that happens, we should be in really good shape again by next weekend when temps drop back down.

Plum and Star lakes are now marked. They are bumpy, but rideable. Please stay along the marked route.

Apparently, we have to keep reminding people to slow down for corners. If you aren’t able to keep your sled on your side of the trail, you’re going too fast and putting the safety of others at risk! If you feel the need to show off the speed of your sled, save it for the lakes. SAFETY TRUMPS EGO!

Ride RIght & Ride Safe!

Mark your calendars for these upcoming Barnstormer events:

Saturday, January 10 – Brats on the trail at TIN #217 from 10:00 – 4:00.

Saturday, January 17 – Breakfast at Stillwaters from 8:00 – 11:00.

Saturday, February 7 – Chili dump at The Murm from 2:00 – 5:00.

Sunday, February 15 – Pizza fundraiser at Hillside Tavern from 4:00 – 8:00.

Saturday, March 14 – Drawing for Snowmobile Raffle at Sayner Pub at 5:00!

Trail Report – : Chippewa County, WI – January 3, 2026

Reporter:cvsopresident

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 3-7”

Date of Report: January 3, 2026

Area Report:

TRAIL STATUS UPDATE: Chippewa County Snowmobile Trails opened Friday January 2nd, 2026 with one exception: Corridor Trail 27 will remain closed between Intersections 45 & 65 (Northwest of the Huron Warming House). (See map below)
Please ride with caution as we have early season conditions. There are low hanging branches as well as rough fields. Please be aware that maintenance workers may be out working on the trails. (Updated Janury 2nd, 2026)

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 3, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: HARD ICE BASE – 10 OR MORE INCHES SNOW

Date of Report: January 3, 2026

Area Report:

1/3/2026 – 12:30pm – 14 degrees – High 17 – Light Snow

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Good to Very Good
Frozen Icy Base
Plenty of SNOW

As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
All in all trails are GOOD TO VERY GOOD

Light combination of Lake Effect & real SNOW at 12:30pm which should run through tomorrow night, maybe 3 inches. Then a warm up for 3 may 4 days. 30’s during the day. 20’s at night. Next Friday, the 9th SNOW moving in. Couple of inches. Trail should be fine with the 5 inch plus ice base and over a foot on the trails. Actually better to few inches every few days as it makes for better results when grooming. Stay tuned. This is northern Wisconsin & never know when Lake Effect moves in. THINK COLD & SNOW.

Here’s what GTS Tracking show was groomed last night. Right Click for large photo

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. Safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail have been installed.

New spur off the Trig’s trail. It takes you Chubby’s Family Restaurant. Right click to enlarge

2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Some changes. Right click on photo to enlarge.

All in all end of a very busy Christmas-New Year week. If you rode in Vilas County we thank you! Hope to see you again!
Think Cold! Keep Doin’ the SNOW DANCE!

See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

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

January 2, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
January 8-11, 2026 – Concession at the 25th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
January 18-20, 2026 – Weekday away – Mercer WI – Reservations
January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
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

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 – January 2, 2026

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 13”

Date of Report: January 2, 2026

Area Report:

Went out grooming last night, trails were holding up well for the amount of traffic that is out there. With the cold temps last night and today, they should hold up to more beating. Sure is nice to have snow to work with. The only reason I refrain from marking our trails excellent condition is the low hanging branches across our area. Sled will be able to pass them, but the groomers are hitting some of them. There may be broken branches laying on the trail. If you come across one and are able to remove it from the trail it is much appreciated.

There will be a crew going out again tonight and I would think all the trails will be hit this Friday evening.

There is a large ice heave on North Twin Lake between Conover and Phelps. Use caution and slow down when crossing the lake.

Ride Right, Ride Safe

News and Reports:

UPCOMING EVENTS

Dec. 22 – Feb 27 – 7th Annual Poker Run

Jan. 10 – Trailside Roast with Phelps Snowmobile Club, 10-2, Trail intersection #500 near Blong Rd.

Feb. 7 – Italian Night, 4-7, Conover Rec. Center

Feb. 15 – Dublin’s Mimosa Breakfast Fundraiser

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

MEMBERSHIP MEETINGS

Jan. 13 – Burnt Bridge

Feb. 10 – Twin Lake Pub

Mar. 10 – Bauer’s Dam

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 – : Chippewa County, WI – January 2, 2026

Reporter:cvsopresident

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 3-7”

Date of Report: January 2, 2026

Area Report:

Chippewa County Snowmobile Trails are opening Friday January 2nd, 2026 at 8 AM. All trails will open Jan 2 with two exceptions: Corridor Trail 27 will remain closed between Intersections 45 & 65 (Northwest of the Huron Warming House) Also the trail stub off Trail K from Intersection 89 to the Bateman Express Mart Gas Station is closed. (See maps below)
Please ride with caution as we have early season conditions. There are low hanging branches as well as rough fields. Please be aware that maintenance workers may be out working on the trails. (Updated December 31st, 2025)

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 2, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 5 inch -+ ice base covered with 8-12 inches of groomed SNOW

Date of Report: January 2, 2026

Area Report:

1/2/2026 – 1:00pm – 9 degree – High 10

Heading into a roller coaster weather pattern with temps slowly rising. Single digits today for a high & overnight. Saturday & Sunday looks to be possible 2 inches of SNOW. Starting Monday temps head uphill into the 30’s during the day & low to mid 20’s at night. Pattern of Sleet into SNOW. Next Friday & Saturday the 9th & 10th SNOW moving in. With 4 inches +- as of now. Weather can change so stay tuned. Time to THINK COLD!

Last night almost full grooming according to GTS Tracking. Here is what was NOT GROOMED

Trail 70W toward St. Germain
Trail 7N aka Paintball Field/17S/13S toward Sugar Camp
Trail 10E/13S local access to Loon Lake Rd
Trail 1S aka Grampa Grahm

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. Safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail will be installed shortly.

New spur off the Trig’s trail. It takes you Chubby’s Family Restaurant. Here is the location. Right click photo to enlarge.

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

Right click on photo to enlarge

All in all a very busy Christmas-New Year week. If you rode in Vilas County we thank you! Hope to see you again!

Think Cold! Keep Doin’ the SNOW DANCE!

See ya on the trails!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN

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

January 2, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
January 8-11, 2026 – Concession at the 25th Vintage World Championship Snowmobile Races @ WCDC
January 18-20, 2026 – Weekday away – Mercer WI – Reservations
January 22, 2026 – General Meeting 7 pm @ Veterans Resource Center
January 29 – February 1, 2026 – USA Hockey Pond Hockey National Championships
February 3, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session
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

Snowmobile Information:

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 2, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9-11 Base

Date of Report: January 2, 2026

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails are officially open for the season. With the recent snow accumulations trails are now packed and groomed and now have a sustainable trail base. Additional snow accumulations have helped the trails out tremendously and grooming reports have been coming in with positive feedback. All trails across the County are Fair to Good in condition. 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 on 1/1/2026 there was an incident on Long Lake, off of the boat landing on Blackhawk Road. The ice conditions at this time are very poor and a snowmobile broke through the ice at this location while out riding. At this time no trail route is marked out on Long Lake. The County does not have jurisdiction on Long Lake and is not responsible for marking out a trail across the lake, even though certain sections of Washburn County Snowmobile trails lead to accessing Long Lake, Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake as they are not yet 100% safe.

Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly.

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 2, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9-11″ Base

Date of Report: January 2, 2026

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails are officially open for the season. Following the recent snowfall on 12/28, local snowmobile clubs and county staff have been actively working to pack, groom, and prepare the entire trail system. 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 remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly. Please check surrounding county trail conditions as they vary from county to county.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 2, 2026

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 7-10

Date of Report: January 2, 2026

Area Report:

We have beautiful snow and possibly more on the way Sunday night into Monday. Come enjoy our 600+ miles of trails! The lakes are staked and ready to ride, with the exception of Lake Hayward.

Lakes staked; Round, Spider, Tiger Cat, Lost Land, Moose, Chippewa Flowage, Callahan, Nelson, Grindstone, LCO, Whitefish, Big Siss, Little Siss, Sand, Holly, Chetec

Not staked: Lake Hayward

Trail Report – : Three Lakes – Brule River, Wisconsin – January 2, 2026

Reporter:Threelakeswi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 13-15 inches

Date of Report: January 2, 2026

Area Report:

Groomers are out keeping the trails in good shape. There has been a lot of traffic, which is awesome. All of the lakes have been marked. They are rough but getting better as people ride them. Please stay close to the barrels, because lakes are slushy away from the marked areas. Looks like more snow coming on Sunday!! So get out and enjoy the trails! Please remember to stay on the trails and respect our land owners. Ride right, ride safe!

News and Reports:

Jan. 15-17 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run- Party on Sat. at Spirit View

Jan. 24 – Chicken Soup “Cluck Off” -2-5 pm at Lindy’s Hideaway & Swamp Witch Inn.

Feb. 7 – Three Lakes Trails Gun & Meet Raffle – 5-8 pm at Spirit View Lakeside

Feb. 13-15 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run – Party on Sat at The Three Lakes American Legion

Snowmobile Information:

The trail 7 from Spirit Lake to Maple Lake will be closed this season.

When visiting downtown businesses please park your sled at the Shed the Sled, corner of Highway 45 and County Highway A. Please do not park in businesses’ parking lots or town roads.

Website – https://www.threelakestrails.com

Groomer Tracking System -https://gts.groomertrackingsystems.com/map

Oneida Co Trail Map -https://www.oneidacountywi.gov/wp-content/uploads/Oneida-County-Snowmobile-Map.pdf