Reports Archive - Snowtracks

Trail Report – : Mercer Sno-Goers, Wisconsin – February 18, 2026

Reporter:Snogoer1
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 6-12
Date of Report: February 18, 2026
Area Report:

Trail Report 02/17/2026

8- Fair Condition

8a- Good condition

9- Good Condition

9a- Good Condition

10- Good Condition

10a- Good Condition

10e- Good Condition

11- Good Condition

12- Fair Condition

12a- Good Condition

12b- Fair Condition

14- Good Condition

17n- Fair Condition

17s- Poor Condition

19- Good Condition

19b- Good Condition

20- Good Condition

21- Fair Condition

51e- Poor Condition

182b- Good Condition

182- Good Condition

Trails are overall in Fair condition.

It’s been warm and real warm, road routes are pretty bare, corners are icy, but the trails in the woods held up well. We are working on a few temporary reroutes before the weekend to get off our bad areas on the main corridors.

We did receive a fresh 3 inches of wet snow overnight with more to come today and tomorrow.

The Turtle Flambeau Flowage and Lake of the Falls are marked, please ride next to the stakes and be careful. Conditions can change rapidly.

Upcoming events:

Club Breakfast at Cleveland’s Clubhouse Saturday at 8am

As always ride right, ride smart, ride sober and slow down.

Trail Report – : Iron County, Michigan – February 18, 2026

Reporter:Colleen

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12 – 18 inches of snow cover

Date of Report: February 18, 2026

Area Report:

Our trail system is open and being groomed. Colder temps moved in last night along with 6 inches of new snowfall. Operators and groomers started grooming this afternoon and will continue to groom the trails to get ready for the weekend. Another storm is forecasting an additional 3-5 inches of snow starting Thursday night into Friday for our area. Temps are to remain in the upper 20’s to low 30’s over the next 7 days which is good news to keep the groomers on the trails.

Trail conditions – Good – Trails #2, #107, #15 N., #113, #116, #16 and #18

Fair – Trail 15 S. and #111

Please remember, we like everyone else had a 5 day warm up over this past weekend. So watch for some slushy conditions during the day and some icy corners after the sun goes down. Road crossings took a hit last weekend, but the trails held up fairly well.

Please remember to ride right, watch the corners for on coming traffic and give the groomers and operators the space they need to keep the trails smooth and rideable for everyone. And please remember there are young riders as well as older riders on the trails, let’s all have some fun and go home safe!!

A big “Thank you” goes out to the Iron County Snowmobile Clubs for giving us all some great trails this season to ride on.

Happy Trails and Be Safe!!

News and Reports:

Winterfest being held this Saturday at Young’s Recreational Complex.

Ski Brule Mountain – Open 100% – (Thursday – Sunday)

Snowmobile Information:

Trail permits can be purchased at the Circle K and Krist gas stations through-out Iron County.

Trail Report – : Sayner, Wisconsin – February 18, 2026

Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Lost a bunch, but more coming!

Date of Report: February 18, 2026

Area Report:

Thank you to Hillside Tavern for hosting our pizza fundraiser last weekend. It was very successful and we appreciated all who attended. The pizza was amazing, as always!!

As expected, a week of warmer temps, sunshine, and heavy traffic took a toll on the system. We did some late night grooming as temps allowed. Trails deeper in the woods held up decently. Areas of heaviest traffic and sun exposure got hit harder. Snow cover on the entire system is thin and most corners are icy.

We groomed about half the system late last night. By tomorrow morning, the entire system will have been completed with several areas multiple times. The new 3″ of snow we got overnight was wet and very helpful. There is an additional 4-6″ forecast for Thursday night into Friday. If it’s as wet as what we got last night it will make for some really nice riding this weekend!

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:

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!

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – February 18, 2026

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 4”

Date of Report: February 18, 2026

Area Report:

We received 4” of wet heavy snow. And with the cloud cover, the evil sun isn’t out. Hopefully some sleds are out to pack this down to the trail. When I was clearing my driveway of snow, it was pushing off across the icy base I had. I hope this doesn’t happen when we groom tonight. I guessing we will treat it more like a panning event to pack it down.

As you ride, remember there is glare ice under this snow. Corners can become tricky. Slow down and enjoy the ride.

More snow in the forecast for Friday. No hard totals from that one yet, but should be all snow.

Dont forget about the ice heave on North Twin. Stay by the barrels and slow down when crossing. It is marked with signs and lights at night. Speed limit is 55 mph at night.

Ride Right, Ride Safe!

News and Reports:

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

Feb 21 – We Ride For Jacob at Dublin’s, 11-5pm

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

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 – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – February 18, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: 2 – 4″ Base

Date of Report: February 18, 2026

Area Report:

With the recent warm and sunny weather that we received over this last weekend, trails have dropped off significantly in condition. Currently there is an average of 2-4 inches of base remaining and the conditions have dropped down and are now poor to fair. As stated last week, wide open non shaded areas have taken a hit, where the shaded areas have remained in good condition. Grooming operations have halted for the time being and a decision will be made later this week to determine the status of the trails. Upcoming forecasts will ultimately be the deciding factors. We ask riders to use common sense during this time to avoid diminishing the snow that is still out there. We also encourage riders to use caution if out on the trails.

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.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 18, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Ice Base in some areas – Currently SNOWING at 8:05am

Date of Report: February 18, 2026

Area Report:

2/18/2026 – 8:10am – 30 – High 36

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
All Conditions
SNOWING
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Happy to report it is SNOWING 6 miles east of Eagle River & windy! Sleet early. Now all SNOW. Guessing will get about 3 inches of SNOW. More SNOW Thursday night & Friday. Looks to be a couple of inches. Temps dropping into 20’s this weekend. Another SNOW system next week.

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.

Sno-Eagles was out panning 2/16 prepping for the SNOW. Panned the northern trails

Trail 10W/13N – The Wisconsin River Bridge area has water on top of the ice so if you ride it will be slippery. Slow down.

Trail 3N

Trail 17N (heads to Phelps)

Trail 1 (heads to Eagle Lake)

Trails 70W, 10E, 17S icy & have icy hills with some bare spots. They will be panned/groomed after new SNOW if enough accumulation

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Daily Reminders:
Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed. The Club is working on a reroute.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. There are 3 color safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail. There are mogul drifts along the barrels so recommend slowing down. Lots of SNOW mist so leave space between you & rider in front. With sun expect surface slush STAY BY THE BARRELS TO BE SAFE

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

Time to THINK COLD & do a SNOW DANCE!
See ya on the trails soon!!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

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

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
April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

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 – February 17, 2026

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Poor

Snow Cover: Ice

Date of Report: February 17, 2026

Area Report:

Well, Mother Nature has thrown us a curve ball. With the warmer temps and the evil sun out, it has done some damage to the trails. Road routes are pretty bare, but in the woods where the sun can’t hit as strong, the base is holding. We last groomed Saturday night into early Sunday morning. The trails were still doing good with a few bare spots. I checked one trail after I groomed it several hours later and it was set up like concrete.

There is snow in the forecast, the prediction is all over the place. Some say 1-3” with possible freezing rain to 5-7” of snow. Stay tuned for what happens. Keep doing your snow dances!

News and Reports:

UPCOMING EVENTS

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

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

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 – : Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan – February 17, 2026

Reporter:SaultSteMarie

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 28″

Date of Report: February 17, 2026

Area Report:

Conditions throughout the area remain steady and consistent. There have been no significant changes to snow depth or trail quality. Trails continue to hold their base well, and overall riding conditions are similar to the previous report.

News and Reports:

No new updates at this time. Operations remain normal, and there are no significant changes to report.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – February 17, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Ice Base on some – Breakdown in others – Hard icy SNOW AM – Mushy SNOW PM

Date of Report: February 17, 2026

Area Report:

2/17/2026 – 7:12am – 32 – High 46

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
All Conditions
Woods undercover is best riding
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.

Yes still in the warm up for a few more days. Weather forecast temps dropping Wednesday with SNOW/Sleet in the forecast Tuesday night turning into SNOW Wednesday AM thru Friday morning. No hard totals at this point. SNOW DANCE!!!

Trail conditions all over the place. Woods riding still the best bet. Trail on the North or West side of the road are breaking down quicker because of the evil sun being out.

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.

Many Clubs are heading out to pan the trails to work on rebuilding the ice base.

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Daily Reminders:
Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed. The Club is working on a reroute.

Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. There are 3 color safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail. There are mogul drifts along the barrels so recommend slowing down. Lots of SNOW mist so leave space between you & rider in front. With sun expect surface slush STAY BY THE BARRELS TO BE SAFE

Catfish Lake trail is NOT marked this season as there are no businesses open on the lake. DO NOT
ATTEMPT TO CROSS at NIGHT as there are areas that open up.

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

Time to THINK COLD & do a SNOW DANCE!
See ya on the trails soon!!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River

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

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
April 7, 2026 – BOD meeting 6 pm @ Veterans Resource Center – Closed Session

Snowmobile Information:

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – February 16, 2026

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: White….but melting

Date of Report: February 16, 2026

Area Report:

The 4th day of 40 plus degrees and Sunshine is beginning to take its toll out there. Still snow on most trails and in the woods. Road routes and around town are not so good. No grooming tonite as it is still 45 degrees at 4PM.

Possible cool down and snow beginning Wed. Lets hope so as we need it.