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Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 13, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 6 - 8" Base
Date of Report: January 13, 2026
Area Report:

With some of the neighboring southern counties closing their snowmobile trails, we will remain open for time being.

At this time ALL Trails in Washburn County are now officially open. 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. We have lost some snow with the recent rain and abnormally warm weather, but trails are still in decent shape. All trails across the County are fair in condition.  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 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




Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 13, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

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

Date of Report: January 13, 2026

Area Report:

1/13/2026 – 9:45am – 33 degrees – High 37

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good
 Frozen Icy Base 
With plenty SNOW

As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
  All in all trails are Very Good

One those weather years.  La Nina WINTER.  With Polar Vortex disruption.  Big deal right?  Yep these 2 bring COLD & SNOW!  Today it will be 37 for a high & 20 tonight.  Sleet in parts of Eagle River & west.  SNOW in parts of Eagle River & east.  Then temps will drop.  By Sunday the 18th high will be 5 & low 5 below.  In between SNOW off & on.  Thursday through Saturday best chance for SNOW but only 2-3 inches. Always a chance of Lake Effect SNOW especially east of Eagle River.  No evil sun!  Trails should be fine.

GTS Tracking shows spot grooming last night.  From the groomer barn heading north on 10/13 to Trail 3N to Trail 17N. Heading direction toward Phelps.  Also Trail 1 to the Eagle Lake Boat Launch.  Does show Trail 10E but it was NOT groomed.  Volunteers were doing brushing of low hanging trees & branches.

Couple of notices:

Trail 10/13 the section call the Wisconsin River Bridge has been TEMPORARILY CLOSED.  Heavy slush at the approaches & water on top of the ice. This begins at Trail 3N west to Trail 13 at Deep Lake Rd. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RIDE THROUGH THERE.  THE AREA IS GATED OFF.  Do NOT enter that area.

Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  Club is working on a re route.

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

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.

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

Let’s see if the weather guys have it right.  In the meantime……

Think Cold! Keep DANCIN’!

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 15-18, 2026 – 63rd Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • 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
  • February 14, 2026 – Trailside Cookout – Eagle River Farmers Merket 10-3
  • 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 – : Ashland County, Wisconsin – January 13, 2026

Reporter:info@visitashland.com

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: January 13, 2026

Area Report:

Snowmobile Report – January 13, 2026
All Ashland County Snowmobile trails are OPEN.  Trails from Marengo north are in GOOD conditions and trails south of Marengo are in EXCELLENT Condition.

Reminder everyone that the Ashland Waterfront Trail is not open to motorized vehicles, including snowmobiles and ATVs. Anyone caught riding on the Ashland Waterfront Trail will be ticketed.

When snowmobiling please stay on the trail.  A lot of Ashland County snowmobile trails are on farmers land, be respectful so we don’t lose our easement to their property.

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – January 13, 2026

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 2-5

Date of Report: January 13, 2026

Area Report:

BY CONFIRMATION OF THE LANGLADE COUNTY SNOW COUNCIL, ZONE A (North Forest Zone) OF THE LANGLADE COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM, INCLUDING STATE FUNDED TRAILS, ARE SCHEDULED TO REOPEN ON WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 14TH, AT 12:00 P.M. (NOON)

Additionally, the trail segment between intersections 41A and 42B in Zone B will open to snowmobile traffic.

ATVs are not allowed on snowmobile trails until 10 days after the opening of the snowmobile trails and are not allowed on the trails when the temperature is above 28° F.  ATVs will be authorized to utilize snowmobile trails on January 24, 2026.  UTVs are not allowed on the Langlade County Snowmobile trail system at any time due to the weight and width of the machines.

The Langlade County Snowmobile clubs, sponsors, and operators of the existing trails have put in many volunteer hours brushing, signing, and grooming to provide snowmobile trails for your use. Please support the snow clubs, thank them for their efforts, and patronize their business sponsors.

All lake trails in Langlade County are considered unsafe and should not be utilized until they have been clearly marked by a local snowmobile club.  As always, the Langlade County Forestry, Parks & Recreation Department recommends riders stay on clearly marked trails, ride safe, and ride “right”.

The snowmobile clubs spend a considerable amount of time working with landowners to be able to provide the exceptional trail system we have.  Please respect private property and the efforts of the clubs to access private property; use of trails across private lands is a privilege.  Always exercise caution when riding a snowmobile. The trails are in early-season condition and are variable across the County depending upon snow depth and base thickness.

For questions regarding specific trail conditions, please contact the local snowmobile club or visit their social media accounts, or go to www.langladecounty.org/resources/trail-reports/. You may also contact the Forestry, Parks, and Recreation at 715-627-6300.

We hope that you enjoy the Langlade County trail system this winter. Thank you for supporting the economy and businesses of Langlade County!

Al Murray
Forest, Parks and Recreation Administrator

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: good solid base

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

We haven’t had much new snow to work with, but the trails are holding up.  With that work they are signs of snirt in the corners and marsh areas.

All the lakes in the area have been marked. Stay close to the barrels for the best route. Earlier evidence of slush has been frozen and could make rough riding away from the heavily traveled lake crossings.

We could always use some fresh snow, but I don’t think the warm days this week will have a significant effect on the conditions.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 6-8

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

Trails in Sawyer County are in good condition. We did receive some additional snowfall over the weekend, approximately 1-3 inches depending on where you were within the County. Further north had more significant accumulations, while the southern part of the County received a little less. Groomers were out all weekend keeping the trails smooth. There is a slight warm-up for the early part of this week, but then a chance of more snow as the upcoming weekend approaches. We will watch the weather, communicate with groomers, and provide an update later this week.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 10-12″

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

At 8:00 AM it’s 17 degrees out with sunny skies and a high of 35 degrees today. Tomorrow we
will have a high of 36 degrees with a wintry mix followed by a cool down on Wednesday.
We groomed 8E/15S/&11 early Sunday morning, 15N/6E Sunday night and 2W/8W/&51 early
this morning. All the trails are in good to very good condition after grooming but develop some
small moguls by days end.
We have repairs and maintenance work to do on our groomers and probably won’t be out
grooming until Wednesday and then we will be grooming everyday through the holiday
weekend.
This coming Sunday, January 18, we will be hosting our January Breakfast fundraiser at the
Boulder Beer Bar starting at 8:30 a.m. until 11:00 a.m… Stop in and enjoy a great breakfast if
you are in the area.
Enjoy the trails, ride safe, and stop in and patronize our local businesses.
Let for an updated trail report on Thursday, 1/15.
Landy Roepke
BJSC Trail Manager

News and Reports:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club events: 

*All Season: Gooch’s Pizza Fundraiser*

1/18 Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar 8:30am

2/12 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Rustic Roadhouse 4-7pm

2/15 Breakfast Fundraiser at The Guide’s Inn 8:30am

2/21 Trail Side Brat Fry at the Groomer Shed 11am

3/7 Cabin Fever at Gooch’s 2 4pm

Snowmobile Information:

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Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6 – 8″ Base

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

All Washburn County snowmobile trails are officially open for the season. Even with recent warmer temps and minimal rainfall, the trails remain in fair to good condition across the county. The snow base varies from 6 to 8 inches. 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 – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: Looks like Winter…NICE

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

All Frosty Club trails were groomed Sunday night after the heavy weekend traffic and they are in Excellent condition. Meat Raffle Saturday at Brew’s Pub and Comedy Night at the Gateway Lodge 6 PM. 

Be careful and keep your eyes open for downed trees as they keep on a falling.

News and Reports:

Ride Today and work when the trail conditions are not this awesome.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 12, 2026

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 5 inch + hard ice base – Plenty of SNOW on top 6-12 inches

Date of Report: January 12, 2026

Area Report:

1/12/2026 – 8:30am –  15 degrees – High 34

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Very Good
 Frozen Icy Base 
With plenty SNOW

As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
  All in all trails are Very Good to Excellent

Weather changes by the minute in northern Wisconsin. Today & tomorrow a daytime bounce up into the 30’s.  Even some sleet tonight.  SNOW tomorrow looks a schiff. Then the temps slowly move downhill.  20’s & teens during the day & single digits at night with SNOW off & on ’til Sunday.  Then single digit highs & below zero ’til Thursday the 21st.  Stay tuned might change.  Trails will stay in shape because there is the ice base & plenty of SNOW on top  Chance some trails will fatigue out if there is heavy traffic.

GTS Tracking shows groomers out in full force last night.  Here’s the latest:

             

Couple of notices:

               Reminder that Trail 13S does not run all the way to Three Lakes as a portion was closed.  Club is working on a re route.

               Trail 10/13 the section call the Wisconsin River Bridge has been TEMPORARILY CLOSED.  Heavy slush at the approaches & water on top of the ice. This begins at Trail 3N west to Trail 13 at Deep Lake Rd. DO NOT ATTEMPT TO RIDE THROUGH THERE.  THE AREA IS GATED OFF.

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

Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.

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

  

Think Cold! Keep DANCIN’!
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 15-18, 2026 – 63rd Annual World Championship Snowmobile Derby
  • 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 14, 2026 – Trailside Cookout – Eagle River Farmers Market 10-3
  • 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