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Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – January 18, 2023

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-10″

Date of Report: January 18, 2023

Area Report:

So, with the warmer temps and freezing drizzle we were getting Monday and Tuesday, there was no grooming those 2 nights. Hopefully I’ll be out Wednesday and Thursday nights. Took a look at a couple trails on the east side of town, and they are looking good. I think the rain then freezing temps last night firmed up the base.

It is suppose to start snowing early Thursday morning and continue into Friday. Right now they are saying 2-4″ for our area.

News and Reports:

We have a spot that sleds are riding off trail. This is on Trail 3 where sleds are going past a barrier and caution tape to ride on the ATV trail. We don’t have permissions for snowmobiling on this private land. Please stay on the trail.

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:

January 28th – 1pm-4pm – Chilli and Soup Cook-off at Wild Turkey. Entreries must be there by 12:45pm. Bring a crook pot full of your favorite recipe. Or stop by and be a judge on entreries.

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

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – January 18, 2023

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Open

Snow Cover: 10+

Date of Report: January 18, 2023

Area Report:

All the trails throughout Washburn County are in excellent condition. Clubs & county staff are reporting a few soft spots due to the warmer weather over the weekend. All of the trails have been groomed at least once since last week. Please continue to ride with caution as there may be limbs/branches along the trails. If there is a major hazard such as large tree branches, in the trail please report that to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490. Remember to stay on designated trail surfaces and be aware of current grooming activity on the trails.

Trail Report – : Ely, Minnesota – January 18, 2023

Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 18 Inches

Date of Report: January 18, 2023

Area Report:

Ely Area Trail Conditions

January 18, 2023

Active logging is happening in several spots throughout the Grant-in-Aid and State Trail system. Please slow down and give trucks and logging equipment space.

There continue to be a few spots throughout the State and Grant-in-Aid Trail system where ice in swamps is thin, and trails are rerouted due to grooming equipment not being able to cross the ice. Keep this in mind and use caution while riding the trails. Continue to monitor conditions online at https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html

Taconite State Trail: The Taconite is groomed and in fair condition, and it will be groomed again before this coming weekend. There remains one 2-mile stretch of trail ungroomed west of Pfeiffer Lake due to a couple of beaver ponds with ice too thin for grooming equipment to cross. We continue to check ice in this trail segment and will have it groomed as ice thicknesses allow.

Snow: 14-24 inches with a base of 1-6 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Fair

Arrowhead State Trail: The entire Arrowhead is groomed and in fair condition. The trail segment between the Landing spur and Myrtle Lake missed grooming this weekend due to grooming equipment issues, but it will be fully groomed again before this coming weekend. Thin ice remains in a number of beaver ponds and swamps throughout the trail. Those spots will be flagged or signed as needed, but continue to use caution and remain aware when riding through swamps.

Along with the DNR trail conditions website, continue to monitor these clubs’ websites (www.ridetheborders.com/trail-report.html & www.snowmobilevacation.org/trail-updates) for the most current Arrowhead State Trail conditions.

Arrowhead Trail Snow: 12-22 inches of snow with a base of 1-6 inches. Groomed: Yes Condition: Fair

Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails: We anticipate having the Fishing Lakes trail from Putnam Lake to the Taconite Spur (Babbitt trail) groomed by this coming weekend. We are working toward getting the Putnam Lake trail cleared and groomed by next week. The Putnam has a thick brush remaining in a couple of spots, and that is what we need to get cleared before grooming. Use caution riding through the swamps, as the ice remains thin in spots.

Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Tails: These trails are mostly cleared but not yet groomed. We are working toward getting them groomed by next week.

Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation: Groomed for classic skiing and in excellent. Babbitt golf course is groomed for skate and classic skiing and is in excellent condition.

Bear Head Lake State Park: The cross-country track was set on Friday, January 13^th, with good results in the campground loops. The Beach Trail track was destroyed this weekend and will not be able to be reset until we receive snow. The trail base is set up firmly, but the recent winds have littered the forest floor with branches, needles, pine cones, etc. Pay caution while skiing.

Skiing Base: 10 inches. Conditions: Fair. Groomed: Partially. Snowmobiling conditions: Excellent. Groomed Yes. Base: 8 inches.

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 18, 2023

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-16 Inches

Date of Report: January 18, 2023

Area Report:

January 18, 2023

It was a very busy holiday weekend! Fortunately, the rain and warm temps held off until the weekend was over as the combo of the two made the conditions rough. Groomers have not been out the last two days as the temps were warm and conditions were soft so the groomers would just do more damage than help. However, the temps are starting to drop back down to below freezing today and will continue to be below freezing through the week and next week; and the end of next week looks to bring a cold snap which will be great for lakes and wetlands.

Starting today, Wednesday, and this evening, groomers will commence their schedules. The forecast also calls for a few inches of fresh snow on Thursday, which in combination with the snow we already have should make for great trail conditions this weekend.

Lakes have been rough. The heavy snow this season and lack of cold weather has made for rough lake trails and very slushy off -trail situations. As always, please stay on the marked trails and ride safe from point A to point B. All lakes are staked except for Lake Hayward. It is not yet staked due to the entrance/exit behind Market Place being open and swampy. However, Sno Mads snowmobile club did push snow into that area and pack it down in hopes it will start to freeze so we will update with that status of that as we monitor. Do note you can still easily get around Hayward without having to go on the lake.

As groomers begin again you can monitor their progress on the GTS app. There are a few hours lag in the app noting newly groomed trails for safety reasons, also some areas are very low in cellular service which is what the tracking systems need so there will be a delay in some areas reporting such as Flambeau Forest area.

Have a great weekend and ride safe! See you on the trails!

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – January 18, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 9+- inches – 0-4 inch base which is still holding

Date of Report: January 18, 2023

Area Report:

January 18, 2023 6:23-am – 24 – High 26

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
All conditions -Best Riding Out of Town

Short report this morning but good news to report! Temps have dropped & SNOW is moving in around midnight tonight. 4 inches in the forecast! In the meantime trails are snow covered. Yesterday saw another day of temps above 30 so the snow was slushy. For the most part all trails were covered. This morning all is frozen making for a good base for the new SNOW! Temps will now stay in the 20’s during the day & teens at night for the next week. Then will drop into the teens during the day & single digits at night. Looks like Winter is back.

Because of the warm temps & sleet over the last 2 days no grooming overnight.

Eagle & Catfish Lake trails are open & marked & still safe. Expect very slippery riding & some surface slush from melted SNOW or bare ice. Slow down. Always stay by the orange reflective barrels to be safe.

Last, off trail riding is a big problem. PLEASE STAY ON THE TRAIL.

Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!! THINK COLD!

See ya on the trails real soon!
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 – For local events go to www.eagleriver.org
January 19 – Member meeting – Buckshots’s Downtown – 6:30pm
January 21 – SNO(Saturday Nite Out) – Braywood – Catfish Lk Rd of Hwy 45S – 5pm -ALL Welcome
January 19-22 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby
January 27-29 – Weekend Away to Mole Lake Casino
January 28-30 – Women On Snow

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 – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – January 17, 2023

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: lightly snowing

Date of Report: January 17, 2023

Area Report:

Good news is that the spitting rain is gone and it is lightly snowing and the temp is dropping. We have quite a few sledders staying at Sunrise Lodge and they are able to get out an enjoy the trails. More snow would definitely be welcomed—maybe Wed/Thur.

Lets hope so!

News and Reports:

Lakes are in good shape–stay by the barrels.

Trail Report – : Keweenaw Peninsula / Houghton-Hancock, South Range, Copper Harbor, Michigan – January 17, 2023

Reporter:Stretch

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: Between 2″ – 4″ Base

Date of Report: January 17, 2023

Area Report:

We’ve experienced a couple days of mid 30’s, plus rain all day yesterday. With that being said grooming has been temporarily stopped through out the western UP and clubs are asking everyone to please give the trails a break for the next couple day’s. I will update this post once the weather has changed to out favor.

Thanks, Stretch

Trail Report – : Minocqua, Wisconsin – January 17, 2023

Reporter:minocqua

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8

Date of Report: January 17, 2023

Area Report:

We got some freezing rain yesterday but very light snow today, they are calling for a storm on Wednesday night and into Thursday, hopefully we get some heavy wet stuff, we have a good ice base and the trails rate fair to good with some icy corners. Will keep you updated as what we get Thursday .

Trail Report – : Hayward / Sawyer County, Wisconsin – January 17, 2023

Reporter:haywardlakes

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 9-10 Inches

Date of Report: January 17, 2023

Area Report:

January 17, 2022

The northland had rain on Monday, followed by a couple inches of wet snow overnight. There is more snow in the forecast for Thursday, as well as cooler temperatures which will help firm things up. We haven’t gotten any additional information to begin the week, likely as the conditions are quite soft today for groomers to get out. Please keep an eye out here for additional trail information.

You can always track the grooming progress in the GTS app.

All trails in Sawyer County have been cleared from the December storm. There will still be areas of concern and falling branches through the season so please reach out to the Sawyer County Snowmobile and ATV Alliance and let them know if you encounter an area where safety is a factor. This can be anything from down trees, big branches, drifts piled too high, signs knocked down or signs absent.

Lakes are rough due to the slow freeze and amount of slush. All lakes are staked for riding except Lake Hayward. We are unsure of an eta at this time. Some lakes are better than others. Over time they will get better but please ride with caution and stay on the marked trails. If you must go off the trail to lodging or dining, please ride with caution at safe speeds and watch for heaves, frozen tracks, and slush.

All surround counties are fully open and report good to excellent riding except Rusk County, which is partially open and still working with storm clean up.

Trail Report – : Hurley, Wisconsin – January 17, 2023

Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 10-12

Date of Report: January 17, 2023

Area Report:

This will be day 2 of no grooming on White Thunder Rider trails. Currently it is still above freezing and raining. We highly encourage you to stay off the trails until we get a period of below freezing temperatures again and have a chance to assess the damage.

Snowmobile Information: