Reporter:minocqua
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 6
Date of Report: December 16, 2021
Area Report:
Yesterday was 50s and last night was high winds and rain, trees down on the trails now so will take some time to clean up and inspect all our trails again, we should have a nice base now on our trails and the lakes will now start freezing that the snow had melted off. Trails are closed until all inspections are done with all the clubs, will update when we hear something.
Reporter:boulderwi
Trail Conditions: Unknown
Snow Cover: 6-9 inches
Date of Report: December 16, 2021
Area Report:
Thursday, December 16 – As off 12/15/21, the Vilas County Snowmobile trails will remain closed due to the unseasonable warm weather and wind that we received Wednesday into Thursday. All our trails have been panned and groomed multiple times in anticipation of our trails opening soon. Unfortunately, Mother Nature did us in as we lost a lot of snow and we will have to reinspect our entire trail system to make sure they are safe to travel on. Check back for future updates and think snow!
Right now it is important to remember the trails are NOT open. As soon as we know the official opening date and time we will pass along the information. Until then, feel free to contact us and request this year’s snowmobile map and keep an eye on our webcam to see current snowfall in Boulder Junction. This report is brought to you by the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club.
Join us for these upcoming winter events:
January 15th – Annual Wittig’s Point Tavern “Big Fish” Ice Tournament
January 16th – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast at Gooch’s 2
February 5th – 14th Annual Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 20th – Boulder Junction Snowmobile Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar
Help support the Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club’s Fundraising Efforts: Tractor for the Trails
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: Hard crusty snow following warm up & storm
Date of Report: December 16, 2021
Area Report:
December 16, 2021 9:22am – 32 degrees
Good morning,
Quite a weather ride starting yesterday into this morning. Temps started to rise & by evening yesterday had risen to the mid 50’s. Very foggy with the snow melt. All followed by high winds. Still some wind but has settled down. Temps are now at 32 degrees & a bit of very light SNOW! SNOW still on the ground, more than I expected but it is now frozen & crusty. Which could be a good thing. Beginning of a hard frozen base.
Many areas are reporting trees down & some breakup of the swamps. For that reason, when the Vilas County Snowmobile Alliance met last night in Boulder Junction the vote was NOT TO OPEN THE TRAILS IN VILAS COUNTY at this time. The 11 clubs will continue to communicate with the Vilas County Parks & Rec Supervisor. So DO NOT RIDE THE TRAILS as they are NOT OPEN. Plus with the trees down could be dangerous. Want to help with clean up contact the Sno-Eagles Trail Boss at 715.891.2332.
Time to be patient. Keep checking back for updates!
Holly Tomlanovich
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Reporter:Toulish1
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: Pounded
Date of Report: December 15, 2021
Snowmobile Information:
Vilas County Trails are closed. Tonight the alliance opted to postpone a vote on opening trails until after the wind storm tonight, and ride out the rest of the week.. Our beachhead has been pounded the last two days, and it is soft. As of 8:00 tonight, it is 53 degrees in Lac Du Flambeau. Any roads that were plowed are bare. I could see dirt spots on trail 15, the grade, this afternoon. I was working in my garage today, with the heat on, and shut off the heat and opened the garage door this afternoon. The national weather service is predicting winds up to 60 MPH tonight. I will sleep with my chain saw under my pillow, and see what we end up with in the morning, then advise with any new of interest. Mark
Reporter:msertich7751
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 6 to 8 Inches on trials
Date of Report: December 15, 2021
Area Report:
Hello Snowmobilers! The riding season has begun! We received about a foot of snow! However,some of that has melted.It is going to turn cold on Thursday.We are sending our Tractors only, on Wed,12-15-21.To pack the trails and push trees and branches to the side. We start grooming operation’s on Friday and continue thru the weekend.Please be cautious and watch for water,fallen trees and rocks on the trail. Remember,the right side is mine!
Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center
Trail Conditions: Not Ridable
Snow Cover: 3 inches
Date of Report: December 15, 2021
Area Report:
GENERAL INFORMATION: With the warm-up this week, snow cover has diminished. Most lakes do have ice; however, they are very slushy. For those who are traveling across the ice, do not assume there is a uniform thickness. Test ice along the way. With the warm-up, ice will be thinner in areas of constricted water flow, near rapids, and springs. Use caution at all times.
Area Trails:
Local snowmobile clubs are currently clearing trails in our area and towards Isabella, MN. Lakes are not staked.
Arrowhead State Trail
The Arrowhead State trail is the backbone to an extensive Grant-in-Aid trail system that travels through remote areas.
TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition- Poor; Trail – Not Groomed; Base – 0”
Bearhead Lake State Park
Bearhead State Park trails provide rolling topography through birch and pine stands. You may see a variety of wildlife ranging from deer, wolves, ruffed grouse, and pine martens. You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as snowmobiling or skiing.
Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails – Groomed; Base 1-3”
Lake Vermilion – Soudan Underground Mine State Park
The park has six miles of snowmobile trails that connect from the Taconite State Trail to the Lake Vermilion ice trail. The ride takes you through old growth pines and young aspen forests with large wetland complexes to view along the way. You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically groomed for another activity, such as snowmobiling or skiing.
TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails – Not Groomed; Base – 0”
Putnam/Fishing Lakes – Bear Island State Forest
The Putnam and Fishing Lakes Trails traverse forested, rolling topography through birch, ash, and pine stands. Several small lakes dot the landscape along these scenic trails.
TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails –Not Groomed; Base 0”
Taconite State Trail
Taconite State Trail stretches 165 miles from Grand Rapids to Ely through many scenic vistas of rolling hillsides, lakes, rivers, and forest.
TRAIL CONDITIONS: Snowmobiling: Condition – Poor; Trails –Not Groomed; Base 0”
Reporter:Oconto County Tourism
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 5-8
Date of Report: December 15, 2021
Area Report:
All Oconto County snowmobile trails are closed.
Reporter:langlade
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 4-9
Date of Report: December 13, 2021
Area Report:
Langlade County Snowmobile Trails are closed. With the 8-12 inches of snow received this past weekend and the warmer temperatures this week, the clubs will be waiting to see how the trails hold up. Please stay off the snowmobile trails until they are officially open.
Reporter:haywardlakes
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 6-9 inches of snow
Date of Report: December 14, 2021
Area Report:
Reporter:Toulish1
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 5-6″
Date of Report: December 14, 2021
Snowmobile Information:
Vilas County trails are closed. We did have about 12″ of snow here Saturday, but the ground is not frozen, and weather was 40’s yesterday and today, and 50 on Wednesday. Thursday temps look to start dropping again. Northern Hornshoe trails are panned. Tomorrow, Wednesday, Vilas County Alliance meets. I will post an update after the meeting. Mark