Reporter:info@visitashland.com
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 2-6
Date of Report: December 29, 2020
Area Report:
The Snowmobile Trails in Ashland County are closed at this time. We did receive snow but the groomers are not out yet. At this time the trails are closed to recreational snowmobiling.
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 3 – 6″
Date of Report: December 29, 2020
Area Report:
Official Trail Report: Trails are currently closed at this time. The club volunteers are out on the groomers setting the base and checking the trails. If all goes well over the next couple of days, the tentative plan is to open the trails on Friday depending on the conditions of the swamps at that time. Fingers crossed, folks!
Reporter:haywardlakes
Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: 4-6 inches
Date of Report: December 29, 2020
Area Report:
Hello Riders!
Our trail update this week hasn’t changed much but still wanted to update a bit and let you all know that the crews are constantly checking conditions and are eagerly awaiting to get out there in groomers and on lakes. All volunteers and equipment are ready, we just need Mother Nature to catch up with us 😉. Currently most lakes are not ready for staking, they all have their own individuality of issues we are waiting for to be completely safe. While we want to get out there just as bad and tell you all the good things you want to hear our main priority is your safety so we want to report accurately. However, while most are not staked (Lost Land Lake is the only full lake to be reported as staked and ready) it’s so very close! Our forecast this week continues to be in the high teens and low 20’s during the day and low single digits in the evenings! This is great because the marshes and lakes are so close to being ready.
The Chequamegon Forest has opened their trails for the season. The snow conditions are minimal but they are open and they have access to trails and other areas of trails that you can ride without crossing the swamps and lakes until they are ready.
Rock Lake fire lane (Trail 8 – Seeley Hills 77 to Lakewood’s) has been plowed down due to logging in that area so if you can avoid or have to ride on please do note this temporary issue.
Now on to the big question, our snow…all is snow covered however the base is not there yet. Some groomers have been out to pan what we have and fill in some holes and they along with some test riders have found that there are still many rocks exposed. This happens at the end of a season of riding as well as over the summer rain storms, while a heavy snow fall would cover them and that will eventually happen we do ask if any of you die hards are out now and come across some problems rocks if you could help us out and toss them off that would be so appreciated. Also, we should mention that if anytime, whether its minimal snow or perfect snow and you ever encounter a branch or rock if you could toss off or if it’s a bigger issue please report it to us here in a private message or on our website on Report a Trail Issue so we can address it asap. Back to our snow, more snow is forecasted tonight and tomorrow. And if you have learned anything about the Northwood’s you know that you can never predict what the weather will do, a big snow fall can shift and we can get lake effect and it can all come out of nowhere so we always take it hour by hour! The New Year’s holiday is just days away and a lot can happen between now and then! We will report any slight change as soon as it comes! Sawyer County is ready for our riders! Can’t wait to welcome you all back!
Great news! The Tuscobia from Winter to the Price County line has been groomed as well as from Winter to Lemmington.
Trails from Hayward to Seeley 63, 31, 77 and 8 were groomed and pretty good. There are no lakes and swamps in these areas so a good area to ride right now. Trails 9 and 3/5 south towards Moose Lake were done, also no lakes and swamps. The groomer pulled in and panned the snow filling in groves, do need more snow on those trails. Other crews will be out checking lakes and trails this weekend and early next week. We will update as soon as any new information comes in.
Just a quick note that the new rerouted trail 18 from Woodhaven on Callahan Lake to the Tiger Cat Flowage is temporarily closed until further notice. This should be up and open in a couple of days and we will update when we can confirm. Thank you!
Please note on trail 18 along Hwy CC for about a mile stretch had been clear cutter of branches by Jump Electric. Their chipper went down and they were unable to clean up the debris right away, they will be back but in the mean time please be aware.
ICE HEAVE ALERT: To all snowmobilers who cross Big Round Lake. There are several lines of ice heaves both in the middle of the lake and heading towards Leader Bay. These are extremely dangerous and difficult to see. In this case, there are two major heaves that run right across where the main trail path exists. These heaves run hundreds of yards long. Hitting one of these is like hitting a brick wall. Please be aware of these and keep your speed in check as you cross the lake.
Reporter:BayfieldCounty
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 2-12 inches
Date of Report: December 29, 2020
Area Report:
Snowmobile trails will likely be open soon, but conditions vary across the county. Stay tuned for a detailed report when trails open. The Tri-County Corridor and ATV/UTV road routes remain open as usual.
Reporter:boulderwi
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 3-5 inches
Date of Report: December 29, 2020
Area Report:
Boulder Junction area trails are still closed. The Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club has been working on the trails but we are in need of more snow to open. Keep doing your snow dance!
There is still plenty to do including these upcoming events:
January 9. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry Fundraiser at the Granary Family Restaurant. 11am-2pm
January 17. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast Fundraiser at Gooch’s 2. 8:30am-11am
February 6. 13th Annual Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament. Boulder Lake. 8am-4pm
February 14. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast Fundraiser. Boulder Beer Bar. 8:30am-11am
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 4+- A little not measurable LES yesterday
Date of Report: December 29, 2020
Area Report:
December 29, 2020 – 6:11am 8 below zero – High of 19
Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED
Pretty darn cold this morning! 8 below zero. High today of 19. SNOW moving in after dark tonight. 3-5 inches is the average forecast. No reports on Lake Effect Snow potential. Cloudy the next few days with next SNOW on Friday. No totals yet. Right now SNOW cover is about 4 inches +-. Man oh man need a SNOW DANCE.
Here in Eagle River Sno-Eagles Trail Boss reports swamps & wet area are freezing up really good. Trail 10 aka Wisconsin Bridge area is still mushy so it may not open when the rest of the trails open. Trail Boss has had new groomer drivers out training by panning out on Trail 10/13 from the groomer barn heading just a short distance north.
Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice. Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked.
A few trail update reminders:
Trail 13 that heads west of Eagle River has a re route in the section that comes out on Oak Lane by the Pine Gables Restaurant. There is new construction going on so the club has done a temporary move over of the trail. Next year the trail will be moved slightly south permanently.
Also the lake spur off of the Eagle Lake Trail that takes you to Eagle Waters Resort is back open!!! The owner Laura Koranda & adjacent landowners worked hard to have this happen!
Eagle River Volunteer Fire Department regularly checking ice depths & quality on Silver Lake. If all goes as it is there just might be an ICE CASTLE for 2021!
Short report this morning. Waiting for the SNOW.
Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 reporting conditions weekly
www.eagleriver.org for area event – www.sno-eagles.org for club events
News and Reports:
Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides set to start January 6 & 7 SNOW conditions & totals permitting
Contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information
To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876
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
Reporter:boulderwi
Trail Conditions: Unknown
Snow Cover: 3-5
Date of Report: December 28, 2020
Area Report:
December 28, 2020: Trails are currently CLOSED.
The Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club was out panning every trail last night with the exception of 2 West which will get done tomorrow. The trails are still closed but they are shaping up! We received only about an inch of additional snow last night. We could use at least 6” of snow to fill in the ruts. Keep thinking cold and snow!
Make your plans now for the upcoming season!
Join us for these upcoming Events:
January 9. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Brat Fry at the Granary Family Restaurant. 11am-2pm
January 17. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast at Gooch’s 2. 8:30am-11am
February 6. 13th Annual Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament. Boulder Lake. 8am-4pm
February 14. Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Breakfast. Boulder Beer Bar. 8:30am-11am
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 1-6″
Date of Report: December 28, 2020
Area Report:
Official Trail Report: Trails are currently closed at this time. The groomers are out setting the base and checking the trails. The clubs are also working to freeze down some of the swamps. We expect to have more information on potential opening date by Wednesday morning. Stay tuned!
Reporter:haywardlakes
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 4-6 inches
Date of Report: December 28, 2020
Area Report:
Great news! The Tuscobia from Winter to the Price County line has been groomed as well as from Winter to Lemmington.
Please note on trail 18 along Hwy CC for about a mile stretch had been clear cutter of branches by Jump Electric. Their chipper went down and they were unable to clean up the debris right away, they will be back but in the mean time please be aware.
ICE HEAVE ALERT: To all snowmobilers who cross Big Round Lake. There are several lines of ice heaves both in the middle of the lake and heading towards Leader Bay. These are extremely dangerous and difficult to see. In this case, there are two major heaves that run right across where the main trail path exists. These heaves run hundreds of yards long. Hitting one of these is like hitting a brick wall. Please be aware of these and keep your speed in check as you cross the lake.
News and Reports:
CONTEST INFO Snowmobile Information:
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Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 5 inches
Date of Report: December 28, 2020
Area Report:
December 28, 2020 – 8:31am 16 degrees – High of 16
Trails in Eagle River & All of Vilas County remain CLOSED
Not much new to report. About an inch of new SNOW east of Eagle River. 4-5 inches SNOW on the ground. Next SNOW on Wednesday with no firm totals by the weather guys. So stay tuned & please DO THE SNOW DANCE.
Most clubs have been out over the last past days panning & packing with groomers. A few clubs are running sleds in the areas that are still wet to pack with. Now we wait. With not much new to report. All need more SNOW.
Here in Eagle River Sno-Eagles Trail Boss reports swamps & wet area are basically frozen. Trail 10 aka Wisconsin Bridge area is still mushy so it may not open when the rest of the trails open. Trail Boss did have groomers out doing some panning yesterday to train new groomer drivers.
Eagle & Catfish lakes are building ice. Stay off for now until the Sno-Eagles determine both are safe & marked.
A few trail update reminders:
Trail 13 that heads west of Eagle River has a re route in the section that comes out on Oak Lane by the Pine Gables Restaurant. There is new construction going on so the club has done a temporary move over of the trail. Next year the trail will be moved slightly south permanently.
Also the lake spur off of the Eagle Lake Trail that takes you to Eagle Waters Resort is back open!!! The owner Laura Koranda & adjacent landowners worked hard to have this happen!
Eagle River Volunteer Fire Department regularly checking ice depths & quality on Silver Lake. If all goes as it is there just might be an ICE CASTLE for 2021!
All in all we NEED MORE SNOW. So DANCE!!!
THINK SNOW!
Holly Tomlanovich
THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185 reporting conditions weekly
www.eagleriver.org for area events – www.sno-eagles.org for club events
News and Reports:
Sno-Eagles Wednesday & Thursday rides set to start January 6 & 7 SNOW conditions & totals permitting
Contact Club President, Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876 for more information
To volunteer or for more information on Sno-Eagles activities contact Howard Wolf at 262.442.4876
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