Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 6-8
Date of Report: March 8, 2023
Area Report:
TRAILS ARE IN FAIR CONDITION W/BARE SPOTS
Snowmobile Information:
Good morning from Hurley WI! It’s 28 degrees at 6:am, Groomer Dan has been out grooming since early this morning, and our trails are still holding up with lower traffic during this late-season warm up. Many road crossings are bare and will hopefully be covered again by new snow predicted on Friday.
Reporter:Toulish1
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 0-8″
Date of Report: March 8, 2023
Snowmobile Information:
Hornshoe trails are still very rideable. There’s a lot of snow in the woods. Trail 17, the grade, has burned through spots from where it starts at the south end at Mackey Road all the way up to F. Just north of F there’s a couple of areas that are thin. From there it’s pretty good all the way to the Raven lake area with all the tight corners. That also is fairly good depending on the corner. Trail five into the casino is good. 17 N. from five is actually extremely good, with the exception of 100 yards or so north and south of the bridge. Sleds have made a solid path around that in the marsh. The wind has been drifting snow into the trail which has really helped us up there. The sun is out right now at 7 AM, and it’s going to get up to 36 today. Snow predicted starting later today over the next few days, but looks like small accumulations in our area. Mark
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: Varied snow totals
Date of Report: March 8, 2023
Area Report:
March 8 2023 7:08am – 16 degrees – High 39
SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Late Season Riding – All Conditions
It’s officially Late Season Riding. ALL conditions depending where you ride. Woods trails are still GOOD but soft.Trails along roads on the south side are GOOD. North side trails are in rough shape & POOR. Best riding is heading NORTH or EAST. Roads & road crossings area a challenge & POOR. Next SNOW off & on Thursday thru next Monday. Right now it looks like 2-3 inches of SNOW total. It’s March & temps pop up during the day into the 30’s. At night in the teens helping to freeze, building a base & hold the SNOW. It’s ADVENTURE SLEDDING. Time to ride it when we got it.
Out Eagle River -Sno-Eagles Country riding west & south of Boulder Junction is a good bet. But everywhere conditions change quickly.
No grooming last tonight. There was one groomer out fixing the birm on Trail 10/13 in town by Holiday Station South & Friendship House Restaurant area. Rest waiting for colder temps & more SNOW.
With the number of accidents & fatalities this season remind you:
When you come upon a group of sleds in front of you on the trail. Passing them can get you in trouble. Have been seeing this all winter. When an entire group passes, by the time the last sled passes, a sled could be coming from the other direction.
Remember as you ride & meet a groomer the equipment is NOT able to leave the trail due to it’s weight. Pull over & stop. Wait for direction from the driver. Give ’em a thumbs up. They groom so we can ride!
Please ride on the right side, slow down, limit alcohol & no off trail riding.
Catish & Eagle Lake trails are marked with orange barrels. There is heavy surface slush over the hard ice. Be sure to stay by barrels. DO NOT assume all lakes are safe.
Take The Pledge, Protect Snowmobiling access for today’s and future snowmobilers (snowmobilerspledge.com)THINK COLD!!! Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!
See ya on the woods trails! RIDE RIGHT!
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 – March 8 ride cancelled. Wednesday & Thursday Guided Trail Ride s– 9:30am-3:00pm. Meet on Trail 10/13 in town at the Railroad Depot – To be sure the rides a “go” check out Sno-Eagles.org
March 7 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N
March 16 – Sno-Eagles General Member Meeting & Annual Election – 6pm – Eagle Waters Resort – Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd
April 1 – Groom to Ride Raffle Drawing & Bucket Raffle – 1pm – WCDC – Hwy 45N
April 4, 2023 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N
April 20, 2023 – Sno-Eagles General Member Meeting- 6pm – Blue Heron – Chain o’ Lakes Rd off Hwy 45N
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. Has all trail alerts. 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!
Reporter:SaynerStar Lake Barnstormers
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: Dwindling fast
Date of Report: March 7, 2023
Area Report:
We got anywhere from 3-5″ yesterday. Grooming got better after the temps started dropping and the snow began flowing through the drag as it is supposed to. The earlier grooming had mixed results as the snow was sticking too heavily in the drag. End result: there was still some really good riding available last night and into this morning.
Today, we’ve got sunshine and near 40 degrees. The next two days call for more sun and upper 30s. This is going to deteriorate conditions quickly. Any areas with exposed pavement or dirt are going to expand. You’ll still find some good riding, but may have to search harder for it as the weekend gets closer.
There is a potential for another 1-3″ on Thursday night. Temps over the weekend are forecasted in the low 30s. We are nearing the end, so get up here and ride while you can!!
Late season weather has made some of our steeper hills too hazardous for the grooming equipment to navigate, so we have some sections of our system that we’ve stopped grooming. One of our neighboring clubs nearly rolled one of it’s groomers as it slid off the trail. At this point in the season, we just aren’t going to risk injury or equipment damage. So, if you find areas in the Barnstormer’s system that are not getting groomed, that’s why.
Stay safe & enjoy what’s left of the season!!
Reporter:Tomahawk Chamber of Commerce
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 4+
Date of Report: March 7, 2023
Area Report:
LINCOLN COUNTY: All Zones Open (section exceptions below).
ONEIDA COUNTY: Open.
Trails have been groomed as temperatures permit and are in fair to good condition; however, cycles of thawing and refreezing lead to rapidly changing conditions. Use caution in low and wet spots. Some stretches exposed to sun are thin or bare. More snow is in the forecast later this week.
For your safety, STAY ON MARKED TRAILS ON LAKES & RIVERS.
Zone 1 Trails remaining closed are as follows: Trail 86 from Intersection #25 to the Taylor County Line. Corridor 21 from Hwy M north of Homestead Road to the Taylor County Line.
ATVs are only allowed on designated trails when temperatures are below 28F. No UTVs.
As always, we remind riders to stay on marked trails. Off trail riding is trespassing and could result in closure or loss of trails and citations and fines for those who participate.
Reporter:haywardlakes
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 12-16 inches
Date of Report: March 7, 2023
Area Report:
March 7, 2023
Another several inches, approximately 6-8 fell Sunday into Monday. Groomers are out! Get out and enjoy these amazing conditions.
Many of the business in the county are open year-round however there are some that have seasonal hours and some have closed or will close further into the month. Others may adjust their hours as the season slows down. As you move through March and plan rides, please consider the places you want to stop and make sure to check out their hours.
As always, ride safe and enjoy!
Reporter:hurley@hurleywi.com
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 8-12
Date of Report: March 7, 2023
Area Report:
Snowmobile Information:
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 6-8 inches
Date of Report: March 7, 2023
Area Report:
Washburn County snowmobile trails are still open at this time. Area Clubs & County Staff are reporting good to great conditions after the recent snowfall of 6 to 8 inches. All trails have been groomed and are packed down. *Please note that a section of Trail 25, from County Highway D heading north to Nice Lake Road is closed for the remainder of the season.* All trails should be groomed at least once by the end of the week. Be on the look out for any additional trees/branches that may come down during the recent wet, heavy snow. If there are trees or other debris in the trail please contact Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 14+ with 5 more inches on top
Date of Report: March 7, 2023
Area Report:
March 7 2023 6:32am – 12 degrees – High 40
SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Trails Good
Total of 5 inches of new wet packy SNOW yesterday. Next SNOW off & on Thursday thru next Monday. Right now it looks like 2-3 inches of SNOW. It’s March & temps pop up during the day into the 30’s. At night in the teens helping to freeze, building a base & hold the SNOW. Time to ride it when we got it.
Didn’t ride yesterday. Talking to those that did, said trails are in pretty good shape especially in the woods. SNOW softens up during the day & conditions change quickly, especially in open areas & through town. There still is a hard ice base underneath so it’s slippery especially in the corners. Yesterday there were higher snow banks at the road crossings. Harder to see. Be sure to stop. Sleds out on the trails are packing the new SNOW & helping to build a thicker base.
No grooming last tonight.
With the number of accidents & fatalities this season remind you:
When you come upon a group of sleds in front of you on the trail. Passing them can get you in trouble. Have been seeing this all winter. When an entire group passes, by the time the last sled passes, a sled could be coming from the other direction.
Remember as you ride & meet a groomer the equipment is NOT able to leave the trail due to it’s weight. Pull over & stop. Wait for direction from the driver. Give ’em a thumbs up. They groom so we can ride!
Please ride on the right side, slow down, limit alcohol & no off trail riding.
Take The Pledge, Protect Snowmobile Trails, Ride Only Where It’s Legal
THINK COLD!!! Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!!
It’s March & we’re still riding! See ya on the trails!
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 – Wednesday & Thursday Guided Trail Ride s– 9:30am-3:00pm. Meet on Trail 10/13 in town at the Railroad Depot – To be sure the rides a “go” check out Sno-Eagles.org
March 7 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N
March 16 – Sno-Eagles General Member Meeting & Annual Election – 6pm – Eagle Waters Resort – Hwy 70E to Rangeline Rd
April 1 – Groom to Ride Raffle Drawing & Bucket Raffle – 1pm – WCDC – Hwy 45N
April 4, 2023 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – 6pm – Snowmobile Museum – Hwy 45N
April 20, 2023 – Sno-Eagles General Member Meeting- 6pm – Blue Heron – Chain o’ Lakes Rd off Hwy 45N
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 – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App GPS style app of all trails in Vilas County. Has all trail alerts. Plus includes the brown 3 digit emergency numbering system. If an emergency happens call 911 & give them that number. Find you quicker.
Groomer Tracking Systems (GTS) Gives you trails groomed in last 24, 48 & 96 hours
Snowmobile Wisconsin – Know before you go!
Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 18″-24″
Date of Report: March 7, 2023
Area Report:
We picked up another 4″ of snow yesterday. Trails are groomed and in excellent condition. The temperatures are not our friend. High of 40 today mid to upper 30″s runnig up to the weekend. Corners and hills have an ice base are are still a concern. Please stay on your side of the trail, watch your spped coming into the corners, don’t drink and drive and stay on the trail. “RIDE RIGHT”. More snow in the forecast for Friday and Sunday. Should be some great late season riding. Please remeber that the Vilas County Trail System can not stay open past March 31. Thanks and enjoy the trails.
News and Reports:
Phelps Cash Raffle until March 9th. Time is running out!!!
CA$H Raffle – The Phelps Snowmobile Club is holding a CA$H Raffle that will run throughout the snowmobile
season. The winners will be drawn at our last monthly dinner Meeting on March 9, 2023 at the Sand Lake Pub.
Ticket cost is $50. Only 250 tickets will be sold, and you do not need to be present to win. First prize is $3000,
second prize is $1500, third prize is $750, fourth prize is $500, and fifth prize is $250. Currently tickets are for
sale at the Sand Lake Pub, The Habit, Brule River Tap, Dublin’s, The Great Escape, and Hillside. Tickets are also
available by contacting a Board Member.
Snowmobile Information:
https://www.snowmobile-ed.com/wisconsin/studyGuide/50105102/
https://snowmobilerspledge.com