Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 3-5`
Date of Report: December 15, 2016
Area Report:
All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are still closed at this time. Lower temperatures have arrived and are a big help with freezing the lakes and swamps. We are hoping that the trails will be opened by Christmas, but there are no guarantees. We need more snow to make sure that the trails can be safe for all riders. Keep checking back for updates!
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 3-5 inches
Date of Report: December 15, 2016
Area Report:
All Washburn County Snowmobile Trails are closed at this time. Lower temperatures have arrived and are a big help with freezing the lakes and swamps. We are hoping that the trails will be opened by Christmas, but there are no guarantees. We need more snow to make sure that the trails can be safe for all riders. Keep checking back for updates!
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 4 to 6 average
Date of Report: December 15, 2016
Area Report:
The trails officially opened today at noon.
Conditions will vary greatly for a while. What is out there currently for snow, after panning, does not leave much. This is especially the case in sections where there were a lot of holes and ruts. So you could be on a decent smooth section one minute and and run right into a very rough section the next. So please – I cannot stress enough – USE EXTREME CAUTION!!!
The good news is we are supposed to be having a storm move through beginning sometime late tomorrow (Friday) afternoon. We are in a the 3 to 6 inch snowfall forecast zone. Snow is supposed to continue through Saturday afternoon. The bitter cold is going to continue through the weekend.
I also cannot stress enough to stay off the lakes. They are NOT considered safe. Do NOT cross or go out onto the ice until the crossings are marked.
We do have a lot of logging going on throughout different sections of our system. Please be ready for it, watch for the signs warning of logging ahead, and do NOT hassle the loggers. If they get hassled, they have the right to and WILL shut the trail down where they are logging. Be patient and stay out of their way – PLEASE!!!
Lets start this season off SAFE!!! Slow down and ride another day!!!
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Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 6-7 inches in undisturbed areas
Date of Report: December 15, 2016
Area Report:
All Vilas County trails are open as of Noon today, Dec 15th.
Expect early season riding conditions. Groomers panned most areas, swampy areas excluded. No lakes have been marked yet, ice is not safe for snowmobile travel. Don’t let the sight of ice fisherman lure you out onto the ice.
Forecast if for below zero lows thru the weekend with snow later Friday & Saturday. Snowfall forecast is all over the place with up to 10″. Regardless, the cold will make ice & all snow is welcome.
Snowmobile Information:
Don’t forget you need a WI trail permit to ride the state’s groomed trail system. Aggressive riding causes more trail damage than slower, less aggressive riding. Until the base gets built up & we get more snow to work with, groomers can only do so much to repair damage.
Trail Conditions: Open
Snow Cover: 6-8
Date of Report: December 15, 2016
Area Report:
TRAILS ARE OPEN AS OF NOON TODAY!!! Welcome back to another “Snowmobile Season”!!!…We are having very cold temps and are expecting more snow on Friday into Saturday so trail conditions should continue to improve. Ice thickness varies greatly on area lakes with some lakes still having open water. DO NOT CROSS ANY LAKES UNLESS THE TRAIL ACROSS THE LAKE IS CLEARLY MARKED.
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 8 – 12″
Date of Report: December 15, 2016
Area Report:
THE STATE FUNDED SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM IN VILAS COUNTY WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN AT NOON TODAY, THURSDAY DECEMBER 15, 2016 FOR THE SEASON. Please be advised that trails are not in mid-season form but in early season condition and riders may encounter rough or closed segments. Slow down and be aware that trail conditions can change quickly. Ice thickness varies greatly on area lakes with some lakes still having open water. DO NOT CROSS ANY LAKES UNLESS THE TRAIL ACROSS THE LAKE IS CLEARLY MARKED.
As always, please check with your local chambers or snowmobile clubs for current conditions.
Trail Conditions: Early Season
Snow Cover: 8-10 inches
Date of Report: December 15, 2016
Area Report:
Trails are open!!!!!The Frosty Club groomer has been through the trail system 1 time (except swamps). All gates are open and trails are in pretty good early season condition. It is wicked cold and more snow is in the forecast so in other words—PERFECT! Regular grooming will now take place.
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MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 4-5″
Date of Report: December 13, 2016
Area Report:
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Snowmobile Information:
There are new laws concerning Wisconsin Trail Passes – every sled must display a pass, no exceptions. Visit the AWSC website for more information, and PLAN AHEAD. ALL WI-registered sleds’ trail passes WILL BE MAILED VIA USPS.
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: Groomed/Panned base of 2 inches
Date of Report: December 15, 2016
Area Report:
Trail Boss reports trails in Sno-Eagles Country are in FAIR Early Season Riding Condition & trails have a good start on the base. As you ride you may find some areas of slush. He & other Club members have been out packing the trails with snowmobiles to help in the free down. Plus out with the groomers panning. Here are some trails conditions to watch for:
It is 9 below at 6:30am with a high today of 3. SNOW is moving in tomorrow through Saturday 6-9 inches in the forecast!
Finally we get to ride! Did you remember to register your sled & buy trail passes?
See Ya On The Trails Real Soon!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
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BOARD MEETINGS 7pm at the International Snowmobile Hall of Fame (Hwy 45N next door to the World Championship Snowmobile Derby)
WEDNESDAY & THURSDAY TRAIL RIDES – Starting Wednesday, December 21!
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Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: 6 to 8 inch base
Date of Report: December 14, 2016
Area Report:
It’s great to be able to say that we are in winter mode after a very extended fall season. We’ve had about 12″ of snow this week so far and plenty of cold. Although we need more snow to groom, the U. P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club groomers were able to get out there today to pan, flatten, and evaluate the trail conditions. As soon as I have an update, I’ll let you know. All area lakes are now frozen, but the larger lakes like Thousand Island Lake and Black Oak just froze over on December 10 and 11. Please do not venture out on any lake yet. We are loving the polar freeze for what it’s doing to freeze up any wet spots on the trails and to make more ice, but we want everyone safe. Snow is coming again Friday and Saturday, so we are getting closer to being able to provide you with some awesome sledding.
If you want a live snowmobile report, just call Caryl at the Watersmeet Chamber number at 906-358-9961 or email me at visit@watersmeet.org. We always try to be as honest as possible about conditions. We want you to come back and enjoy each and every time with the best trails.
If you’re looking for great accommodations in the area, we can offer lake-side cottages and vacation homes, motels, an historic hotel, and a large casino hotel. There’s something for everyone in every price range. We always invite you to stay where you play. For more information or a trail map, just let us know. Please visit our website at www.watersmeet.org, too.
Thanks for visiting. We hope to see you real soon. We’ll keep the snow and cold coming!
Carole Yakel at The Arrows