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Trail Report – : Mercer, Wisconsin – March 16, 2023

Reporter:

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Fully Snow Covered

Date of Report: March 16, 2023

Area Report:

We received a ton of fresh snow over the last couple days and the trails are the best they’ve been all year long! We have a warmup the next few days but they are calling for another 10+ inches of snow at the end of this week. Our trail system is open and will remain open until March 31st unless we deem it unrideable. Our club as well as the White Thunder Riders will continue grooming operations until the trails close. Thank you for your support and get up here to ride while you can!

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – March 16, 2023

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Excellent

Snow Cover: 8-10 inches

Date of Report: March 16, 2023

Area Report:

Another snow storm expected this week Thursday and Friday. get out and ride!

There will be some powerline construction on Trail #13 just outside of Washburn starting Monday, March 6th through the end of this week.  They are removing mats and poles from the powerline and our trail will be diverted slightly around them.  The trail will be re-groomed around them and should not pose any issues but riders should be aware there will be equipment in the area. 

News and Reports:

Barnestormers  

Trails were groomed Sunday and Monday this week. Grooming will not be done now until after the storm Thursday/Friday. Depending on the weather, that may be the last grooming for the season.

 

Drummond Sno Jacks

Drummond trails are in great shape.

 

Namakagon Trail Groomers

Trails are in excellent condition, with more snow coming! All trails are groomed now and planning on grooming after the snowfall.

 

Northern Adventures

All trails in the Iron River area and trail 4 to Mason have been groomed and in good condition!

 

South Shore Trails Club

All South shore trails will be groomed by Thursday and in great condition!

 

Washburn Valhellers     

All trails in the Washburn/Valhalla area are in excellent condition. We may hold off grooming Thursday depending on rain and temps. With the pending storm, we certainly hope to be all groomed for a great weekend.

 

There will be some powerline construction on Trail #13 just outside of Washburn starting Monday, March 6th through the end of this week.  They are removing mats and poles from the powerline and our trail will be diverted slightly around them.  The trail will be re-groomed around them and should not pose any issues but riders should be aware there will be equipment in the area. 

 

White River Ramblers

 All trails will be groomed for the weekend.

Snowmobile Information:

ADDITIONAL INFO:

Sign up to receive text message or email trail condition updates on the county website under “Notify Me.” You can also find updates on Snowtracks and view the Wisconsin Snow Conditions widget at travelbayfieldcounty.com.  

GENERAL INFO:

Order a snowmobile map online or pick one up at area businesses. You can also download the Avenza app (for free) and get the updated Snowmobile Map on your device before you hit the trails – locate yourself on the trail map with GPS so you can see where you are, even with no cell reception! If you’d like to see the sponsor businesses on the same type of map, try the Trail Treker app ($1.99).

Be sure to stop in, warm up and patronize the businesses on our snowmobile map. Their advertising makes it possible to print and distribute the map.

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – March 16, 2023

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Great base – New Snow on the way

Date of Report: March 16, 2023

Area Report:

March 16 2023 6:59a – 38 – High 42

SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
All Conditions

Eagle River and all of Vilas county under a Winter Weather Advisory until Saturday morning. Southeast Vilas county that includes Eagle River is forecast to receive 4-6 inches new SNOW.   

It’s late season trails, conditions change fast.  For the most part trails are Very Good on average.  Really Very Good condition, even Excellent in the woods. Exception is north side trails along roads & through town.  Snow covered in town but soft & mushy.  Evil sun is out longer breaking down snow. Roads have cover along the edges.   Riding for me has been 10 one ways.  Heading to town which is west on north side has burn throughs especially under the big pines.  Heading back on south side heading east is Very Good except the 70E bridge crossing. 

With the potential of sleet & warmer temps as the SNOW system moves in grooming has been halted.  Will resume when the conditions permit.  Stay tuned. 

With the number of accidents & fatalities this season will keep reminding 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.

Barrels have been removed from Eagle Lake. Barrels remain on Catfish Lake trail.  Stay by the barrels on Catfish to be safe. If a lake is not marked it probably is not safe.

Take The Pledge, Protect Snowmobiling access for today’s and future snowmobilers (snowmobilerspledge.com)

THINK COLD!!!  Keep DOIN’ THE SNOW DANCE!! 

Not over yet!  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 Rides – NO TRAIL RIDE TODAY! Meet on Trail 10/13 in town at the Railroad Depot – To be sure the rides a “go” check out Sno-Eagles.org/events

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!

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – March 16, 2023

Reporter:Phelps Snowmobile Club

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 15″-20″

Date of Report: March 16, 2023

Area Report:

We had some warmer weather that has cut into our snow a bit.  Riding is still good to excellent.  Now that we are halfway through March, trail conditions can change in a matter of hours.  Road routes are bare and should be avoided, for your sleds sake.  Plenty of snow in the woods with road crossing starting to realy show some wear.  More snow, 4″-6″ tonight and tomorrow after som rain today.  Trails should be great for the upcoming weekend.  Hurry and get that last ride of the season in while you can.  Please stay safe and “Ride Right”.

Snowmobile Information:

https://www.snowmobile-ed.com/wisconsin/studyGuide/50105102/ 

https://snowmobilerspledge.com

Trail Report – : Land O’ Lakes, Wisconsin – March 15, 2023

Reporter:Phil

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 20 plus inches

Date of Report: March 15, 2023

Area Report:

All Frosty Club trails were groomed last night. Today was warm and tomorrow is the wildcard—rain or snow or???? Going to switch to snow sometime 3-6 inches or so.

News and Reports:

Ride Right Ride Safe and Ride On!

Trail Report – : Rhinelander, Wisconsin – March 15, 2023

Reporter:Hodag SnoTrails

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Some deteriation with warm weather and rain/ but more snow coming

Date of Report: March 15, 2023

Area Report:

Well, who would have guessed we are still riding good conditions in the middle of March.  We lose snow quickly with warm temps and sun, but the snow machine isn’t turning off.  After some rain tomorrow (Thursday) more snow is predicted into Friday

I have the trails as “good” currently just due to the rain event coming tomorrow.  It will make some exposed trails thin with snirt showing through.

Thursday look ugly with rain in the forecast, then more snow on Friday.

We are continuing to groom nightly.   Still need to drive defensively out there, with all the snow, some of the trail signage is covered.  The groomer drivers are digging them out as they see them.

Barrels have been removed from Boom Lake (in Rhinelander).  Please consider that ride the river at your own risk.  

What a season that doesn’t want to end.

Trail Report – : Antigo/Langlade County, Wisconsin – March 15, 2023

Reporter:langlade

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 2-8

Date of Report: March 15, 2023

Area Report:

Langlade County’s Zone A snowmobile trails are in good to excellent condition overall with some thin spots.  The base is about 4-8 inches. THE TRAIL BETWEEN INTERSECTIONS 42 & 42A AND INTERSECTIONS 21B & 22B REMAIN CLOSED.  The Langlade County Snowmobile Ordinance prohibits snowmobiles and all-terrain vehicles from operating on the trails when considered closed.

Langlade County’s Zone B snowmobile trails are in good condition with thin stretches and icy spots mainly in low-lying areas. The base is about 2-6 inches.

With warm weather forecasted over the weekend conditions will likely deteriorate some.

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – March 15, 2023

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Fair

Snow Cover: 6-8 inches

Date of Report: March 15, 2023

Area Report:

Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club Trail Report – Wednesday, 3/15/2023

At 8:00 a.m. it’s 21 degrees out with sunny skies and a high of 43 degrees. Tonight, we will have a low of 34 degrees with on and off rain showers overnight into tomorrow and turning into snow late Thursday into Friday. We could possibly see 6”-8” of snow by Friday.

We groomed 11 and 15S late last night and 2W early this morning. This will be our last grooming until Friday after the snow is over. Use caution on the west end of 8E, the south end of 51, and near the intersection of 2W and 8W as logging operations have increased in these areas.

Get out riding today as tomorrow will be warm and messy. Trails should be in good shape for the weekend.

We have a Vilas County Alliance meeting tonight and we will probably discuss a trail closing date for the year.

Check in Friday, March 17 for an updated trail report.

Enjoy our trails and local businesses this week and as always “Ride Right” and be safe.

Landy Roepke, BJSC Trail Manager

Trail Report – : Conover, Wisconsin – March 15, 2023

Reporter:snobuddies

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: 12-18″

Date of Report: March 15, 2023

Area Report:

Here we go again. The grooming on Monday night, combined with the cold temps set the trails up beautifully for a ride on Tuesday. But that evil sun came out yesterday and today. So, where it is hitting the trails, it has melted that snow. But in the woods under cover of the trees, the base is holding. 

There won’t be any grooming Wednesday and Thursday. We will see what the next system brings whether we groom Friday or Saturday. So far, weather report is rain starting Wednesday, changing to snow into Thursday and lasting until Saturday. What time that rain changes over is going to tell how much we get. Some reports are saying 3-5″, and others saying 5-10″. 

I’ll report back with more info when it happens. 

Remember with the March tempurture swings, the trails can start out firm in the morning, and change to soft mushy conditions by afternoon. When riding, be aware of these changes occuring. Also, towns have been winging the snow banks farther off the roads, so there maybe trail crossings with a higher bank to cross. 

News and Reports:

  • A reminder to ride between the orange blazers. Be careful in corners as there is an ice layer under the snow. 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:

This Friday, March 17 – Fundraiser at Club 45. Annual St. Patricks Day Corned Beef dinner. Money raised at this benefit go to the Sno-Buddies for trail maintenance. Come out and enjoy a Corned Beef dinner provided by the Payne Family.