All Chippewa County Snowmobile Trails are closing at 2pm today Thursday January 8th 2026. This is due the increased rainfall prediction for this evening.(Updated January 8th 2026)
Reporter:Ely Chamber of Commerce/Explore MN Visitor Center
Trail Conditions: Poor
Snow Cover: 5-10 Inches
Date of Report: January 8, 2026
Area Report:
Ely Area Trail Conditions
Arrowhead State Trail, Putnam/Fishing Lakes Trails, Taconite State Trail (1/7/26): In general, there is still not enough snow on the trails to cover all the bumps, rocks, and low spots, so remain cautious and aware at all times while riding! Swamps on the trail are mostly flat and grassy, but continue to watch for holes, hummocks, and beaver dams in the swamps and exposed rocks and ground in the uplands. Riding conditions are poor.
Skiing: Tail Base: 0 Inches
Snowmobiling: Trail Base: 0 Inches, Conditions: Closed
Local Snow Depth: 5-10 Inches
Lake Vermilion Soudan Underground Mine State Park Trails(1/7/26): Closed: With the low snow, trails remain rough throughout the entire trail system. Continue to watch for hazards and ride with caution. Continue to monitor trail conditions online, as they may be changing daily, especially as we get more snow.
Snowmobiling: Trail Base: 2 Inches, Conditions: Closed
Babbitt Golf Course Trail (1/5/26): The Golf Course is groomed.
Babbitt Birch Lake Plantation (1/5/26): Ski Trails are groomed.
Bear Head Lake State Park (1/6/26): Track was set on Tuesday, January 6th with good to very good results in the campground loop, the Beach Trail, and from the Trail Center to the Ranger Station.
You can snowshoe anywhere in Minnesota’s state parks and recreation areas, except on trails that are specifically designated for other activities, such as skiing or snowmobiling.
Skiing: Trail Base: 2-6 Inches, Condition: Very Good
Snowmobiling conditions: Trail Base: 1-4 Inches, Condition: Very Good
Local Snow Depth: 9-11 Inches
For the most up-to-date trail conditions, please go to the DNR trail conditions website:
(https://www.dnr.state.mn.us/snow_depth/index.html)
Reporter:Washburn County
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: 4-6″ Base
Date of Report: January 8, 2026
Area Report:
All Washburn County snowmobile trails are officially open for the season. Even with recent warmer temps and minimal rainfall, the trails remain in fair to good condition across the county. The snow base varies from 4 to 6 inches. If you encounter any trail issues such as downed trees, limbs, or debris, please report them to Washburn County Forestry at 715-635-4490.
Please be advised that on 1/1/2026 there was an incident on Long Lake, off of the boat landing on Blackhawk Road. The ice conditions at this time are very poor and a snowmobile broke through the ice at this location while out riding. At this time no trail route is marked out on Long Lake. The County does not have jurisdiction on Long Lake and is not responsible for marking out a trail across the lake, even though certain sections of Washburn County Snowmobile trails lead to accessing Long Lake, Washburn County Forestry does not maintain anything past the high ground point. Please use caution if you are out on any lake as they are not yet 100% safe.
Remember that grooming and maintenance activities continue throughout the season. Use caution while riding, watch for trail equipment, and enjoy the trails responsibly.
Reporter:boulderwi
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 10-12″
Date of Report: January 8, 2026
Area Report:
At 8:00 AM it’s 30 degrees out with cloudy skies and a high of 38 degrees today. Later this
evening, we will be getting light rain changing to snow with an accumulation of 2”-4” of new
snow.
Tuesday, we had a work crew out on Trail 15S and cleared all the overhanging limbs so that we
can get our groomer through without further damage. We have repaired our damaged New
Holland T6 groomer and it is back out on our trails grooming.
Our entire trail system was groomed last night and early this morning to be ready for today’s
riding. Despite the warmer temps, there is plenty of snow on the trails with only a few
scattered thin spots.
Enjoy the trails, ride safe, and stop in and patronize our local businesses.
Let for an updated trail report on Monday, 1/12.
Landy Roepke
BJSC Trail Manager
News and Reports:
Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club events:
*All Season: Gooch’s Pizza Fundraiser*
1/18 Breakfast at Boulder Beer Bar 8:30am
2/12 Spaghetti Fundraiser at Rustic Roadhouse 4-7pm
2/15 Breakfast Fundraiser at The Guide’s Inn 8:30am
2/21 Trail Side Brat Fry at the Groomer Shed 11am
3/7 Cabin Fever at Gooch’s 2 4pm
Snowmobile Information:
Stay up to date on trail conditions and the latest news by signing up for the snowmobiling ENewsletter here.
Reporter:Threelakeswi
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 12 inches
Date of Report: January 8, 2026
Area Report:
Trails have been holding up during this warm up and rain. We are expecting some rain this afternoon before it turns to snow. 1-3 inches is expected. Sat. is our next chance for snow 3-6 inches. So plan on a good weekend of riding. We are grooming at night when temps allow. Check the Groomer Tracking System app to find what trails have been groomed. Keep doing the snow & cold weather dance!
News and Reports:
Jan. 15-17 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run- Party on Sat. at Spirit View
Jan. 24 – Chicken Soup “Cluck Off” -2-5 pm at Lindy’s Hideaway & Swamp Witch Inn.
Feb. 7 – Three Lakes Trails Gun & Meet Raffle – 5-8 pm at Spirit View Lakeside
Feb. 13-15 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run – Party on Sat at The Three Lakes American Legion
Jan. 15-17 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run- Party on Sat. at Spirit View
Jan. 24 – Chicken Soup “Cluck Off” -2-5 pm at Lindy’s Hideaway & Swamp Witch Inn.
Feb. 7 – Three Lakes Trails Gun & Meet Raffle – 5-8 pm at Spirit View Lakeside
Feb. 13-15 Three Lakes Tavern League Poker Run – Party on Sat at The Three Lakes American Legion
Snowmobile Information:
The trail 7 from Spirit Lake to Maple Lake will be closed this season.
When visiting downtown businesses please park your sled at the Shed the Sled, corner of Highway 45 and County Highway A. Please do not park in businesses’ parking lots or town roads.
Town roads are NOT trails unless they are marked as a snowmobile route. You can use a town road to get from your house to the closest trail.
Website – https://www.threelakestrails.com
Groomer Tracking System -https://gts.groomertrackingsystems.com/map
Oneida Co Trail Map -https://www.oneidacountywi.gov/wp-content/uploads/Oneida-County-Snowmobile-Map.pdf
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 5 inch hard ice base – 8-10 inches snow
Date of Report: January 8, 2026
Area Report:
1//8/2026 – 6:40am 31 degrees – High 38
SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Fair to Good
Frozen Icy Base
SNOW cover
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
All in all trails are Fair to Good
Happy to report the National Weather Service has issued a Winter Weather Advisory from 9pm tonight until 6am Friday morning. Temps are high so will go from sleet to SNOW. Total SNOW 2-4 inches.
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club has halted grooming until temps drop & there is more new SNOW. Which could be tonight!!
Trails all in all are holding up well. The thick ice base & little or no sun are helping that. The first of 2 weather systems will move in tonight with 2-4 inches forecast. Then Saturday another 1-3 in the forecast. Keep Dancin’
Still some low hanging branches from the combination rain & freezing sleet few night ago. If when you are riding you come across downed or low hanging trees or branches please contact Dan at 262.951.6519.
Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. Safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail have been installed. The red, white & green alternate flashing lights are visible for 2 nautical miles. Be sure to stay by the barrels & watch for the flashing lights. Night time speed limit everywhere on the trails is 55MPH
Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.
Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Right click on photo to enlarge
Think Cold! Keep Doin’ the SNOW DANCE!
See ya on the trails!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN
News and Reports:
SNO-EAGLES & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events
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:Phelps Snowmobile Club
Trail Conditions: Excellent
Snow Cover: 12″-18″
Date of Report: January 8, 2026
Area Report:
The Phelps area trails are in good to excellent condition. Grooming is being done as temperatures allow. Rain/sleet/snow are in the forecast for tonight into Friday morning. More snow forecast for Saturday with cooler temps. If traveling on the North Twin Lake Trail, please stay on the mark trail. There is an ice heave running across the lake and this is the safest location to travel. Please patronize our businesses and enjoy the Phelps area.
News and Reports:
Please join us and the Conover Sno-Buddies this Saturday for our annual Trailside Roast. Free food and beverage available. We will be located at TIN 500 which is the intersection of the Phelps, Sno-Buddies, and Frosty trail systems. Donations appreciated. 10:00 to 1:00.
January 24 is the 2nd annual Phelps Radar Run on North Twin. 1,000-foot groomed snow track. Fun for all.
Reporter:snobuddies
Trail Conditions: Good
Snow Cover: 8-10”
Date of Report: January 7, 2026
Area Report:
We have had a few warmer days here above freezing. Tuesday night we had a light rain, and some more Thursday evening before changing to snow. More snow in the forecast for Saturday. We have suspended grooming in these warm temps, Trail boss Chad was out checking trails for downed trees again. Hard to believe there is anything left, but anything that was hanging low already broke with the added weight of ice and wet snow. As you ride, we aware of anything on the trail or hanging low. Another groomer was out by sled today with his small chain saw cutting what he could. A few riders stopped and helped. That is much appreciated, THANK YOU!
Im sure we will be back to grooming by Saturday night.
During the day on Saturday from 10-2pm we will be at intersection 500 along with the Phelps Snowmobile Club hosting our trail side roast. Stop by and have something to eat and a warm cup of hot chocolate.
Watch out for the large ice heave on North Twin Lake. It is marked with signs, barrels, and green flashing beacons. Please slow down and cross next to the barrels.
News and Reports:
Snowmobile Information:
Check out our clothing, merchandise, raffle tickets and more on our website https://conoversnobuddies.com/shop
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.
Reporter:langlade
Trail Conditions: Closed
Snow Cover: 1-4
Date of Report: January 7, 2026
Area Report:
At this point, the closure is expected to be temporary but is weather-dependent. The purpose of this temporary closure is to preserve the existing base during a period of warm weather and possible rain. The Langlade County snowmobile trail system will reopen when/if weather and trail conditions improve.
For questions regarding the trails, please contact the local snowmobile club or visit their social media accounts. You may also contact the Forestry, Parks, and Recreation Department at 715-627-6300.
Langlade County would like to thank the snowmobile clubs, sponsors, and operators of the trails for all of the volunteered hours brushing, signing, and grooming of trails over this season to provide high-quality snowmobile trails in Langlade County. Please make sure to continue to support the sponsors and clubs.
We hope that you enjoyed the Langlade County trail system, and thank you for supporting the economy and businesses of Langlade County!
Al Murray
Langlade County Forest Administrator
Reporter:Holly t
Trail Conditions: Fair
Snow Cover: Hard ice base holding – 6 – 8 inches SNOW
Date of Report: January 7, 2026
Area Report:
1//7/2026 – 8:45am – 28 degrees – High 34
SNO-EAGLES
EAGLE RIVER TRAILS
Fair to Good
Frozen Icy Base
SNOW cover
As you ride should you come across any issues pleased call Dan at 262.951.6519.
All in all trails are Fair to Good
As reported temps have bounced up into the 30’s during the day. With 20’s or less at night. So the SNOW should hold. Couple of inches of new SNOW Saturday night. Future shows next SNOW is next Tuesday. Wednesday the 14th daytime temps return to the 20’s with single digits at night
With the warm up NO GROOMING overnight.
Eagle Lake was marked by businesses. Safety lights at entrance & exit from/to the lake trail have been installed.
Catfish Lake is NOT MARKED. Uncertain it will open as there are no businesses open on the lake this winter.
New spur off the Trig’s trail. It takes you Chubby’s Family Restaurant. Right Click photo to enlarge
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Have been a few changes to the 2025-2026 Sno-Eagles map. Right click on photo to enlarge
Think Cold! Keep Doin’ the SNOW DANCE!
See ya on the trails!
Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club
Proud Groomers of THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Remember……Wherever you are RIDE RIGHT & SLOW DOWN
News and Reports:
SNO-EAGLES & EAGLE RIVER EVENTS – Everyone & Anyone Welcome – Member or Non Member – Check out www.snoeagles.org for more details. Click Events
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