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Trail Report – : Cable, Wisconsin – December 28, 2018

Reporter:officecoordinator@cable4fun.com

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 0-4″

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Area Report:

Cable Area Snowmobile Trail Report
December 28th, 2018
 
Currently, the Cable Area trails are closed, as are Bayfield County trails. Groomers will not be out until next week and trails have not been rolled, however forest roads can be traveled on. Expect early riding conditions on forest roads. Riders can also use the stick trails on Lake Owen and Namakagon to navigate the lakes.
 
Swamps are not yet frozen over; experienced riders are welcome to help pack the swamps.
 
We have received 7” of snow in the last 2 days. There is another 3-5” forecasted for Monday-Tuesday next week.
 
Have a safe and happy New Year!
 
We will keep you posted with all things trail related! Be sure to grab one of our new 2019 Cable Area Motor Head Maps here in the Chamber, or at one of our local businesses!

Trail Report – : Superior – Douglas County, Wisconsin – December 28, 2018

Reporter:nikky.farmakes

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6-8 Inches

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Area Report:

To get the trail report in an easy-to-read, downloadable format, please to go https://www.superiorchamber.org/recreation/trail-report

*Please note – The Saunders Grade Traill will be closed for the entire 2018/2019 winter season due to significant damage caused by June 2018 flooding.*

The Douglas County region experienced a significant winter storm over December 26-27th.  Due to the widespread nature of the storm, depending on location the county experienced rain (over 1 inch in some areas), snow (up to 12 inches), and/or sleet.  The combination of wet heavy snow and high winds has resulted in a large number of saplings and downed trees blocking trails.  Club members are actively working on clearing these trees but it will likely take several days due to the large quantities of downed trees on the trails.

Where possible, clubs are packing trails with grooming equipment.  However, the trail base is very soft at this time. Trail use is not recommended until the area has experienced a cold spell in order for the trail’s bases to freeze flat for the rest of the season.

Please see the map for which trails are currently open.

We will provide updates as more trails are opened or as conditions change.

Trail Report – : Bayfield County, Wisconsin – December 28, 2018

Reporter:BayfieldCounty

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2-8 inches

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Area Report:

Trails in Bayfield County are still currently closed. The much anticipated snowstorm did bring snow to most of the county, but the snow was very wet and there was also a lot of rain mixed in. The ground was wet before the snow fell so we need to be sure the swamps are frozen and safe for travel. Safety of riders is our number one priority. We are gathering information from our local clubs and will open the trails when we know they are safe. There is more snow and cold in the forecast so hopefully we will be able to open the trails soon!

Trail Report – : Phelps, Wisconsin – December 28, 2018

Reporter:surtrac

Trail Conditions: Early Season

Snow Cover: 6″

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Area Report:

2:00PM overcast light snow+18 deg.
We rec’d about 3″of wet snow early Wed.morning then it changed to light
rain for the rest of the day.
With that said all Vilas County trails will open tomorrow morning at 9:00 AM(Sat.)

Trail Report – : Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 28, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2-4 inches

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Area Report:

With the recent 2 to 4 inches of snowfall on 12/27/18, the local clubs will be out checking and grooming the trails to build a base for the season. For now, the snowmobile trails throughout Washburn County remain closed as we will need more snow to maintain a good trail for the rest of the season. Keep thinking snow!

Now that the snow has started to build up, make sure you get your new trail map to start planning your snowmobile trip for the season. To order your FREE Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/contact/

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 28, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2-4 inches

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Area Report:

With the recent 2 to 4 inches of snowfall on 12/27/18, the local clubs will be out checking and grooming the trails to build a base for the season. For now, the snowmobile trails throughout Washburn County remain closed as we will need more snow to maintain a good trail for the rest of the season. Keep thinking snow!

Now that the snow has started to build up, make sure you get your new trail map to start planning your snowmobile trip for the season. To order your FREE Snowmobile map, visit: http://www.washburncounty.org/contact/

Trail Report – : Eagle River, Wisconsin – December 28, 2018

Reporter:Holly t

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-5 inches & icy – Panning

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Area Report:

VILAS COUNTY TRAILS TO INCLUDE SNO-EAGLES TRAILS TO OPEN SATURDAY, DECEMBER 29, 2018 AT 9AM

December 28, 2018 12.48PM – 21 degrees- Cloudy

Here the official announcement.  Tomorrow at 9am!

Trail Boss has been out panning along with other drivers.  Trail 13 the grade through town heading through town & south onto Trail 3 toward Three Lakes to about Bloom Rd.  West,70/7  Trail to almost the connect with St. Germain.

Be safe out there & remember many lakes are not marked yet so if you don’t see orange barrels or markers please stay off to be safe.  That water is cold.

See ya on the trails soon!

Holly Tomlanovich
Sno-Eagles, Inc.
PROUD GROOMERS OF THE SNOWMOBILE CAPITAL OF THE WORLD® – Eagle River
Phone Trail Updates 715.479.5185
Sno-Eagles Snowmobile Club

 

 

News and Reports:

News and Reports:

Tuesday, January 8 – Sno-Eagles Board Meeting – International Snowmobile Hall of Fame – 6pm
Friday-Sunday, January 11-12 – Vintage Snowmobile Championship Races – World Championship Derby Complex
Thursday, January 17 – Sno-Eagles General Member meeting – ER VFW – 6:15pm appetizers with meeting at 7pm
Thursday-Sunday, January 17-21 – World Championship Snowmobile Derby – World Championship Derby Complex
Saturday, January 26 – SNO (Saturday Night Out) – White Stag(7141 Hwy 17 N, Sugar Camp, WI) – 5:30pm Social time – 6:00pm Dinner 

Snowmobile Information:

Handy Snowmobile Links

Wisconsin Snowmobile Registration
Discount Trail Pass for Snowmobile Club Members – $10
Standard Wisconsin Trail Pass – $30
Out of State Trail Pass – $50
Vilas County Map It Trail App

Trail Report – : Spooner and Washburn County, Wisconsin – December 28, 2018

Reporter:Washburn County

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 2″ over ice

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Snowmobile Information:

With the recent 2” snowfall on 12/27/18, our local clubs will be out grooming the trail to build a base for the season, but for now, the trails remain closed.  Keep thinking snow!

Trail Report – : Boulder Junction, Wisconsin – December 28, 2018

Reporter:boulderwi

Trail Conditions: Closed

Snow Cover: 4-8 inches

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Area Report:

THE VILAS COUNTY SNOWMOBILE TRAIL SYSTEM WILL OFFICIALLY OPEN AT 9:00 A.M. ON SATURDAY 12/29/2018:

All trails in the Boulder Junction Trail System will have been panned and just starting to create a base. I would like to thank everyone involved for their hard work in making possible for the trail system to be opening. Please use extreme CAUTION! This is early season riding. All areas have very little snow. Some areas have ruts and there can be many hazards on the trail. The swamps and boggy areas in trail system are still freezing up. Please stay on the marked trails. Be careful! Pray for more snow and cold to improve our conditions. Remember be safe, ride right, and enjoy the ride. ~ Jim (Hammy) Hamilton, Boulder Junction Snowmobile Club President

Join us for these upcoming events:
January 5: Snowmobile Club Brat Fry
January 19: Wittig’s Big Fish Ice Fishing Tournament
January 20: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
February 2: Frozen Tozen Ice Fishing Tournament
February 16: Forest Frenzy Winter Triathlon
February 17: Snowmobile Club Breakfast
March 2: Snowmobile Club Cabin Fever Party

Trail Report – : Lake Gogebic | Bergland, Michigan – December 28, 2018

Reporter:AJ’s Walleye Lodge

Trail Conditions: Good

Snow Cover: Good

Date of Report: December 28, 2018

Area Report:

We’ve received several inches of very welcomed snow last night.   Not as much as we expected – but certainly enough to get the groomers rolling again.     Yesterday riders reported that Lake Gogebic Area trails 102 and 1N were in good/fair condition even with the traffic and rain.   There are spots to look out for and some watery crossings, but you just have to use some extra caution.   That nonsense sleet/rain that we received yesterday combined with single digit overnight temperatures has actually been of benefit to the base. 

Snow is in the forecast today and every day for the next week with the exception of 2 days.   Winds look to shift to the North and we should get pounded with snow.   John Dee indicates that should be happening Tuesday.  Temps have dropped to single digits at night which helped turn that nonsense snow/sleet/rain we received into some useful to help our base.   

We’ll give you an update once the Groomers have a chance to get out on the trails.    That’s what we got for now.       Please be safe out there – repeat business is the secret to our success and we want you to be a part of it!    This is Mary Beth from AJ’s Walleye Lodge wishing everyone a very Happy New Year!    May 2019 bring good health and good times to all!