March 14,2008

CURRENT SNOW DEPTH:
18

LATEST SNOW and GENERAL WEATHER:
while daytime temps are mild, nighttime temps in the teens firm things up nicely, thank you very much. Even a few flakes falling now and then. Conditions this season have really been amazing, according to riders across the big snow country trail system. However, it's mid-March folks, and we're getting down to "One More Time, Time."

TRAILS and CONDITIONS:
ON ALL BIG SNOW COUNTRY TRAILS: some trails will have icy areas...slow down especially on the corners.
From the Gogebic Range Trail Authority: groomers out on all trails every day or night-all are good to very good.
From Lake Gogebic: Grooming daily-trails in good to very good condition but again, you will find some icy areas-watch for a few bare spots.
Silver City: Low traffic has kept trails in great shape with the exception of in and out of Silver City. #1 from the intersection of 12 to Lake of the Clouds good with that exception...a few spots of water from 11 to the ski hill on 1...11 from the head of 11N is good to very good.
Ontonagon trails are groomed with good coverage and in good to very good condition.
Watersmeet trails groomed and they're reporting good to very good shape.
Overall, I think you'll be surprised at the condition of our trails. While the season ends officially March 31st, I wouldn't pass up this chance to get out and ENJOY!

As always, check with your lodging facility on ice depth and conditions before venturing out on any Lake, especially now.
Come on up-have fun-be safe!

SPECIAL EVENTS:
Take a look at web cams throughout the area to check out the snow for yourself. Find links on our website at www.westernup.info
If you want to see how our first ever Sledfest turned out, go to www.youtube.com and search sledfest 08.