josh_4184 Posted February 19, 2017 Share Posted February 19, 2017 1 hour ago, Jonger said: Through 240, that's good enough for me. We know there will be jackpots and that's where I trailer to! Ill believe that when I see it, probably cut left and rain for my area Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 20, 2017 Author Share Posted February 20, 2017 The trails statewide are pretty wrecked. Off trail in the central Keweenaw, the Hurons and south of Grand Marais are probably still fun though. Friday seems to kick off a pretty good period of the UP and eventually the whole state. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
weatherbo Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 34 minutes ago, Jonger said: The trails statewide are pretty wrecked. Off trail in the central Keweenaw, the Hurons and south of Grand Marais are probably still fun though. Friday seems to kick off a pretty good period of the UP and eventually the whole state. 16-20" in the woods here. You could ride but I don't know why anyone would want to. 1/2" of RAIN coming Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 Lots of riding here! On bicycles.... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TugHillMatt Posted February 20, 2017 Share Posted February 20, 2017 1 hour ago, Willh said: People use fat tire bikes up here in the winter. They look fun. That's true. I see people using those in the snow here too. They also use them for riding on the sand on the Lake Michigan beaches here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ConfusedKitten Posted February 21, 2017 Share Posted February 21, 2017 5 hours ago, Willh said: People use fat tire bikes up here in the winter. They look fun. I almost impulse bought one of those to ride on the unplowed trails of my city, kind of glad I didn't after the winter we had xD Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 21, 2017 Author Share Posted February 21, 2017 19 hours ago, weatherbo said: 16-20" in the woods here. You could ride but I don't know why anyone would want to. 1/2" of RAIN coming This might be one of the earliest trail closings in years. Johndee tracks these dates and I do recall a mid February season ending once before. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XfireLOW Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 11 hours ago, Jonger said: This might be one of the earliest trail closings in years. Johndee tracks these dates and I do recall a mid February season ending once before. 1999-2000 winter. There was about 2 flakes of snow left in Minnesota by March. I don't know if other states have anything quite like MN DNR does for tracking actual snow depth measurements weekly. I have found these maps to be more accurate than anything satellite based by quite a bit. I find myself looking though past years to find similarities between years and weather patterns. http://climate.umn.edu/doc/snowmap_old.htm Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 22, 2017 Author Share Posted February 22, 2017 I'm trying to tractor beam Fridays storm to northern lower. Another nudge south on the 00z GFS. If anyone scores 12 inches, I'll roll... it not, the following weekend should be good somewhere. March 11th through 16th... the 1000 mile loop. That's the next ride plan. The warmup hasn't melted much there. Looks good though out the entire long range. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted February 22, 2017 Share Posted February 22, 2017 7 hours ago, Jonger said: I'm trying to tractor beam Fridays storm to northern lower. Another nudge south on the 00z GFS. If anyone scores 12 inches, I'll roll... it not, the following weekend should be good somewhere. March 11th through 16th... the 1000 mile loop. That's the next ride plan. The warmup hasn't melted much there. Looks good though out the entire long range. This is a Western/Middle UP type storm, going to lightly snow here, then transition to rain/fz rain, then back to some light LES. Pretty typical for every storm this year, heading right over head or west. Only have a few inches left on the ground. Looks like we are entering another NW flow clipper train, which I would normally welcome but since all the damage to the snow, these systems wont help much. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted February 23, 2017 Share Posted February 23, 2017 This would certainly be a surprise if it verified. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 23, 2017 Author Share Posted February 23, 2017 Let's hope. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted February 24, 2017 Share Posted February 24, 2017 Maybe the winter ends on a strong note?? Granted its Fantasy Range Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted February 25, 2017 Share Posted February 25, 2017 Near Lake Superior west of grand Maris right now. No snow south of 28. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted February 26, 2017 Author Share Posted February 26, 2017 The itinerary is set! If anyone wants to join us, they are more than welcome to. 1000 mile ride. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
beavis1729 Posted February 27, 2017 Share Posted February 27, 2017 Maybe one of these years Jonger - just too busy now. Sounds like a fun trip - here's to deep snow and great trails! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted February 28, 2017 Share Posted February 28, 2017 Long range looks like more of the same garbage we have dealt with all winter, cutters w/ rain and a little back end snow. Think the season may be in serious jeopardy. Buying a SxS this summer, to hell with the sledding. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 Looks like I have to get through Tuesday's rain storm and then it should be home clear on my trip. Mother nature I beggeth you, just let me get this ride in. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 1, 2017 Author Share Posted March 1, 2017 19 hours ago, josh_4184 said: Long range looks like more of the same garbage we have dealt with all winter, cutters w/ rain and a little back end snow. Think the season may be in serious jeopardy. Buying a SxS this summer, to hell with the sledding. Side By Sides are cool... but no where near as fun as a sled. That's the bummer with summer off road. The trail system is nowhere near as good also. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BuffaloWeather Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Jet skis are more fun than either. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted March 1, 2017 Share Posted March 1, 2017 Where I live you can have a lot of fun on ATV's/SxS, lots of places to explore, I am not much of a trail person anyway like to make my own trails when possible. But paying 15-20k for a vehicle you can use everyday versus a sled 2-3 months a year makes it a much easier pill to swallow when making monthly payments. I still love sledding but dont love the fact you must do it on mother natures terms. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 Just now, slow poke said: Good snow up here by Lake Superior still, had a great ride yesterday on the sleds. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 5, 2017 Author Share Posted March 5, 2017 Nice. Friday after work I'm driving to Elliot Lake Ontario.... Riding from there to Chapeua to Cochrane to Hearst to Halfway Haven to Elliot Lake. Big model discrepancy right now. GFS showing possible rain/snow on Tuesday.... the other models don't feature this. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted March 5, 2017 Share Posted March 5, 2017 28 minutes ago, Jonger said: Nice. Friday after work I'm driving to Elliot Lake Ontario.... Riding from there to Chapeua to Cochrane to Hearst to Halfway Haven to Elliot Lake. Big model discrepancy right now. GFS showing possible rain/snow on Tuesday.... the other models don't feature this. Have a good/safe trip, pack and plan for the unexpected, pretty desolate up there. There's a lot of winter left that far north so I bet you guys will have the snow and temps you want. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 13, 2017 Author Share Posted March 13, 2017 I'm in Cochran Ontario. It's a bit chilly. That's actual temp, not windchill. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted March 13, 2017 Share Posted March 13, 2017 1 hour ago, Jonger said: I'm in Cochran Ontario. It's a bit chilly. That's actual temp, not windchill. Nice, hows the snow depth up there Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted March 14, 2017 Author Share Posted March 14, 2017 11 hours ago, josh_4184 said: Nice, hows the snow depth up there In spots probably 3 feet. Nearly 4 to 5 feet sixty miles north of the bridge. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Stebo Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 Bump, time to rename this thread for this year's non weather discussion. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hoosier Posted November 27, 2017 Share Posted November 27, 2017 2 minutes ago, (((Will))) said: I rode in a car while it was snowing the other day. I hate driving in snow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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