josh_4184 Posted December 22, 2017 Share Posted December 22, 2017 10 minutes ago, Jonger said: Not even close to as fun. In fact, I find them boring. Would rather ride a motorcycle. As they say different strokes, but I would disagree, I drove a couple 260HP razors on some trails and at the sand dunes and it was a blast. Yes I would rather snowmobile, but getting 9 months a year more to ride plus not be as weather dependent is a huge plus hence why I am going to be buying one hopefully sooner than later. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted December 23, 2017 Author Share Posted December 23, 2017 13 hours ago, josh_4184 said: As they say different strokes, but I would disagree, I drove a couple 260HP razors on some trails and at the sand dunes and it was a blast. Yes I would rather snowmobile, but getting 9 months a year more to ride plus not be as weather dependent is a huge plus hence why I am going to be buying one hopefully sooner than later. Easy solution. Own both. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted December 25, 2017 Share Posted December 25, 2017 Looking like a cold, snowy and windy holiday week for northern MI. Might be the best snow we have had during this time frame in years up there. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted December 25, 2017 Author Share Posted December 25, 2017 Headed up to Gaylord to ride Thursday & Friday. Most likely solo.... gonna put some miles on. I expect conditions to be much better than today. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted December 30, 2017 Author Share Posted December 30, 2017 I hit the deer so hard it passed me on the shoulder of 75 and I was going about 75. I'm out $500 for the deductible. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RogueWaves Posted January 1, 2018 Share Posted January 1, 2018 Rolled one over on the back road last week. Going slower-no damage thankfully! Deer and driving, one of the few bad things about The Mitten state Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 4, 2018 Author Share Posted January 4, 2018 I have as many as 6 guys planning on riding the following weekend. Of course there is a wildcard storm that could screw everything up. It's ok as of today, but another 100 miles north and it will be raining in the UP. This isn't a hobby for long term planning... you have to hit it when you can. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 4, 2018 Share Posted January 4, 2018 Rode quite a bit over the holiday breaks, had some awesome snow around my house, didn't even touch the trails to much at all. The next couple weeks look like a pretty tough roller coaster for some warmer cutters but even with this sustained cold pattern has its downfalls as well as the ice buildup already is pretty high on the big lakes already. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 We have 6 guys heading up to the UP next weekend to ride. Snow is already limited to the best lake belt spots as it is. I really hope the weekend isn't f-cked up by this warmup. Although it does look like a snowstorm is more and more likely, another 50 to 75 miles north and we are screwed though. Too bad the Ontario loop is still not opened, that area is immune to warmth. I doubt Searchmont exceeded 35F at best until the weekend of the 19th. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 5, 2018 Author Share Posted January 5, 2018 This would be nice. Not so much for the Gaylord crew. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 5 hours ago, Jonger said: This would be nice. Not so much for the Gaylord crew. Yea, I saw that as well, its to bad we are finally getting a chance at some synoptic snow and it goes right to a damn cutter(s?), not surprised and actually looking forward to the warm up. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
luckyweather Posted January 6, 2018 Share Posted January 6, 2018 Ski hills are all icy, hearing about a lot of broken legs and ripped/torn acl’s. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 8, 2018 Share Posted January 8, 2018 Next couple weeks not looking the greatest for action around these parts, maybe Central and Western UP will/should be fine. The western cutters are going to put a hurt on the Norther lower snow pack and activities. One good aspect is that it should slow down the ice formation which was taking off the past couple weeks. The LES season is probably over for Erie already which has to be almost a record for icing over as quickly has it has. Im hoping got head up to Munising or GM in the next couple weeks myself. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted January 10, 2018 Share Posted January 10, 2018 I just got back from Togwotee WY, spent the past 5 days out there snowmobiling. The snow out there was ok but they need a fresh foot or two which sounds like their getting now. Incredible area. They are one of the few places that have decent snow out west right now so lots of people out there right now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 50+ dewpoints, wind, rain, temps in mid 50s say adios snowpack, went from 16"+ down to about 4-6". On the plus side, my rood on my house, poke barn, and camper are now just about snow free. Hopefully we get into a better pattern here the next few weeks to salvage the rest of the winter and riding season since we are starting over in Norther Lower. UP looks to be mostly spared. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
michsnowfreak Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 21 minutes ago, josh_4184 said: 50+ dewpoints, wind, rain, temps in mid 50s say adios snowpack, went from 16"+ down to about 4-6". On the plus side, my rood on my house, poke barn, and camper are now just about snow free. Hopefully we get into a better pattern here the next few weeks to salvage the rest of the winter and riding season since we are starting over in Norther Lower. UP looks to be mostly spared. Wow I didn't realize it went that far north. We went From 8" to 0 here in 2 days. Just dirty piles left though should be white again tomorrow. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 12, 2018 Share Posted January 12, 2018 32 minutes ago, michsnowfreak said: Wow I didn't realize it went that far north. We went From 8" to 0 here in 2 days. Just dirty piles left though should be white again tomorrow. Befor Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
XfireLOW Posted January 16, 2018 Share Posted January 16, 2018 On 1/11/2018 at 7:45 PM, josh_4184 said: 50+ dewpoints, wind, rain, temps in mid 50s say adios snowpack, went from 16"+ down to about 4-6". On the plus side, my rood on my house, poke barn, and camper are now just about snow free. Hopefully we get into a better pattern here the next few weeks to salvage the rest of the winter and riding season since we are starting over in Norther Lower. UP looks to be mostly spared. Your loss was my gain. While you were getting warmth and rain I got 6"+ of snow that the models never truly had a grasp on until 24 hours prior. A pic from over the weekend, it seemed deeper than it looks in the picture. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Latest GFS doesn't get much uglier for Northern lower and Half of the UP next 2 weeks. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 Was kicking around the idea of going up to my cousin's place north of Paradise this weekend, he says it's pretty good up that way still. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Posted January 18, 2018 Share Posted January 18, 2018 When the sports thread is the leading thread you know were #ucke%Sent from my SM-G925T using Tapatalk Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, slow poke said: Was kicking around the idea of going up to my cousin's place north of Paradise this weekend, he says it's pretty good up that way still. I think north of m28/Newberry you are still good, and west thru munising to the Keweenaw. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 10 hours ago, (((Will))) said: Seems great here. I'm sure it is. I personally don't have the ambition or energy to drive 10+ hours (with good roads) to chase snow. If I were to do that I would drive another 7 hours to WY and ride in the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 19, 2018 Share Posted January 19, 2018 1 hour ago, slow poke said: I'm sure it is. I personally don't have the ambition or energy to drive 10+ hours (with good roads) to chase snow. If I were to do that I would drive another 7 hours to WY and ride in the mountains. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 20, 2018 Author Share Posted January 20, 2018 I booked the America's Best hotel in Newberry every weekend through mid March. I just cancel what I dont use 2 days before hand. If not.... everything will be booked. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 21, 2018 Share Posted January 21, 2018 2 hours ago, Jonger said: I booked the America's Best hotel in Newberry every weekend through mid March. I just cancel what I dont use 2 days before hand. If not.... everything will be booked. I have probably only put on about 250 miles this year, ****ty weather/conditions combined with family/work obligations has made it tough. Just dont see the rest of the season setting up for decent sustained weather. Looks like UP may get torched w/rain next week weeks as well hopefully that doesn't happen but could kill a lot of hopes. As I said previously just not feeling this winter as much as previously actually looking forward to warmer weather. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jonger Posted January 23, 2018 Author Share Posted January 23, 2018 I know this doesn't help you in Gaylord, but I'm perfectly happy keeping the snow to my north and having dry conditions here. The problem now is that I'm 320 miles from decent snow. I'm elated that next weekends turd dump has vaporized. Looks like the UP will be in decent shape going forward with the upcoming pattern. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
josh_4184 Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 6 hours ago, Jonger said: I know this doesn't help you in Gaylord, but I'm perfectly happy keeping the snow to my north and having dry conditions here. The problem now is that I'm 320 miles from decent snow. I'm elated that next weekends turd dump has vaporized. Looks like the UP will be in decent shape going forward with the upcoming pattern. The system did fall apart, although it was long range so not surprised which is good news for all north of the bridge. As you said all the trolls are pretty much done, there still is time but the rest of the season not looking to good for decent riding down here. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
slow poke Posted January 24, 2018 Share Posted January 24, 2018 Any idea when the last time northern lower had a good 10"+ system snow storm? Seems the snowbelt areas have done ok the past few years with lake effect but outside of those areas it's been tough sledding it seems. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
UMB WX Posted January 25, 2018 Share Posted January 25, 2018 when northern lower gets smoked, I normally get smoked. Glory days have been behind us for yrs now. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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