Moose Snowmobile Trail Reports for Wednesday, January 24, 2024

Here comes the heat wave: After a weekend of riding, where conditions permitted heavy sled traffic across areas of the Tug Hill and beyond, the NWS forecast appears to be grim for snowmobilers.

With temperatures forecasted to reach into the 40’s this week, plus periods of rain, several clubs are anticipating trail conditions to deteriorate until Old Man Winter wakes up from his mid-winter nap.

Furthermore, some clubs here locally have suspended grooming until conditions improve.

If you’re up riding the trails, look out for thin spots, mud and water holes.

Here are the latest reports we’ve gathered:

NOTE: Conditions are likely and do tend to change on a moment’s notice. Be sure to keep checking our website for any updates.

Barnes Corners Sno-Pals: Poor, fair and some good conditions reported. Several water holes reported.

Brantingham Snowmobile Club: Lower trails are CLOSED (no access to Tug Hill from Lyons Falls or Glenfield).

Long Pond Sno Sled Club: No active grooming until weather conditions allow.

Lost Trail Snowmobile Club: Trails are open, but not much for snow coverage (WEST LEYDEN TRAIL REMAINS CLOSED). Expect deteriorating conditions.

Missing Link Snowmobile Club: No grooming until further notice; Carthage to Belfort is CLOSED; expect mud and water holes.

Osceola Snowmobile Association: Trails are open (except C4J); coverage gets thinner further south.

Ohio Ridge Riders: More snow coverage is needed, but trails are open.

Old Forge/Town of Webb: Fair to good conditions reported, with some new, wet snowfall and up to 5-inches of packed base.

Penn Mountain Snow Riders: Use caution and watch for thin areas.

Southern Tug Hill Sno-Riders: No grooming until further notice; lower trails are expected to lose some snow coverage.

Trackside Blazers: Conditions vary from good to not so good.

Turin Ridge Riders: Seasonal roads remain open, but lower trails east of State Route 26 and West Road are CLOSED.

Valley Snow Travelers: Trails from Montague to Tabolts Corners were groomed Tuesday night; grooming will continue as long as conditions allow.

NOTICE: Local law enforcement and snowmobile club officials are warning all riders to obey any and all rules and regulations. This includes, but is not limited to: respecting closed trails and staying off from private property. Police warn to never snowmobile while intoxicated or under the influence of any substance. Watch your speeds and remember to look out for and give right-of-way to groomers on the trails.

Image via the Southern Tug Hill Sno-Riders.