Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
Serving Gogebic, Iron and Ontonagon Counties
TWO EARLY season snowmobilers on Trail 2 in Hurley head east Thursday. Conditions of the trails vary, with some open water remaining until the swamps freeze completely. Snow is expected this weekend, combined with low temperatures, to drastically improve trail conditions. The county forestry department warns riders to take precautions, as early season conditions are persisting and there is a risk with the open water.
By IAN MINIELLY
HURLEY - Iron County snowmobile trails opened on Wednesday and are in varying conditions.
"Early season freezing is progressing nicely, but there is still some open water on the trails, so riders need to proceed with caution," said Tara Krall, office manager and trail coordinator for the Iron County Forestry Department.
Trail signs are posted throughout the system, but the varying conditions change rapidly.
Iron County is expecting more snow than was forecast to put trails into excellent condition. Cold conditions this week are helping freeze swampy...
