Cable Area Snowmobile Trail Report

Spring Has Sprung! -- Posted on Tuesday, March 17 2009

Spring has sprung in the north woods! Trails will remain open until March 31st but the trails are mostly bare and area lakes continue to have enough ice for travel, but are beginning to open around bridges and are very slushy. The Cable Area Businesses have greatly appreciated your support through out the winter season. Don't forget ATV season! Trails open as soon as the ground firms up enough for travel.

Riders be Cautious -- Posted on Monday, March 9 2009

The Cable Area had a very busy snowmobile traffic weekend, leaving our trails in poor condition. Riders have reported open water under bridges on our area lakes. Be cautious while traveling over the lakes. The national weather forecast has put Bayfield County in a Winter Storm Watch from Tuesday morning through Wednesday afternoon with the chances of significant snowfall on our regions. If conditions change, this report will be updated immediately.

Weenie Roast weekend a GO -- Posted on Friday, March 6 2009

The Cable Area received warm temperatures and an unexpected rain/sleet storm last night which downgraded our trials to poor or fair condition. The Namakagon Trail groomers will attempt to groom the trail systems around Lake Namakagon tonight when temperatures drop below freezing. Trails around the lakes and to the east towards Clam Lake are in fair condition. Trails to the north in the Grand View area are in poor riding condition. If you plan to come to the Weenie Roast on Lake Namakagon this weekend, the lake is still in good riding condition so plan on bringing the sleds with you!

Trails are in good condition! -- Posted on Thursday, March 5 2009

The Cable Area snowmobile trails continue to stay in good spring riding condition. All trails have been groomed and are smooth. Riders may experience a few icy corners and light dirt on south facing hills. Come up to the Cable Area for a late season ride!

New Snow in the Cable Area! -- Posted on Friday, February 27 2009

The Cable Area received 4 to 5 inches of fresh heavy snow on Thursday afternoon. Our trails have been upgraded to very good condition. Our local trail groomers reported that they began grooming early Friday morning and will continue grooming round the clock until Monday morning. Come up to the Cable Area for a late season ride! Don’t forget Weenie Roast Weekend on March 7th & 8th at Lakewood’s Resort with snowmobile radar runs, polar plunge, live music and of course an outdoor weenie roast on Lake Namakagon!

White Out Conditions in Cable! -- Posted on Thursday, February 26 2009

The Cable Area is under a winter snow warning until tonight (Thursday night). Currently the Cable Area has received 1 1/2 heavy inches of snow with white out conditions, and snow continues to fall at a rapid rate, with another 2 to 3 inches of snow expected to fall before midnight. Before snow, trails were in poor to fair condition with icy corners and some bare spots. Area lakes had snow drifts with many icy spots. New snow should upgrade our conditions to fair to good conditions. Check back tomorrow morning for an after the storm report!

Get Ready for Weenie Roast Weekend! -- Posted on Wednesday, February 18 2009

The Cable Area snowmobile trails are in fair condition. We have received a few inches of snow over the past few days and more light snow is forecasted. This weekend the Cable Area hosts the American Birkebeiner Cross Country Ski Race, so lodging accomodations may be scarce. Plan to visit us March 6th & 7th for the Weenie Roast Weekend at Lakewoods Resort!

Trails in Poor Condition -- Posted on Tuesday, February 10 2009

The trails in the Cable Area have been downgraded to poor condition. Rain showers and warm temperatures have turned most of our base into soft snow. Temperatures are forecasted to drop below freezing on Wednesday afternoon, with slight chances for snow showers on Wednesday, Thursday and Saturday. Check back soon for more snow updates for the Cable Area.

The Cable Area Gears Up For Barstool Races -- Posted on Monday, February 9 2009

The trails in the Cable Area definitely took a hit this weekend from the warmer than average temperatures. Most trails are still in good condition. Sections of Trail 70 from Cable to Namakagon are showing dirt and many corners are now icy. Overall, the trail is still fair. Same goes for Trail 15 by Grand View. Overall fair, but definitely some bad spots. The Namakagon Trail Groomers groomed everything Saturday and Sunday night, but are suspending grooming until the forecasted warm spell has passed. If temperatures drop below freezing, grooming will begin again Wednesday night in hopes of shaping things up for the weekend and the Drummond Snowjacks Barstool Races.

Snowmobile Trail Conditions and Events -- Posted on Monday, February 2 2009

After experiencing warmer than average temperatures this weekend, the trails continue to be in very good to excellent condition. The Namakagon Trail Groomers groomed every night this past weekend helping the snow settle to a solid packed base. Trail 70 from Lakewoods to Cable has a few icy corners from traffic. All other trails continue to be in great riding condition. Upcoming events include the 10th Annual Drummond Sno Jacks Bar Stool Races and Chili feed on Saturday, February 14th. For one last hurrah to the riding season come up for Weenie Roast Weekend and Vintage Snowmobile Races on Lake Namakagon March 7th and 8th.

Trails continue to be in excellent condition! -- Posted on Wednesday, January 28 2009

The Cable continues to have excellent snowmobile trail conditions. With over 1200 miles of trail systems in the area, you'll feel like theres no one out there but you! Enjoy uncrowded trails, with lots of stops to warm up and friendly hospitality! Come to the Cable area this weekend!

The trails are calling! -- Posted on Tuesday, January 20 2009

The Cable are recieved yet another 5 inches of snow over the weekend to cover our already excellent trails! With over 600 miles of trail systems in the area, you'll feel like theres no one out there but you! Enjoy uncrowded trails, with lots of stops to warm up and friendly hospitality! Come to the Cable area this weekend!

Trail conditions continue to be great! -- Posted on Thursday, January 15 2009

Snowmobile trails in the Cable area are in very good to excellent condition. The trail system will continue to be groomed on a nightly basis as weather and snow conditions allow. Be prepared for fridgid temperatures until Sunday for riding.

New Snow & Excellent Trails! -- Posted on Monday, January 5 2009

The Cable are received another 4 inches of snow over the weekend leaving the snowmobile trails in excellent condition. The Namakagon Trail Groomers and the Drummond SnoJacks have done a fantastic job making sure our trails will have some of the best riding around. Come up to the Cable area for un crowded trails, and great riding!

New Years Eve Update -- Posted on Wednesday, December 31 2008

After the warm up this past weekend, a solid overnight freeze set the trails up in good condition, with a pernmanent base for the rest of the season. An additional 3 inches of snow fell on Tuesday allowing the groomers to get back out on the trails. The National Weather Service forecasts snow on Thursday all the way through Sunday with temperatures staying in the teens. Spend your New Years Eve Holiday vacation in Cable!

Trail Updates -- Posted on Monday, December 29 2008

The Cable area experienced a warm up over the weekend, but with a solid freeze last night trails are being groomed. Trail conditions range from fair to very good depending on where you travel. Trail 90 east of Lake Namakagon heading to Clam Lake will only be groomed part way as a swamp still needs to freeze for a groomer to travel over safely. Area lakes were slushy over the weekend but are frozen as of Monday morning, but be cautious of rough patches of ice. The national weather forecast calls for temperatures to stay below the 20’s all week with chances for snow on Tuesday night, Wednesday, and Friday.

Trail Updates -- Posted on Friday, December 26 2008

The Namakagon Trail Groomers have groomed the trail system over the holiday week but due to warm temperatures will not proceed with grooming until the temperatures have fallen into the teens. Trails are in an overall good condition. Lake Namakagon stick trail is up and safe for riding, be cautious of a pressure ridge on the very north end of the lake. Come up and ride the trails this weekend!

Fresh Christmas Snow!! -- Posted on Tuesday, December 23 2008

Snow began falling on Monday night and continues to pile up today. 3-4" of snow is on the ground with an additional 3-4" forcasted for today bringing new snow accumilations around 6-8". Trails haved been groomed.

Trails in Very Good Condition -- Posted on Monday, December 22 2008

The snowmobile trails in the Cable Area are in very good condition. We received another 5 inches of snow through out the weekend with another 4 to 5 forecasted within the next few days. The trails will continue to be groomed as the weather and conditions allow.
Remember to pick up your 2009 Cable Area Snowmobile Maps as trails have changed this year!

December 19th Update -- Posted on Friday, December 19 2008

The Cable Area has a 12 inch base of snow on all snowmobile trails. The Namakagon Trail Groomers have packed the entire trail system through out the week. The stick trial on Lake Namakagon has been put up and is safe for travel. Lake Owen stick trail will be put up by next week. The National Weather service has issued the following alert: Another significant snow storm will affect the region Saturday morning into Sunday morning, with total snowfall of 6 to 8 inches or more.

While our office will be closed for the weekend, we will update our snowmobile trail report Monday morning.

Don’t forget to pick up your new 2009 Cable Area Snowmobile map as some routes have changed!