12/13/24 - 6:00 P.M. we currently have 2" of snow on the ground. They are calling for rain the next 4 days, so that should take care of whatever we have on the ground and then some. I did notice a couple of sleds go down the trail just now, and it's definitely closed, I can't imagine they were having any fun out there. Will report again once there's something to report.
12/6/24 - 8:00 A.M. We had some snowmobilers in last night and here is some feedback. People recommend riding from Paw Paw south towards Lawton, Edwardsburgh, Decatur, Sister Lakes, and towards Hartford. You will find your best snow that way. If you head towards gobles, Allegan trail is closed so you can't go any further than that. With that being said, it's early season riding so you can't expect the best of conditions. Throughout the day yesterday I would say paw paw received another 2-3" on top of what was already down. So I would say we are at the 8" range now, but I expect that to go down as the snow will settle throughout the day. Today will be your only day to ride as tomorrow it's going to be upper 30s. Sun is out right now, hopefully kids move in or else that will not help matters any. With that being said, have fun out there if you ride and be safe and stay on the trail!
12/5/24 - 9:00 A.M. We are currently under a winter storm warning. Looks to snow all day. I wouldn't expect great conditions as there is no base, but there's definitely enough snow for you to get out there and ride. I wouldn't expect great conditions but today and tomorrow look to be your only two days to ride for the foreseeable future. I would estimate 6" plus on the ground at least anywhere you plan to ride to. If this snow keeps coming down all day, you will be fine riding the trail system from here to gobles to sister lakes, etc. Have fun out there! Will update again tomorrow.
12/3/24 - 3:00 P.M. A new year has come and it looks somewhat promising! We have been getting hit early with snow. There's approximately 4-5 " in paw paw, and everywhere else it's a mixed bag. Snow totals vary where you go. Closer to the lake you will find more snow. Sister lakes area has around 8" of snow. I have yet to see anyone on the trail, mainly for the fact that they are still putting it in, in areas. However, the only bad thing is, the ground isn't frozen and the snow is rapidly melting. We need a good hard freeze if we want the snow to stick around.
We are in for another winter storm watch starting tomorrow into Thursday. We will see what we get from that. Weekend is showing us a warm up. Hopefully it doesn't get that warm. I will post again once the next storm rolls through. If you are wanting to ride now, I haven't heard any official word on the trails being opened. I would check the local Facebook snowmobile pages. Let's hope for a good winter ahead of us. And per usual, thank you snowstompers for all the hard work you do. Everyone please stay on the trail once they are open. We don't need anymore roads to ride on.
1/24/24 - 9:00 A.M. Nothing to report. The fat lady is singing and taking away all our snow! Thanks to those who stopped in this past weekend! Met a lot of very nice people! The only thing that discouraged me about the weekend was the lack of grooming going on. We had lots of snow, but no grooming going on. These clubs need to get a better plan together on finding people willing to groom. Getting your ass beat out on the trails isn't exactly the best time. That was the biggest complaint I heard over the weekend. Hopefully this isn't the end of our season, but if it is, it sure was a short one! I will report again when conditions change. Till then, ✌