We have a solid 3-4" of the sleet/snow (basically an icee) on the ground for a base and are having giant snow-bombs come down right now. Not adding up to much as temp is at 33-34, but will probably end up with another 1-2" of super-dense snow by later this evening.
LES for later tomorrow into early Sat should put at least another 4-8 down from around Twin Lakes or Houghton north and the potential exists for a dominate band to set up and easily bring more than 12" to someone from TL/Houghton north. So if the forecast pans out, there will be riding here this weekend. Perhaps not epic, but riding. We do not have too many wet areas as our trails run old rail road grades that are elevated. The only two I would stay away from are the Lake Linden to Gay and Gay to Lac La Belle. Might be some soupy spots down around Lake Linden too on the lower trail to Cali. Freeda loop has some wet spots too.
Bottom line is, as the forecast stands right now...from Calumet north is the best chances for the most snow, although there is the potential for areas south of Calumet to Twin Lakes to get some decent LES too. I can add that the 3-4" I have also exists in most areas from Twin Lakes to South Range and then from just north of Hancock to just before you drop into Copper Harbor. The low country by Houghton/Hancock only as around 1-2" as do areas right up against the lake (Eagle River, Eagle Harbor, Copper Harbor).
I will be sure to take some shots tomorrow or early Friday and am optimistic that I will be able to get the first ride in this weekend.
-John
