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First let me say that I'm glad the trails were not opened prematurely. The snow that fell in southern Wisconsin and Northern Illinois is going to set up so nicely if you just let it get cold and freeze. It'll make a great base that will last a long time based on the cool weather in the forecast...

The snow gods are in a mourning period. One of their most prolific snow dancers has fallen. They are too sad to snow. The snowmobiling community is also in mourning. An important part of our lives - John's forecasts - are no longer with us. I'm sure at a time like this he would be showing us...

I know you are not supposed to kill the messenger. However, so far the news that has been delivered to me on this site about this winter isn't that great. I am calling on you John as well as the entire Dee family to prove that you are doing all you can help in this matter by performing your best...

Anyone have information on how much snow the received and how conditions are in Black River Falls? Thanks!

With this cold spell it is time to start keeping an eye on the Illinois chain. I drove over the Fox River in McHenry yesterday and it was mostly open but starting to freeze up on the sides. Wonder how the ice is coming on the upper Lakes?

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It's a real mixed bag. This morning I hit ungroomed trails with well over a foot of powder blowing over my head. Sometimes it was a pain is if you got towards the edge you hit more powder and you just got totally blind it as you were trying to make a difficult maneuver to get back on the trail...

Headed up to Twin Lakes tonight. Riding Friday and Saturday. Had a couple of cancellations so its just me. Staying at Krupps. Looking for riding partners.

I am hoping to come up Dec. 1. The trails don't open until then so I am not counting any snow there now or before Dec. 1. As it stands today, the forecast doesn't look great for riding on opening day. But, even John will tell you not to put a lot of stock in his forecast two weeks out...

Hoping to head to the Hayward/Cable area over the coming holiday. we need three beds - singles are fine. Any recommendations for reasonable lodging in the area from Hayward and nearby lakes to Cable to Clam lake? Keep in mind we need three beds. If we have to get two rooms we can but that...

I was wondering when the earliest is that trails can open in Wisconsin - weather permitting. I understand it varies by county. Pretty sure Iron County is Dec. 1. Most of the rest as I understand it begin when hunting season ends. As there is some snow predicted I was wondering where (by...

I know we are off to a slow start. However, Accuweather in their long range forecast shows three weeks of lows between 2 and 13 degrees every day heading into New Years weekend. Now I realize that the temperatures are as much historical average as science and that anything can happen...

I would really like to come up motorcycling this weekend to see some fall colors. Usually it would be a good time, but it appears mother nature has other ideas. Looking at reports and webcams it looks like summer up there. Is there any place for good colors this weekend? I cannot come next...

Now that we finally have some cold temps it is time to start the ice watch thread. Hopefully this cold snap will lay down some ice on the lakes before it is over. Any of you lake dwellers willing to give us a play by play of the ice development?

I think there should be a complaint forum where we can all complain about this years forecasts. So far all of John's forecasts for December in the U.P. have been terrible and depressing. I think he should be held accountable! Of course I am being facetious. But I think we all at one...

Looks like it should be a great weekend to ride out of Seney! Fresh snow coming Wednesday. I talked to Don at the Fox River Motel. He is still grooming and says you can still get through town. A few inches of fresh should make it real nice. The forecast keeps changing. As it stands now...

Hi John! In today's forecast you said "the models have been struggling with such features recently." It certainly is true this year! My questions are: 1. Are the models struggling this year because of some unusual atmospheric condition this year or is it because they have changed the...

How are the lakes shaping up on the Chain? I know it is just going to get better and better this week. I am guessing the entire chain will freeze up good - including the upper and lower river. Any info you have as far as lakes, ice thickness and where people are riding and fishing would...

Hi John! I know long term predictions are a crap shoot. Most predictions - including yours - max out around ten days out. That takes us to Nov 22. The current thinking is the Keweenaw will remain below freezing until then. Do the models go further? I am just trying to determine if...