Next few weeks of the season...

lofsfire

lofsfire

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I know some of you follow the weather much closer than others, But I came across this website the other day and I know there's a few others out there too. Just thought this one was fairly easy and you could zoom in to the Midwest instead of the national maps that I've always found in the past on Weatherstreet.

Anyways, this looks like it's shaping up to be a pretty good dropping off snow over the next week and a half. We could end up with a really good last couple weeks of riding.

Let's keep up the snow dances!

 
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whitedust

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It’s time to go south if you can FL was my fav also tried Jamaica Ya Mon! Solar angles too high now for big snow just going to melt into a wet iceberg with water holes. I don’t know if Vilas has interest or funds to groom no matter how much snow they get probably stay closed barrels are off lakes lots to do to open for a few days. First need big snow then the will and money to continue after a labor intensive season.
 
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m8man

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Just got back from key west a month ago and need to go again…

changes in latitudes changes in attitudes

someday I’ll sell off my place and move, youngest son done w college in April, 2 or 3 years till I can retire so maybe then god willing. I do think May ~ August would suck in FL.

going to Punta Gorda this trip to scope areas out
 
lofsfire

lofsfire

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Airman68

Airman68

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As for me, I can't imagine wanting to go south anytime, winter or not. Just not my deal but I know a lot of people like it. I grew up spending a lot of time with family in Northern WI and still can't get enough, anytime of the year. 5 years to retirement. If all goes well, my cabin will be complete, and I'll spend falls and winter in Northern Wi as much as I can. However, I'll never move there, my kids all settled in the Appleton/ Green Bay area. My wife would never move, LOL.

One last snowmobile trip for me next week. After that, the sleds going in the shop and will be doing all the drive bearings, shock rebuilds and so forth for next season. Been a great year.
 
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euphoric1

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I don't follow GFS or EURO so I'm not sure what those numbers are but I hope they are REALLY WRONG!!! especially in my neck of the woods!!! :mad: we had 72 the other day, severe storms the day after and snow yesterday. I am about to slap mother nature square in the face!!! ENOUGH ALREADY!!!
 
hermie

hermie

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lofsfire said:
I'm I on the right site? I know I've been busy and haven't posted in a while but come on... It's not the 31st yet!
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Yeah kind of funny being on jd Snow Central and hearing people complain about snow. If I had to guess some of the biggest snows in the Northwoods happen in March. The atmosphere normally has a lot more moisture to work with in March and the average temperature is still in the 30's. We are planning on riding on Saturday hopefully from the house but if not Mercer sounds like they will be reopening as they sent the groomers back out. Hopefully at least get 2 more weekend of riding in.
 
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Snowaddict

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Yeah, thought I was in the wrong place. Lol. But can't imagine the challenge of having to shovel out every day for a month or more on end. Guessing it may get old. Seems there was somewhat of a snow line, however and our area struggled to have enough snow again this year. So, I'll complain about not having enough and a once again short riding season. I'm to the age/point of not wanting to chase it anymore. I have a small cabin that I enjoy and feel if I'm not using it as often as possible, then it's being wasted. Call me stubborn, but if I can't ride around there, I don't go usually. I can leave right out the yard if the trails are open around me, as the snowmobile trail goes through the attached woods. And even if the trails aren't open, there are logging trails throughout the entire and adjoining property. So, sometimes we just bring the sleds to tool around the property, which family owns. As for vacation down south, this will be the first year in 6 that we aren't going somewhere. While the kid was in college playing baseball, there was a Spring trip every year. 4x in FL and once in TN. Going to be an adjustment this year since he graduated. Can't say as I'd ever want to live down south or FL even after retiring. I enjoy Fall way too much and can't stand weather over 80 degrees. To each their own. Enjoy your trips. Maybe with the fresh dumping we're supposed to get, I'll at least take a joy ride around the property.
 
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whitedust

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Boy oh boy Idk? Vilas and Oneida are closed and looking at the forecast combined with mid March I really wonder if these counties will open no matter how much snow falls. I think the biggest challenge to opening is heavy wet snow and gusts to 40-50 mph winds bringing down trees on all trails. Clubs will have to have the will and money to do all the necessary work only to have warm weather and sun move in a week and melt it into muddy Spring soup. As far as the UP goes tree damage could shut them down too can’t groom if you can’t get thru. Imo riders will have to wait and see what kind of storm happens then see what clubs want to do. I’m all about managing expectations of any subject and never over expect since that leads to anger and disappointment. Currently I don’t expect Oneida and Vilas to open if there is heavy wind damage with big snow just too much work with very little time to use trails. The UP is a different animal technically can stay open to riders in April without grooming. Idk about UP funds after an active season either. Lots to consider imo.
 
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united

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Come on you guys its only the first part of March. This website is SNOW CENTRAL.

Maybe take a left and check out some other websites instead -
HaveYouHuggedATreeToday.com
RollerSkiTheWayToBe.com
or maybe
IHeartWakeSurfBoats.com
 
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Snowaddict

Member
Oh, I did have the motorcycle out on Monday. Probably the earliest I was ever able to do so. Don't believe I've ever had the bike and the sled out in the same week. Maybe another first coming up?
 
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