Winter Storm Watch

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 12:38 pm

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...winter Storm Watch Now In Effect From Monday Morning Through Tuesday Morning...

The Winter Storm Watch Is Now In Effect From Monday Morning Through Tuesday Morning.

A Significant Snowfall Is Possible Monday And Monday Night. The Snow Could Be Mixed With Some Sleet At Times. The Best Estimate Is That 5 To 8 Inches Of Snow Will Fall. In Addition...brisk North Winds Could Cause Some Blowing And Drifting Of The Snow.

A Winter Storm Watch Means There Is A Potential For Significant Snow That May Impact Travel. Continue To Monitor The Latest Forecasts.

Dreadan · Post by **Dreadan** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 4:21 pm

it's a warning and 6-10 now

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Sun Mar 30, 2008 8:12 pm

One more ride!!!! I was surprised how many were riding yet Saturday, quite a few from the Pickerel area. Today only 2 brave souls drove by. The Fat Lady was singing, but with this new storm, we may have to give her the hook off stage for a day or two!!!

I Doo · Post by **I Doo** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 9:04 am

Can we still ride on Wed. or are the trails closed on Wed?

thinksnow · Post by **thinksnow** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 4:46 pm

Thank you to Forest County for keeping the trails open last weekend. Rode 70 miles sunday morning. The best trails were TP Sno-Club and Himley Lake Rd. I was surprised how good some of the trails were, but can see why they will be closed.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:04 pm

Trails will close at noon Wed., but I am sure no gates will be closed before Thurs. As a side note, this winter, the Forest Co Sheriff's Dept. had no snowmobile to use, and the local warden's machine was out of commission for a couple of months. Did anyone see any law enforcement snowmobiles on Forest Co. trails this winter??

arcticcatsnow · Post by **arcticcatsnow** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 6:48 pm

didnt see any from forest county, but did see a couple from florence county this year. You would think the dnr would have better/newer machines to use out there...

Jim · Post by **Jim** » Mon Mar 31, 2008 7:58 pm

I put on almost 2000 miles this year, and didn't see any (enforcement officer). Last year I saw two DNR officers at Int 29B (NST/LMT 8), but they were packing up for the day. I also saw one about five years ago, when I first started sledding, in Dunbar (Marinette county on a sled).

I would also like to note that this year was probably one of the most 'courteous' seasons of riding too. As far as meeting other sleds on the trails and 'close calls', etc. But I was really impressed at how 'well behaved' everyone was. Especially given the number of sleds this year.

I think I had only 2 close calls. One was the other guy's fault, and one time it was mine.

I Doo · Post by **I Doo** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 9:42 am

Too bad the trails are not open all day tomorrow. We would come up. 12:00 closing isn't enough time.

Johnnie · Post by **Johnnie** » Tue Apr 01, 2008 10:18 am

Don't worry about the noon closing, no gates should be closed before Thurs. Just saw the first machine of the day drive by. He was obviously busting trail. He was all covered with snow!!:

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