12/31/2025

MINOCQUA - Minocqua Winter Park’s new tubing hill, “The Flying Squirrel,” opened Monday. The 630-foot run boasts a 70-foot vertical drop. Winter Park Board Secretary Joe Handrick noted that after receiving a foot of new snow, the park was having a “great day.” The hill was moved to improve safety and ease of operation. The fresh snow slowed the tubes, but the run will speed up as the snow packs down. “The Flying Squirrel” is open daily during the holiday break and then on weekends. Pre-registration is strongly recommended due to potential sell-outs; go to minocquawinterpark.org for more information.

12/31/2025

N. WISCONSIN / UP -  If you’re looking to hit the snowmobile trails this extended New Years weekend the trails overall are in good shape.  The White Thunder Riders say groomers have been working non-stop to stay ahead of the significant traffic.  The latest update from the Gogebic Range Trail Authority was from last week before last weekend’s blizzard showed trails in good condition with grooming activity continuing.  On Lake Gogebic trails are in good shape with the recent new snow causing some drifting with heavy traffic creating some bumps.  The Mercer Sno-goes say they have 3 groomers out on the trails with 5 volunteer members hand shoveling low spots. 

12/30/2025

N. WISCONSIN - Wisconsin Public Service reports as of this morning about a dozen electric customers are still without power following the most recent snowstorm.  The outages are between Lac Du Flambeau and Eagle River in Oneida County.  Last night Wisconsin Public Service reported nearly 5,000 without power in Northern Wisconsin.  Xcel Energy reports that all power has been restored to their Northern Wisconsin and Western U.P. Service area.  “Downed power lines including downed trees onto electric equipment caused most of the outages.  Officially we saw 18 inches of snow in Ironwood since Sunday Morning.  More snow on the way with chances of snow each day up to the weekend along with much colder air.