All snowmobile trails in Rusk County have reopened.  Over 10" of new snow has fallen in the last 12 hours, and it is still snowing.  All trails have reopened, however, not all trails will be groomed until late Thursday.  Some clubs have groomers out already, but they don’t expect to be done for a couple of days.  Expect conditions to be poor with some areas better than others.  Happy New Year.

 Temporary Closure — All snowmobile trails throughout Rusk County have closed until further notice.  Warm temps and rain have deteriorated trails over the last 24 hours, requiring trails to be shut down.  As additonal snowfall is received and colder temps return, trails will reopen. 

 Temporary Closure — All snowmobile trails throughout Rusk County have closed until further notice.  Warm temps and rain have deteriorated trails over the last 24 hours, requiring trails to be shut down.  As additonal snowfall is received and colder temps return, trails will reopen.   

 Bruce Area Trails Closed – Due to warm weather and rain the snowmobile trails in the Bruce area have been closed.  The remainder of the county remains open with poor conditions at best.  Groomers have packed some trails, but Friday’s weather did cause deterioration.  Local riders may want to hit the trails, but we would recommend any one travelling from a distance may want to wait for better conditions.  Snow is forecase for the next 5 of 6 days, so conditions could improve.  Check back for details. 

 Snowmobile trails are still set to open on Friday, December 26, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.  However, trails may not be groomed.  Get out and ride and help get the trails packed so a good base can be established for the rest of season. 

 Snowmobile trails will open on Friday, December 26, 2008 at 5:00 p.m.  – Over a foot of new snow has fallen on the area in the last 72 hours.  Groomers are out panning trails, opening gates, and evaluating conditions.  Trails are expected to be fully open by 5:00 pm on Friday.   Conditions are expected to be in poor-fair condition.  While enough snow has fallen, much of it was lighter than desired for better conditions.  Continue to check back for updates as conditions change.

 Five to Eight inches of new snow was received in the last 24 hours.  Groomers have been on all x-country ski trails and are reporting good conditions. Enough snow is present now, that you can probably use your good skis.  All trails have been rolled and a classic track has been set at the Ladysmith Lighted Loop trail.   A classic track may be set Monday on the Blue Hills Trail 

 Snowmobile trails remain closed until more snow is received.  Stay tuned for more updates.

 X-Country Ski trails in Rusk County are open and are seeing groomers.  A base of about 6" has been established, and is being packed.  Trails are still a little uneven and need more snow to get them leveled out.  Rock skiis are probably the best, but regular skiis would be alright if caution is used.   More snow is expected this weekend, with projections for up to a foot in the Blue Hills area, with 5-8" in Ladysmith. For more detailed information visit www.bluehillswisconsin.com

Both the Blue Hills and Ladysmith X-Country Ski trails are open and have been packed by the groomer.  Rock skiis are definetely in order, until more snow is received.