Lack of fresh snow puts damper on some snowmobile trails

EAGLE RIVER - Weeks have passed in the Northwoods without a substantial fresh snowfall. Meanwhile, some snowmobilers have been praying for more.

Popular trails are filled with "snirt," or a combination of snow and dirt.

Some snowmobilers say the trails need about a foot of snow, but they welcome any, even a couple inches like Tuesday evening's snowfall.

Full story: WJFW

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