Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
November 12, 2019 – 2:30 am update: Lake effect snow has kicked in along snow belts in the Western U.P. and Keweenaw Peninsula and the snow belts east of Marquette through Munising to Grand Marais. Some areas may get 20+ inches with wide-spread snow totals of 10+ inches in those snow belts.
Good amounts of lake effect snow has fallen and will continue to fall through Tuesday in the snow belts of Northern Lower Michigan.
The snow will stop as we get into the midweek and then later in the week high temperatures will get into the 30s and 40s, so some of the new base will be lost.
Not much snow in the forecast for the weekend. Let’s just hope the temps will stay cold and will get another burst of snow later in November as we approach the start of the snowmobile season.
JUST A REMINDER: Groomed snowmobile trails do not open until December 1, 2019 (and some a little later.) Please do not go around barriers and ride on snowmobile trails. Also, please do not trespass on private land.
ALSO: You may not operate a snowmobile in an area open to public hunting during the November 15 – 30 (firearm deer season) 7 a.m. to 11 a.m. and 2 p.m. to 5 p.m.
Check back for the latest updates. Get ready for a great snowmobile season!
Here’s the Snow Depth Map to give you an idea of the areas with the best snow in the U.P. and Northern Lower Michigan.
Here are a few featured reports with new snow:
Munising Area>
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Ontonagon Area
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Lake Gogebic Area
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Keweenaw Peninsula
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Check the weather page for the latest weather updates and click here for the latest photos.
You can keep track of the snow in the forecast by checking out the Radar Loop
Check the Snow Depth Map for areas with the best snow.
Here are the latest trail reports.
Check out John Dee and the John Dee Forecast Graphic for his take on this week’s weather.
Complete trailreport.com reports on the web, facebook and twitter:
FACEBOOK – http://www.facebook.com/TrailReport
TWITTER – http://www.twitter.com/TrailReport
Forecasts from Weather Undergound: (Ironwood Forecast) — (Marquette Forecast) — (Newberry Forecast) — (Cadillac Forecast) — (Gaylord Forecast) — (Traverse City Forecast)
NEW: Webcam Map – View webcams throughout Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula on our interactive google map.
You can follow the week’s weather forecast at John Dee.
You can track some of the lake effect snow on the Radar Loop here and also get an educated guess on the best regions for snowfall on the Winter Storm Warning Map.
You can view the snow depth map here.
To check temperatures and trail conditions throughout Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula click on our new google interactive trail report map
Featured Regions For The Winter of 2013 / 2014
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Featured Regional Links
Western U.P. – Trail Reports – Webcams
Western U.P. Snowmobile Lodging
Ironwood – Hurley Lodging, – Montreal Haus Rental – Montreal, WI – Classic Motor Inn – Ironwood – Red Birch Haus – Iron Belt, WI – Comfort Inn – Ironwood – The Cedars Motel
Bessemer – Wakefield Lodging – Indianhead Mountain Resort – Regal Country Inn – Wildernest Chalet I & II – Wakefield – The Bluffs Inn – Bessemer – Big Powderhorn Lodging Association – Windsong Lodging – Bessemer – Powderhorn Northwoods Suite – Bessemer – SnowBlind Chalet 1-6 – Powder Hound Lodge
Lake Gogebic Lodging – AJ’s Walleye Lodge – The Timbers Resort – Root Cellar Resort – Bear’s Nine Pines Resort
Watersmeet Lodging – Jay’s Resort
Ontonagon – Porcupine Mountains Lodging – Mountain View Lodges – Scott’s Superior Inn – Superior Shores – Peterson’s Chalet Cottages – Rocky Shores Vacation Home – Porcupine Lodge – White Pine – Sunshine Motel – A Cabin & A Cottage Up North – Konteka Resort – AmericInn of Silver City – A Beach Retreat Cottage
Gaylord Area – Trail Reports – Webcams
Gaylord Snowmobile Lodging – Ray’s Retreat Country Inn – Pine Cone Accommodations – The Waters Inn – Treetops Resort – and more…
Gaylord Snowmobile Rentals – Alpine Snowmobile Rentals – DerMiner’s Parkside Market Snowmobile Rentals – Gaylord Dining
Harbor Springs Area – Trail Reports
Harbor Springs Snowmobile Lodging – Trout Creek Condominium Resort
Traverse City Area – Trail Reports
Traverse City Lodging – Ranch Rudolf – Honor Motel – Honor – Bayshore Resort – Pointes North Beachfront Resort Hotel – Cherry Tree Inn and Suites – Lake ‘N Pines Lodge – Crystal Mountain Resort & Spa – and more…
Traverse City Snowmobile Rentals – Blue Sky Snowmobile Rentals
Traverse City Dining – Peegeo’s – Ranch Rudolf
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Postings From Trail Report Pages On Facebook
FROM US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan --> This week will be a bit milder than it recently has been, but it will still be below normal. Multiple chances for light rain and snow showers exist for much of the week, with the best chances arriving on Thursday. #miweatherThis week will be a bit milder than it recently has been, but it will still be below normal. Multiple chances for light rain and snow showers exist for much of the week, with the best chances arriving on Thursday.
FROM US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan --> Scattered light rain/snow showers return to the forecast late today through Monday with any snow accumulations remaining light. A stronger storm system arrives midweek with rain transitioning to scattered lake effect snow showers toward the end of the week. #miweatherScattered light rain/snow showers return to the forecast late today through Monday with any snow accumulations remaining light. A stronger storm system arrives midweek with rain transitioning to scattered lake effect snow showers toward the end of the week.
#miweatherA slow-moving cold front could bring up to an inch of snow accumulation today into this evening across portions of Upper Michigan. Breezy southerly winds ahead of the front today may keep precipitation rain or a rain/snow mix for locations downwind of the relatively warmer waters of Lake Michigan. Precipitation may gradually turn to freezing drizzle or drizzle behind the front later today into tonight as winds begin to shift northwest. Slippery conditions from freezing drizzle could develop tonight and continue into the Monday morning commute.
FROM Bergland Bay Bar --> 32 with a high of 35 this Sunday and it’s snowing and windy. Slushy out too.
Stay safe and come see us! ... #snowphotos #lakegogebic #westernup
Wait a minute..... Is the bar in your truck???? 😂😂😂
Lauren Hoffa
#miweatherCloudy skies will continue tonight with some light snow showers possible in the western parts of Upper Michigan. Lows tonight will not be as cold as last night thanks to the cloud cover. Light snow showers will then spread across Upper Michigan for Sunday with a rain/snow mix near the Lakeshores. Some freezing drizzle is possible in the west on Sunday late in the day.
#906wx
#miweatherRelatively tranquil conditions will persist over northern Michigan for the next couple days. Some light snow showers will move back into the region late Sunday into Monday. Accumulations are expected to be light, with an inch or less most common.
Hope it holds into December
#miweatherAs our next system moves in from the west tonight, gusty south winds are expected today. Late tonight into tomorrow morning, light snow showers will move from west to east across Upper Michigan. Snow will begin to mix with drizzle on Sunday afternoon with some freezing drizzle possible in the west late on Sunday.
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