Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 14, 2025 – 12:10 pm update: – FRIDAY AFTERNOON – It’s time to get up to the U.P. and get out on the trails. Still snow in the snow belts of the Upper Peninsula. Later Friday and Saturday warm temperatures and rain will likely take a toll on the trails. Weather moderates starting Sunday. There should be snow to ride after the warm up but the spring riding conditions may be challenging.
March 13, 2025 – 2:40 pm update: – THURSDAY AFTERNOON – The snow pack is holding up in the Eastern U.P. around Paradise and Newberry and Grand Marais where groomers have been out as late as last night. Also good snow pack the northern half of the Western U.P. and the Keweenaw Peninsula. Highs in the 40s, 50s and even 60s for the next couple of days and lows above the freezing mark. The high temps will likely melt back a lot of the base. So good sledding will be tough this weekend. Temperatures do start to moderate next week and there is snow in the forecast, so there may be chances to get in a spring ride in the Upper Peninsula as we move into the second half of March.
Check the snow depth map for the areas the have the most snow.
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Check the snow depth map for the areas the have the most snow.
Here are the latest trail reports.
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Here’s the Snow Depth Map to help you find regions with the most snow.
Keweenaw Peninsula — Ironwood / Western U.P.
Also check out John Dee for the latest weather forecasts.
Check the weather page for the latest weather updates and click here for the latest photos.
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.
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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
 Cadillac |
 Gaylord |
 Traverse City |
 Drummond Island |
 Western U.P. |
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 Caberfae Peaks >> 3” to 5” of snow in today’s forecast… #caberfaepeaks #snowphotos #caberfaepeakssnow #SkiMichigan
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A strong cold front will quickly drop temperatures late tonight, resulting in rain quickly switching to snow showers. Highest accumulating snow is expected for areas near and west of I-75 with snowfall totals of 3-6" by Sunday afternoon/evening. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A cold front swinging through the UP this evening will keep scattered showers in the forecast this evening and a rumble of thunder or two can’t be ruled out. Gusty winds continue as they swing out of the northwest behind the front. Rain changes to snow as the front approaches the east by the early morning hours of Sunday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA cold front swinging through the UP this evening will keep scattered showers in the forecast this evening and a rumble of thunder or two can’t be ruled out. Gusty winds continue as they swing out of the northwest behind the front. Rain changes to snow as the front approaches the east by the early morning hours of Sunday.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Very windy day on tap as a strong low pressure passes by to our west. Expecting some morning showers and rumbles of thunder to give way to some breaks in the clouds at times. A few showers or storms may try to redevelop in the afternoon, any of which could enhance already gusty winds of 40 to 50mph. It will be warm again today, with highs largely in the 60s to near 70 toward Saginaw Bay. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyVery windy day on tap as a strong low pressure passes by to our west. Expecting some morning showers and rumbles of thunder to give way to some breaks in the clouds at times. A few showers or storms may try to redevelop in the afternoon, any of which could enhance already gusty winds of 40 to 50mph. It will be warm again today, with highs largely in the 60s to near 70 toward Saginaw Bay.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> While there will be some breaks in the rain today, gusty southerly winds (up to 45 mph east) continue as highs climb into the mid to upper 50s. Gusty winds become northwesterly overnight, aiding a transition to snow. Snow will end from west to east Sunday along with a decline in the winds. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile there will be some breaks in the rain today, gusty southerly winds (up to 45 mph east) continue as highs climb into the mid to upper 50s. Gusty winds become northwesterly overnight, aiding a transition to snow. Snow will end from west to east Sunday along with a decline in the winds.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Warm weather will continue overnight and into Saturday as rain showers and rumbles of thunder move through the area late overnight / Saturday morning. We might break out a little sun on Saturday afternoon…but it will be quite WINDY and the chance for a scattered shower / storm cannot be ruled out. A bit of a return to reality is on tap for Sunday and Monday as temperatures drop back off closer to average. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWarm weather will continue overnight and into Saturday as rain showers and rumbles of thunder move through the area late overnight / Saturday morning. We might break out a little sun on Saturday afternoon…but it will be quite WINDY and the chance for a scattered shower / storm cannot be ruled out. A bit of a return to reality is on tap for Sunday and Monday as temperatures drop back off closer to average.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Multiple weather hazards will affect areas of the UP through the weekend. Thunderstorm potential returns tonight, with a few strong storms possible along the state line. A Wind Advisory is in effect for Marquette and Baraga Counties as southerly winds flow downslope towards Lake Superior. Gusty winds continue, shifting to the west and northwest late Saturday into Sunday along with a brief changeover from rain to snow. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaMultiple weather hazards will affect areas of the UP through the weekend. Thunderstorm potential returns tonight, with a few strong storms possible along the state line. A Wind Advisory is in effect for Marquette and Baraga Counties as southerly winds flow downslope towards Lake Superior. Gusty winds continue, shifting to the west and northwest late Saturday into Sunday along with a brief changeover from rain to snow.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Warm weather will continue overnight and into Saturday as rain showers and rumbles of thunder move through the area late overnight / Saturday morning. We might break out a little sun on Saturday afternoon…but it will be quite WINDY and the chance for a scattered shower / storm cannot be ruled out. A bit of a return to reality is on tap for Sunday and Monday as temperatures drop back off closer to average. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyWarm weather will continue overnight and into Saturday as rain showers and rumbles of thunder move through the area late overnight / Saturday morning. We might break out a little sun on Saturday afternoon…but it will be quite WINDY and the chance for a scattered shower / storm cannot be ruled out. A bit of a return to reality is on tap for Sunday and Monday as temperatures drop back off closer to average.
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