Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
December 7, 2024 – 1:15 pm update: – SATURDAY AFTERNOON – Reports are coming in of good riding throughout the snow belts of Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Slight warmup for Sunday with a chance of mixed precipitation and rain in some areas. Trails will likely soften up this afternoon and Sunday. Still a great start to the 24/25 Michigan Snowmobile season.
December 5, 2024 – 1:30 pm update: – THURSDAY AFTERNOON – We’ve had moderate to heavy snow and generally cold temperatures all week for the snow belts of Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. The cold and snow will continue into the weekend with a slight warmup on Sunday going into the first part of next week. Get your start on weekend sledding as soon as possible. Most trails in the snow belts should have a good amount of snow. Expect early-season conditions and challenges. There will be wet areas and open water in certain areas as the ground has not frozen yet in many areas. Trails are likely to get soft and Sunday with the warmer temperatures.
Check the snow depth map for the areas the have the most snow.
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Check the weather page for the latest weather updates
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.
Complete trailreport.com reports on the web, facebook and twitter:
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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
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Keweenaw Snowmobile Club >> Due to the drizzle / rain / warm temperatures throughout the day today, we will not be making any packing / grooming runs tonight.
Thanks,
The KSC Board of Directors #keweenawDue to the drizzle / rain / warm temperatures throughout the day today, we will not be making any packing / grooming runs tonight.
Thanks,
The KSC Board of Directors
#keweenawtrails #trailgrooming #adventurenorth #snowmobileseason #keweenaw #keweenawsnowmobileclub #snowmobiletrailgrooming
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> We'll just do an all out photo dump!! Couldn't ask for anything better than help! We were moving by 9am with plans in mind to break in two different crews and open up 13s. One group started at the north end of East shore Rd. 2nd Root Cellar. Only section we avoided was the swamp area just south of the Root Cellar when you dip back in the woods about a half mile. Our helper on snowmobile made it through no problem. We met him on the other side. We got a lot done today. Thank you everyone that helped. Now snow and cold!!❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
BALDWIN AREA UPDATE via Trailriders Snowmobile Club >> 12/8 Update. Groomers are officially parked until we get cold temperatures and more snow. Our last grooming took place on Friday night 12/6. Think snow and keep the snow dances going! We are ready to roll again when conditions allow. Please try to avoid our entire trail system until the weather cooperates. We may be able to preserve whatever base we have in some areas and it may turn out to be a good icy flat base if things melt down and refreeze as long as we can keep machines and especially wheeled vehicles off the trails while they are soft. Pictures are from yesterday at noon to this morning at daybreak showing the snow loss in the Newaygo area, the snow is going fast! #baldwinarea #snowphotos
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Old Soo Line Grade Lodge >> 12/08/24 - Today’s snow level!
Our picture is typically taken daily at 9:00 am. We will continue to provide relevant updates. #soo #snowphotos12/08/24 - Today’s snow level!
Our picture is typically taken daily at 9:00 am. We will continue to provide relevant updates.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A wintry system will bring a shot of rain and snow to areas tonight. Dividing line between rain and snow appears to be M-32 in northern lower tonight, with a couple inches of snow over the eastern UP by morning. The dividing line should move a bit further north Monday, with the chance for a wintry mix or even a light glaze of ice for the eastern UP…though most areas will try to transition to rain or drizzle by afternoon, before snow returns late Monday night. Roads could become sloppy with the snowmelt and rain on top of the snow…and overnight lows tonight could fall below freezing, leading to the potential for surfaces to refreeze. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyA wintry system will bring a shot of rain and snow to areas tonight. Dividing line between rain and snow appears to be M-32 in northern lower tonight, with a couple inches of snow over the eastern UP by morning. The dividing line should move a bit further north Monday, with the chance for a wintry mix or even a light glaze of ice for the eastern UP…though most areas will try to transition to rain or drizzle by afternoon, before snow returns late Monday night. Roads could become sloppy with the snowmelt and rain on top of the snow…and overnight lows tonight could fall below freezing, leading to the potential for surfaces to refreeze.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> (COLD TEMPS AND LAKE EFFECT SNOW MIDWEEK) While above-normal temperatures through Monday support drizzle and rain in addition to wet snow, temperatures take a tumble by the middle of the week. As those temperatures slide, by Tuesday, the pattern supports another period of lake effect snow! Drive Slow on Ice and Snow! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWhile above-normal temperatures through Monday support drizzle and rain in addition to wet snow, temperatures take a tumble by the middle of the week. As those temperatures slide, by Tuesday, the pattern supports another period of lake effect snow! Drive Slow on Ice and Snow!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Wet snow and rain arrive this afternoon from the west, creating potential slick travel conditions into Monday morning. Drive Slow on Ice and Snow! #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaWet snow and rain arrive this afternoon from the west, creating potential slick travel conditions into Monday morning. Drive Slow on Ice and Snow! #906wx #miwx
MASS CITY - KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Adventure Motel >> Thank you to my father and our friends for letting me take photos and giving me trail updates today. Trails are patchy the further you go south. The trails are holding up and beautiful heading towards Houghton, making the trails great for ride on. We have 5 days of snow coming and and perfect cool weather to keep making the base stronger. Groomers are still going out and I will continue to keep everyone updated. #masscity #keweenaw #snowphotos
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