December 12, 2018 – 2:00 pm update: Latest reports from the U.P. confirm that the snow is still holding up in the Western and Eastern U.P. snow belts. Base is thin in many areas and highs in the 30s going into the weekend. Hard to make a call right now on weekend riding in those areas. Check the local reports for updates….

December 11, 2018 – 4:50 pm update: Well, right now there is some rideable snow in the snow belts of the Eastern U.P. north of Newberry over through Grand Marais to Munising. Grooming is happening and sleds were out this weekend. Also some rideable snow in the snow belts of the Western U.P. and Keweenaw Peninsula. The big question is how long will the snow on these trails hold up. Not much snow in the forecast and some temps in the 30s later in the week. Check the local reports and check back here for updates.

We have gotten reports that the Harbor Springs groomers will be heading out for some initial grooming this weekend. Haven’t heard any other reports of any grooming in Northern Lower Michigan. Some snow on the ground right now and reports of some sleds out, but looks like only limited riding in most areas of Northern Lower Michigan. Only light snow in the forecast and warmer temps. Not sure if trails will improve for riding this weekend. Check back for updates.

Latest Weather: NWS GAYLORD (12/11) Drier air briefly moves in overnight tonight. Light snow returns Wednesday afternoon and evening with accumulations an inch or less, heaviest south of M-72. Thursday brings more freezing drizzle and light snow…. NWS MARQUETTE (12/11) Temperatures will slowly but steadily rise through the week, and the relatively benign weather will continue. It’s the type of weather great for 🐕 walking in the winter!

A few featured report links:

Munising Area
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Grand Marais
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Ironwood / Western U.P.
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Lake Gogebic Area
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Keweenaw Peninsula
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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 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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