Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
February 15, 2019 – 12:30 am update: Snowmobile trails throughout Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula are in great condition heading into the big three-day weekend. The base in the Upper Peninsula is extremely strong and there is also plenty of snow in the snow belts of Northern Lower Michigan. There will likely be lots of traffic, so getting out early in the weekend and staying as long as you can will help you get some rides in with less traffic on the trails.
Some snow in the forecast for early Friday and then some light snow during the weekend. The highs are expected to be in the teens and 20s and the lows in the teens and single digits, so the trails should hold up well and groomers should be able to get out periodically during the weekend and try to keep the trails in decent shape.
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. (A lot of deep snow out there.)
Check back for the latest updates….
Here are a few featured reports with new snow and / or active grooming:
Munising Area
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Grand Marais
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Ironwood / Western U.P.
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Ontonagon Area
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Lake Gogebic Area
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Keweenaw Peninsula
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Traverse City
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Gaylord Area
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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
 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
MUNISING AREA UPDATE - Steve took the groomer to find the trail again after the blow. Trail was gone in many areas so expect bumps and narrow spots on the trail as it will take a few grooms to get it back in shape again. The soft snow and high traffic makes it difficult to keep the trail flat. Ride right and stay safe. ... #snowphotosSteve took the groomer to find the trail again after the blow. Trail was gone in many areas so expect bumps and narrow spots on the trail as it will take a few grooms to get it back in shape again. The soft snow and high traffic makes it difficult to keep the trail flat. Ride right and stay safe.
North Country Snowmobile Club UP
Plowing snow in The Porkies. It's almost over the nose of the tractor!
Scott Gulas
Nathan Brehm
Mitch Schneiderr
Jason Mize II
Jacob Lederhaus
Amy Koehn
Jason Richter
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP - Trail Update: Well, we groomed everything last except Trail 12 between Ontonagon and Greenland. It's gonna take a couple days of traffic to pound down this fluffy snow and get a good track to hold again. There is so much snow in The Porkies that Mac drove off the edge of the trail and got stuck 5 times and had to back up to get out. There were 6-foot drifts along the way! ... #snowphotosTrail Update: Well, we groomed everything last except Trail 12 between Ontonagon and Greenland. It's gonna take a couple days of traffic to pound down this fluffy snow and get a good track to hold again. There is so much snow in The Porkies that Mac drove off the edge of the trail and got stuck 5 times and had to back up to get out. There were 6-foot drifts along the way! Here's a shot from Greg from the Trail 13 overlook. Slow down and enjoy the scenery today!
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Bay Bar - 2-16-19, 10 degrees.
Be safe and come see us. ... #snowphotos2-16-19, 10 degrees.
Be safe and come see us.
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE.....
Rousseau Bar
It's a sunny day here at the Rouss!
FREDERIC / GAYLORD / GRAYLING AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling - Darn, No new snow overnight but I think we have enough to make it thru the weekend. I even had a voice mail from early this morning from the Mountain Man wondering if I wanted him to keep doing the snow dance. Keep it coming, I have the loader down at the storage units piling up the snow and he is coming here to the shop next..... #snowphotos
Is trail open between Lovell’s & Grayling or does the National Guard still have it closed!
We might need that Bulldozer over at our place. UPS and mail won't deliver to either house anymore cuz the driveways are getting too narrow and they can't get in and out. Even the propane guy passed on us the other day.
GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. - Went north on trails 8, 888 & 88. Trails are looking good. Needed a lot of work tonight. Had to clear a few trees off the trail. ... #snowphotosGroomer Report:
Went north on trails 8, 888 & 88. Trails are looking good. Needed a lot of work tonight. Had to clear a few trees off the trail.
WARNING: there is a fallen tree on trail 88 just after you leave Adam's trail heading to M-77. Pushed it off the trail as far as I could but I needed a saw to cut it and I didn't have a working saw so it's still half on the trail. It is passable but you need to watch out.
Groomer Kevin.
GRAND MARAIS UPDATE via Grand Marais Sno-Trails Assoc. - Groomed South Friday night, 8, 443 and 88. Beat up and lots of moguls. Lots of drifting and tree branch's down. Cleaned up and ready to go. - Groomer Will ... #snowphotosGroomed South Friday night, 8, 443 and 88. Beat up and lots of moguls. Lots of drifting and tree branch's down. Cleaned up and ready to go.
Groomer Will
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