Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
SPECIAL UPDATE: The DNR has given permission to some clubs to extend the official snowmobile season and trail closings to Sunday April 2, 2023. Some clubs are able to do this. Others are not due to legal obligations. Enjoy the trails that are open this Saturday and Sunday. Please honor that trails that are closed and do not trespass on them.
March 28, 2023 – 11:00 am update: – It’s the last week of the season and there is snow on the trails in all of the snow belts of Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula.
If you are planning to hit the trails this week, the Western U.P. and the Keweenaw Peninsula currently has the best snow and the best prospects for snow on the trails through Friday. Some grooming is still happening and there is a base that will likely last through the week.
The snow belts of the Eastern U.P. still have snow on the trails but the base is thin in some areas and the sun this week is taking a toll on the trails. You will be able to find places to ride but grooming for the most part is done for the season in the Eastern U.P.
There is still some snow in Northern Lower Michigan, however you’ll probably need to get out as soon as possible for any decent riding. We are not getting any reports of grooming and the sun is likely to melt much of the rideable snow going into Friday.
Official snowmobile trails close as the end of the day, Friday, March 31, 2023.
Keep an eye on John Dee and the John Dee Forecast Graphic for his take on this week’s weather.
Check the snow depth map for the areas the have the most snow.
Check back for the latest updates here!
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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.
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:
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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 |
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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
HARBOR SPRINGS AREA UPDATE via Harbor Springs Snowmobile Club --> That’s a wrap for the 2022/23 Snowmobile Season!
The DNR did extend our grooming season through this weekend, however we are done grooming due to the lack of snow.
This winter was a rollercoaster to say the least, we got dumped on numerous times only for it to melt a few days later but we made the best of it. Thank you to all of our supporters, volunteers, & landowners for making another season possible.
We have a meeting this Thursday at the Harbor Barn at 7pm & to all you golfers out there, stay tuned for details on our upcoming spring golf outing! ⛳️ #harborsprings #petoskeyThat’s a wrap for the 2022/23 Snowmobile Season!
The DNR did extend our grooming season through this weekend, however we are done grooming due to the lack of snow.
This winter was a rollercoaster to say the least, we got dumped on numerous times only for it to melt a few days later but we made the best of it. Thank you to all of our supporters, volunteers, & landowners for making another season possible.
We have a meeting this Thursday at the Harbor Barn at 7pm & to all you golfers out there, stay tuned for details on our upcoming spring golf outing! ⛳️
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming --> It's with heavy heart that we have to make this announcement. We are officially done for the 22/2023 season. Given the extension was only a extra day and we didn't receive any new snow and quite honestly we're tired!! Haha. Thanks to each and every one of you. We are a new crew and learning every day..... FYI. We're hiring operators for 23/24 season joking but not really. Our page won't go silent as there is always something happening. Our trail system remains in good condition, so get out and enjoy the weekend. Later taters...
#lakegogebic #westernupIt's with heavy heart that we have to make this announcement. We are officially done for the 22/2023 season. Given the extension was only a extra day and we didn't receive any new snow and quite honestly we're tired!! Haha. Thanks to each and every one of you. We are a new crew and learning every day..... FYI. We're hiring operators for 23/24 season joking but not really. Our page won't go silent as there is always something happening. Our trail system remains in good condition, so get out and enjoy the weekend. Later taters
Thank you all! Trails were great this year!
Thank you to all the western up clubs , you did a great job this winter
Thank you all for the work you do.
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump --> Well no april fools jokes up here.
The wet heavy snow made it.
Power is out in a good part of the area.
The big backup generator is going here so we have power. We will be open today as usual.
Here's a good powder day for everyone. Be careful there will be hazards on the trails drifts, potential low hanging trees or downed trees.
#newberry #snowphotos
Is it groomed on 8 to paradise?
Aaron Michael
SAULT STE. MARIE UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association --> Definitely no April Fools joke here. I went to bed around midnight without so much as a flake on the ground & woke up at 8 to a fresh foot. It’s nasty, heavy snow so there are likely trees down. Still snowing too. Be careful! #soo #snowphotos
Brandon Pylar
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association --> Trail 440 still looking great.
#seney #newberry #snowphotos
You done grooming after this morning? Sounds like a dumping tonight.
Is this this morning?
Aaron Michael
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Seney Snowmobile Association --> It’s snowing and we are on our last groom of the season. We are heading to the Bear Trap and will be grooming all of 440 today. If your looking to get a ride in should be good riding this weekend. Will post more pics later once it gets lighter out.
#seney #newberry #snowphotos
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The U.P. Superior Snowmobile Club --> On this final day of the 2022-2023 season, I wish to thank our awesome groomers. They not only groom, but maintain and repair our equipment, do trail rescues, repair wet areas on the trails, plow out our barns, tree removal, make new trails with signage for reroutes, clear debris under bridges and repair, and replace missing signs through out the season. Not to mention sending me trail updates, so that I can share the information with our members, and the public! We certainly could not do, what we do, without this great team!! Their support, and dedication to our club is priceless!
Groomers from our Greenland barn: Mike S., Joe P., Kurt, Todd W, Todd H., Jon, Greg, and Mike H., Joe R., and Jim F.
Twin Lakes barn: Brad, Steve, Richard, Dave, Paul, Troy, and Jerimia.
Thank you, thank you, thank you!!
#keweenaw
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