Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
January 21, 2019 – 4:35 pm update: Finally winter has arrived and it looks like it will stick around a while. Snow and cold weather has kept the base strong in the snow belts of the Upper Peninsula. Snow is expected all week long and that should help the groomers get the trails in the U.P. into great shape this week and into the weekend.
Here’s the Snow Depth Map to give you an idea of the areas with the best snow in the U.P.
There is also good news for Northern Lower Michigan snowmobile trails. Snow is in the forecast all week with moderate accumulations expected in the snow storm arriving Tuesday night. This should get the groomers out on the trails and the trails should start to get into decent shape by the end of the week.
Here is the John Dee Forecast Graphic that shows the prospect for snow this week.
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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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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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
IRONWOOD / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club - Lake effect snow has turned on! We have received around 3-5" of new snow so far and have nothing but good temps and snow in the forecast.... #snowphotos
Big Snow Resort
Big Snow this morning and it’s looking like another “No Groom Thursday” coming tomorrow at Blackjack Mountain! #skiblackjack #skiindianhead #skibigsnow #snow #skiing #snowboard #bigsnowdays
FREDERIC / GAYLORD / GRAYLING AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling - This is what we have been waiting for. It’s 6″45 a.m. at Lake Margrethe this morning, The fresh snow on the ground didn’t get any deeper overnight but we had about 2 to 3 new inches of packy snow. The weatherman says the majority of the new stuff is coming by this afternoon....
CADILLAC AREA UPDATE via Coyote Crossing Resort - Finally getting some white stuff!! 3” of heavy white snow and more coming down 😃... #snowphotosFinally getting some white stuff!! 3” of heavy white snow and more coming down 😃
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club - Trail Update - Mac and Tim are out on a training run tonight grooming Trail 12 between White Pine the Trail 101 junction. Last night we groomed the whole West side of the system from Ontonagon thru the Porkies: Trail 12, Trail 1, and Trail 11.... #snowphotosTrail Update - Mac and Tim are out on a training run tonight grooming Trail 12 between White Pine the Trail 101 junction. Last night we groomed the whole West side of the system from Ontonagon thru the Porkies: Trail 12, Trail 1, and Trail 11. Unfortunately, we blew a hose on the Pisten Bully but we should have her back up tomorrow. The parts are shipped for the 3rd groomer and it will back on the trails by Thursday. On a better note, we have been getting multiple days of lake effect snow which is packing down into a good base. For our full trail report click here. ncsc-up.com/trail-reports
MUNISING AREA UPDATE via Alger County SORVA - Great news! Operator Dave is heading out with the Deere and working heat. Thanks Tom for getting it back out so quickly. Quest and Keith too for fixing the blade issue we found. Two machines grooming trails again.... #snowphotosGreat news!
Operator Dave is heading out with the Deere and working heat. Thanks Tom for getting it back out so quickly. Quest and Keith too for fixing the blade issue we found. Two machines grooming trails again.
Some nice snowfall totals in the forecast for Northern Lower Michigan and the Eastern U.P. ... #miweather…A Round of Snowfall across northern Michigan…
A winter storm system lifting up into southern Great Lakes will generate a round of significant snowfall and difficult travel across northern Michigan through Wednesday.
We would appreciate any snowfall reports.
Rodney Rhoden
Brad Collier
They need it badly. Hope it continues on a regular basis.
Brett Swantek
WATERSMEET AREA / WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club - Groomers report from Monday - Both drivers reported the trails are in good to very good condition. We've had a inch or two of new snow and a couple more in the forecast for this week. Conditions continue to improve!... #snowphotosGroomers report from Monday - Both drivers reported the trails are in good to very good condition except trail 3 south to Wisconsin it is good/fair because of the heavy traffic this trail gets. We've had a inch or two of new snow and a couple more in the forecast for this week. Conditions continue to improve!
An Arctic blast is on the way for the end of the week.... #miweatherAn Arctic blast is on the way for the end of the week. Prepare now for bitter cold temperatures and blowing snow.
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