Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
December 4, 2019 – 8:30 pm update: A great first week of the snowmobile season for the Upper Peninsula. The snow storm this weekend delivered heavy snow totals to much of the Upper Peninsula. Unfortunately the winds that came with the storm blew down a lot of trees, especially in the Eastern U.P., and many clubs are still trying to clear the trails of fallen trees. Groomers are out cleaning up the trails and grooming in the Western U.P. with the Watersmeet area already reporting cleared and groomed trails ready for the weekend. Many areas in the Western U.P. might still have some problems with fallen trees as we enter the weekend. Also water may be a problem this week on some trails.
Groomers are still clearing fallen trees from the trails in the Eastern U.P., especially in the Munising area. They are hoping to get all of the trails cleared of fallen trees for the weekend.
Weather looks good for riding this weekend in the Upper Peninsula, though there is a slight warm up for Sunday.
There was some rideable snow in Northern Lower Michigan for Sunday and Monday, however, the base is now a bit thin. We are not likely to see groomed trails for the weekend in Northern Lower Michigan, but there may be some snow for limited riding on back roads.
Check back for the latest updates. Get ready for a great snowmobile season!
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.
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 |
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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
#miweatherHazardous travel may occur with icing and snow over the eastern upper peninsula through the afternoon hours. Take extra time and use caution if travel is necessary.
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Bergland Bay Bar - It’s coming down out here! Limited visibility in places. Probably 3-4 inches so far and more coming! Roads are still pretty rough despite the efforts of the county plowing.
Stay safe out there and come see us! #snowphotos
Wow looking like a great season!
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic Motel & Sled Rental - Another snow storm hitting Bergland. Calling for snow till Tuesday night. Already got a good couple of inches on the ground.❄❄❄ #snowphotos
Tyler Kish
Randy McCann
Maddie Gallagher
Anthony Mino
Nancy Paulussen
Tracy N Chad Mayhill
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Scott Herbert
Patrick Hendricks
Saw this video last year.
Oh Mann
Lake effect snow in the forecast the Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula... #MIWeatherCold air and strong winds are expected tonight and tomorrow, resulting in lake effect snow! Here's a look at the snow totals map between this afternoon through tomorrow morning. Watch 9&10 News at 5 and 6 for your latest weather updates. #910news #localnews #weather
Thats not a real snowfall 😔
Jody Caylor Don Staebler Tim Skover here we go!
FREDERIC / GRAYLING / GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling - TOAST, thats whats left of the snow we had, been raining all morning and who know how much during the night but now we will have to start over again. With all this rain maybe the only good thing will be that it will freeze up and try to start a hard base. Any of the snow that has ruts now will make it really horrible once that gets hard or maybe as the rain continues today it will knock it down more.... #snowphotos
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TOAST, thats whats left of the snow we had, been raining all morning and who know how much during the night but now we will have to start over again. With all this rain maybe the only good t…Nancy Paulussen
Rain and snow and ice mix in the forecast for Northern Lower Michigan... #MIWeatherA wintry mix of snow and freezing rain expected north of the Mackinac Bridge today. Primarily drizzle/rain expected over northern lower before cooler air wraps into the region this evening into tonight bringing a return to snow area-wide.
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP - Mike and mike out grooming... #snowphotos
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