Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 24, 2026 – 4:30 pm update: – TUESDAY AFTERNOON – We’ve reached the last week of the official Michigan snowmobile season and there is still great riding in most of the snow belts of the U.P. Slight warm up for Tuesday and Wednesday and then colder weather going into the weekend. Looks like the Eastern U.P. will be the area with the best trail conditions for this weekend. The snow base is still strong and groomers should be able to get out on the trails later in the week. The Western U.P. and the Keweenau Peninsula also has a strong base and groomers should be able to get out on the trails later in the week.
The base on the trails of Northern Lower Michigan is not as strong as the U.P. however you should be able to find snow to ride later in the week and into the weekend. You’ll find the most snow north of Gaylord and up through Petoskey and Harbor Springs.
Check all the local reports for the latest updates…
Check the snow depth map for the areas the have the most snow.
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Check the weather page for the latest weather updates
Check the snow depth map for the areas the have the most snow.
Here are the latest trail reports.
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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.
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 |
 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
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> A slow melt is underway around Lake Gogebic.
➡️ Mixed weekday temperatures will make conditions vary, but Mud Season is creeping up on us.
➡️ Here are snapshots of our driveway and lakefront.
➡️ Thin, icy patches are melting, but deep snowdrifts will take longer.
➡️ The melting that’s underway is exposing some of the debris leftover from the season’s first big winter storm. #lakegogebic #westernup
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Cold front will bring a rain/snow mix to the area Thursday, followed by much colder weather to end the week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyCold front will bring a rain/snow mix to the area Thursday, followed by much colder weather to end the week.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Another round of wintry weather is expected this morning with mainly snow across the north half and mixed precipitation (including light freezing rain accumulation possible) for the south-central UP. Temperatures fall tonight with a chance for light lake effect snow showers into Friday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooAnother round of wintry weather is expected this morning with mainly snow across the north half and mixed precipitation (including light freezing rain accumulation possible) for the south-central UP. Temperatures fall tonight with a chance for light lake effect snow showers into Friday.
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Good morning everyone. Michigan is going to showcase all seasons for today, March 26th, 2026. ... #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyGood morning everyone. Michigan is going to showcase all seasons for today, March 26th, 2026. If you're heading north of M-55, a wintry mix will greet you. Snow totals of an inch, perhaps more will be possible, and a snow map will be out in a bit to showcase totals on a statewide basis. Meanwhile, summer is here temporarily as showers and storms move in by late afternoon south of Grand Rapids and Flint. High temperatures will be in the 60s, and even low-70s, especially south of I-94. More warmth means more fuel for storms though, so on a day like today, you should be rooting against warmer high temperatures to avoid severe weather. Speaking of temperatures, just an insane gradient from north to south. High temperatures in the low-20s for the Keweenaw Peninsula, while areas just south of the Michigan state line jump to near 80°F. Precipitation will start early up north, while southern Michigan doesn't start seeing shower activity until afternoon. More details to come in a bit on our severe weather, but the peak timing along and south of I-94 for severe weather will be after 3 pm EDT. Main severe weather hazard today will be very large hail, so it's probably a good idea to protect your valuables today if you're in the southern two rows of counties, just out of an abundance of caution. Bare with us today, it's a lot of information, but we've got you covered from beginning to end.
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PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 3/26/26
31 degrees this morning and cloudy. Here`s what went on yesterday on the trails.....
Groomer Ben ran the Point trails and called them excellent!!!
I ran the South trail #8 and it is in great shape.
Groomer Mike ran the Pine Stump trail and called it good.
Last weekend to ride folks before we have to stop grooming. COME ON U.P.!!!! We`re good to go!!!!!!
Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry
LOOKING GOOD IN MUNISING UPDATE via Alger County SORVA >> Trail Report Posted - www.algersorva.com/snowmobile-trail-report/
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Posting from random pics from the past 5 days. #munising #snowphotos
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Chics Hot Dog Stand 8 and 452 Paradise >> Open Th, Fr, Sa - Mar. 26-28 - Noon-5
#paradise #newberry
DRUMMOND ISLAND UPDATE via Drummond Island Snow & Groomer Report >> Groomer Report
3/25/26
The trails are still holding up pretty well at this point but with warmer weather water starts running fast.
We do have both Groomers down for the rest of the season so we won’t be out there to fix any problems.
Please ride with caution and enjoy our last 6 days of open trails.
PS…. Don’t forget the guarry trail is closed for the rest of this season. #drummond #drummondislandGroomer Report
3/25/26
The trails are still holding up pretty well at this point but with warmer weather water starts running fast.
We do have both Groomers down for the rest of the season so we won’t be out there to fix any problems.
Please ride with caution and enjoy our last 6 days of open trails.
PS…. Don’t forget the quarry trail is closed for the rest of this season.
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