Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
February 26, 2026 – 11:45 am update: – THURSDAY AROUND NOON – Winter is holding on nicely in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Plenty of snow this week and the trails in the snow belts of the U.P. all have very strong bases. Groomers have been out all week packing down the snow. A brief warm up is coming on Friday with highs in the 40s, however, snow and colder temperatures return for the weekend. It should be another great weekend for snowmobiling in the U.P.
Northern Lower Michigan also received snow during the week and the trails are holding up nicely in the snow belts. The base is not as strong as the U.P. however it should be able to survive the warm up on Friday and trails should be in decent shape for the weekend.
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
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Groomer Ed from TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association was rolling through Windy Corners keeping those trails in tip-top shape! 🙌
If you see him out today, be sure to give a wave and a nod of thanks — and plenty of room to get through! These trails don’t groom themselves, and we sure appreciate the hard work that goes into every mile.
Wherever the trail leads, ride right and ride safe! ❄️🏁 #newberry #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So ya, "Groom during the day!" they said, "It'll be fun!" They said! 🤣 #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Northwest winds will subside through the the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Lake effect snow showers are expected in the northwest wind snowbelts, especially over the eastern U.P. where 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is expected. High temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below average, coldest in the Keweenaw. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaNorthwest winds will subside through the the day with partly to mostly cloudy skies. Lake effect snow showers are expected in the northwest wind snowbelts, especially over the eastern U.P. where 1 to 3 inches of snowfall is expected. High temperatures will be 10 to 20 degrees below average, coldest in the Keweenaw.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Perhaps a few snow showers today (especially eastern upper), otherwise dry and colder with some peeks of sun. Some snow to contend with in two areas tonight… steadier light snow south of M-72, and some residual lake effect in eastern upper. We then trend cloudy and chilly Sunday before warming to more seasonably cool temperatures to start next week. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyPerhaps a few snow showers today (especially eastern upper), otherwise dry and colder with some peeks of sun. Some snow to contend with in two areas tonight… steadier light snow south of M-72, and some residual lake effect in eastern upper. We then trend cloudy and chilly Sunday before warming to more seasonably cool temperatures to start next week. #MIwx
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 27 February 2026
The weather has been pretty crazy the past week and a half. Hopefully it will settle down and stay cold for the month of March. Looks like another busy weekend with the hill climbs in South Range. Plus the dog sled races in the Keweenaw.
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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via North Store Follow Me Outfitters >> Snowing ❄️Saturday 📍Windy Corners.. #newberry #snowphotos
JORDAN VALLEY AREA UPDATE via Jordan Valley Trails Council >> The valley and south trails have been groomed in the last 24 hours. For some reason the groomer tracker in that machine isn’t working
Equipment - We’ve got parts engineered and are on the way for the JD out of Alba. They worked on it today, hopefully next couple days we can get that back on line.
Weather - Don’t look now but the rest of the season doesn’t look good. We’ll adjust grooming for the temperatures and conditions. Mid 40s and 50s don’t make it an easy job
Thanks for sticking with us this year! It’s been a tough year but we’ll get everything fixed up and regroup #jordanvalley #gaylord #petoskey
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report - It made the 50's and sunny here yesterday so the trails took a beating.
We have one machine finishing much needed maintenance and the tractor threw error codes last night, so we couldn't take her out. Cody groomed Trail 13, 137, 101 and Trail 12 between Potato Farm Road and the NCSC clubhouse in Ontonagon.
We are working to get the other two machines ready for this evening. The trails need love. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report - It made the 50's and sunny here yesterday so the trails took a beating.
We have one machine finishing much needed maintenance and the tractor threw error codes last night, so we couldn't take her out. Cody groomed Trail 13, 137, 101 and Trail 12 between Potato Farm Road and the NCSC clubhouse in Ontonagon.
We are working to get the other two machines ready for this evening. The trails need love.
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