Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
February 12, 2026 – 5:45 pm update: – THURSDAY EVENING – The long stretch of great winter weather will be coming to an end this weekend with temps in the 30s and 40s this weekend and continuing into next week. Get out early this weekend to take advantage of the best conditions. Trails will be good at the start of the weekend in the Upper Peninsula and they should be fair to good throughout the weekend. Soft snow and high traffic might make for challenging conditions in the afternoon. Groomers should be able to get out at night to groom as low temperature will be in the 20s. Northern Lower Michigan has less of a base so this warm up may put more a a dent in conditions than the Upper Peninsula.
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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WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> A messy spring system is on track to impact the Great Lakes region on Wednesday. This will bring us all sorts of precipitation chances, from rain, to snow, to sleet and freezing rain, this system has it all.
This afternoon, our first call forecast graphics will be released. These include snow, ice, rain, and maybe even our first severe weather outlook of 2026.
Stay tuned for updates! #miweatherA messy spring system is on track to impact the Great Lakes region on Wednesday. This will bring us all sorts of precipitation chances, from rain, to snow, to sleet and freezing rain, this system has it all.
This afternoon, our first call forecast graphics will be released. These include snow, ice, rain, and maybe even our first severe weather outlook of 2026.
Stay tuned for updates!
Spring????? It’s middle of Feb Calm down
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Strong storm system will bring the potential for heavy snow and freezing rain to northern Michigan early Wednesday into Thursday morning. There is moderate potential for 4” or more of snow across eastern Upper, and moderate potential for 0.1” or more of ice accumulations across northern Lower, especially higher terrain locations… Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryStrong storm system will bring the potential for heavy snow and freezing rain to northern Michigan early Wednesday into Thursday morning. There is moderate potential for 4” or more of snow across eastern Upper, and moderate potential for 0.1” or more of ice accumulations across northern Lower, especially higher terrain locations… Stay tuned! #miwx
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> A messy winter storm is expected to lift into the Great Lakes Tuesday night through Wednesday, spreading mixed precipitation across the area before changing over to all snow. There remains high uncertainty regarding the exact track of this system, which will impact the timing and amount of each precipitation type. For additional details, view the entire briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaA messy winter storm is expected to lift into the Great Lakes Tuesday night through Wednesday, spreading mixed precipitation across the area before changing over to all snow. There remains high uncertainty regarding the exact track of this system, which will impact the timing and amount of each precipitation type. For additional details, view the entire briefing here: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Unsettled weather arrives Wednesday bringing wintry precipitation across parts of Michigan. Accumulating snow is favored across the UP, with a wintry mix favored across central/northern lower Michigan, and rain with a chance of thunder favored across southern Michigan. The rain/mix/snow lines may shift north or south over the next few days. Snow and ice totals could range from nuisance to moderately disruptive. Monitor the forecast over the next few days as the forecast details become clearer. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyUnsettled weather arrives Wednesday bringing wintry precipitation across parts of Michigan. Accumulating snow is favored across the UP, with a wintry mix favored across central/northern lower Michigan, and rain with a chance of thunder favored across southern Michigan. The rain/mix/snow lines may shift north or south over the next few days. Snow and ice totals could range from nuisance to moderately disruptive. Monitor the forecast over the next few days as the forecast details become clearer.
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> #gaylord #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Last night was MAGICAL for a couple locations that got lucky with clear skies further north. In fact, Beaver Island’s lack of light pollution allowed for this gorgeous shot of all the stars combined with the active aurora. The dark sky sanctuary that is part of the island is a great place to watch anything in the sky at night. Thanks for sharing Cynthia!
📸 Cynthia J - Beaver Island, MI #miweatherLast night was MAGICAL for a couple locations that got lucky with clear skies further north. In fact, Beaver Island’s lack of light pollution allowed for this gorgeous shot of all the stars combined with the active aurora. The dark sky sanctuary that is part of the island is a great place to watch anything in the sky at night. Thanks for sharing Cynthia!
📸 Cynthia J - Beaver Island, MI
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Temperatures will rise above freezing again this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A weak system crossing north of the U.P. will bring a slight chance of snow tonight, but any snowfall amounts would be minimal. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaTemperatures will rise above freezing again this afternoon under mostly sunny skies. A weak system crossing north of the U.P. will bring a slight chance of snow tonight, but any snowfall amounts would be minimal.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Chances for light snow today across the eastern U.P. and NE Lower, with patchy fog. Mild air sticks around into early week, with light mixed precip/rain chances Monday and a more widespread system Wednesday. Highs mainly in the 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryChances for light snow today across the eastern U.P. and NE Lower, with patchy fog. Mild air sticks around into early week, with light mixed precip/rain chances Monday and a more widespread system Wednesday. Highs mainly in the 30s to upper 40s. Stay tuned! #miwx
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