February 3, 2026 – 6:25 pm update: – TUESDAY EVENING – Conditions on the snowmobile trails of Northern Lower Michigan and the U.P. continue to be good to excellend. Look for a slight warm up this week with colder weather returning for the weekend. Trails should hold up well through the warm up and should be in good to excellent for the weekend. Traffic is light in the Upper Peninsula so if you want to make the trip you can expect great trails and light traffic. Pretty much everything you could ask for.
Check all the local reports for the latest updates…
IRONWOOD - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Gogebic Range Trail Authority - ORV & Snowmobile Club >> Charlie was out last night grooming 11s! Trail has shaped up nicely. More snow is in the forecast towards the end of the week. It’s been a real life snow globe these last couple days! Ride respectfully but more importantly, ride safe. #westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #miweather #keweenaw#westernup#marquette#munising #seney #newberry #soo#straitsareaMostly light northwest wind lake effect continues through today, although we may see some half inch per hour rates at times over the east from time to time before it tapers off tonight. On Wednesday, expect partly cloudy skies and maybe some light snow showers hanging around the east with highs in the upper teens to mid 20s. #906wx #miwx ... See MoreSee Less
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> 2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. #miweather #gaylord#cadillac#benzie#traversecity#petoskey2/3/26, 3am...A cooler day today with lingering north flow lake effect snow showers, especially near and west of Traverse City. Highs struggle to escape the teens. A quiet and warmer day Wednesday…before the next system approaches for Thursday, bringing a return of snow. Then, a more potent cold front looks to drop in early Friday, bringing much colder temperatures Friday afternoon and into the weekend. ... See MoreSee Less
PARADISE AREA UPDATE via Paradise Area Night Riders www.paradiseareanightriders.org >> 2/3/26 11 degrees this morning under partly cloudy skies. I got about 2" of fresh snow on my deck from last night. Nothing new to report on the trails except the loggers are done out by Pine Stump now, we`ll whip that in shape today and all will be good in sno-mo country! Our entire system will be groomed today, all trails are in GREAT SHAPE!!!! My biggest question is....where is everybody? Its been slow all season U.P. here.....even on the weekends. Ya`ll are missing out. COME ON U.P.!!!!! Quick report as I`m heading out the door to go grooming. LET `ER SNOW!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! Groomer Chris #paradise #newberry ... See MoreSee Less
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> ❄️ Porcupine Mountains / Ontonagon Snow Report ❄️ Winter is absolutely delivering right now. We’re over 160” for the season total so far. We’ve measured 24 inches of fresh snow in just the last week and a half right on our deck, and conditions across the Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon area are shaping up to be the best snowmobiling and skiing we’ve seen in many years. Snowmobile trails are well-covered with a solid base, riding smooth and fast thanks to consistent cold temps. Off-trail snow is deep, fluffy, and exactly what you hope for up here. For skiers — both downhill and Nordic — coverage is excellent, with beautiful natural snow and classic Lake Superior powder conditions. 📸 This photo shows exactly what’s fallen recently — and there’s even more in the woods. If you’ve been waiting for a reason to make the trip north, this is it. And if you’re looking for a warm, comfortable place to stay after a full day on the trails or slopes, Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins is right here in Ontonagon — rider- and skier-friendly, close to the trails, and the perfect home base for conditions like this. These are the kind of winters people remember. Don’t miss it. #ontonagon #westernup#snowphotos❄️ Porcupine Mountains / Ontonagon Snow Report ❄️
Winter is absolutely delivering right now. We’re over 160” for the season total so far.
We’ve measured 24 inches of fresh snow in just the last week and a half right on our deck, and conditions across the Porcupine Mountains and Ontonagon area are shaping up to be the best snowmobiling and skiing we’ve seen in many years.
Snowmobile trails are well-covered with a solid base, riding smooth and fast thanks to consistent cold temps. Off-trail snow is deep, fluffy, and exactly what you hope for up here. For skiers — both downhill and Nordic — coverage is excellent, with beautiful natural snow and classic Lake Superior powder conditions.
📸 This photo shows exactly what’s fallen recently — and there’s even more in the woods.
If you’ve been waiting for a reason to make the trip north, this is it.
And if you’re looking for a warm, comfortable place to stay after a full day on the trails or slopes, Scott’s Superior Inn & Cabins is right here in Ontonagon — rider- and skier-friendly, close to the trails, and the perfect home base for conditions like this.
These are the kind of winters people remember. Don’t miss it. ... See MoreSee Less
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 2-3-26. Snow was laying down perfectly tonight and the trail's are in excellent shape!! 102 is the best it's been so far this season. Early bird's get out there and enjoy! 8w still has some chop to it but overall turned out decent. Generally speaking February is prime time for trail riding here in the yoop. Lesser traffic, temp's have been perfect and we've been basically getting light snow daily. Trail's covered tonight, 102, 13s, 1n and 8w. We have a full crew lined up for tonight and our entire system should be covered. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ Please consider becoming a member! www.zeffy.com/.../gogebic-area-grooming-memberships#lakegogebic#westernup#snowphotos... See MoreSee Less