Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 16, 2026 – 3:45 pm update: – MONDAY AFTERNOON – The BLIZZARD OF 2026 is in the process of winding down and should gone by Tuesday. Snow accumulations in the Central and Eastern U.P. are coming in at 3 to 4 feet and maybe more with snow drifts at 10 feet high and more. Travel is very limited in the Central and Eastern U.P. The snow and winds should wind down tonight and the groomers may be able to start getting out on the trails on Tuesday. Call ahead to find out the latest on road and trail conditions. The snow totals were less in the Western U.P and the Keweenaw Peninsula. We are getting reports of riders out on the trails. Groomers may be able to get out tonight in the Western U.P. and Keweenaw Peninsula.
Snow totals were also very strong in the the Petoskey and Harbor Springs area of Northern Lower Michigan. Roads will be tough to travel on the rest of the day Monday and early Tuesday. There is less snow south of Petoskey, however, in the Gaylord and other area south ice mixed with the snow and caused a lot of damage with fallen trees. Traiis in these areas may be challenging due to all the damage caused by the ice storm. Winter is definitely back and trails should be shaping up nicely for some great riding as the week progresses.
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
BENZIE AREA UPDATE via Meteorologist Brad Sugden >> The Benzie County Road Commission has been sharing updates on plowing the roads. Follow them if you're in that area. Here's their full post on plowing updates:
Good morning Benzie!
We are through the worst of it. I’m incredibly proud of our team here. Everyone put in a 16–19 hour day on Monday and 12–15 hours on Tuesday. No matter how frustrating things got (it wasn't just personal vehicles that couldn't make it down roads), everyone stepped up and kept pushing forward. We truly have something special here. We aren't done yet, today is a massive clean up and widening everything back out. Tomorrow will be loaders, skip loaders, and the graders turn.
Storm totals (Thursday–Tuesday) in Honor, MI - 26.5"
All of that came with rain and winds up to 50 mph.
Season total for Honor, MI as of March 18th, 2026 - 153.25"
Figured this would be a fun time to share some pictures. If anyone has photos from Snowmageddon, drop them in the comments below!
Thank you for your patience, stay safe out there. #benzie #benzie0318 #traversecity #snowphotos
Sanders are not plows
CEDARVILLE AREA UPDATE via Les Cheneaux Snowmobile Club & Grooming Report >> Bully 18 headed. Up trail 49
1 drifts are big . Brian... #snowphotosBully 18 headed. Up trail 49
1 drifts are big . Brian
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Groomer Tracker App Report March 18 2026... #petoskeyGroomer Tracker App Report March 18 2026
PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Grooming Report March 17 2026
Groomer Tom reported it was the 13th when it was the 17th into the 18th. It's winding down, so get out and ride while you have a chance. Kyle... #petoskey #snowphotos
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Wednesday morning from Windy Corners! ❄️🌬️
We’re waking up to a cold, snowy start today—winter’s not quite done with us yet! 🥶
Did you have to dig out from the Blizzard? 🚜🧤
We’re almost caught up here… but it looks like another round of snow pushing is on the schedule for today! #newberry #snowphotos
BIG BAY AREA UPDATE via Big Bay 550 Snowmobile Club >> Big Bay to Marquette was packed and groomed and is in fair condition. The base is still loose and will be until we groom it again. Watch for low hanging brush and debris from the storm. Many signs were buried. They have dug many out but some couldn't be found. Use caution! Stay safe and ride right...
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So all of TASA trails were groomed last night except the spur back towards the Motel on 28 that’ll get done today but all the trails were done thanks enjoy and stay safe.. #newberry
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> #gaylord #snowphotos
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