Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
February 20, 2026 – 11:55 am update: – FRIDAY NOON – Wild weather is in the forecast heading into the weekend with snow, mixed precipitation and rain in the forecast. Trails are in solid shape in the U.P. Trails are likely to be best in the Western U.P. and the Keweenaw east to Marquette where they are expecting more snow in the snow/rain mix. The Eastern U.P. should also hold up for the weekend with a rain/snow mix in the forecast.
Northern Lower Michigan suffered more during the warm up and there is rain and a snow/rain mix in the forecast. Trails are likely to be poor to fair in exposed areas and fair to good deeper in the woods.
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
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> "A lot of ugly, dirty snow.... " #gaylord #snowphotos
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Grand Traverse Area Snowmobile Club >> So, what do the trails look like after receiving over a half inch of rain and 50 degree temps yesterday? My thoughts exactly, so I went out and took a few pics. Surprisingly, not too bad. Is there dirt showing in spots, yes. Are they hard and flat, yes. Do we need more snow, yes, yes please. After tomorrow, temps are suppose to drop back under freezing. Now all we need is some snow. Keep doing those snow dances. #traversecity #snowphotos
very nice! Looks like we are getting snow next week... What trails were these?
TRAVERSE CITY AREA UPDATE via Ranch Rudolf >> Weekend Update Feb 20-22, 2026:
We will be open Saturday, 2/21 from 12pm to 4pm.
Beau and Knox have 1 hayride time available this Saturday and a couple spots left next Saturday for their winter hayrides. 231-947-9529 for reservations. They work through this month and start their spring vacation in March. Come enjoy a ride with our magnificent boys 🐴🐴
The weather has been wild this week. Some cold days. Some spring like days. Some rain. I’m honestly shocked there is snow on trails at this point. Lots of bare spots, some standing water in places, very thin and icy in areas, but still some snow somehow. Would call things poor overall, but there is actually some decent snow out deeper in the trail system where there is more tree cover. Certainly hoping for a few more good weeks of winter, but needing more snow ❄️ ❄️ #traversecity #snowphotos
SENEY AREA UPDATE via Mater's Stop -N- Go Gas Station >> 8:42pm. This morning... #seney #newberry #snowphotos8:42pm. This morning.
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Good morning Michigan, it's Friday! Here are your daily conditions for February 20th, 2026.
We have a low pressure system moving in and then stalling across the region today. This will suspend snow and mixed precipitation chances in place for nearly the entire state. The heavier rates will be in northern Michigan, however a mix of rain and snow is possible all the way down to the state line. Similar to yesterday, multiple bands of precipitation will rotate through, making timing difficult. Travel will be tricky the rest of the day the further north you go in the state. Temperatures will actually start in the 40s for southwest Michigan, but decrease into the 30s for the afternoon. 40s will move off to the north and east with time, hence the weirdly-shaped zone of 40s. Winds are also expected to be fairly high today south of I-96 where a wind advisory is in effect. Gusts to 45 mph possible. Wind direction will change throughout the day as the low pressure system rotates through.
Drive with care in mind. A snowfall map for the weekend will be out soon. #miweatherGood morning Michigan, it's Friday! Here are your daily conditions for February 20th, 2026.
We have a low pressure system moving in and then stalling across the region today. This will suspend snow and mixed precipitation chances in place for nearly the entire state. The heavier rates will be in northern Michigan, however a mix of rain and snow is possible all the way down to the state line. Similar to yesterday, multiple bands of precipitation will rotate through, making timing difficult. Travel will be tricky the rest of the day the further north you go in the state. Temperatures will actually start in the 40s for southwest Michigan, but decrease into the 30s for the afternoon. 40s will move off to the north and east with time, hence the weirdly-shaped zone of 40s. Winds are also expected to be fairly high today south of I-96 where a wind advisory is in effect. Gusts to 45 mph possible. Wind direction will change throughout the day as the low pressure system rotates through.
Drive with care in mind. A snowfall map for the weekend will be out soon.
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WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Rain will spread across northern Michigan this morning, eventually switching to a rain/snow mix by this afternoon. Highest amounts of 1-3” are expected across parts of the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, leading to slippery roads and localized hazardous travel into this evening. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryRain will spread across northern Michigan this morning, eventually switching to a rain/snow mix by this afternoon. Highest amounts of 1-3” are expected across parts of the eastern U.P. and Tip of the Mitt, leading to slippery roads and localized hazardous travel into this evening.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Mixed winter precipitation spreading into the U.P. this morning will continue through this evening. Mainly snow is expected in the west, with a mix of snow and freezing rain over the central and east. Expect highest snow amounts from the higher terrain of Marquette and Baraga Counties to the Keweenaw, with highest ice amounts over the south-central and eastern U.P. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
BARAGA COUNTY UPDATE via Baraga County Convention & Visitors Bureau >> Trails done last night he’s almost home for night. He did all this in one night, Thank you Levi for the extra long night!
He groomed 8 up to the end of old Highway.i will be going in today to check out what can be done.
Ps Jim will be out on 14 also (sorry tracker is hit and miss got to get that fixed)Trails done last night he’s almost home for night. He did all this in one night, Thank you Levi for the extra long night!
He groomed 8 up to the end of old Highway.i will be going in today to check out what can be done.
Thank God. That is the roughest, worst, most back breaking trail we have ridin in the last 8 days. Should probably just put closed signs up if you aren't gonna groom it in over a week.
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