Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 10, 2026 – 3:45 pm update: – TUESDAY AFTERNOON – The BIG WARM UP is coming to an end today and winter weather returns on Wednesday. The base has held up in snow belts of the U.P. Moderate to heavy snow is in the forecast, so the trails should return to good shape and the groomers will likely be out on the trails as soon as Wednesday. Temperatures are forecast to stay below freezing for the next week, so look for some pretty good riding later this week and into the weekend.
The BIG WARM UP did a number on the trails in Northern Lower Michigan. Right now a lot of mud and a lot of water. The snow and cold weather might get trail conditions up to fair to good in some areas. The base is strongest north of Gaylord up through the Tip of the Mitt, so that is likely where you’ll be able to find the best riding in Northern Lower Michigan later this week and this weekend.
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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.
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To check temperatures and trail conditions throughout Northern Lower Michigan and the Upper Peninsula click on our new google interactive trail report map
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Western U.P. Snowmobile Lodging
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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
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Gaylord Snowmobile Rentals – Alpine Snowmobile Rentals – DerMiner’s Parkside Market Snowmobile Rentals – Gaylord Dining
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SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/11/26
Good afternoon everyone!
So far, we’ve only seen an inch or so of new snow in the Soo. We did have our first grooming run since the warm up take place this morning on trail 8 from the Soo to Brimley. This trail is on high ground, so no water issues. Bryan got some sweet drone footage and we’ll share that later.
The Raco crew is doing 8 from Raco to Brimley now. Yes, we are day grooming today to get things as flat as we can before the incoming snow, and this also allows us to have better visibility of any hazards.
We’ll be attempting the city trails later as well, and the Kinross crew may be out on the 49 south of m80 and the 494 loop this evening.
I know for sure that there is a nasty wet area on the city trails at Seymour Rd and trail 449 where it meets the trail to the high school, and I would guess there may be water on the Kewadin Trail, and some low spots on the city trails.
Trail 49 between the Soo and Kinross will also have wet areas so please be very cautious untill we can assess that area. Same for 480 in the Spile Dam.
889 should be high and dry, but choppy until we groom it.
As soon as I know more, I’ll be sure to share.
Thank you! Bring on the snow! ❄️❄️❄️ #soo #soo0311
BESSEMER - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Big Powderhorn Mountain Resort >> 6” on the stick this AM & it keeps coming! Plan your trip north to Big Snow Country, where winter lasts longer! ❄️⛷️ Start here: bigpowderhorn.net #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Freezing rain, sleet, and snow will continue at times across northern Michigan into this evening. Heaviest additional icing is expected this morning into early afternoon with heaviest snow expected to come late morning into late afternoon. Localized power outages and hazardous travel will remain possible into tonight. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFreezing rain, sleet, and snow will continue at times across northern Michigan into this evening. Heaviest additional icing is expected this morning into early afternoon with heaviest snow expected to come late morning into late afternoon. Localized power outages and hazardous travel will remain possible into tonight.
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning,
After a brief lull this early morning, widespread snowfall fills in by mid morning, then tapers off from west to east this afternoon. Moderate to heavy snowfall rates are possible this morning into the early afternoon, heaviest over northern Marquette county.
For additional details, please view the entire informational briefing at this link: www.weather.gov/media/mqt/DssPacket.pdf #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's update for 3-10-26.
We received around 2 to 3" overnight which for the most part melted off by the end of the day.
After 7 days of mid 40°s and bluebird skys. The runoff has begun.
8w to Wakefield is not groomable.
1n was run on Saturday, that machine broke through the ice on our hard pack.
Our feeder trail to the corridor is almost underwater as well.
As I write this it's currently snowing with 4 to 5" so far. Temp is 24° with a low of 17°
If we groom it will be limited.
We would appreciate any feedback on what you guy's are seeing on the trail's, any hazards etc.. Gogebic Area Grooming ❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup
Mike Chow
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> So we ran the south trail last night down to H40 and then down to Epoufette and back and we just sent the Groomer north up to Holland Lake trailhead he left about 6:30 AM so he will be out on the trail today so keep an eye open the Falls Trail we’re going to give a couple more days to freeze up more solid so we don’t break through any wet spots with the Groomer thanks #newberrySo we ran the south trail last night down to H40 and then down to Epoufette and back and we just sent the Groomer north up to Holland Lake trailhead he left about 6:30 AM so he will be out on the trail today so keep an eye open the Falls Trail we’re going to give a couple more days to freeze up more solid so we don’t break through any wet spots with the Groomer thanks
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association is out getting the job done this morning! ❄️🚜 💪
Just made it to Windy Corners and they’re already back out heading north.
If you see them on the trail, please give them plenty of room—and maybe a friendly wave! 👋
A big thank you for the hard work and dedication. We’re so happy to see you back out! 🙌
Here’s to fresh snow ❄️ and groomed trails!
Where ever the trail leads ride right and ride safe! #newberry #snowphotos
LAKE GOGEBIC UPDATE via Lake Gogebic News >> ⚠️ Winter Storm Warning is underway! ⚠️
🌨️ Here’s the view at 8 pm Central Time Tuesday night from the south end of the lake at the Gogebic Lodge.
🌨️ The temperature has dropped to 27 degrees and snow is falling steady.
🌨️ We are due to get up to 8 inches of snow by 2 pm Wednesday.
🌨️ More snow with significant accumulation is in the forecast for Friday and Sunday.
🌨️ So… did we ride to the lodge?! We did not. We left the sleds indoors because on this Tuesday night, the lake needs tonight’s round to freshen up the lake’s surface.
🌨️ I DO anticipate riding my sled Friday night… sources say there’s a cook over at the Hoop… my husband… just sayin’ 🍔🥪🍕🍟 #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
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