Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
March 3, 2026 – 11:11 pm update: – TUESDAY EVENING – The BIG WARM UP has arrived. The forecast for the week ahead is warm temperatures and some rain with highs in the 40s and 50s. Temps dip below 32 degrees for lows the next couple of nights, however there are stretches of time with lows at night above 32 degrees. Grooming is likely to be suspended for a while, especially when temps stay above 32 degrees. Most of the snow belts in the U.P. have very strong bases, so the trails may very well be able to survived the warm up. Cold weather returns next week. Stay tuned.
In Northern Lower Michigan, it’s time to get out asap for what might be your last ride of the season. The warm up is likely to take the trails down to poor to marginal conditions. We’ll need good cold weather and snow next week to get the trails going again.
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
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 Gaylord |
 Traverse City |
 Drummond Island |
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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
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Good morning,
The first round of a potentially active week of winter weather is set to impact the UP tonight through Wednesday. Widespread snowfall develops develops tonight, lasting through Wednesday with trailing lake effect snow into the afternoon. The greatest snowfall accumulations are expected across the northern central, mainly the high terrain of 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
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Freezing rain, sleet, and snow are expected across northern Michigan later today through Wednesday. Heaviest icing is expected across northeast lower Michigan late this evening into Wednesday morning. Heaviest snow will begin late this evening and last into Wednesday evening across the eastern U.P. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will lead to hazardous travel for many, and ice-covered power lines and branches may lead to power outages across parts of northeast lower Michigan. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyFreezing rain, sleet, and snow are expected across northern Michigan later today through Wednesday. Heaviest icing is expected across northeast lower Michigan late this evening into Wednesday morning. Heaviest snow will begin late this evening and last into Wednesday evening across the eastern U.P. Slippery roads and reduced visibility will lead to hazardous travel for many, and ice-covered power lines and branches may lead to power outages across parts of northeast lower Michigan. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates!
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Trails End Lodging >> Good Tuesday morning from Windy Corners!
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The snow has once again begun to fall and they’re calling for quite a bit between now and the end of the weekend!
Here’s a current peek at Trail 498 heading into Windy Corners.
Are you heading north? If not, here’s your sign that it’s time to go for a ride! 🏁
Make sure to add Windy Corners as a stop on your ride. Pop into WOLF INN Grill & Spirits and North Store Follow Me Outfitters!
Wherever the trail leads, ride right and ride safe. 🛷 #newberry #snowphotos
If we go north out if newberry where do we get gas ? North , east and west?
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Cold weather coming up and all the forecasts are calling for snow. If we get 8 inches things will be very good. If we get a lot more it will be amazing
This weekend will be a great time to come up. If you can sneak up next week I’m telling you what I think you’ll be in for some great riding!
Don’t put them away yet!! Enjoy it while we have it!! #newberryCold weather coming up and all the forecasts are calling for snow. If we get 8 inches things will be very good. If we get a lot more it will be amazing
This weekend will be a great time to come up. If you can sneak up next week I’m telling you what I think you’ll be in for some great riding!
Don’t put them away yet!! Enjoy it while we have it!!
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 10 March 2026
The good news is the warm weather is behind is now. We got a little over 2 inches last night and the forcast is looking in our favor the rest of the week. I will keep you posted as best I can.
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Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw
BIG BAY AREA UPDATE via Big Bay 550 Snowmobile Club >> 14 and 5 heading west and from Big Bay to halfway to Marquette is water. If we get some more snow and cold weather we will try to get it back in shape but for now we are saying the trails are not rideable. Supposed to get at least a foot of snow in the next week 🤞 #bigbay #marquette #snowphotos14 and 5 heading west and from Big Bay to halfway to Marquette is water. If we get some more snow and cold weather we will try to get it back in shape but for now we are saying the trails are not rideable. Supposed to get at least a foot of snow in the next week 🤞
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Well… it looks like winter heard us talking about spring and decided to come back for one more round. ❄️😂
Forecasts are calling for up to a foot and a half of fresh snow between Wednesday and Sunday, which in true Upper Peninsula fashion means two things:
1. Mother Nature isn’t done yet.
2. The snowmobiles might be getting one more victory lap. 🏁
So go ahead and dust off those sleds, find that hat you already packed away, and get ready for what could be some epic late-season riding. Fresh snow, quiet trails, and that beautiful Lake Superior winter backdrop we all love.
Around here we call this “False Spring: Upper Peninsula Edition.”
Winter isn’t leaving… it just stepped outside for a minute. 😉 #ontonagon #westernup
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> Brand new Groomer Tractor arrived today! Hopefully we get a big snowstorm to get her out this year! #watersmeet #westernup #snowphotos
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