Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
February 26, 2026 – 11:45 am update: – THURSDAY AROUND NOON – Winter is holding on nicely in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula. Plenty of snow this week and the trails in the snow belts of the U.P. all have very strong bases. Groomers have been out all week packing down the snow. A brief warm up is coming on Friday with highs in the 40s, however, snow and colder temperatures return for the weekend. It should be another great weekend for snowmobiling in the U.P.
Northern Lower Michigan also received snow during the week and the trails are holding up nicely in the snow belts. The base is not as strong as the U.P. however it should be able to survive the warm up on Friday and trails should be in decent shape for the weekend.
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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Here’s the Snow Depth Map to help you find regions with the most snow.
Keweenaw Peninsula — Ironwood / Western U.P.
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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.
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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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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
WATERSMEET - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via U.P. Thunder Riders Snowmobile Club >> TRAIL UPDATE 3/2/26- Trail condions are changing quickly with the warm up. GROOMERS ARE OUT TONIGHT. We are pausing grooming after tonight until temperatures get much colder and hopefully still have rideable snow after this warm up. #watersmeet #westernup
FROM The Chippewa Sno-Kats Trail Club, Inc. >> Trail Report update
Trail #111 and #18 were groomed today . We will not be grooming the rest of the week cause of high temperatures. If we get snow then we will begin grooming again. 🤞
Thanks again for riding our Trails!! #snowphotos
Do either of those trails run to trout lake
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via TASA Tahquamenon Area Snowmobile Association >> All of the TASA trails were done last night. We’ll see once what happens with this weather. If we can continue to groom at night, we will happy sledding ride right.  #newberryAll of the TASA trails were done last night. We’ll see once what happens with this weather. If we can continue to groom at night, we will happy sledding ride right. 
Where do we park for southeast trailhead
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Trail Report - We groomed Trail 12 from Greenland to White Pine last night and are grooming Trail 1 to Lake of the Clouds and back this morning. We will do what we can in March, but the forecast shows that Ma Nature is not cooperating with us for the next 7 days... #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosTrail Report - We groomed Trail 12 from Greenland to White Pine last night and are grooming Trail 1 to Lake of the Clouds and back this morning. We will do what we can in March, but the forecast shows that Ma Nature is not cooperating with us for the next 7 days.................
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Scott's Superior Inn and Cabins >> Well… Mother Nature has decided to remind us that it is technically March. 😅
We’ve got a warm-up rolling in for the next week, which means snowmobile conditions are going to take a little vacation. Trails may get soft, grooming windows shrink, and things might look a bit sad for a few days.
BUT — before anyone starts pushing their sled to the back of the garage and whispering goodbye — relax. We have SO much snow up here that this warm spell isn’t ending the season… it’s just a minor plot twist.
Cooler weather is already lining up right behind it, and when this warm-up moves along, chances are the U.P. will be one of the only places left where you can still ride. Translation: don’t put those sleds in storage yet. Some excellent late-season riding days are still very much on the menu.
Think of this as a brief intermission — not the end of the show.
Stay tuned for updates, ride smart, and we’ll see you back on the trails soon! #ontonagon #westernupWell… Mother Nature has decided to remind us that it is technically March. 😅
We’ve got a warm-up rolling in for the next week, which means snowmobile conditions are going to take a little vacation. Trails may get soft, grooming windows shrink, and things might look a bit sad for a few days.
BUT — before anyone starts pushing their sled to the back of the garage and whispering goodbye — relax. We have SO much snow up here that this warm spell isn’t ending the season… it’s just a minor plot twist.
Cooler weather is already lining up right behind it, and when this warm-up moves along, chances are the U.P. will be one of the only places left where you can still ride. Translation: don’t put those sleds in storage yet. Some excellent late-season riding days are still very much on the menu.
Think of this as a brief intermission — not the end of the show.
Stay tuned for updates, ride smart, and we’ll see you back on the trails soon!
Please don’t climb if you get her the club I’d responsible
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> Clouds increase this evening into tonight as lows fall into the teens and low 20s. Breezy winds ease overnight. Watch for slick spots by morning as any snowmelt refreezes on untreated roads and surfaces. #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyClouds increase this evening into tonight as lows fall into the teens and low 20s. Breezy winds ease overnight. Watch for slick spots by morning as any snowmelt refreezes on untreated roads and surfaces. #miwx
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> Clear skies this evening will give way to increasing cloud cover overnight as a weak disturbance moves through the region. This will bring a slight chance (15-25%) for some light freezing drizzle Tuesday morning, but expect most locations to stay dry with no widespread impacts. Temperatures will be well above freezing Tuesday afternoon, rising into the 40s in the west. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaClear skies this evening will give way to increasing cloud cover overnight as a weak disturbance moves through the region. This will bring a slight chance (15-25%) for some light freezing drizzle Tuesday morning, but expect most locations to stay dry with no widespread impacts. Temperatures will be well above freezing Tuesday afternoon, rising into the 40s in the west.
FREDERIC - GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Sledheads of Frederic , Michigan Snowmobiling >> Hi, Just got to Frederic about noon thirty, saw 4 sleds right off the bat. Ground or should I say ice is still rock hard and it is now 33 degrees. I would think that once things start melting that if you were here you could still get in a ride. Trail crossings I looked at on the way up here are still pretty white. I looked at the sledview.com camera and it looks bright white with still no snirt and 12 inches showing on his depth guage. The end is getting nearer as everyday this week its above 32 and heading for 50 later on... #gaylord #snowphotos
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Hi, Just got to Frederic about noon thirty, saw 4 sleds right off the bat. Ground or should I say ice is still rock hard and it is now 33 degrees. I would think that once things start melting that …<>
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