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 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.
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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
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Western U.P. – Trail Reports – Webcams
Western U.P. Snowmobile Lodging
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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
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Postings From Trail Report Pages On Facebook
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
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/9/26
We’re almost through the warm up! Definitely saw a lot of melting today at 48 degrees, but as you can see, trails are still thick with base. It’s not pretty, but it sure as heck isn’t over!
Snow and colder temps return tonight. Snow chances increase too. I know that there will be spots with water holes opening up. It’ll obviously take time to get through them all once conditions improve, so please be extra cautious and report what you see if you don’t mind.
Thanks all!
A look at trail 8 at Oak St and at 4th Ave in the Soo at 5:45 PM today. #soo #soo0309b #snowphotos
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> We have experienced quite a warm up that has taken the snowpack down but after tonight it looks to go back to winter here in the snowbelt
Forecast is calling for snows to return most of the week!
Groomers are on a pause but should resume in a day or two with temps returning to seasonal below freezing temps
Watch the snow rebound on the Shackiecam right here:
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN #keweenaw #snowphotosWe have experienced quite a warm up that has taken the snowpack down but after tonight it looks to go back to winter here in the snowbelt
Forecast is calling for snows to return most of the week!
Groomers are on a pause but should resume in a day or two with temps returning to seasonal below freezing temps
Watch the snow rebound on the Shackiecam right here:
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> Monday 3-9
One more warm day to go here. We lost some snow but still a lot left
Forcast looks like it will cool way back down and chances of snow. Winter is definitely not over
Sounds like clubs will go out Tuesday night and groom things back up
It’s spring riding. Towns will be tougher ina nd out.
We have parking out back for anyone that wants to trailer out and ride... #newberry #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Gaylord Michigan >> A mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected across northern Michigan late Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest snowfall totals are anticipated across the eastern U.P. while best chances for icing will come south of the bridge, especially between M-32 and M-55. The mix the precip types will likely bring slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces, and hazardous travel. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey #soo #newberryA mix of snow, sleet, freezing rain, and rain is expected across northern Michigan late Tuesday through Wednesday. Highest snowfall totals are anticipated across the eastern U.P. while best chances for icing will come south of the bridge, especially between M-32 and M-55. The mix the precip types will likely bring slippery roads, ice-covered surfaces, and hazardous travel. Stay tuned to the latest forecast for updates!
WEATHER UPDATE via US National Weather Service Marquette Michigan >> One last warm and sunny day is expected to start off the work week, with afternoon highs ranging in the 40s and 50s. However, things quickly take a turn as a winter storm heads towards the region. This kicks off an initial batch of light snow late tonight, persisting into Tuesday morning. A brief break Tuesday afternoon will be followed by more light to moderate snow Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Exact amounts remain uncertain, but confidence is increasing in at least a few inches of snow for much of the area by Wednesday evening. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #sooOne last warm and sunny day is expected to start off the work week, with afternoon highs ranging in the 40s and 50s. However, things quickly take a turn as a winter storm heads towards the region. This kicks off an initial batch of light snow late tonight, persisting into Tuesday morning. A brief break Tuesday afternoon will be followed by more light to moderate snow Tuesday evening through Wednesday. Exact amounts remain uncertain, but confidence is increasing in at least a few inches of snow for much of the area by Wednesday evening.
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Winter weather returns this week. We're tracking three clipper systems. Our next one brings widespread snow tomorrow night into Wednesday. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsarea
SAULT STE. MARIE AREA UPDATE via Sault Ste. Marie Snowmobile Association >> 3/9/26
Good morning all!
With temps expected to hit 48 here today, groomers remain parked.
It looks like tomorrow into Wednesday is when the shift happens and we might be able to send them out.
No doubt trails are slushy with standing water on top of ice in spots.
Chances for measurable snow increase ahead of and into the weekend as of today’s future forecast.
Looking at Groomer Tracker, all of the clubs in the EUP that participate are also waiting it out.
My snow gauge shows around 2’ still on the ground. Trails likely still have a foot of base in most areas. Some spots will have less, some more.
We’ll keep you posted! #soo #soo0309 #snowphotos
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