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 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
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> Not much change since yesterday's first call snowfall outlook for snow primarily across northern and central Michigan incoming for February 24th & 25th. Much of the snow during this time frame will fall starting after 9 am Tuesday, and finish up by 9 am Wednesday, with light lake effect snow or freezing drizzle mixing in. Totals south of US-10 will generally be lower due to warmer temperatures at the surface. We did shift around the Upper Peninsula 4-8" snowfall forecasts to account for some lake enhancement within the system, coupled with lift from the hilly terrain. Same story for around Gaylord where totals may exceed 4". Winds within this system may gust up to 30 mph, so some reduced visibility chances are expected if you go into the Upper Peninsula primarily. Scattered travel impacts are also possible across the northern Lower Peninsula. We will likely have a last call map out right before the snow begins tomorrow morning. Stick around here at MSC! #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskeyNot much change since yesterday's first call snowfall outlook for snow primarily across northern and central Michigan incoming for February 24th & 25th. Much of the snow during this time frame will fall starting after 9 am Tuesday, and finish up by 9 am Wednesday, with light lake effect snow or freezing drizzle mixing in. Totals south of US-10 will generally be lower due to warmer temperatures at the surface. We did shift around the Upper Peninsula 4-8" snowfall forecasts to account for some lake enhancement within the system, coupled with lift from the hilly terrain. Same story for around Gaylord where totals may exceed 4". Winds within this system may gust up to 30 mph, so some reduced visibility chances are expected if you go into the Upper Peninsula primarily. Scattered travel impacts are also possible across the northern Lower Peninsula. We will likely have a last call map out right before the snow begins tomorrow morning. Stick around here at MSC!
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PETOSKEY AREA UPDATE via Petoskey Snowmobile and ORV Club >> Trail report February 22 2026, didn't make it to Weber Lake, we are to do a double groom on each trail. The warm up damage was bad especially in the corners and curves where sleds pushed the soft snow. It will take a couple more days and we will be good. Kyle #petoskey #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via TV6 & FOX UP >> FIRST ALERT: Our next round of widespread snow comes tomorrow! Lake enhanced snow is expected in the Eastern U.P. Plan on moderate to heavy intensities with poor visibility from strong winds. Watch the timeline in the link below. #miweather #keweenaw #westernup #marquette #munising #seney #newberry #soo #straitsareaFIRST ALERT: Our next round of widespread snow comes tomorrow! Lake enhanced snow is expected in the Eastern U.P. Plan on moderate to heavy intensities with poor visibility from strong winds. Watch the timeline in the link below.
Forecast>www.uppermichiganssource.com/2026/02/23/first-alert-brief-lull-then-more-snow-strong-winds/
BIG BAY AREA UPDATE via Big Bay 550 Snowmobile Club >> Big Bay to Andersons corner is groomed and in good condition
Big Bay to moose country trails is groomed and in good condition
Big Bay to Marquette is groomed and in good condition #marquette
LAKE GOGEBIC AREA UPDATE via Gogebic Area Grooming >> Bergland Area Groomer's Sunday evening 2-22-26.. Gogebic Area Grooming, Groomer Tracker❄️❄️❄️ #lakegogebic #westernup #snowphotos
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Good morning, Sledheads! We groomed everything yesterday except Trail 11 and Trail 12 to Greenland. We have our trails back to good/excellent. Unfortunately, Trail 13 is the main corridor connecting the Western UP trail system. It takes a beating and traffic is high. Kudos to Wyatt, Jay, Chad B, Chad B2, Cody, Mac, Trent & Erika, Josh, Mike, Tomah Andy, Dave & Chloe, Steve, TJ and Steven for all their hard work this season. We are only as good as the operators who volunteer their time and energy to the cause. Thanks Cody for the pictures of last night's run! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
CADILLAC AREA UPDATE via Coyote Crossing Resort >> Back in "the Snow" Business!
Trail conditions: Fair -Good; Base: 3-4”; New Snow Last 48 Hrs: 4-6” This fresh snow has definitely shaped things back up, and given sledders a chance to ride in the Cadillac area again! We got about 3″ Friday night and then another 2-3″ today. Pete has gone out in the Groomer tonight and is grooming Trails 637, 6 and 37 North.
coyotecrossingresort.com/back-in-the-snow-business/ #cadillac #snowphotosBack in "the Snow" Business!
Trail conditions: Fair -Good; Base: 3-4”; New Snow Last 48 Hrs: 4-6” This fresh snow has definitely shaped things back up, and given sledders a chance to ride in the Cadillac area again! We got about 3″ Friday night and then another 2-3″ today. Pete has gone out in the Groomer tonight and is grooming Trails 637, 6 and 37 North.
coyotecrossingresort.com/back-in-the-snow-business/
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via North Country Snowmobile Club UP >> Sorry for the late report, sleep wins sometimes.......
We groomed all trails Saturday with the exception of Trail #12 between 101 and White Pine. We will get that tonight.
All trails are fair to good needing a little more love to get back where they were prior to our warm-up.
Thanks for coming to da Yoop. Ride the 906!!! #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotosSorry for the late report, sleep wins sometimes.......
We groomed all trails Saturday with the exception of Trail #12 between 101 and White Pine. We will get that tonight.
All trails are fair to good needing a little more love to get back where they were prior to our warm-up.
Thanks for coming to da Yoop. Ride the 906!!!
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