Snowmobiling in Northern Michigan and the Upper Peninsula
November 28, 2025 – 12:05 pm update: – FRIDAY AFTERNOON – Happy Thanksgiving Day Weekend! It is definitely a White Friday in the Upper Peninsula and Northern Lower Michigan. Snow on the ground, snow falling and snow in the forecast. Much of the Western U.P. got 15 to 20 inches of snow from the first round of snow with some areas getting as much as 30 inches. The Eastern U.P. received moderate amounts of snow. Snow will continue to fall today, Saturday and Sunday and Monday.
In Northern Lower Michigan the Gaylord area received as much as 22 inches of snow. Other areas of Northern Lower Michigan received less. More snow is expected through the weekend with moderate to heavy accumulations expected by Monday.
Michigan Snowmobile trails officially open on December 1, 2025 in most areas. Looks like there should be some trails to ride on opening day. Groomers will now be able to get out on the trails until Monday, December 1, so trails will likely be a little rough going at the start of the week.
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
 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
ONTONAGON AREA UPDATE via Hamilton's North Coast Adventures >> Unfortunately, trails will take a considerable amount of time to develop this season. The HNCA staff ventured onto trails 101 and 13 in an attempt to meet the PB19 Brusher crew on the Ontonagon RR grade trail 137. We were able to travel roughly one mile east on 13 by snowmobile before turning back. The extensive damage caused by fallen tree tops will necessitate a massive cleanup effort. The Groomer has successfully opened trail 12 South from Ontonagon to US HWY 45. Today's objective is to progress down 137 and east on 13 to 45, returning to the Ontonagon shop for maintenance. Tomorrow, we will collaborate to attempt breaking trail west towards the Porkies and White Pine. We are in dire need of assistance. Please bring your sled, chain saw, and pruning equipment to aid in the trail cleanup effort. #ontonagon #westernup #snowphotos
WEATHER UPDATE via Michigan Storm Chasers >> What actually fell vs our forecast… 🎯
Pretty spot on! We had very minor fluctuations, which I know Meteorologist Joel Fritsma will likely dive into a full analysis later on this week, but overall the forecast was VERY solid.
Let us know how much you got!
(FYI: The UP has lake effect snow ramping up today which will add to their totals. That WAS included in our forecast but it HAS NOT yet fallen) #miweather #gaylord #cadillac #benzie #traversecity #petoskey
GAYLORD AREA UPDATE via Waters Inn >> Kicking off season 25/26 our first snowmobiles Kyle Witgen and guest. #waters #gaylord #snowphotosKicking off season 25/26 our first snowmobiles Kyle Witgen and guest,
NEWBERRY AREA UPDATE via Pine Stump >> We didn’t get all the snow that other areas received
I know trails up the first of December but we are a ways out in trial riding around here
Shows a chance of snow everyday in the forecast we will see what happens! #newberry #snowphotos
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via The Lakeshack >> Took a spin last night on trail 3
There’s a great start to the opener however the heavy wet snowstorm filled the trails with trees and bent over brush
The Superior snowmobile club started cleaning things up but are dealing with a small crew and it’s overwhelming
If you have been dying to ride tomorrow I think with over 2 feet on the trails you could have a opener to remember but bring a saw and help the club clean this mess up
If enough people volunteer it wouldn’t take much
The pic I’m sharing is looking south on trail 3 a couple miles north of Twin Lakes
We made it to the Mosquito Inn last night but only 1/3rd of the ride looked like this pic
Check out my Shackiecam 24/7 right here on Lake Roland in TL
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN #keweenaw #snowphotosTook a spin last night on trail 3
There’s a great start to the opener however the heavy wet snowstorm filled the trails with trees and bent over brush
The Superior snowmobile club started cleaning things up but are dealing with a small crew and it’s overwhelming
If you have been dying to ride tomorrow I think with over 2 feet on the trails you could have a opener to remember but bring a saw and help the club clean this mess up
If enough people volunteer it wouldn’t take much
The pic I’m sharing is looking south on trail 3 a couple miles north of Twin Lakes
We made it to the Mosquito Inn last night but only 1/3rd of the ride looked like this pic
Check out my Shackiecam 24/7 right here on Lake Roland in TL
video.nest.com/live/gbiim7CnxN
SIDNAW - WESTERN U.P. UPDATE via Sno Valley Riders Snowmobile Club >> A HUGE shoutout to the amazing volunteers who came out to clear trees and brush on the trail between Kenton and Trout Creek today! ❄️🪓🌲
Your hard work is what keeps our trails open, safe, and ready for the season.
From this crew to everyone across the system helping dig out, cut through, and to open all of affected trails on time—thank you.
Snow like this reminds us how strong our community really is. 💙
Ride Right, Lead Right — and always remember the groomer has the right of way! #sidnaw #westernup #snowphotos
Very good locals
Any chance groomers will be out or still too many trees down?
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Western UP Trail Reports >> 11/29/2025
It looks like we might get 3-5 inches tonight and another 1-2 tomorrow. Plus this coming week is going to be cold with highs in the teens and twenties.
☠️ Stretch
Western UP Trail Reports Web Cam
video.nest.com/live/4BKmS6XRiT #keweenaw #snowphotos
KEWEENAW PENINSULA UPDATE via Krupps Resort >> So there was myself, my boyfriend Josh, the President of our snowmobile club Brad, club member Jerry and @mtu_sledheads member Jack worked hard clearing up trail 3 here in twin lakes. We were able to get 5 miles cleared up in 5 hours. We are a bit sore haha, wah some of those trees were big! Tomorrow hoping some more helpers will be heading out to head south of Krupp’s Resort. We will continue on Monday and so on till this is done. Thank you to all the other ppl & club members that have been out in all areas cleaning up from the storm! 🇺🇸⛄️❄️ www.kruppsresortmi.com #keweenaw #snowphotos
Thank you all for your dedication!
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